The Ratcatcher of Hamelin
Cartoon de Salvo
Rats. Lean rats, brawny rats, black rats, tawny rats The town of Hamelin is infested. The Mayor is in hiding and the people are losing patience. Step forward a mysterious stranger who offers to remove the rats in return for a large fee. What price will the town pay for this drastic brand of pest control? Cartoon de Salvo’s dark tale of stolen kids and broken promises that will delight and frighten rats, brats and parents everywhere.
The Ratcatcher of Hamelin was Battersea Arts Centre’s Main House Christmas show 2005-6.
- Devised by: Cartoon de Salvo
- Director: Alex Murdoch
- Musical direction and composition by: Craig Byrne
- Lighting by : Misha Twitchin
- Photographer: Ed Collier
- Venue: Battersea Arts Centre Main House
