Mr Sleepybum is sad. He can’t dream. To solve this problem, he invents a machine that magically brings dreams to life, featuring dinosaurs, robots, car chases, the world’s largest blanket, and much more!
This award-winning interactive show is filled with sketches, slapstick, and silliness, ensuring maximum fun for the whole family.
Mr Sleepybum is a critically acclaimed, award-winning kids comedy show created by character comedian Jody Kamali. Mr Sleepybum burst onto the scene in 2023 with a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
He has since toured the UK, appearing at theatres and festivals, which included a 12-show off-West End run. The Dream Machine is the much-awaited sequel show.
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Reviews, awards and nominations
“Kids are left screeching with glee while their parents are grinning at this circus of sheer silliness. ★★★★
The List
“Kids are riotously entertained” ★★★★
Three Weeks
“An experience filled with playful chaos, peppered with witty moments, look no further than Mr Sleepybum.” ★★★★
One4Review
“Just the sort of silly, puerile, crackers show that the Fringe needs for kids!” ★★★★
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Winner Best Kids Show
Leicester Comedy Festival/UK Kids Comedy Festival 2025
Nominee: Best Kids Show
Leicester Comedy Festival 2023 and 2024
Nominee: Best Kids Show
Buxton Fringe 2023
Time Out’s best kids’ shows
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
Scotsman’s Top 10
Children’s comedy shows to make your kids laugh 2024
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Dates & times:
Wednesday 08 April 2026 at 11.00am and 2.00pm
Running time:
45 minutes
Age guidance:
3 to 8 years
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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