Award-winning theatre maker Victoria Melody joined a historical re-nactment society... because we all deal with divorce in different ways! Spending weekends as a Musketeer trying to get her head straight, she uncovered the story of a bunch of 17th-century radicals called The Diggers, and then everything changed.
What started out as a personal search for happiness turned into a quest to find The Diggers of today. What she didn't expect was that they'd be found far from the battlefield, right on her doorstep. Back in modern-day Britain, doing her day job, she realised The Diggers never really left. They’re still here, still fighting, making change on their own terms. By blending storytelling and stand-up, past and present collide in this unexpected tale of high jinks. Alongside a community on the frontline, Vic steps from re-enactment into reality, where history isn’t just remembered, it’s made.
Directed by Mark Thomas, Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak celebrates the ordinary people shaping history, then and now. And, like The Diggers, they might leave behind something that will last... if they don’t get caught.
Commissioned by Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival with financial support from East Brighton Trust, Creative Crawley as part of Creative Playground, Keep It Fringe and The Spring. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Developed with Crew Club, East Brighton Food Co-op, Friends of Whitehawk Hill, The English Civil War Society and Woolly Umbrella.
"Victoria Melody should be a national treasure, a household name."
"Quirkiness and curiosity that is deeply appealing-and very funny"
"I laughed till I cried"
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Fully accessible for wheelchair users
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
THE POINT THEATRE
The Point is a welcoming and inclusive cultural community hub providing opportunities to experience creativity in all its forms.
Situated in Eastleigh's beautifully refurbished Victorian Town Hall, we proudly present a variety of live performances, classes, residencies, and hands-on activities for our local community.
Our Address
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DEGet Directions
We want our building and everything we do to be as inclusive as possible and are committed to finding ways to allow all our audiences to enjoy their visit to The Point.
The Point is fully wheelchair accessible with flat level access to our Box Office and all performance spaces. There is a lift to our meeting room and wheelchair accessible seating areas. We have three accessible toilets.
There is limited disabled parking available outside our entrance, or alternatively disabled parking is widely available at any of the town centre's car parks.
Located in our inviting foyer, The Point Café Bar offers a diverse daily menu featuring delectable lunches, tempting cakes, and a selection of coffees and drinks. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient power sockets in our cosy seating area—ideal for catching up on work or socialising with friends. Before your performance, feel free to grab a refreshing drink or a delicious ice cream to enjoy in our foyer or family-friendly atrium.
The Point does not have a public car park. We recommend using town centre parking in Eastleigh, a short walk away. Parking charges apply from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday—please check before you arrive. We suggest using the Mitchell Road or Swan Centre long-stay car parks.
