Family shows to book for summer 2017

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Michael Rosen’s award-winning children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt will be brought alive on stage this spring and summer, visiting 30 theatres on a UK tour. The show tells the story of the family and their musical dog who go on a quest to find a bear, and theatre-goers can expect catchy songs and interactive scenes. From 17 to 21 May the show will be playing at Rose Theatre in Kingston and from 3 August to 3 September it will be on at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea.

What the Ladybird Heard
The stage adaptation of the popular children’s book What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks will hit West End on 5 July. The show, which features live music, puppetry and audience interaction, tells the story of two robbers who try to steal a farmer’s fine prize cow, but a little ladybird has a plan on her own. There’s an earlybird offer advertised now for 10% off all tickets booked and paid for before 28 Feb 2017 to see the show at Lyric from 5 July to 6 September.

Gangsta Granny
The stage show based on David Walliams’ popular book Gangsta Granny will debut on West End this summer, playing at Garrick Theatre from 26 July to 3 September. The show, recently nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People, tells the story of Ben, who is expecting a boring Friday night when staying with his Granny, embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny.

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Some of the best loved Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler titles will be brought to life this summer in the Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales live show, which will hit West End’s Leicester Square Theatre on 8 July. The show weaves together the stories from Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze, featuring live music, puppetry and colourful characters. Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales will be playing until 3 September.

(Picture from Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales Courtesy of Steve Ullathorne)

Tags: Children's theatre, David Walliams, Julia Donaldson, Leicester Square Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Rose Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston, Tiddler, West End