The Gruffalo, poisonous warts and all, returns to the West End
From the 25th of November until the 10th of January 2010, The Gruffalo will return to the West End.
After last year’s sell-out success The Apollo Theatre hosts the return of the 55-minute stage adapted and directed by Tall Stories duo Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell.
Since its 2006 premiere, the production has been performed over 3,000 times to the delight of 700,000 children aged 3 and above, across the UK, Eastern Europe, the Americas and the Far East.
Illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the original Julia Donaldson book has sold over 4 million copies in 38 languages, and is the subject of a star-studded BBC animation that will enjoy prime-time Christmas scheduling.
Follow the quick-thinking mouse into the deep, dark wood in this magical and musical modern classic. Discover what happens when he comes face to face with wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl, a maraca-shaking Snake, and, of course, the Gruffalo!
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 The Owl and The Pussycat and How the Giraffe got its Neck. They have recently staged Donaldson and Scheffler’s Room on the Broom.
For further information please contact The Corner Shop, 020 7494 3665 or email laura@thecornershoppr.com
Tickets: £11.50 – £14.50 (a 50p restoration levy will be added to all ticket prices)
£8.50 schools and groups 10+ (one teacher goes free per every 10 pupils 50p restoration levy included in this price)
Box office: 0844 412 4658
Book online www.nimaxtheatres.com
Posted: November 27th, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: Julia Donaldson
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