The Gruffalo's Child

12th October 2025 - 14th October 2025

Price: £15.30

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book

'The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...'

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

“Warm, witty and beautifully made... a fantastic family favourite” ***** LondonTheatre1
“Perfect children’s entertainment ” **** The Scotsman
“Fun, daft and a little scary!” **** Time Out

The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books

Relaxed Performance - 14th October at 10:30am

A relaxed performance creates a more inclusive and comfortable environment by easing traditional theatre rules and adjusting the ambiance. This type of performance is especially beneficial for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or anyone who prefers a more relaxed setting. In a relaxed performance, the lighting in the auditorium is often brighter to help audience members navigate the space more easily and feel at ease throughout the show.

Show Times: 12th October at 1:30pm & 4pm | 13th October at 1pm & 4:30pm | 14th October 10:30am (Relaxed performance)

Doors open at 30 minutes before the performance

Age Recommendation: 3+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Approx Running Time: 55 minutes (no interval)

Ticket Prices:  Adult - £15.30 | Child - £13.30

*£1.30 booking fee will be added per ticket

Additional Offers: Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) £52.20

Schools: £11.30, Every 10 tickets, 11th free.