The Gruffalo's Child Tickets

In this sequel to The Gruffalo, the beloved children's character, the beastly but kind-hearted Gruffalo, returns to the stage, this time with his adventurous, mischievous daughter. Children and adults alike will fall in love with the colourful characters in this enchanting story told through song.

Why you should see The Gruffalo's Child

• With a simple but thrilling story, catchy songs, lots of laughs, and a few harmless scares, this is the perfect first-time musical for young children to begin experiencing the magic of theatre.
• Adults will adore this heartwarming, funny, and enchanting story with its lessons about courage and curiousity just as much as children, making it a great family activity for the festive season.
• If you read the Gruffalo books as a child, or you're reading them with your kids now, you'll love seeing beloved characters such as The Gruffalo, the Gruffalo's Child, and the Big Bad Mouse come to life onstage.

What is The Gruffalo's Child about?

In this enchanting, adventurous story, the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father's warnings about the Big Bad Mouse who lurks in the deep dark wood, and sets off on an epic journey, following snowy tracks and encountering mysterious monsters. Does the Big Bad Mouse really exist and will she find her way back home to her beloved family? Find out in this heartwarming, musical, and magical play.

The Gruffalo's Child is adapted by Tall Stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book, the sequel to The Gruffalo, which has been charming and delighting young readers since it was published in 1999. Now you can experience the magic and wonder onstage as this beloved musical adaptation returns to London this winter. Praised by Time Out as ‘fun, daft, and a little scary', this enchanting musical brings the familiar children's characters to life through creative stage magic, visual storytelling, and song.

Filled with songs, laughter, and scary fun, this is the ideal first theatre experience for young children and the perfect bit of festive fun for the whole family.