Character Relationship Map: Meet the Feebles

Characters

• Sebastian / Dr. Quack / Daisy the Cow / Sandy the Chicken (played by Stuart Devenie) — protagonist

  Sebastian is the Arctic fox director who berates Heidi and performs a desperate musical number during the show. He also doubles as Dr. Quack, who diagnoses Harry with a terminal disease that is later...

• Heidi / Robert / Barry the Bulldog (played by Mark Hadlow) — supporting

  Robert is the hedgehog newcomer who loves Lucille, rescues her from Trevor, and helps Heidi defeat Trevor and Bletch. Barry is Bletch's henchman who dies during a drug deal escape. This entry covers k...

• Harry / Dennis / Abi Bargwan / Mr. Big / Pekingese / others (played by Ross Jolly) — supporting

  Harry is the rabbit who suffers from a misdiagnosed illness, vomits onstage, and is killed by Heidi. Dennis is an aardvark murdered using borax. Mr. Big is a whale drug boss killed during the dock sho...

• Bletch / Arfur the Worm (played by Peter Vere-Jones) — supporting

  Bletch is the sleazy walrus boss and Heidi's lover who cheats with Samantha, deals drugs, and ruthlessly eliminates rivals. Arthur the worm manages the show, supports Robert's romance, and ultimately...

• Heidi the Hippo (played by Danny Mulheron) — minor

  The troupe's star performer whose career declines due to abuse and infidelity. After discovering her boss Bletch's affair and a public rejection, she suffers a breakdown, goes on a violent killing spr...

• Bletch (played by Doug Wren) — minor

  The primary antagonist, a corrupt walrus boss who exploits performers, engages in drug trafficking, and orders multiple murders. His betrayal of Heidi and ruthless nature lead to his downfall. He is u...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Sebastian / Dr. Quack / Daisy the Cow / Sandy the Chicken → Harry / Dennis / Abi Bargwan / Mr. Big / Pekingese / others (Professional Doctor And Patient) — The doctor's changing diagnosis shapes Harry's final moments.

  Dr. Quack tells Harry that he has a terminal disease, then later informs him that the illness is not terminal after all.

• Sebastian / Dr. Quack / Daisy the Cow / Sandy the Chicken → Bletch (Professional Production Colleague) — Sebastian communicates major production decisions to Bletch.

  Sebastian informs Bletch that the show is off and later tells him that the network has selected the troupe for a syndicated series.

• Sebastian / Dr. Quack / Daisy the Cow / Sandy the Chicken → Heidi the Hippo (Professional Director And Performer) — Their working relationship is marked by authority and public criticism.

  Sebastian directs the show and berates Heidi for overeating after finding cake in her cleavage.

• Bletch → Heidi / Robert / Barry the Bulldog (Professional Henchman) — Barry serves as Bletch's subordinate enforcer.

  Bletch plays golf with Barry and takes him along during the drug deal and the violent dock operation.

• Heidi the Hippo → Bletch (Romantic Lovers) — Their intimate relationship deteriorates into betrayal, humiliation, and revenge.

  Heidi is described as Bletch's lover, and she recalls their first meeting. Bletch later feigns sexual interest to persuade her to perform.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Harry / Dennis / Abi Bargwan / Mr. Big / Pekingese / others → Heidi the Hippo (Conflict Victim And Killer) — Harry becomes one of the massacre's most tragic victims.

  Harry vomits onstage during the failing show, and Heidi kills him during her violent rampage after Dr. Quack corrects the diagnosis.

• Heidi / Robert / Barry the Bulldog → Heidi the Hippo (Alliance Temporary Ally) — Robert's intervention briefly changes the balance during the massacre.

  Robert swoops to Heidi's rescue of the endangered newcomer and later attacks the director who is helping Bletch kill Heidi.

• Bletch / Arfur the Worm → Heidi the Hippo (Narrative Reporter To Authorities) — Arfur becomes both the witness who ends Heidi's flight and her final compassionate companion.

  After Heidi's massacre, Arfur tells her that he has reported her to the authorities and then plays her requested song.

• Bletch / Arfur the Worm → Heidi / Robert / Barry the Bulldog (Alliance Supporter) — Arfur supports Robert's attempt to pursue romance.

  Arfur encourages Robert while Robert serenades the newcomer he loves.

• Bletch → Harry / Dennis / Abi Bargwan / Mr. Big / Pekingese / others (Conflict Murderer And Victim) — Dennis becomes an early victim of Bletch's criminal actions.

  Bletch and his associates use borax to kill Dennis before leaving for the docks.

• Heidi / Robert / Barry the Bulldog → Harry / Dennis / Abi Bargwan / Mr. Big / Pekingese / others (Conflict Combatant) — Barry participates in the violent confrontation with Mr. Big's group.

  Barry joins Bletch and another associate at the docks, where Mr. Big and his guards are killed during the shootout.

• Bletch → Harry / Dennis / Abi Bargwan / Mr. Big / Pekingese / others (Conflict Drug Rival) — Their criminal interests lead to a lethal confrontation.

  Bletch goes to the docks to obtain drugs directly and kills Mr. Big during the resulting shootout.

Story Analysis

A struggling theater troupe's hopes for success collapse into betrayal, criminal violence, and a devastating massacre.

Plot Progression

1. Dreams Beneath the Stage — The troupe rehearses for a possible syndicated television show. Heidi suffers professional humiliation, while Robert arrives and receives encouragement from Arfur.
2. Private Troubles Surface — Personal crises spread through the troupe, including Harry's false terminal diagnosis and Heidi's painful memories. Criminal activity also begins to surround Bletch and his associates.
3. Betrayal Behind Curtains — Heidi discovers Bletch's betrayal after a disastrous rehearsal. Bletch manipulates her into returning to the show while arranging a violent drug operation.
4. A Celebration Turns Dark — The troupe wins a syndicated series, but Bletch immediately humiliates and rejects Heidi. Her despair turns into a violent rampage through the theater.
5. The Last Song — Robert intervenes during the final confrontation, allowing Heidi to kill Bletch. Arfur reports her, and the postscript follows the survivors and Heidi's later rehabilitation.