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Original Mischief Company Members Will Lead World Premiere of THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Full casting for Mischief's brand new West End show The Comedy About Spies has been announced.  The production stars members of the original Mischief Company.

Review: ROOM ON THE BROOM, Lyric Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Nov 25, 2024

It’s the show that London children’s theatre goers have been waiting for this festive season, Room on the Broom by theatre company Tall Stories. Well known in their field for physical storytelling, Tall Stories promise to retell the classic Donaldson and Scheffler spooky and sweet special with glee.

Cast Set For ROOM ON THE BROOM in the West End and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Tall Stories has announced the cast of the company’s Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book, directed by Olivia Jacobs, the show will be flying into the West End this Christmas as part of a major UK tour this autumn enchanting everyone aged 3 and upwards.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Will Open in the West End as Part of a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Tall Stories' Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic picture book, Room on the Broom, directed by Olivia Jacobs, will be flying into the West End this Christmas as part of a major UK tour this autumn.

Ellie Leach Joins the Cast of CLUEDO 2, Her First Acting Role Since Winning STRICTLY COME DANCING
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Ellie Leach – reigning champion of Strictly Come Dancing - will make her stage acting debut as Miss Scarlett in the world premiere UK tour of Cluedo 2. Find out how and where to catch Ellie in the show here!

ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies Into The West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

Tall Stories' Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic picture book, directed by Olivia Jacobs, will fly into the West End this summer to enchant everyone aged 3 and upwards. Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this fun-filled magical musical adaptation running at Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 21 July to 4 September. 

Guest Blog: Designer Lydia Monks On Bringing A Children's Classic From Page To Stage
by BWW Staff - Jun 22, 2021

What the Ladybird Heard was first brought to the West End in 2017, marking a theatrical perch for the hugely popular sequence of picture books created by the writer Julia Donaldson and the illustrator Lydia Monks. The stage adaptation is back on the West End this summer to be followed by a UK tour, with Monks once more on board as design consultant. The bestselling illustrator discusses what it has been like to bring her creations to three-dimensional life.

THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Will Tour the UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Recently awarded the prestigious British Book Award – Children's Book of the Year (Illustrated and Non-fiction), this joyous story of two star-crossed aliens on a far-off planet is being developed and previewed at Tall Stories' new studio space at Central Library, Islington before receiving its world premiere at the ROSE THEATRE in Kingston-upon-Thames, from 27 to 31 October 2021.

Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Under Haydon's stewardship, the Rose's own work will be the priority, as demonstrated by the five Rose Originals in this upcoming season, but there will always be room on the theatre's stage for the country's leading touring shows as well.  This season's Rose Originals are a blend of new plays tackling significant contemporary issues and well-known titles reinvented for today.

New Play CLUEDO Based on the Classic Board Game to Tour the UK in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021

Cluedo, a new stage play based on the classic Hasbro detective board game loved by generations and the hit 1985 Paramount film CLUE, is to tour the UK between January and July 2022. The play is written by Sandy Rustin with additional materials by Hunter Foster and Eric Price and for the UK production, Mark Bell.

THE GRUFFALO Will Be Performed at Alexandra Palace Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2021

Internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories brings its celebrated production of 'The Gruffalo' to the beautiful Alexandra Palace Theatre for a limited summer season from 30 July - 29 August 2021.

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD to Welcome Back Audiences To Alexandra Palace Theatre This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020

The Gruffalo's Child will be arriving at Alexandra Palace Theatre for a limited Christmas season this weekend 5 December 2020 – 3 January 2021. 

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD Comes to Alexandra Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020

Internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories brings its celebrated production of The Gruffalo's Child to the beautiful Alexandra Palace Theatre for a limited Christmas season from 28 November 2020 – 3 January 2021.

THE GRUFFALO Live on Stage Returns for West End Season and UK Tour
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 27, 2019

Celebrating the 20th birthday of the much-loved picture book, Tall Stories' hit musical adaptation THE GRUFFALO live on stage returns, with a UK tour and limited ten-week West End season at The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from Wednesday 3 July to Sunday 8 September 2019.

EMILY BROWN AND THE THING Makes US Premiere At New Victory
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2018

Tall Stories (Gruffalo, New Vic 2015 & 2004; The Snail and the Whale, New Vic 2014, Snow White, New Vic 2003) returns with an imaginative musical adventure based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell (How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton. Something MONSTROUS is keeping Emily Brown awake...how will she ever get to sleep with the Thing making such a racket?!

ROOM ON THE BROOM Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2018

TALL STORIES' hit family show "ROOM ON THE BROOM" celebrates a record-breaking year and two birthdays in 2018.

Julia Frith, Liam Jeavons, Jack Whittle, and Jean-Luke Worrell Join the Cast of THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018

Mischief Theatre today announces new cast members and 2019 extension for the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery. Due to continued high demand, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces an extension of their run until 3 November 2019, as they approach their third year on the West End.

Mischief Theatre's THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY Opens Spring Season 2019 At Storyhouse
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018

Following the phenomenal sell-out success of its multi award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre's Olivier Award nominated West End smash hit The Comedy About A Bank Robbery opens the new spring season at Storyhouse in Chester.

THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY Announces New UK Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2018

Following the phenomenal sell-out success of its multi award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre's Olivier Award nominated West End smash hit The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces its Irish Premiere at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin (7-11 May) plus additional UK tour dates for 2019.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies Into The West End For Christmas at The Lyric Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Sep 6, 2018

TALL STORIES' hit family show "ROOM ON THE BROOM" will fly into the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE from 23 November 2018 to 13 January 2019.