A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years on stage in 2026.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying 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 monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!
★★★★★ ‘An absolute delight.’ The Scotsman
★★★★★ ‘An irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’ The Sunday Times
‘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
Ages 3+
Running time: Approx 55 minutes (no interval)
