About The Gruffalo
Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…
On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
‘An irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’
The Sunday Times
‘An absolute delight.’
The Scotsman
‘A master-class in timeless storytelling.’
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‘The Gruffalo is the perfect intro to theatre for kids’
The Londonist
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