A heart-filled, hilarious time-travelling new play inspired by the cult 80s classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure — packed with humour, heart and high energy.

Dates & venue

Friday 13 & Saturday 14 February 2026 — 7.30pm

Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne

About the show

Billy and Teddy are creative, talented and smashing their performance class — but they want more. When they apply to a local performing arts college, they’re told they don’t belong. Their challenge: prove that history is full of successful people with learning difficulties and they’ll earn their place. There’s just one small problem… how?

Just as they seem doomed to fail, something extraordinary happens:
“Watch out! What’s that falling from the sky?”

Enter the mysterious Roofyus and his Time Machine — launching Billy and Teddy into a joyful adventure through history where they meet famous figures (including Beethoven) and discover that talent and creativity have no limits.

What to expect

• Comedy, big heart and high-energy time travel 
• A celebration of friendship, determination and believing in yourself 
• A bold, joyful story that challenges assumptions and champions what people can do

Cast

• Billy — Chris Moules 
• Teddy — Nathan Jordison 
• With Lawnmowers performers including Andrew McLeod, Francis Potts, Debbie Bell

Creative team

• Written by Lawnmowers Theatre Ensemble 
• Directed by Karen Traynor 
• Set & Costume Design Molly Barret 
• Sound Design Jeremy Bradfield 
• Lighting Design Si Cole 
• Stage Management Chloe Ribbens 
• Plus a bespoke mega-mix created by Francis Potts with support from DJ Stewart Smith

Tickets

£14 / £10 concessions

Practical info

• Suitability: 14+ 
• Duration: approx. 50 minutes 

Why this show matters

Billy & Teddy’s Amazing Adventure opens Lawnmowers Theatre Company’s 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2026 — marking four decades of bold, original theatre led by learning-disabled artists.