Theatre
The Gruffalo
Go to siteConceived in 1999 and premiering in 2001, Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book has toured the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia – including runs in London’s West End, on Broadway and at Sydney Opera House. The London Times reviewed it as "irresistibly charming".
The Gruffalo’s Child
Go to siteTall Stories’ adaptation of the sequel to The Gruffalo was created in 2005 and has also toured the UK, the West End and the world (including another trip to Sydney Opera House), receiving four-star reviews in Time Out, the Evening Standard and the Scotsman (among others). Songs, laughs and slightly scary fun for the whole family.
Room on the Broom
Go to sitePremiering in 2008, Tall Stories’ follow-up to its two Gruffalo shows has flown around the world (including London's West End and Sydney Opera House), enchanting children and adults alike. The Sunday Times described it as "55 minutes of high-energy treat" and in 2013 the show was nominated for a prestigious Olivier Award.
The Paper Dolls
Go to sitePresented by Little Angle Theatre and Polka Theatre. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb. When a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden. Ticky, Tacky, Jackie the Backie, Jim with two noses and Jo with the bow fly through time and tear across worlds of fun and excitement. They face the jurassic clutches of a toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, and then a very real brother with very real scissors threatens to snip their adventure short...
What the Ladybird Heard
Go to siteWhat the Ladybird Heard is Live on Stage at the Palace Theatre for a strictly limited summer season from 15th July to 5th September 2021.
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: the Ladybird has a scheme of her own!
Join the clever Ladybird as she leads the animals on their quest to save the day in this joyous stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
With live music, puppetry and a whole farmyard of fun, this 55 minute family favourite is the perfect summer treat!
The Snail and the Whale
Go to siteTall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s amazing journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…
Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs, in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.
Stick Man
Go to siteA FANTASTICK SHOW FOR ALL BRANCHES OF THE FAMILY TREE!
Touching, funny and utterly original, this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely popular children's book STICK MAN features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
'Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three...'
But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?
Guarantees more fun than you can shake a stick at!
Most suitable for children aged 3+, their friends & families.
Tickets available at: stickmanlive.com