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The Lowry's STICK MAN Will Stream For Children at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

On 19th December Stick Man will be streamed live from the Lowry stage to children watching at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Learn more here!

Full Cast Set For Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's STICK MAN at The Bloomsbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play at it's new home in the Bloomsbury Theatre from 4 December to 5 January with a press performance on Thursday 5 December at 1pm.

STICK MAN Will Open in London and Salford This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play simultaneously at  The Lowry Salford 10 December to 5 Jan, and at its new London home, the Bloomsbury Theatre 4 December to 5 Jan.  Tickets for both venues are on sale now.

STICK MAN Will Spend Christmas In Northampton This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2023

The venue has recently reopened following a brief temporary closure, after the discovery of RAAC concrete in the foyer. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Stick Man will play at Royal & Derngate from 7 – 31 December, with a press performance on Saturday 9 December. 

STICK MAN Returns to London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

London's family festive fixture! Stick Man will leave the family tree this Autumn/Winter and return to its West End home for the twelfth year in a row.  Learn more about the show ehre!

Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns To The Stage For Festive Seasons In London, Coventry And Leeds
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

Stick Man will leave the family tree this Autumn/Winter and return to the stage for festive seasons in London, Coventry and Leeds!

TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES Comes to Cadogan Hall This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022

Having enchanted audiences all over the world, Tiddler will be swimming back to London this Summer! Adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Tiddler and other Terrific Tales will play a limited three-week engagement at Cadogan Hall from Friday 29 July to Sunday 21 August. The production will also play a short run at the New Theatre, Cardiff from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 July.

Theatre's Youngest Fans Invited To Raise The Roof On Bristol Old Vic's Two New Spaces This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2018

A festive housewarming awaits the two new spaces at Bristol Old Vic: the brand-new Weston Studio and the lovingly restored Coopers' Loft, tucked cosily in the attic space of the theatre, both of which are now open to public performances for the first time.

Cast Announced For Bristol Old Vic Christmas Extravaganza
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2018

Bristol Old Vic today announced the full cast for its Christmas programme - a kaleidoscope of choice for whatever Christmas means to you!

Julia Donaldson's TIDDLER Returns To The Stage in New UK Tour Opening This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018

After enchanting audiences in the West End and all over the world, Tiddler is back and swimming around the UK on a brand-new tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley this Saturday 10 February. Adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Tiddler and other Terrific Tales will visit over 40 venues throughout Spring and Summer; full tour schedule can be seen below.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE UGLY DUCKLING and More Slated for Christmas 2017 at Tobacco Factory Theatres
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017

Celebrate at the theatre this Christmas season! Christmas is always busy at Tobacco Factory Theatres and this year is no exception with not one, not two, but three Christmas shows for all of the family to enjoy.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE UGLY DUCKLING and More Slated for Christmas 2017 at Tobacco Factory Theatres
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017

Celebrate at the theatre this Christmas season! Christmas is always busy at Tobacco Factory Theatres and this year is no exception with not one, not two, but three Christmas shows for all of the family to enjoy.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES at Leicester Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2017

Freckle Productions' Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales will be playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Tristan Bates Theatre from Today 8th July - Sunday 3rd September 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek inside rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES at Leicester Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017

Freckle Productions' Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales will be playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Tristan Bates Theatre from Saturday 8th July - Sunday 3rd September 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek inside rehearsal below!

Birmingham Hippodrome Presents FAGIN'S TWIST
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 10, 2016

Birmingham Hippodrome is delighted to welcome Fagin's Twist, an ambitious reimagining of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist by innovative hip hop / contemporary dance company Avant Garde Dance, led by Artistic Director Tony Adigun. 

Sally Cookson's Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY to Play This Winter at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2015

Bristol Old Vic today revealed the cast who are to bring Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2015

Bristol Old Vic brings Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2015

Bristol Old Vic brings Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Sally Cookson's Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY to Play This Winter at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015

Bristol Old Vic today revealed the cast who are to bring Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion.

Photo Flash: First Look at CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE at St. James Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2012

Sally Cookson's enchanting and inventive production of Cinderella: A Fairytale runs at St. James Theatre until 26 January 2013, with press night on 18 December 2012. The cast is Craig Edwards (Step Mother/ Father), Thomas Eccleshare (Prince), Tom Godwin (Step Brother), Lisa Kerr (Ella) and Lucy Tuck (Step Sister). Musicians are Adam Pleeth and Brian Hargreaves, playing Benji Bower's folk-jazz score. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!