Kneehigh Theatre Company

Based on the Beggar's Opera, John Gay's classic musical satire, Dead Dog In A Suitcase (And Other Love Songs) is busting with wit, wonder and weirdness. An extraordinary Kneehigh cast of actor musicians shoot, hoot and shimmy their way through this twisted morality tale of our times...by turns shocking, hilarious, heartfelt and absurd!

Mayor Clot has been assassinated. Contract killer Macheath has just married Pretty Polly and they plan to escape to a better world – but they aren't going anywhere. Not if pickled pilchard, hair gel and concrete tycoon Les Peachum and his wife have anything to do with it. See, they aren't happy with their daughter marrying Macheath. Not one bit.

Before the day is out Macheath will face the hangman's noose and much more besides. All the while, the dogs are howling, the pier is creaking, the babes are crying, the concrete is cracking and the truth won't stay hidden for much longer…

Kneehigh, the internationally acclaimed theatre company from Cornwall, are bringing the Asylum to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in September

The Asylum is Kneehigh’s purpose built theatre tent, which has been described as “a place pre-disposed to magic”. This new partnership with Heligan means visitors can wander the gardens for free before the show, or spend longer exploring with a combined garden and show ticket. The Heligan kitchens will be offering a delicious seasonal menu created especially for the event, using local produce, much of which is sourced from the gardens themselves. In the Asylum tent, live music and the Asylum bar mean that the event is not just a show: it’s a great night out!