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A Squash and A Squeeze

A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production
Tue 05 Aug 2025 - Sun 24 Aug 2025

A musical adaptation of the best-selling book. Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage!

Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn't happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old man's solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work?

Join us for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and adapted for the stage by Oliver-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.

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Reviews

★★★★★ “Has the summer holiday left your home feeling like ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’? Well, the solution is ‘easy peasy’, get your little ones to the Lowry to enjoy a Squash and a Squeeze.” - All Things Theatre

★★★★ “Superb puppetry” - Reviews Hub

★★★★ “leaves you with a lovely warm glow and fills you with sunshine” - Manchester Theatres

★★★★ “From Bedtime Favourite to Stage Delight!” - All About Theatre

“With beautiful puppets, enchanting songs, and a crowd of farmyard animals, it’s the perfect show to ‘squeeze’ into your summer holiday with the kids.” - Yeah Lifestyle


This play is based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze

Text © Julia Donaldson

Illustrations © Axel Scheffler

Published by Macmillan Children’s Books ©

Image copyright - A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1993 - Macmillan Children’s Books

A Lowry co-production

 

Additional information

Age recommendation: 3-8 years

Babes in arms –Bring your under-2-year-olds to the show for FREE if they sit on a paying adult’s lap. Tickets can be booked by contacting our Box Office on 0161 876 2000 or via email on info@thelowry.com Read more about our Babes in arms policy here.

Running time: 1 hr

 

Accessible performances

BSL Interpreted | By Emma Jane Mansfield on Wed 20 August 2025, 11am & 1.30pm. 
Audio Described | By Caroline Burn on Thu 21 August 2025, 11am & 1.30pm. Touch Tour at 10am & 12.30pm. 
Relaxed Performance | Sunday 10 August 2025, 11am & 1.30pm.

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Credits

CREATIVE TEAM:

Adapted by Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane

Director – Samantha Lane

Composer/Lyrics – Barb Jungr

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