Knightmare as cult kids’ show hits the stage

A STAGE adaptation of cult children’s TV show Knightmare is coming to Sutton Coldfield next year.

Audience members will also get the chance to don the helmet of justice and take on all the dungeon has to throw at them.

The original show, which involved a team of four children traversing a medieval environment as they attempted to complete a quest and exit a dungeon, aired on ITV for seven years from 1987 and has held cult status among its fans ever since.

It involved one child taking the role of the sightless dungeoneer, and the remaining three acting as his or her guide as they used their wits to overcome puzzles, obstacles and the unusual characters they meet along the journey.

Knightmare Live is coming to Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on Friday, May

15. It stays faithful to the show, but also promises a fair smattering of laughs and audience participation along the way.

Promoter Wayne Beese said: “I was a massive fan of Knightmare as a kid. I remember rushing home from school on Friday afternoons to make sure I was back in time to watch it.

‘‘If you loved Knightmare, you will absolutely love this. If you always thought you could do a better job, here is your chance to come along with a few more years of experience under your belt and prove it.

“People will have the chance to get on stage and play the dungeon as they try and get the upper hand on Lord Fear and his evil cronies.

‘‘But even if Knightmare was before your time, there is still enough there to make it a hugely enjoyable and original experience, especially if you like Game of Thrones and that sort of fantasy genre.’’

The 90-minute show is said to also be suitable for children, although parents are warned there may be some mild swearing due to its improvised nature.

Tickets are available for £10 at www.funnybeeseness.co.uk