Poor Effy. Sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a block that won’t allow dogs. What’s a girl to do? She smuggles her furry friend in, of course. Keeps him under a blanket. Feeds him biscuits. Ssh Toto, quiet. But it can’t last forever. Effy needs saving. And Toto is up to the task.

Tim Crouch’s powerful new play is a tender and powerful story about listening, friendship and finding hope in the darkest of places.

Wearing headphones, the audience will experience Effy’s world through 3D binaural audio technology. Immerse yourself in a compelling live mix of sound and action and discover the sound of things you never knew had sounds.

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Set design: Black box set and white fur flooring, with very few props (including cardboard box, headphones and mobile).
Performers: Two performers: one playing the main character Effy and one playing Noah (young boy) and Toto (dog).
Lights: Some dimmed lights and flashing at times.
Experience: The show is experienced by the audience through headphones, putting emphasis on language and sound as well as visual representation. Some loud music at times.
Warning: This show follows the story of the main character Effy and deals with the death of her beloved pet dog, Toto. The show includes themes of complex family relationships, neglect and mental health issues. While these are challenging themes, the story is by turns funny and hopeful, with Effy finding friendship and love in the face of adversity.
Capacity: 100