THE Theatre Royal is welcoming a series of shows based on Julia Donaldson's books through March and April.
The first is an adaptation of Zog and the Flying Doctors, brought to life by Freckle Productions, which will be running from March 8-10.
The play tells the story of Zog, a super keen student turned air-ambulance who, with his Flying Doctor crew of Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, tends to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu.
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However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors and she is locked up in the castle. But, with some help from friends, can Peal make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors?
Later, The Gruffalo’s Child tells of the creature ignoring her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse to tiptoe into the deep dark wood to see if he really exists.
The award-winning picture book is adapted by Tall Stories whose shows (including Room on the Broom and The Elmer Adventure) have played in the West End and on Broadway.
The Gruffalo’s Child is at the theatre on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.
In April, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book tells of a boy who loves reading – especially books about pirates and who tries to convince his sister that reading is fun.
With puppetry and songs, the show is by Little Angel Theatre who use puppets to create stories and whose shows have played around the world; The Lowry arts centre; and Rose Theatre.
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Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book is at the theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2- 3.
Finally, also coming to the Theatre Royal in April, The Singing Mermaid tells of the mermaid who is tempted away to join a travelling circus but is tricked by the dastardly circus master.
An introduction to theatre for little ones with puppets, music and songs by Barb Jungr (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt and Michael Rosen’s Chocolate Cake), it is presented by Watershed Productions whose productions include Charlotte’s Web – The Musical and Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play.
The Singing Mermaid is at the theatre on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14.
For more information and to book tickets, call 01962 840 440 or visit the Theatre Royal’s website.
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