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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!

Relaxed Performance
Thu 28 Nov | 4.30pm

Relaxed Performances are open to everyone but are especially tailored to support audiences who may benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. This may include children, young people, and adults with neurodivergence, such as autism, learning difficulties and other sensory or communication needs.

The house lights will remain on throughout the show, and audiences will be able to come and go from the space if they need a break from the performance. There is also a relaxed attitude to noise, and the sound and lighting will be adapted to more comfortable levels.

Important information

Ticket prices: £13 - £15

Running time: 55 minutes with no interval

Age recommendation: 3+

Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Schools – £11

The Touch Tour on 28 Nov starts at 3:30pm and can be  booked here

See educational pack here
Access: Visual Guide here

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Reviews

★★★★★
‘A master-class in timeless, interactive storytelling that blends adventurous imagination with whimsical original music to capture the hearts and minds of its young audience.’
Whats On Stage

★★★★
‘The Gruffalo is the perfect intro to theatre for kids’
The Londonist

★★★★
‘This show achieves exactly what it sets out to do and fully deserves the appreciation of reviewers, whether aged eight or eighty.’
British Theatre

★★★★
‘The cast of three uses an expressive physicality and minimal props to bring the story to wonderful life… The gently witty songs keep the action bouncing along… This is an irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’
The Times

★★★★
‘A fine piece of children’s theatre.’
Sunday Times

Venue

Eat & Drink

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Getting here

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Access Information

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