The Gruffalo’s Child
Thursday 31 July 2025
Adapted from the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler published by Macmillan Children’s Books. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood… If you loved The Gruffalo, don't miss the sequel, which returns following previous sell-out Australian tours – 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. 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. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- & 91-Storey Treehouses return with The Gruffalo's Child, bringing together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults… “Winningly played” – Sydney Morning Herald “Can't fail to please” – Brisbane Courier Mail “...this brave little offspring of the Gruffalo captures the young audience and keeps it entranced…plenty of audience involvement to keep the kids active and engaged....” – Stage Whispers The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books.Show details:
Synopsis
Thursday 31 July 2025
Adapted from the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
If you loved The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel, which returns following previous sell-out Australian tours – 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.
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. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- & 91-Storey Treehouses return with The Gruffalo’s Child, bringing together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults…
“Winningly played” – Sydney Morning Herald
“Can’t fail to please” – Brisbane Courier Mail
“…this brave little offspring of the Gruffalo captures the young audience and keeps it entranced…plenty of audience involvement to keep the kids active and engaged….” – Stage Whispers
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books.
Dates & Times
Thursday 31 July, 10am (School Performance), 1pm (School Performance) & 6pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents a CDP with Tall Stories production
DURATION:
Approximately 55 minutes, with no interval.
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lighting and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages. Recommended for ages 3+.
LATECOMERS:
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VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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