Anansi the Spider Tickets

In this imaginative children's play, classic West African and Caribbean folktales come to life onstage. Step into a time long ago when animals walked on two feet and spoke with words. The most famous and cleverest of the animals in the kingdom is Anansi the spider, a trickster and spinner of yarns who can sometimes be too clever for his own good. Follow this mischievous spider who outwits larger, stronger foes through his own quick thinking and scheming.

Following sold-out runs at the Unicorn Theatre in 2023 and 2025, Unicorn Associate Director Robin Belfield brings this thrilling celebration of West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore to the gorgeous Regent's Park Open Air Theatre as part of its joyful summer season. Praised by The Stage as “Superlative family theatre that is pure joy and delight”, it's the perfect theatrical treat for the whole family, and the perfect way to introduce children to the culturally rich and emotionally resonant world of West African and Caribbean storytelling. Jaw-dropping puppets bring the enchanting and sometimes terrifying creatures to life onstage, transforming the beautiful outdoor space of the Regent's Park Open-Air Theatre into an incredible and ancient world.

Let your imagination run wild in this thrilling, magical tribute to West African and Caribbean mythology and storytelling.