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The stage adaptation of the BAFTA-nominated animated series will open at Southampton Mayflower Studios on February 18, 2027, and visit over 25 UK venues including Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, London and Manchester.

Mercury Theatre Colchester announced the full cast for its 2026 pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, running November 21, 2026 through January 17, 2027. The production features returning performers including Kemi Clarke, Daisy Greenwood, and Dee Dee Rivers.

Apple TV will premiere two new holiday specials: SNOOPY PRESENTS: 12 DAYS OF SNOOPY and FRAGGLE ROCK: A HOLIDAY GIFT. Classic Peanuts films also return with special free streaming windows.

Freckle Productions announced full casting for STICK MAN ahead of its 15th annual festive season at London's Bloomsbury Theatre from December 3, 2026 to January 3, 2027, and first Christmas run at Sheffield's The Montgomery during the same dates.

Darlington Hippodrome announced its autumn brochure featuring blockbuster musicals, drama, comedy, and family entertainment. Learn more about the lineup here!

Popejoy Hall will launch its Schooltime Series with DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE!, continuing an Albuquerque education program that has served more than a million students.

Tall Stories' stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book will embark on a national UK tour, including a holiday season residency at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End.

The internationally acclaimed stage adaptation of The Gruffalo will return to Hong Kong from September 4–13, 2026, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Presented by ABA Productions, the family musical is based on the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre's Olivier Award-nominated musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson's THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN will return to St Martin's Theatre in London's West End for the festive season.

Freckle Productions, in association with Rose Theatre, announced a partnership with The Rubens at the Palace for ZOG's return to Cadogan Hall, offering ticket holders a discounted Royal Afternoon Tea during Kids Week 2026.

Society of London Theatre's Kids Week returns this summer with over 50 West End and London shows, offering free tickets for children aged 17 and under accompanied by a full-price adult, plus behind-the-scenes activities.

Lowry, Tall Stories, and Read for Good have partnered to bring livestreamed performances of THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to thousands of children in hospitals across the UK, expanding a programme that has reached over 2,000 families since 2022.

Paranormal Activity will make its Canadian Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a strictly limited engagement. The cast of the Toronto production includes six actors with credits on Broadway, London's West End and touring productions.  

Starlight's PERFORMANCES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES Series Will Return This Fall, with all shows held in the climate-controlled Cohen Community Stage House in Kansas City.

Freckle Productions will present ZOG at London's Cadogan Hall, marking the company's sixth summer residency at the venue. The production features live music, puppetry, and songs by Joe Stilgoe.

Penn Live Arts has announced its 2026–27 season, titled Belonging, featuring performances across dance, music, theatre, and family programming in Philadelphia. The season includes appearances by Tony-winners Audra McDonald and John Cameron Mitchell.

CDP Theatre Producers will bring SPOT, based on Eric Hill's classic children's books, to Glen Street Theatre in Belrose, featuring puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up.

Tall Stories' musical adaptation of THE GRUFFALO, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will run at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on May 8, 9, and 10, with multiple performances across the three days.

Based on the well-loved book by renowned author Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, perennial festive favourite Stick Man will simultaneously play in two UK cities this winter season.

All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog. Check out photos from the show here!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story Zog will fly back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, followed by a special summer season at London's Cadogan Hall.

New visiting shows for 2026 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre have been revealed! The lineup includes The Gruffalo, the much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and more.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions on sale for 2026.  New shows include Miss Saigon, Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, Sylvia, Cats and Blood Brothers.

Bristol Old Vic has outlined a season of partnerships and visiting work for Spring 2026 with productions on general sale from 10am Fri 24 Oct. Learn more about this lineup here!

Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Orchestra and Conductor Monica Chen! Based on the beloved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child tell the tales of a clever little mouse and his encounters with a fearsome monster.