"A clever piece of writing, culturally enriching and with plenty of entertaining silliness, this is high-quality theatre making.

The Mexico Mission! is a show that is not only creative and engaging, but actively encourages children to develop and use their critical thinking skills, and children in the audience were keen to offer up their theories throughout.


Backstage Bristol, April 2026


>> Read the full review here <<

Could you crack a million dollar case?

In Mexico City, a new Frida Kahlo painting has been discovered! Or has it?

Agents Kahlo and Dali of the Company of International Artists, a top secret art detective agency, are summoned by the buyer to prove exactly who painted the portrait. And there’s room in their crew for you!


However, once back in her home town of Mexico City, glimpses of Agent Kahlo's past, and her previous work partner, the mysterious Agent Modotti, start to bubble to the surface, leaving Agent Dali wondering who he can trust.


Bring your sharpest wits and a sense of adventure. Will you crack the agency’s toughest case yet?


Featuring a broad streak of quirky comedy, playful film noir references and inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo, The Mexico Mission! is a highly interactive playable show for families.

This show is best suited to agents aged 7+.

Audience Feedback 2026


BRISTOL
"I loved it so much! I would LOVE if they did more shows like this."


I loved that they made the audience a part of the show."

(A. aged 8)

It was good we could choose some things that happened instead of just watching.


I thought it was amazing.


Funny and awesome as always. I really enjoy these missions. I've been to so many.


Engaging and so well-crafted.


I would definitely watch it again!"

(S. aged 9)


CALNE

"The cast have exceptional skills. It was great for adults as well as children."

"I loved the slo-mo, the projections and how we got to choose stuff."
(H. aged 7)


Superb! So enjoyable! Thank you for the enthusiasm and energy."


"It was super fun, interactive and exciting. I loved it"
E. aged 10 and M aged 9.


POOLE
"Loved it! 100% would watch again!" 

E. aged 10


"I've seen you before. LOVED this mission the most!"

Agent Moon, aged 11


"It was amazing! Great creative energy and sparked curiosity."

"Fantastic show. Engaging and interactive. It was fun to be a part of the show."


"Great storyline that appealed to all ages - not easy to do!"


"Brilliant, multi-talented actors!"


"So different! Great for all the family! So much thought has gone into this show."


"I loved how we got art facts throughout the show."


"It was SO GOOD! Amazing and interactive."
S. aged 11


EXETER

"I enjoyed it because I felt I was a part of the show."
R. aged 10


"I absolutely loved it because I kept wondering what would happen next!"
L. aged 8


"I enjoyed picking where to go in Mexico and solving the puzzles."
B. aged 10


"It was funny and fun to investigate as well as watch."
S. aged 10


"So so so so so good! The acting was great!"


"So well done! Especially as there's just two of you."

Audience Feedback 2025

pilot library tour funded Dorset Council

DORCHESTER

“Really good! Funny silly bits and exciting bits too!"


"We really enjoyed it - and we appreciated your access talk in advance, that really helped my son connect with the show."


"That was brilliant!”


GILLINGHAM

“I thought the whole show was fabulous!"


"Funny and engaging, felt included, the kids and I were both totally entertained.


"We learned a lot about some artists too!”


SWANAGE

"Amazing! I really loved it! So funny I want to watch another! So engaging, really wonderful acting. Keep doing what you do! Would love to see more.

"This is the second time we’ve seen one of your shows. Absolutely fabulous!
We really enjoyed the storytelling."


"Very exciting! Loved the interactivity and voting choices.”

“I thought the whole show was fabulous!


WIMBORNE

"Fabulous acting. I loved it! A big plot twist and an excellent storyline."


"Pitched brilliantly for my 8 year old. I enjoyed it a lot."


"I was inspired. The best show I have been to so far."


"So wonderful to see the children enthusiastically taking part.”


Partners and Supporters

The initial research and development week was supported with in-kind rehearsal space from Lighthouse, Poole in August 2023 as part of their Sanctuary programme. Read more about this in an article entitled
"A Mission Forged at Lighthouse Poole."

Gill Simmons received a Creative Freelancer grant from West of England Combined Authority which supported her to have one-to-one tutoring in advanced features of sound design software Logic Pro, and paid for one week of sound design work on The Mexico Mission!

We are grateful for the support of Stornaway who have given us in-kind support for the development of this show. As the narrative is playable, there are alternative scenes and routes through the show depending on how the audience vote. Their software is a great way for us to digitally map the multi-strand narratives.

The pilot tour of The Mexico Mission! in 2025 was supported by Dorset Council.

This provided free performances of the show in April 2025 in Gillingham, Swanage and Wimborne libraries


and a relaxed peformance in Dorchester for families who are supported by the Artz+ scheme