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Britain's favourite monster returns to the stage in this heartwarming, spooky winter's tale.

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The Gruffalo's Child in London

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.

The Gruffalo's Child Official Theatre Tickets

Our central reservation system connects you directly to the Lyric Theatre box office system. We provide live & full availability for The Gruffalo's Child tickets, from VIP and premium, to top price and discount tickets, helping you choose the perfect tickets for your budget. Pick your seats from our interactive seating plan and get your theatre tickets emailed to you instantly after your booking. Simply present your e-tickets at the door on the day and experience what London & the West End have best to offer: the magic of theatre. Buying tickets for The Gruffalo's Child has never been easier.

The Gruffalo's Child Ticket Information

Booking until:

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Running time:

1 hr (No Interval)
Age restrictions
Suitable for 3+ but babies and younger children will be allowed entry.
Cancellations & Refunds
Once booked, tickets to The Gruffalo's Child are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.

The Gruffalo's Child Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to buy a ticket for a 1 year old that will sit on my knee?

Children under the age of 18 months are classed as ‘babes-in-arms’ and will not require a ticket. Children aged 18 months and older will require a ticket.

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The Gruffalo's Child reviews

3.6 out of 5 14 reviews

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Latest customer reviews

All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Gruffalo's Child.

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A family friendly option

I thought the acting was great but I was surprised with the fact that only 3 actors were in it and no theatre effects either. The set is manually moved around but the three actors. I was expecting some more set design other than 3 trees. Very little dancing and the songs were very basic. The show is geared towards younger kids but there was only a little bit of interactivity.

L Reviewed on 06 January 2026 by Lucy
United Kingdom

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No Go

We felt very sorry for the cast who did their best with counterintuitive costumes - a camouflaged gruffalo?! - the weakest of scripts and therefore poor audience participation, songs that were nothings and a really great little story lost in the abyss. It’s hard to believe after the joys of Room on the Broom last year. Where was the wit, the scares, any atmosphere at all? Hopefully previous form will return.

A Reviewed on 29 December 2025 by Andrew
United Kingdom

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We attended today’s The Gruffalo children’s theatre performance and overall it was an enjoyable experience for kids. The audience engagement was a highlight — the performers did a great job involving the children and keeping their attention throughout the show. The music was fine and suited the performance well. However, our view was partially blocked by a pillar, although thankfully there was an empty seat beside me which helped a bit. Seating was also a little awkward, as my child kept slipping between the seats. One area that could be improved is the casting. While the actor did a good job, it would have been nicer to see different actors playing characters like Snake, Owl, the Gruffalo, and Fox rather than one person taking on all those roles. Overall, a fun and engaging show for children, with a few practical and creative aspects that could be improved.

H Reviewed on 23 December 2025 by Hamida
United Kingdom

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Disappointing

Show was very dull and there was no festive atmosphere at all. Very feeble costumes. Show seemed to have been produced on a shoestring better suited to a small community centre, and was simply lost in such a huge theatre.

L Reviewed on 22 December 2025 by Lucy
United Kingdom

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Great Day. out with the kids

We booked this show as my 3 year old saw the advertisement and wanted to meet the Gruffalo, the show and story did not disappoint, my sons 3 and 8 were enthralled and really loved the experience. The tickets were a bit too pricey for us but it was a treat, I wish we could do it more often.

M Reviewed on 13 December 2025 by Mawa
United Kingdom

Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Gruffalo's Child.

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Entertaining

Ideal for the very young

C Reviewed on 08 January 2024 by Carol
United Kingdom

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Not Suitable For All Ages

The show is not suitable for under 5s. They took a fun story and made it a horror film. Children were crying at various scenes - especially when the mouse's shadow appeared. It was very slow to begin as well so the children were getting restless.

P Reviewed on 06 January 2018 by Pat
United Kingdom

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Fun

K Reviewed on 31 December 2017 by Karen
United Kingdom

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Not enjoyed

Have seen so many shows with my two year old and unfortunately this was not great. Dull costumes and lack of scenic change. Neither he nor I enjoyed it. I was very disappointed

E Reviewed on 03 December 2017 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom

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A must see

The story line was perfect for a young child. The players interacted with both the adults and children. The costumes were perfect for a child's imagination.

A Reviewed on 01 December 2017 by Alison
United Kingdom