Karey Kirkpatrick

  • Writer and executive producer

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Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

This long-awaited sequel lacks the spark of the original.

Francesca Steele, i Newspaper, 15th December 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Sequel soars above the original.

Nicholas Barber, BBC, 13th December 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

The sequel to the 2000 hit verges on formulaic, feeling a little like it's been produced by AI. But it's largely redeemed by decent jokes and a lively, likable cast.

Peter Bradshaw, The Observer, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

In a delightful, decades-later return to the English toon studio's stop-motion roots, a group of cage-free chickens concoct an ambitious scheme to infiltrate an industrial farm.

Peter Debruge, Variety, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Aardman's long-awaited sequel to its most successful feature ever is set to become a family favourite.

Nikki Baughan, Screen Daily, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

This might be the film that finally turns everyone vegan.

Tori Brazier, Metro, 14th October 2023

Something Rotten! musical confirms UK dates

The UK premiere of Something Rotten! has found its new 2021 dates.

With book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell and music by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, the piece follows two brothers in the late 16th Century who try and outshine legendary playwright William Shakespeare. The musical originally ran on Broadway in 2015, and was nominated for ten Tony Awards.

It was originally meant to have its UK premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and run from 8 to 31 October. It has now been moved, and will play from 7 to 30 October 2021, with tickets on sale now.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 29th October 2020

Netflix buys Chicken Run 2

Streaming service Netflix has bought global rights to release animated feature film sequel Chicken Run 2.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd June 2020

Aardman creating Chicken Run sequel

A sequel to Aardman comedy Chicken Run is reportedly in development.

British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2018

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