NQSC’s Festive Adventure Full of Laughter, Surprises, and Political Parody

The Christmas season often brings with it a flurry of festive performances, but none quite as delightfully unconventional as “Around the World in 80 Days-ish.” Staged with a sparkling sense of humour, this show proved a riotous hit with audiences over three nights at Quorn Village Hall.

Phineas Blogg, our protagonist, embarked on his remarkable adventure with his loyal and extravagantly French servant, Passpartout, a witty and sarcastic Sat Nav, and a variety of unusual companions met along the way. Father Christmas, Kier Starmer, Donald Trump, and Nigel Farage – unaccountably omitted from the Jules Verne version – helped or hindered our hero in his quest.  

The limitations of staging travel by train, ocean liner, hot air balloon and elephant in a Village Hall were ingeniously overcome – although the pantomime elephant did bear a remarkable resemblance to a Friesian cow…

The New Quorndon Shakespeare company is now planning an Old Time Music Hall show for Spring of 2026 and has already booked Quorn Village Hall for its Christmas 2026 extravaganza. 

Director, Sharon Scott said: “We are always happy to welcome new members to our friendly group.  Whether you want to act, run the sound, help build pantomime elephants, or simply join us on a trip to the Curve, email us on nqsc@ymail.com.”