The Gruffalo's Child Comes To The Rose June 24
By: Gabrielle Sierra May. 20, 2011
The Gruffalo's Child- A musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Designed by Isla Shaw
Music by Jon Fiber, Olivia Jacobs and Andy ShawSince its 2007 premiere, this exuberant production has enjoyed a smash-hit 2010 UK Christmas season at Leicester Curve and delighted families in China. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler, Donaldson's original book sold over 4 million copies in 38 languages, and the Gruffalo's Child will follow in the footsteps of the Gruffalo with a star-studded BBC animation this Christmas. The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child ignores her father's warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he?Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation. All adults must be accompanied by a responsible child.
Predators / The Gruffalo: Owen G Bevan
The Gruffalo's Child: Yvette Clutterbuck
Mouse: Alice ParsloeFull biographies available on request*The Storytelling event at John Lewis is free of charge. No booking required. It will take place on Friday 3 June on the 3rd floor at 2pm.About Tall Stories
With uniquely physical and visually striking family shows, Tall Stories have made their mark in the West End, on Broadway and beyond. Previous successes include Snow White, Monster Hits and How the Giraffe got its Neck.Current projects include:
MR BENN (UK tour 2011)
Room on the Broom (USA & Canada 2011)
The Gruffalo (UK, Germany & Australia 2011)
The Snow Dragon (UK tour, autumn 2011)
"Tall Stories sets the benchmark for children's theatre" The Sunday Times
About the Producers
KW & NB Ltd
Under the title of their new children's theatre company, KW & NB Ltd, Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke are delighted to bring back The Gruffalo's Child. 2011 is set to be an exciting year, with two brand new shows! Kenny and Nick are pleased to announce the new stage adaptation of the children's classic TV animation Mr Benn, which will be a co-production with Tall Stories and Austin Shaw. They are also thrilled to announce the world premiere of David Walliams' novel Mr Stink, which is to be the first ever scratch ‘n sniff theatre production! This year they are also producing We're Going on a Bear Hunt based on the picture book by Michael Rosen, Tall Stories' Room on the Broom based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler and a second tour of the classic picture book The Tiger Who Came to Tea adapted for the stage by David Wood OBE. For further information and tour schedules for all KW & NB Ltd shows please visit www.kennywax.com and www.nickbrooke.com.
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