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Ages: 3+
Opened: July 17, 2024
Closing: September 08, 2024

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Lyric Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue London

*A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...*



Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall

Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia

Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!



Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old

Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo

save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland

creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?



Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their

grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!



__Assisted Performances:__


Relaxed Performance: Wednesday 24th July 2024 10.30am, Wednesday 28th August 10.30am


Relaxed Performance with Touch Tour: Monday 5th August 2024 2pm, Friday 6th September 2pm


BSL Performance: Tuesday 13th August 2024 2pm


Audio Described Performance: Monday 19th August 2024 2pm



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The Gruffalo - - West End Articles Page 13

Horse Trade Stages NYC Premiere of RECOLLECTION OF INNOCENCE, Now thru 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015


FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade will present a limited engagement of the NYC premiere of Recollection of Innocence written and directed by Guy Kapulnik, tonight, May 28-June 6 at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8pm.

MATILDA, MISS SAIGON & More to Participate in West End's Kids Week 2015
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2015


Kids Week 2015 announces line-up of more than 40 top London shows offering free tickets & activities for children and families this August

THE GRUFFALO to Offer Three Access Performances at Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2015


Tall Stories has announced the inclusion of three access performances during its  West End run of THE GRUFFALO this summer at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.

Horse Trade to to Stage NYC Premiere of RECOLLECTION OF INNOCENCE, 5/28-6/6
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2015


FRIGID New York @ Horse Trade will present a limited engagement of the NYC premiere of Recollection of Innocence written and directed by Guy Kapulnik, May 28-June 6 at UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A) with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8pm. The production will feature James H. Best, Guy Kapulnik, and Sandra Glinka with Producer Sivan Hadari and Show Image by Lorraine D. Glover. Tickets ($18) may be purchased in advance atwww.horseTRADE.info. The performance runs 60 minutes, with no intermission.

Little Angel Theatre Presents THE PAPER DOLLS, Now thru June 28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2015


A Little Angel Theatre and Polka Theatre co-production THE PAPER DOLLS runs at Little Angel Theatre, today 18 April - 28 June 2015. Press show: 25 April 2015 at 3:30 p.m. From the award-winning author of The Gruffalo.

Segerstrom Center Welcomes London's Tall Stories Theatre Company This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2015


Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the Southern California premiere of Tall Stories Theatre Company's The Gruffalo's Child this weekend, April 18 & 19, 2015.

The Glen Street Theatre Presents THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD
by Tori Leiber - Apr 16, 2015


If you loved THE GRUFFALO, don't miss this sequel. The team behind the highly acclaimed THE GRUFFALO return with THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, bringing together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and lots of scary fun for children aged four and up… and their adults!

ROOM ON THE BROOM, EGG, CINDERELLA and More Set for Segerstrom's 2015-16 Family Series
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015


Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces its 2015 - 2016 Family Series with eight shows guaranteed to inspire and delight, performed by talented international artists.

Wharton Center Welcomes THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2015


The Gruffalo always said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one snowy night, while the Gruffalo was snoring, the Gruffalo's child decided she'd go exploring. And as it happens with all kids who don't listen, the Gruffalo's child gets into all kinds of mischief. And so begins this captivating and hilarious story, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, coming to Wharton Center today, March 21, as part of the Act One Family Series.

Little Angel Theatre to Present THE PAPER DOLLS, April 18-June 28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2015


A Little Angel Theatre and Polka Theatre co-production THE PAPER DOLLS runs at Little Angel Theatre, 18 April - 28 June 2015. Press show: 25 April 2015 at 3:30 p.m. From the award-winning author of The Gruffalo.

Wharton Center to Welcome THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015


The Gruffalo always said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one snowy night, while the Gruffalo was snoring, the Gruffalo's child decided she'd go exploring. And as it happens with all kids who don't listen, the Gruffalo's child gets into all kinds of mischief. And so begins this captivating and hilarious story, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, coming to Wharton Center this Saturday, March 21, as part of the Act One Family Series.

Segerstrom Center to Welcome London's Tall Stories Theatre Company, 4/18 -19
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2015


Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the Southern California premiere of Tall Stories Theatre Company's The Gruffalo's Child on April 18 & 19, 2015. Combining the London-based company's unique storytelling style with catchy songs, humor and puppetry, The Gruffalo's Child is the 'perfect children's entertainment,' says The Scotsman. The U.K.'s Evening Standard praises the show as 'lovingly and simply brought to the stage.' The Gruffalo's Child is recommended for families and children ages 4 - 8.

BWW Reviews: Children's favorite, THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Comes To Life In This Endearing Stage Show
by Jade Kops - Jan 7, 2015


UK Theatre group Tall Stories (THE GRUFFALO, ROOM ON THE BROOM) brings Julia Donaldson's children's story THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE to life in this heart-warming production. As part of Sydney Opera House's 'Kids at the House' series, this show delights pre-primary and early primary schoolers and their adults through an engaging blend of story-telling, live music, audience participation and a little learning.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Coming to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2015


This magical, musical adaptation of the best-selling book by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler takes audiences aboard a magnificent broom for an unforgettable adventure.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Coming to Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2014


Tall Stories' hit family show Room On The Broom flies into Birmingham Repertory Theatre direct from a smashing West End season, bringing a witch, her cat, a dragon, a few friendly animals and much more from Wednesday 28 January until Sunday 1 February.

Photo Flash: ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies Into the West End Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2014


Tall Stories' hit family show ROOM ON THE BROOM will fly into the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avene from today 26 November 2014 to Sunday 11 January 2015 as part of a national UK tour. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

Donaldson's STICK MAN Plays London's Leicester Square Theatre, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2014


Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre are delighted to announce that Stick Man by Julia Donaldson will return in 2014, and for the first will play two capital cities simultaneously! Stick Manwill play Christmas Seasons at London's Leicester Square Theatre from today 8 November 2014 (where it returns for a fourth consecutive season) and at the Edinburgh's Christmas festival from Saturday 22 November 2014. On sale now.

Photo Flash: First Look at ROOM ON THE BROOM, Flying Into the West End This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2014


Tall Stories' hit family show ROOM ON THE BROOM will fly into the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avene from Wednesday 26 November 2014 to Sunday 11 January 2015 as part of a national UK tour. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Peter Cincotti, David Wong & High Strung, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD and More Set for TPAC's 2014-15 Season, Launching Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2014


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Peter Cincotti, performing tonight, October 25 at 8PM, the first of four major concerts in the 2014-2015 Main Event Series, which also includes the Spanish Harlem Orchestra (November 21 at 8PM, $45 - $35) and The Hit Men (December 13 at 8PM, $45 - $35). Also featured are Alexis P. Suter (January 9 at 8PM, $45 - $35), and Ruthie Foster (May 8 at 8PM, $45 - $35), among others.

Donaldson's STICK MAN to Play London's Leicester Square Theatre, Nov. 8
by Matt Smith - Oct 7, 2014


Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre are delighted to announce that Stick Man by Julia Donaldson will return in 2014, and for the first will play two capital cities simultaneously! Stick Manwill play Christmas Seasons at London's Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 8 November 2014 (where it returns for a fourth consecutive season) and at the Edinburgh's Christmas festival from Saturday 22 November 2014. On sale now.

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Coming to Sydney Opera House in January
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2014


Some travel by bus and some get around by bike, but to see the whole world, it's best to hitch a ride on the tail of a giant humpback whale.

THE GRUFFALO to Return to Glen Street Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 6, 2014


London's Tall Stories Theatre Company have toured in Britain, Europe, America and beyond with their monster hit THE GRUFFALO, and now it returns to Glen Street Theatre after sold-out seasons in Sydney in 2010 and 2011 and a prestigious Sydney Theatre Award for Best Production for Children.

Marlowe Theatre Presents WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD, 17 August
by Jillian Gaier - Jul 18, 2014


Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird and a whole farmyard of fun: What The Ladybird Heard comes to Canterbury during the summer holidays. Based on the award-winning picture book by best-selling author Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo), and award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks, this is a new stage adaptation with live music, original songs, puppetry and lots of interactive fun.

Peter Cincotti, David Wong & High Strung, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD and More Set for TPAC's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2014


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Peter Cincotti, performing on Saturday, October 25 at 8PM, the first of four major concerts in the 2014-2015 Main Event Series.

WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Set for 2014 London Summer Season, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2014


Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD will kick off a UK and international tour in 2014, stopping at Richmond and Cadogan Hall for a London summer season.

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