THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN to Return to London's West End This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
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.
ZOG to Return to Cadogan Hall With Royal Afternoon Tea Package
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
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.
Kids Week Announces Participating Shows For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 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.
THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to Be Livestreamed to Children in UK Hospitals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
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.
Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
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
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
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.
ZOG Stage Adaptation Will Come to London's Cadogan Hall for Summer Run
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
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.
Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, John Cameron Mitchell and More Set for Penn Live Arts 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
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.
SPOT Stage Show Will Come to the Glen Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
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.
THE GRUFFALO Will Come to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
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.
STICK MAN Will Return to London and Debut in Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
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.
Photos: Freckle Productions' ZOG UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
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!
Cast and Creatives Set For UK and Ireland Tour of ZOG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
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.
Photos: THE PARENT AGENCY World Premiere At Storyhouse Chester
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025
Production photos have been released of The Parent Agency – The Musical, a brand new musical adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book,
Photos: First Look at Tall Stories' GRUFFALO'S CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023
All new production photos have been released from Tall Stories' production of Gruffalo’s Child, the enchanting adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been released. Check out the photos here!
Photos: First Look at THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023
Tall Stories presents their newest production, The Smeds and The Smoos, based on the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, which flies into the West End this summer, following a UK tour. Check out all new production photos here!
Photos: THE GRUFFALO Jumps From Page To Stage At The Belgrade This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022
Based on the nation’s favourite picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo is the smash hit show by the internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories, running on Fri 1 and Sat 2 July on the Belgrade Theatre’s Main Stage.
Photos: First Look at WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD at Lyceum Theatre Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021
Fun family musical What the Ladybird Heard is opening this week at Lyceum Theatre Sheffield. This fun farmyard frolic is based on the popular children’s book by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson.
Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021
New production images are today released for the brand-new musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story The Smartest Giant in Town, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
Photo Flash: First Look at ZOG, Now in Previews at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2019
First production images are released today of the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, now in previews at Rose Theatre Kingston prior to an official opening on Tuesday 19 February and a 6-month UK Tour.
Photo Flash: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's 'A World Inside a Book' Exhibit Opens this Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017
Magic really does happen at DISCOVER CHILDREN'S STORY CENTRE as their new Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson exhibition brings 12 of their enchanting picture books to life.A World Inside a Book: Gruffalos, Dragons and Other Creatures opens to the public from Saturday 21 October 2017 - September 2018. Check out photos from the exhibit below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Kick Off the Summer Holidays with ROOM ON THE BROOM at Belgrade Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017
A musical stage adaptation of Room on the Broom whizzes into Coventry this July for a magical run at the Belgrade Theatre to kick start the summer holidays. Scroll down for a sneak peek!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES at Leicester Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017
Freckle Productions' Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales will be playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Tristan Bates Theatre from Saturday 8th July - Sunday 3rd September 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek inside rehearsal below!
Photo Flash: THE GRUFFALO Welcomes Schoolchildren to the Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2016
Tall Stories Theatre Company is to offer free tickets for The Gruffalo Live to primary school teachers across London in a bid to encourage schools to bring schoolchildren back to the theatre. Scroll down for photos of two schools attending the show!
Photo Flash: First Look at ROOM ON THE BROOM, Flying Into the West End This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2014
Tall Stories' hit family show ROOM ON THE BROOM will fly into the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avene from Wednesday 26 November 2014 to Sunday 11 January 2015 as part of a national UK tour. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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