Funbox (theatre group)


Funbox are a Scottish musical theatre group and children entertainers. The group tour, performing music and comedy for children, with a focus on traditional Scottish playground songs.

Origins

Members Anya Scott-Rodgers, Kevin MacLeod and Gary Coupland were all previously members of The Singing Kettle, when it disbanded in 2015 after 30 years. The three were informed that the touring "Singing Kettle" company was not available for purchase, after the retirement of two of the group's founding members in 2012. They therefore formed Funbox.

Members

Gary Coupland

Gary Coupland MBE is the group's musician and composer. He was one of the original members of The Singing Kettle. He studied at Napier University and at The London College of Music. He received an MBE in 1999 for services to Children’s theatre and is a patron of Down's Syndrome Scotland

Kevin Macleod

Kevin Macleod was originally The Singing Kettle's stage manager, before joining the group and later forming Funbox. He also plays 'Bonzo', a canine character he brought with him from The Singing Kettle.
He studied stage management at Queen Margaret College and compères at Celtic Connections and the Orkney Folk Festival.

Anya Scott-Rodgers

Anya Scott-Rodgers fronted The Singing Kettle in 2013 after auditioning among hundreds of applicants. She is a graduate of Glasgow University, Reid Kerr College and Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. She plays guitar.

Tours

The group's first appearance was at the 2015 Celtic Connections, followed by their debut tour, Pirates and Princesses throughout 2015.
Large Scale Tours
ShowYearNotes
Pirates and PrincessesSummer 2015Debut tour. First live DVD.
Santa's Sleepover ShowChristmas 2015First Christmas show. Only Christmas show released on DVD.
SuperheroesSummer 2016
Winter WonderlandWinter 2016Nov-Dec shows billed as 'Christmas Wonderland'.
Underwater AdventureSummer 2017
Santa's Funtastic FactoryWinter 2017Billed as 'The Funtastic Factory' for post Christmas and New Year shows.
Dinosaur SafariSummer 2018
Once Upon A ChristmasWinter 2018Billed as 'Once Upon a Time' for post Christmas and New Year shows.
Wild West ShowSummer 2018
Christmas in toytown/ trouble in toytownWinter 2019

Jungle Party summer 2020||
'''Small Community Tours
Pirates
Highland Fling
Rocking All Over The World
Funbox at the Fringe
Fancy Dress Fun
Animal Magic
Space Race