Tregeagle – A Cornish Faust: 1985

  • Originally devised by Mike Shepherd as a schools and village hall show
  • Reimagined and directed by Jon Oram

Tregeagle Extended Trailer 2026

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Tango for Tregeagle by Jim Carey

Tregeagle’s Waltz by Jim Carey

Justice Jon Tregeagle was a landowner and lawyer in Cornwall in the early 17th century. His harsh pronouncements propelled him into the land of myth and it is said that he swore an oath with the devil. This show originated in a show written and directed for schools by Mike Shepherd. 

Jon Oram introduced us to masks and Theatre Sports and this, in turn, developed our improvisational skills and devising processes. 

Tregeagle was our first show using masks with music and song as narrative. It also took us out of Cornwall for the first time… to places like Tiverton! It also took on the notion and practicality of performing outside as well as inside. This was a key show for Kneehigh’s development and launched the company nationally.