The Gruffalo

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!  

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying 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 monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

Duration: 55 minutes

Ticket Prices: 

£14 adult/£12 concession. 

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £50. 

Groups of 10 or more £10 per ticket (discount applied at checkout)

Babes in Arms – Babies under 12 months do not require a ticket

Performances:

Sat 28th Dec, 1.30pm 

Sat 28th Dec, 4.30pm (BSL performance)

Sun 29th Dec, 10.30am, 1pm

Mon 30th Dec, 10.30am , 1pm

Tue 31st Dec 10.30am (Relaxed performance on with a Touch Tour at 9.30am)

Tues 31st Dec, 1pm (Audio Described performance with a Touch Tour at 12pm)

BSL – Semi-Integrated Performances British Sign Language (BSL) performances are designed to support those who are (partially) deaf or who have hearing impairments. BSL for this performance is slightly different in that we semi-integrate the interpreter into the show rather than simply being side of stage. The BSL interpreter (who are also usually performers) will be semi-integrated into the performance.

To book seats with the optimum view for BSL please contact the Box Office on 0300 300 1210.

Audio Described Performances - Audio Description is a live verbal commentary to assist audiences who are visually impaired. An introduction is given prior to the show. During silent intervals in the show (e.g. when there is a scene change and no dialogue), verbal commentary describes the setting, costumes, characters, facial expressions, body language and action. The description does not interfere with the performance but fills in the gaps. Audience members can listen to this via a headset and this doesn’t affect other audience members’ experience of the show.

Headsets must be booked in advance. To book a headset for the show please contact the Box Office on 0300 300 1210.

Touch Tours - Touch Tours provides context about the show and allows audiences to familiarise themselves with the design of the space, costumes, and props ahead of the show itself.

Touch Tours are available on Tuesday 31^st at 9.30am prior to the Relaxed show  and at 12pm prior to the Audio Described show

To attend a Touch Tour, please contact the Box Office on 0300 300 1210 at least 48 hours before the touch tour. Please note spaces are limited and cannot be booked on the day.

Access requests Please note, wheelchair accessible spaces are not available to book online. Please call the box office to book a wheelchair accessible space or for any other access  requests/advice: