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Michelle Obama Will Read Children's Books on 'Mondays With Michelle Obama' Launching April 20
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2020


Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children's Books, and PBS Kids today announced a special collaboration with former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, in support of the recently announced 'Read Together, Be Together' Penguin Random House literacy initiative and PBS KIDS' 'Read-Along' effort on Facebook and YouTube.

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD Returns to Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2020


If you loved The Gruffalo, don't miss the sequel, which returns following previous sell-out Australian tours a?" now in a new West End production! Join the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, when it comes to QUT Gardens Theatre from Sun 26th April a?" Wed 29th April.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Comes to Sydney Coliseum Theatre For April School Holidays
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020


Based on the much-loved picture book bya??Julia Donaldsona??&a??Axel Schefflera??and brought to you by the award-winning team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, the characters of Room on the Broom fly into the brand-new Sydney Coliseum Theatre following a recent sell-out Australian tour.

Beth Burrows and Theo Toksvig-Stewart To Star In ONCE UPON A MATTRESS At The Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2020


Once Upon a Mattress opens Upstairs at the Gatehouse in March 2020. Returning to the Gatehouse with another classic musical rarely seen in London, Mark Giesser steps back into the director's chair for his new production of Once Upon A Mattress, the first musical by Mary Rodgers, daughter of legendary musical composer Richard Rodgers.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies into Melbourne in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2019


Based on the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler and brought to you by the award-winning team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, the characters of Room on the Broom fly in to Melbourne for a return season these Summer school holidays following a recent sell-out Australian tour.

Julia Donaldson's ZOG Returns To The Stage In 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2019


Zog is roaring back to the stage in 2020! The smash hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions (the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat) is returning for a UK Tour and promises to be bigger, brighter and more roar-some than ever before. With brand new songs from Joe Stilgoe (The Jungle Book, The Midnight Gang) and directed by Emma Kilbey, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved Zog is a magical production for all ages.

STICK MAN Adds Performance Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2019


Stick Man is leaving his family tree and heading back out on tour this Autumn! Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Stick Man will play at Theatre Royal Brighton from Thu 5 a?" Sat 7 Dec. Due to high demand the show has also added an extra performance at 4pm on Saturday 7 Dec.

2020 Adelaide Writers' Week Announces First Round Of Authors And Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2019


In 2020, Adelaide Writers' Week the second from Director Jo Dyer, contemplates one of the few things that incontrovertibly unites us all: Being Human. Running from Saturday 29 February to Thursday 5 March as part of the 60th anniversary Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Writers' Week will explore how humans engage with each other, with technology, and with the natural world. 

2019 Animation Hall of Fame Recipients Announced
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 22, 2019


Animation Magazine has unveiled its list of this year's distinguished Animation Hall of Fame Game-Changers award recipients. The honorees will receive their awards at the World Animation & VFX Summit Opening Night Party on Sunday, Nov. 3 at the newly remodeled The Garland Hotel in N. Hollywood, Calif.

SHREK THE MUSICAL - New Tickets For The Melbourne Season On Sale Friday!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019


Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost today announced the full adult cast of the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens in Australia next year. SHREK THE MUSICAL will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star from 1 January 2020, followed by seasons at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 16 February and at the Lyric Theatre, Brisbane from 9 May.

THE GRUFFALO Brings Monstrously Good Fun to the Belgrade Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Oct 14, 2019


Dare you venture into the deep dark wood? This November, courageous Coventry kids are invited to join the little brown Mouse as he forages for food when Tall Stories bring the best-loved story of The Gruffalo to the Belgrade Theatre.

Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins and Dame Diana Rigg to Lead Voice Cast for BBC's THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2019


Magic Light Pictures, the multi Oscar-nominated production company, has been providing festive family treats to BBC audiences for a decade. For Christmas 2019, they'll bring long-time favourite children's picture book The Snail And The Whale to BBC One.

Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns For 10th Anniversary UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019


Stick Man is leaving his family tree and heading back out on tour this week! Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Stick Man returns for an Autumn tour, opening at Edinburgh King's Theatre this Friday 6 September, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the production. Full tour schedule attached.

Tall Stories with Kenny Wax Family Entertainment and Mousetrap Theatre Projects Presents THE GRUFFALO GRAND DAY OUT
by Sarah Hookey - Aug 21, 2019


Tall Stories and Kenny Wax Family Entertainment have teamed up with theatre education charity Mousetrap Theatre Projects to celebrate 20 years of The Gruffalo with a very special intergenerational family theatregoing event - THE GRUFFALO GRAND DAY OUT

SPOT THE DOG To Appear Live On Stage At QUT Gardens Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2019


It would be safe to say Spot is one of the most loved and recognisable dogs in the world!   Created by UK author Eric Hill he not only has his own range of books, but now has a live stage show which is coming to QUT Gardens Theatre from 2 to 6 October.

Kids Week 2019 Begins In London Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2019


From today, thousands of children and families will be experiencing the magic of live theatre for free, as the 22nd annual Kids Week kicks off in London's West End and beyond.

Julia Donaldson's TABBY MCTAT Returns This Week For Summer/Autumn UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019


Tabby McTat, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, returns this week for a Summer/Autumn UK Tour, culminating in a festive season at Fairfield Halls, Croydon from Monday 2 a?" Saturday 14 December 2019. Full tour schedule attached.

DreamBIG A Huge Success For Young Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2019


Gruffalos, robots, puppies, bears, giraffes, silent discos and more entertained thousands of South Australian children as part of DreamBIG Children's Festival 2019.

Full Line Up Announced For River Stage Festival 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2019


The National Theatre announces the full line-up of the 2019 River Stage Festival.

SIX, COME FROM AWAY, and Many More Announced For Kids Week 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019


Kids Week, the annual London theatre initiative run by Society of London Theatre (SOLT), returns in August 2019, with hit shows in the West End and beyond offering free tickets for children throughout the month. Tickets for performances throughout August will be released through the Official London Theatre website at 10am on 11 June.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra 2019-2020 Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2019


The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's 2019-2020 season, the 14th under the baton of Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko, and the Orchestra's 179th season since its founding in 1840, features compelling music from across the repertoire.

Belgrade Theatre Announces New Shows For Autumn 2019
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019


With summer now almost upon us, the Belgrade Theatre Coventry is getting ready for an exciting new season, with classic drama, musicals, opera, live music and more lined up for Autumn/Winter 2019.

Fay Lomas Directs OUT OF THE DARK
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2019


With the critically acclaimed Captain Corelli's Mandolin currently running, Rose Theatre Kingston today announce Out of the Dark, a debut play written by Suzy Gill. Fay Lomas, winner of the 2019 Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship, an annual award introduced to commemorate the legacy of Sir Peter Hall, directs. Out of the Dark opens at the Rose Studio on Wednesday 30 October and runs until Saturday 2 November 2019.

ZOG Comes to the Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2019


Freckle Productions have announced the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will be flying into Darlington Hippodrome on Friday 17 May to Sunday 19 May on its first ever UK Tour.

Family Favourite ZOG Comes To Life At The Pavilion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2019


Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved Zog comes to life at Worthing's Pavilion Theatre from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June. Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon's school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three.

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