The Gruffalo

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…

Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.

On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books

Reviews

★★★★★ 'An absolute delight.’ - The Scotsman
  
★★★★ ‘The Gruffalo is the perfect intro to theatre for kids’ - The Londonist  
 
★★★★ ‘This show achieves exactly what it sets out to do and fully deserves the appreciation of reviewers, whether aged eight or eighty.’ - British Theatre 
 
★★★★ ‘A master-class in timeless, interactive storytelling that blends adventurous imagination with whimsical original music to capture the hearts and minds of its young audience.’ - Whats on Stage

★★★★ ‘The cast of three uses an expressive physicality and minimal props to bring the story to wonderful life… The gently witty songs keep the action bouncing along… This is an irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’ - The Times

★★★★ ‘This zesty show is just the ticket!’ - Daily Express 
 
★★★★★ ‘This play develops Donaldson’s words with perfect understanding… This whimsical, imaginative show is pitched at just the right level for three to seven-year-olds, as well as the ‘ugly big ones’ they have brought along with them… This show is an absolute delight… It is a rare treat to find a show that really is for all the family, but this is one which cannot be commended enough for its spot-on achievements.’  - The Scotsman
 
★★★★ ‘Monstrous fun … sparks the young imagination … Hugely popular already and deservedly so, this is enthralling entertainment for the youngsters …’  - Sunday Herald
 
★★★★★  ‘Julia Donaldson’s tale of a clever mouse who outsmarts its enemies is an absolute peach of a story. And thankfully, children’s theatre company Tall Stories have done the author proud…’ - The List