Raymond Briggs News

In a kill-or-be-killed fight for sanity, one man is determined to conquer his phobia of flies, but as darkness falls, what is that ominous hum behind the door?

The holiday season well and truly arrived in style at Waterside last night when its Christmas cracker of a show The Bear by Raymond Briggs and presented by Pins & Needles Productions - opened to a full house.

Following hugely successful Christmas shows Moominland Midwinter and Underneath a Magical Moon, Waterside in Sale has announced this year's Christmas show: The Bear by Raymond Briggs, presented by Pins & Needles Productions. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

When a young boy's snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. They meet Father Christmas, dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of The Snowman's friends, but will they escape evil Jack Frost and get back home for Christmas morning?

Christmas is upon us, and the capital, as usual, is serving up a veritable feast of festive offerings. Here are some of London's finest

He may have a busy seasonal snap ahead of him, but The Snowman still found time to drop in to the city's Chill Factore ahead of his opening night at Opera House Manchester.

The Snowman is flying in to Opera House Manchester this Christmas to delight young and old alike with its wonderful mix of storytelling, spectacle and magic. The Snowman comes to the Opera House Manchester, from Today 8 November through to Sunday 12 November 2017.

The Snowman is flying in to Opera House Manchester this Christmas to delight young and old alike with its wonderful mix of storytelling, spectacle and magic. The Snowman comes to the Opera House Manchester, from Wednesday 8 November through to Sunday 12 November 2017.

Family favourite THE SNOWMAN returns to London's Peacock Theatre this Christmas, running 23 November-31 December. Book tickets here from 22!

Following hugely successful Christmas shows Moominland Midwinter and Underneath a Magical Moon, Waterside in Sale has announced this year's Christmas show: The Bear by Raymond Briggs, presented by Pins & Needles Productions. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

3…2…1… Blast Off! Edinburgh Festival Fringe audiences will have the chance to experience an explosively funny space adventure as David Walliams' stage adaptation of The First Hippo on the Moon touches down in Edinburgh this August.

Les Petits Theatre Company and ebp in association with Creature of London are delighted to announce the cast of "ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND". The critically acclaimed immersive theatre experience created and directed specifically for children aged 5 to 10 returns from 13 May 2017 to 3 September 2017, with press morning on Saturday 20 May 2017.

The Lyric Hammersmith has announced its 2017 Autumn season of Little Lyric especially for audiences aged between 2-11 years.

As part of its programme for families, The Old Vic will present The Missing Light, an enchanting puppetry show for ages 7+ about hopes, dreams and true friendship, created by Mark Arends for Make Mend and Do. The production will run for 12 performances only, 23 Mar - 4 Apr 2017.

Although Christmas may be over, the last of decorations swept away and life returning to normality, Birmingham holds onto the festive spirit for a little while longer. The Birmingham Repertory Theatre's beloved production of The Snowman delights audiences for a nineteenth successive year. 

Images of David Walliams visiting the set of The First Hippo on the Moon and production images for the play have been released today.

THE ACCLAIMED stage version of the classic story THE SNOWMAN comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, in the new year.

Today, Les Petits Theatre Company have announced the full cast and ten further tour dates for the world premiere of the stage adaptation of David Walliams' The First Hippo on the Moon. The cast includes Dominic Allen, Alice Bounce, Caroline Bowman, Owen Jenkins and Rosie Nicholls.

This Spring, the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich will produce the second Ramps on the Moon touring production, The Who's Tommy, which will tour to Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield and London. Ipswich will see the show first from Thu 30 March to Sat 15 April.

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment is delighted to announce the West End debut of new family musical - Mr Popper's Penguins, which will open at the Criterion Theatre for a magical Christmas season from the 15 December to 31 December. Mr & Mrs Popper and their remarkable family of performing penguin puppets come to London direct from a UK tour and US premiere at New York's renowned New Victory Theatre.