Julia Donaldson

Tall Stories’ THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Heads to the West End This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2025

The Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of The Smeds and The Smoos, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to return to the West End this summer. Produced by Tall Stories Theatre Company, the show will run at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue from 18 July to 7 September 2025.

Anniversary Street Party Kicks Off The New Season at Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

125 Live!, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall's anniversary street party will get the autumn season off to a spectacular start this September. Learn more about the season here!

THE BADDIES Comes to the Corn Exchange Newbury's Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The brand-new stage adaptation of The Baddies, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely successful 2022 story, heads to the Corn Exchange Newbury. Learn more here!

Corn Exchange Newbury Reveals Easter Event Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

This Easter, the Corn Exchange Newbury and The Base Greenham are bringing a spectacular line-up of family-friendly entertainment, offering plenty to do this school holiday.

THE DETECTIVE DOG Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

A stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's best-selling children's book The Detective Dog, using creative captions and British Sign Language to make the show accessible to deaf children and their families, heads to the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. 

Nashville Symphony Announces 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the virtuosity and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Holst’s The Planets, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.

OUT OF THE BOX Festival Returns to QPAC in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Out of the Box festival will return to take over the entire venue in June. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

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.