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Britain's favourite monster returns to the stage in this heartwarming, spooky winter's tale.
4 6 reviews from 6 verified reviews- Opens: Friday, 28 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 11 January 2026 - Running time: 1 hr (No Interval)
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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.
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The Gruffalo's Child Ticket Information
- Opens:
Friday, 28 November 2025
- 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.
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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Gruffalo's Child.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Gruffalo's Child.
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EntertainingIdeal for the very young
C Reviewed on 08 January 2024 by Carol
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Not Suitable For All AgesThe 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
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FunK Reviewed on 31 December 2017 by Karen
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Not enjoyedHave 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
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A must seeThe 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
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The Gruffalo’s Child Comes to the West End
by Phil Willmott | Thursday, May 4 2017, 08:57
The Toxic Avenger, who takes up residence at the Arts Theatre in September won’t be the only monster heading to the West End this winter. Although the Gruffalo is a much more cuddly beast designed to appeal to kids and the child in us all.
Following the success of the original Gruffalo stage show in central London, sequel The Gruffalo’s Child centres around his daughter who must learn to be brave in the outside world when, one wild and windy night she ignores her father’s warning, ventures out into the snow and risks an encounter with the scary Big Bad Mouse.
The Gruffalo’s Child Comes to the West EndYour e-tickets for The Gruffalo's Child at the Lyric Theatre will be emailed to you just after your reservation.
