The Gruffalo is Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It follows a brave little mouse taking a stroll through the deep dark wood, where a hungry fox, owl and snake each see her as a tasty snack.
To scare them off, the quick-thinking mouse invents a monster called the Gruffalo, only to come face to face with the very creature she made up. Packed with songs, laughs and mischievous fun, the show celebrates 25 years on stage in 2026.
The Gruffalo plays a summer season at the Lyric Theatre. The show runs for approximately one hour with no interval, and is perfect for children aged 3 and above and their families.
Why it’s worth the watch
A gentle, funny first theatre trip for young children, drawn from a story many already know by heart.
- Straight from the picture book. It brings Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved tale to life on stage.
- Made for little ones. At around an hour with songs and plenty of laughs, it is pitched perfectly at ages three and up.
- A milestone year. The production celebrates 25 years on stage in 2026.
- Tall Stories craft. The long-running children’s theatre company stages it with music and playful, inventive storytelling.
