The Gruffalo’s Child

• Drawing from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s bestselling picture book, this child‑friendly musical is filled with songs, snow and sly humour, book The Gruffalo’s Child tickets before the winter run sells out.

• Staging by Tall Stories, the multi‑Olivier Award–nominated team behind The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, unfolds under the direction of co‑founder Olivia Jacobs.

• Themes of curiosity, courage and wit thread through original music by René Aubry, eye‑catching puppets and interactive audience growl‑alongs that bring the Deep Dark Wood to life.

• Running just under an hour with no interval, this festive London booking sits perfectly into a family outing at Lyric Theatre’s Shaftesbury Avenue home.

• Critics call it “warm, witty and beautifully made… a fantastic family favourite” with consistently strong four‑star reviews.

The Story

On a wild, snowy night in the Deep Dark Wood, the Gruffalo’s curious daughter ignores her father’s warnings and sets out to find her mythical nemesis—the Big Bad Mouse. Along the way, the Owl, the Fox and the Snake each tell her more than she bargained for, with catchy songs and sly surprises at every turn. With puppet creatures that squeak, growl and interact with the audience—and just enough spookiness—this playful sequel unfolds with heart. Wondering if the Mouse is real or imagined?Book your the Gruffalo’s Child tickets to find out what makes this adventure so irresistible.