Julia Donaldson

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

THE DETECTIVE DOG UK Tour Announced for 2025

Tiny and Tall Productions are heading on a UK tour with a stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's best-selling children's book The Detective Dog.

MURDER BALLAD And More To Be Presented At Greenwich Theatre In 2025

Greenwich Theatre’s 2025 season is packed with theatre, musicals, live music, children’s shows and a magical pantomime. In autumn 2025, the venue will stage Murder Ballad, their first in-house musical in two decades.

THE BADDIES Reveals New Cast Members & Additional Tour Dates

New cast members have been revealed for the brand-new stage adaptation of THE BADDIES. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Lowry's STICK MAN Will Stream For Children at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

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!

THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Comes to the Lyric Theatre Next Summer

Tall Stories has announced that their Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book will come to the West End this summer. 

THE BADDIES to Takes Over Cadogan Hall For Summer 2025

Following its world premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Executive Producer Jennifer Sutherland and the whole team at Freckle Productions have announced a summer season for the brand-new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's smash-hit 2022 story The Baddies, which premiered at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in October 2024.

CHARLIE COOK'S FAVOURITE BOOK Comes to the West End This Christmas

Little Angel Theatre’s new musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book will have its West End premiere this Christmas. 

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Return to the West End This Christmas

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre’s musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town, is returning this Christmas at the St Martin’s Theatre from 29 November 2024 – 05 January 2025 where it will once again play in tandem with The Mousetrap which has run at the theatre since 1974, which marks its record-breaking 50 year run at the venue.

Photos: First Look At THE BADDIES At The Royal Lyceum Theatre

See first look photos of THE BADDIES, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit 2022 story, that will have its world premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh next month, playing from 4–20 October.

Belgrade Theatre Announces SIX And More For 2025 Spring Season

Belgrade Theatre has announced its 2025 Spring Season, featuring the return of SIX to Coventry.

Full Cast Set For Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's STICK MAN at The Bloomsbury Theatre

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.

Storyhouse Launches Half Term Festival

Michael Rosen, TV doctor Ranj Singh and author and illustrator Clara Vulliamy are set to appear at the Wayword Festival when it returns to Storyhouse this autumn.

Cast Set For ROOM ON THE BROOM in the West End and UK Tour

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.

Full Cast Set for THE BADDIES at the Royal Lyceum Theatre

The full cast has been revealed for the stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's THE BADDIES, premiering at the Royal Lyceum Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Shows Set For Early 2025 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

New visiting shows for early 2025 at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre have been announced. Learn more about the full lineup here!

ROOM ON THE BROOM Will Open in the West End as Part of a UK Tour

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.

Little Angel Theatre Reveals Autumn/Winter 2024 Season

Little Angel Theatre has announced new commissions, revivals and the continuation of an ambitious touring programme of work for its Autumn 2024/25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Comes To London This Summer

Zog and the Flying Doctors, based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will fly into London this summer, playing at Cadogan Hall from 1 – 31 August 2024 with a press performance on Friday 2 August 1pm.

HYPROV, Pink Martini & More Set for The Living Arts Centre 24/25 Season

Discover the exciting lineup for the Living Arts Centre's 2024/2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.