The Composter

Now available to book our new Co-Creation between The Wye Valley River Festival & Desperate Men!

‘The Composter’ – A dynamic superhero show that is bold, startling & down to earth.
Compost Mentis: of sound mind, memory & understanding

A 30 mins show (up to 3 times a day)

This interactive walkabout show connects people with the value of composting. Having slipped into an allotment bin in 1973, The Composter now emerges, part man, part worm, part banana. Utilising a fantastical costume with built in sound system, smoke machine & lights, they have been seeped in old copies of the Guardian newspaper, the music of prog rock and 80’s pop. Are they equipped to face the current new world order and to face their nemesis, micro & nano plastics? Will this unlikely super hero be overwhelmed or will they overcome these pernicious villains & rise victorious to fight another day?

Since its premiere at The Wye Valley River Festival, The Composter has visited the Hellens Garden Festival, Grow Devizes, Radstock Fayre, Surge Festival Glasgow and The Festival of Thrift, Billingham.

Perfect for Garden Festivals, Agricultural shows, Allotment celebrations, Outdoor green themed events & Festivals.

Contact The Composter Bin C/O office@desperatemen.com

Creative Team

The Man who soiled himself – Richard Headon
The Make – Jenny Brent Costume Productions
The Sound – Shirley Pegna
The Film & Artwork – Hugh Clifford
The Worm – Nicky Scott
The Felt Maker – Yuli Somme
The Photos – Jenny Brent & @ryan.murphy.photos

Festival Quotes

Loved the funky Compost Man in Hereford last weekend… hilarious informative, entertaining and great message!
Jane Cross, Hereford’s Happening, Wye Valley River Festival

Thanks so much for coming. We loved the Composter being part of this year’s festival, definitely brought some edgy humour to the event and was great for both children & adults.
Soesen Edan, Hellens Garden Festival

Thrilled to have the wonderful Composter!
Festival of Thrift

Fitted the vibe perfectly!
Radstock Fayre

A joy to host you!
Surge Festival, Glasgow