Scamp Theatre's Tiddler and other Terrific Tales - Leicester Square Theatre
Preview by Lizzie Guilfoyle
THIS year, award-winning company Scamp Theatre are bringing several of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved children’s books to the London stage, including Tiddler and other Terrific Tales, which plays a Summer Season at Leicester Square Theatre – from Saturday, July 11 to Monday, August 31, 2015.
Is Tiddler telling the truth? Will Monkey find his Mummy? Will George The Giant make lots of friends? And can the old lady really squash and squeeze all those animals in?
Tiddler and other Terrific Tales weaves together live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from some of the best-loved titles by Julia Donaldson including Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.
Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed as audiences are taken under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle!
Tiddler and other Terrific Tales is directed by Sally Cookson, with design by Katie Sykes, tunes by Benji Bower and lighting by Elanor Higgins. It is performed by Joseph Carey, Peta Maurice and Darren Seed.
Julia Donaldson is a British writer, playwright and performer, the 2011–2013 Children’s Laureate and the prize-winning author of some of the world’s most-loved children’s books, most notably the modern classic The Gruffalo which has sold over five million copies worldwide.
Donaldson is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which include The Scarecrows’ Wedding, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Tiddler and other Terrific Tales. Their books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 40 languages. In 2011, Donaldson received an MBE for her services to Literature.
Scamp Theatre was founded in 2003 by award-winning international producers Jennifer Sutherland and Louise Callow. Scamp bring a range of theatrical live performance to audiences of all ages, with an increased focus on adaptation, particularly in children’s literature. Scamp believe in creating playful and innovative theatrical experiences that not only startle and entertain but also encourage children and young people to use their imaginations. With productions touring constantly, Scamp have a superb track record in theatre production in London, on tour and at the world’s leading venues and festivals.
The London dates follow runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a UK tour.
Tiddler and other Terrific Tales is the perfect treat for children of 3+ and their families and friends.
Tickets: £19.50 (Adult), £14.50 (Child), £12 (Restricted View). To book, call the box office on 08448 733433 or visit www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/.
Times: Tuesday to Friday at 11am; Saturdays and Sundays at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm.
Relaxed Performance: Thursday, July 23 at 2pm (all tickets £5).