Moon River

Moon River is Phoebe Hyder’s debut solo theatre show—a visually stunning, autobiographical piece that blends puppetry, sound, movement, and cutting-edge XR technologies like projection mapping. The show delves into themes of grief, loss, and healing through fly fishing, set against the backdrop of an old fishing cabin that unravels into a magical world.

In this immersive experience, audiences will witness the cabin come to life as memories resurface and transformation unfolds. Phoebe shares her deeply personal journey, intertwining her love for nature and fly fishing with the emotional landscape of loss and renewal.

Currently in its next stage of Research & Development, Moon River is part of the prestigious Artist Development Programme at Chichester Festival Theatre. This programme, led by Artistic Director Justin Audibert and Creative Associate Sophie Hobson, supports emerging artists with workshops, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.

Excitingly, Moon River will premiere in 2025 at The Nest, CFT’s brand-new theatre space, marking a major milestone for the project. Combining traditional storytelling with innovative visual effects, Moon River promises to be a truly groundbreaking experience.

Show Blurb: Step into an old, dusty fishing cabin, where echoes of a life once lived linger in the air. Amidst the forgotten memories, a spark ignites, unraveling the cabin and transforming it into a vibrant, magical world. Moon River is a personal journey of grief, loss, and fly fishing, told through visual storytelling, puppetry, and extraordinary XR technologies.