The Magical Market Stall
A Slightly Twisted Pop-Up Experience by Scratch Built Productions
A mysterious market stall rolls into town, bringing with it an extraordinary family of eccentric sellers determined to entice audiences with their strange and wondrous wares. Packed with music, puppetry, street comedy, and a dash of magic, this show delivers non-stop, slightly twisted fun—described by audiences as "a human version of Punch and Judy!" Just keep an eye out for the pesky Market Inspector, who is relentlessly trying to shut the whole operation down.
Adding a brilliant, genuine dynamic to the chaos, the cast sometimes features a real-life family—two professional actors alongside their own eight-year-old child!
The Experience:
The chaos begins as the family wheels their barrow into place and an unexpected delivery gets left in the donations box! The audience (customers) gather and the market stall opens for business.
Unfolding Cabinet of Curiosities: One side of the stall opens to reveal a short performance, a puppet trick, or an interactive game. As soon as it finishes, that side snaps shut and another opens to reveal a brand-new scene or character.
Halloween Antics: Expect eerie wares, chaotic family arguments, sneaky tricks to outsmart the Market Inspector, and high-energy clowning that keeps crowds on their toes.
Mobile Street Theatre: Built on wheels, the stall can move between multiple pitch points across your event site throughout the day.
Why It Works for Your Venue & Event
Feature Event Benefit
High Footfall Driver
Fast-paced, 360-degree performance cycle captures passing trade and keeps crowds lingering in commercial or high-street zones.
Family-Friendly Thrills Pitch-perfect "slightly twisted" humour—playfully spooky for children and packed with laugh-out-loud slapstick for parents and carers.
Complete Mobility Easily navigates pedestrianised high streets, indoor shopping centres, town squares, and autumn festival grounds.
CIC Credentials Produced by Scratch Built Productions, an inclusive Community Interest Company focused on high-impact, accessible community arts.
Technical Specifications
Footprint: Minimum 5m × 5m flat, level surface (suitable for both outdoor high streets and indoor venues).
Power: Fully self-contained. Standard 13A socket useful for equipment charging between sets, but not required during performances.
Cast & Logistics: 2 actors and sometimes it can be a real-life family cast (2 adult professional performers and 1 child performer). Full stage management, crowd control, and performer management completely taken care of.
Format: Multi-set daily schedule (either fixed-location sets or mobile appearances across a full day).