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Opens: July 17, 2024
Closing: September 08, 2024
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*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 7

Cast and Creative Announced For ZOG
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2019


The full cast and creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog has been announced.

Cast Announced For ZOG at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019


The full cast and creative team is announced today for the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, playing at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 to Saturday 23 February 2019 prior to a UK Tour.

Underbelly Festival 2019 Announces First Acts Including New 'Podcast Live' Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2019


Underbelly Festival Southbank - Central London's home of affordable live entertainment - today announces the first 74 acts of a 2019 line-up which features four new programming strands, as well as its first three headline shows.

West Ham Players Give Local Families A Festive Surprise
by Julie Musbach - Dec 17, 2018


On Wednesday 12th December, for the second year running, some of West Ham United's top players paid a visit to excited families at Stratford Circus Arts Centre. The players came along in support of the venue's Full Hearts Full Tummies campaign, which raises money to make Christmas a magical one for families in difficult circumstances in Newham who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford a seasonal treat. Families were thrilled to meet local sporting heroes including team captain Mark Noble, Robert Snodgrass, Aaron Cresswell, Marko Arnautovic and Jack Wilshere, who joined the team from Stratford Circus to help serve hot food and meet the families.

Final Casting Announced For The Return Of SIX To The West End
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2018


Final casting is announced today for the return of SIX, the hit musical by recent Cambridge grads Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. SIX returns to the Arts Theatre in the West End, where it ran for a short, sold out season in 2018.

TV Adaptation of THE VELVETEEN RABBIT in the Works
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 13, 2018


Producers of 'The Gruffalo' and the writer of the BBC and Netflix series “Watership Down” are adapting  “The Velveteen Rabbit” for TV, according to Variety. Magic Light Pictures and Tom Bidwell are currently in development on the project and have begun talks with broadcasters. 

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.

Guest Blog: Actor Charlie Guest Talks ROOM ON THE BROOM LIVE
by Guest Blog: Charlie Guest - Nov 26, 2018


I have always wanted to join the cast of Room on the Broom. It's a brilliant piece with catchy songs, a lovely storyline and host of brilliant characters. It really is a great show for everyone to enjoy.

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.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES To Make Its South African Debut
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2018


Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries makes its South African debut!

Adelaide Festival Centre Rolls Out The Red Carpet For 2019
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2018


Adelaide Festival Centre is proud to present Season 2019, a year of blockbusters and ground-breakers.

BBC One and Magic Light Announce THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE for Christmas 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018


Magic Light Pictures, the multi Oscar nominated and Bafta award-winning production company, has announced that an animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's book The Snail and the Whale is in production and set to premiere on BBC One for Christmas 2019.

Bristol Old Vic Announces 24 New Shows For Its Winter/Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2018


Bristol Old Vic today went on sale with its Winter/Spring 2019 programme, launching a new season of inspiring, cutting-edge and award-winning theatre, set to take Bristol by storm following its ground-breaking Year of Change.

Stratford Circus Arts Centre's FULL HEARTS FULL TUMMIES Returns
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2018


Following an amazing response which saw record donations last year Stratford Circus Arts Centre will run its Full Heart Full Tummies campaign again this year. The arts centre, and charity, is aiming to raise £12,000 to make Christmas a magical one for parents and children who may not otherwise be able to afford a family day out over the festive season. 

Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018


With the world premiere double-bill of Nick Dear's Hogarth's Progress currently playing at Rose Theatre Kingston as part of its 10th anniversary season, the company today announces its Spring 2019 season. This will be the first season presented in the venue's newly reconfigured auditorium, with developments taking place in January 2019 following a capital fundraising programme.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES To Make Its SA Debut
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2018


Gruesome Playground Injuries, the dark comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, has its South African premiere at Alexander Bar from 5 to 17 November. Directed by multiple award-winner Tara Notcutt (The Taming of the Shrew, The Three Little Pigs, …miskien), the two hander stars Matt Newman as Doug, and introducing Candice Bernstein as Kayleen.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES To Make Its South African Debut
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2018


Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries makes its South African debut!

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.

World Premiere Stage Adaptation of ZOG Comes To The Wyvern Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018


Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, which will fly into Swindon at the Wyvern Theatre on Wed 10 - Thu 11 April on its first ever UK Tour.

Kneehigh's Mike Shepherd Adapts Julia Donaldson's ZOG For The Stage At Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2018


Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston are delighted to announce the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, premiering at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 to Saturday 23 February 2019 prior to a UK Tour.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Comes to Riverside Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2018


Jules Verne's epic adventure story, Around the World in 80 Days, will come to life in a fun, farcical adaption suitable for the whole family at Riverside Theatres on 14th and 15th August.

Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns to the West End, Celebrating 10th Anniversary of the Book
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018


Freckle Productions are delighted to announce that Stick Man, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will return to London in 2018 for its eighth annual West End season. Playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 20 October 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019, the run will coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the book.

Amy Tweed And Daniel Harlock Join Polka Theatre's Production Of Julia Donaldson's THE EVERYWEAR BEAR
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2018


Full casting is today announced for Polka Theatre's production of The Everywhere Bear. Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, Peter Glanville, directs Amy Tweed and Daniel Harlock running until 26 July.

WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT LIVE ON STAGE Announces Full Cast For 10th Anniversary West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018


We're Going on a Bear Hunt announces full cast for the smash-hit production which returns to the West End at Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 4 July, ten years after its first UK tour. Benjamin Hills (Dog/Musician), Rebecca Newman (Girl) and Thos Wainwright (Dad) return to the cast and they will be joined by Joey Hickman (Boy).

Tall Stories Celebrates 21st Birthday At Edinburgh Festival Fringe With The World Premiere of THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, and the Edinburgh Premiere of WILDE CREATURES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2018


Tall Stories returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with two Oscar Wilde adaptations, including the World Premiere of 'THE CANTERVILLE GHOST' and the Edinburgh premiere of 'WILDE CREATURES'. The shows play in rep at Pleasance Courtyard from 1-26 August 2018.

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