Triops are Mr Thomas Hughes, Miss Lucy Watkins and a mystery drummer (Probably Mr Rick Veall, but sometimes Mr Alan Schnauser).

During a weird and wonderful evening of Triops, you will hear the songs of Mr Thomas Hughes and see some of the strangest films you will ever witness, projected right in front of your very eyes.

The songs, sung by Mr Hughes and Miss Watkins, are rich in harmonies, tell creepy tales of intriguing characters and are performed using a variety of vintage sounds - Hammond organ, dusty old pianos, reed organs, theremin and a concoction of strange effects.

The films pull the audience into the magical world of Triops. Mr Hughes and Miss Watkins tailor-make films for each song and even every venue they perform in. Some are animated, some acted and some are a combination.

Many of the animations are hand painted and incorporate stop motion techniques, creating an organic, textured feel. The filmed parts are shot in the beautiful, surreal Dorset countryside and on location wherever Triops perform.

Between songs, strange things may happen: A murder might take place, or perhaps an argument, some telepathy, a hypnotism... Some of it is funny, some of it is sad, some of it is disturbing and some of it just plain spooky.

Click below to see songs from a recent Triops Weird Night in the Electric Palace Cinema, Bridport.

My Love for the Wife of a Human Cannonball

My Bicarbonate of Soda Submarine

Butterflies

Snailman

From B to A

Look What I've Done

Below is a trailer made to promote Triops at the Electric Palace.
This was shown before films in the weeks leading up to the event.