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A Town Called Panic (Panique au village) is a Belgian stop-motion animated series created by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar in 2002. Known for its chaotic, absurd humor, short episodes, and unique toy-figure animation, the series appeals to teens, adults, and general audiences while remaining visually kid-friendly.

📺 Episode Information

Episode Title: The Play
Episode Number: 20
Season: 1
Year: 2002
Episode Duration: ~5 minutes
Language: English Dub
Animation Style: Stop-motion
Country: Belgium

🎬 Episode Summary

In Episode 20 – The Play, the town organizes a theatrical performance, with Cowboy, Indian, and Horse taking leading roles. What should have been a smooth play turns into utter chaos, with collapsing props, runaway scenery, and absurd slapstick mishaps. This episode perfectly showcases the series’ signature surreal humor, inventive toy-figure stop-motion animation, and fast-paced comedic timing.

👥 Main Characters Featured

Cowboy – Mischievous actor causing chaos

Indian – Tries to keep the performance together

Horse – Responsible character attempting to manage the disaster

Town Ensemble – Various characters participating in the play

🏭 Production & Credits

Creators: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar

Production Companies: La Parti, Pic Pic André

Original Broadcaster: Canal+ Belgique

International Distribution: Aardman Animations (English Dub)

A Town Called Panic inspired a feature film (2009) and multiple TV specials, celebrated worldwide for its innovative stop-motion artistry and absurdist comedy style.
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Transcript
00:00He's just a bunny ice cream
00:05He's just a bunny ice cream
00:30No, no, no, 400 tickets please, thank you
00:35Stop now
01:00Please accept these humble flowers, Bernadette
01:05Huss, huss, stop, stop, huss
01:07Oh, sorry, my mistake
01:08Er, accept these humble flowers
01:11Here, my lord, I've come to ask for the hand of your daughter, Bernadette
01:14Out of the question, Master Vinger
01:16My daughter, Bernadette, shall marry the good baron Indian
01:19Hey, told yourself
01:20Too bad, give me that
01:21What the?
01:23But allow me to present you with this ladder and this beautiful gold cup
01:26A gold cup? Thanks, Master Vinger
01:29In the end, put the cup in the treasure chest
01:32Place it in here, Master Vinger
01:35Yeah, okay
01:36I'll put the ladder here, shall I?
01:44Right then, skiddy up
01:45Right, who wants chocolate?
01:53Aye, madam?
01:55All right
01:55Ha-ha!
02:04He-he-he-he-he-he
02:08The treasure!
02:27My lord, my lord!
02:29Huh? What? What's up?
02:30Someone's stolen the treasure!
02:31How could that be?
02:32Bernadette, Avenger, Indian, come here immediately!
02:35Whoever finds that treasure, shall marry my daughter!
02:39But, sire, your daughter is betrothed to me!
02:42Find the treasure, then!
02:43B-b-my lord!
02:51What?
02:52Here is your treasure!
02:53Thanks, Master Vinger!
02:55Now for the wedding!
02:58Right, do you want some chocolate ice cream?
03:00Uh, tortilla chips?
03:02Anyone?
03:02Nah?
03:03Oh, not again!
03:06Master Vinger, we are gathered here today to declare you, man and wife, till death depart!
03:11Hmm?
03:13Hey!
03:14What's the lights?
03:14The lights?
03:15Hey!
03:15My beloved!
03:17Oh, Master Vinger, Baron Indian, come here, quick!
03:20Oh!
03:22Find my daughter and I will give you my treasure!
03:25Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
03:26OK, but, er...
03:28Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
03:31What?
03:31Oh!
03:33But, er...
03:34Those are my keys!
03:36The keys to what?
03:37Er, well, the keys to my horse!
03:40To your horse?
03:41But, what's inside?
03:42Nothing, really!
03:43Are you sure, aye?
03:45Let's have a look, then!
03:46Open your horse!
03:47Oh!
03:50There!
03:50Ah-ha!
03:51Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
03:51Oh, good, girl!
03:52How wonderful!
03:53God, burn the Master Vinger!
03:55Oh!
03:57Oh, but I haven't done anything!
03:59Go on, Baron Indian, burn him!
04:01My lord, the flame is ready!
04:03Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
04:05Ha!
04:06There we go!
04:07My daughter shall marry, Baron Indian!
04:12Never!
04:12I would rather die with a Master Vinger!
04:15What?
04:16Oh, Squeak!
04:17I think I'm missing...
04:17Oh, no!
04:18What are you doing, Simon?
04:19I...
04:19Oh!
04:20Simon!
04:21Huh?
04:22Quick, call the fire brigade!
04:24Get a move on!
04:24I am your king!
04:26Huh?
04:28Look out!
04:28Look out!
04:29Fire!
04:29Fire!
04:29The fate is on fire!
04:30What?
04:31Everybody out!
04:32Quick!
04:33Quick!
04:33Oh, no!
04:35Look at the state of it!
04:35What a mess!
04:36What a mess!
04:37Oh, good grief!
04:38What a mess!
04:39Go on, get at me way!
04:41Where's the barn?
04:42Behind you, Stephen!
04:43Where?
04:43Oh, there!
04:44Out, out, out, out, out!
04:47The end!
04:48Hey!
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