“There can be only one word for it: magic theatre.”
There is a world that can transport us from the ordinary to the extraordinary, where we are one perfect throw away from greatness, a place where we can all be champions. That world is darts.
Through this noble sport, Alex Elliott asks the unfathomable question: “What does it mean to be best in the world?”
Join him on a hilarious, occasionally heroic and heart-warming journey, featuring true stories of success, live darts and celebrations of our own personal triumphs. Motivational bananas included.
Who knows? You might be the best audience in the world.
Touring
We are delighted to announce that Best in the World returns in 2026, as part of Blyth Celebrates - a programme funded by Northumberland County Council, celebrating creativity, community and connection in Blyth.
Join us this November, as we offer two free performances at Market Pavillion, Blyth.
To book Best in the World for your venue, contact Victoria Sanderson to find out more.
Best in the World has previously toured to theatres, festivals and village halls including Northern Stage, Battersea Arts Centre, Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Playhouse, ARC Stockton, Hull Truck Theatre, Washington Arts Centre, St Stephen's at Edinburgh Fringe and Latitude Festival.
Finalist: Total Theatre Awards 2012
Developed at BAC and Northern Stage with support from ARC Stockton Arts Centre, Arts Centre Washington and Northumbria University.
Creative Team
Director
Annie Rigby
Writer
Carina Rodney
Performer
Alex Elliott
Designer
Andrew Stephenson
Lighting Designer
Kevin Tweedy
Production Team
Simon Henderson, Carl Moir
Photography
Reed Ingram Weir
Graphic Design
Wayne Gamble
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Alex wearing an apron throws flour in the air, raining down over Luca with her arms open.
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A series of creative summer workshops for deaf children and young people that explore creative writing, acting, lighting and backstage skills.
