We’ve got a family ticket to give away for this modern classic from the pages of Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo’s Child to the stage of the Lyric Theatre. Tall Stories have done it again!
Looking for something magical to warm up your winter? Step into the snowy, moonlit world of The Gruffalo’s Child, the enchanting stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved tale. After travelling the globe, Tall Stories’ award-winning production returns to London’s Lyric Theatre this Christmas for a limited season from 24 November 2025 to 11 January 2026.
Perfect for families with children aged three and up, this is a heartwarming story about curiosity, courage and the comfort of home. One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s Child tiptoes away from her father’s cave and into the deep dark wood to find the legendary Big Bad Mouse. Along the way she meets a fox, an owl and a snake—but is the Big Bad Mouse real after all?
With Tall Stories’ signature mix of gentle humour, original songs, and delightful puppetry, The Gruffalo’s Child captures the spirit of the picture book while adding theatrical magic. Director Olivia Jacobs and the creative team transport audiences into a twinkling woodland world where snow drifts, shadows dance, and imagination takes flight.
As Julia Donaldson says, “Children will love entering the atmosphere of the deep dark wood and enjoy the catchy songs.” Illustrator Axel Scheffler adds, “The snowy deep dark wood almost becomes a character in its own right.”
So wrap up warm, follow the footprints through the forest, and rediscover why this charming story has become a modern classic.
How to Enter
For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 to see The Gruffalo’s Child enter via the EEK members’ competition portal.
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First choice dates are subject to availability.
You have until midnight on the 18th November to enter. Good Luck!