A marine on the moor hunts the beast. A mysterious woman appears at his side – to help or to hinder? For the soldier, fresh from conflict, the hunt takes on a startling significance.

Springing from the events of 1983, when a detachment of Marines hunted the sheep-slaying Beast of Exmoor, the play swiftly shifts into a reality of its own, interweaving tales from other times and other traditions to examine the nature of the beast – and the fate of the hero who hunts it.

“A clever, witty piece with a great mix of thoughtfulness and physicality and a large range of local & "classical" references. I booked it immediately.” Bill Grainger, Beaford Arts

This pacy two-hander uses lightning-quick changes of character, heightened physicality, music and projection to tell its story. Though created essentially for an adult audience, it is proving hugely popular with Drama Students at GCSE level and above because of the range of theatre skills and styles that it employs.

“Year 11 students were enthralled for the full 70 mins. Captivated by characters that changed in front of their eyes, stories that unravelled only then to tangle into a web of half-known truths, myths of a misty past and a harsh reality of the present. Leaving them wondering, questioning and entertained.” Robert Barber, Park Community School

“The company offers students a vision of how to make exciting devised theatre with minimal set, costume and props, but masses of invention, energy and creative use of dramatic techniques and conventions. Perfect for A Level, Diploma and foundation degree students.” David Taylor, Truro College