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The Gruffalo’s Child Tickets

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1 hr

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Julia Donaldson’s sequel roars to life in a festive West End run at Lyric Theatre, original songs, playful puppetry and growls to make gruffalo’s child tickets mean more than just a seat.

Drawing from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s bestselling picture book, this child‑friendly musical is filled with songs, snow and sly humour, book The Gruffalo’s Child tickets before the winter run sells out.

Staging by Tall Stories, the multi‑Olivier Award–nominated team behind The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, unfolds under the direction of co‑founder Olivia Jacobs.

Themes of curiosity, courage and wit thread through original music by René Aubry, eye‑catching puppets and interactive audience growl‑alongs that bring the Deep Dark Wood to life.

Running just under an hour with no interval, this festive London booking sits perfectly into a family outing at Lyric Theatre’s Shaftesbury Avenue home.

Critics call it “warm, witty and beautifully made… a fantastic family favourite” with consistently strong four‑star reviews.

The Story

On a wild, snowy night in the Deep Dark Wood, the Gruffalo’s curious daughter ignores her father’s warnings and sets out to find her mythical nemesis—the Big Bad Mouse. Along the way, the Owl, the Fox and the Snake each tell her more than she bargained for, with catchy songs and sly surprises at every turn. With puppet creatures that squeak, growl and interact with the audience—and just enough spookiness—this playful sequel unfolds with heart. Wondering if the Mouse is real or imagined?Book your the Gruffalo’s Child tickets to find out what makes this adventure so irresistible.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Andreea
Dec, 2023Verified booking
5/5
The show was lovely and the lids very engaged. The ticketing experience has been smooth and easy.
Nuala
Jan, 2024Verified booking
3/5
The Gruffalo's Child was a popular concept for the children I brought. The show was not as engaging as I would have liked for this age group and was too short.
Mrs
Dec, 2023Verified booking
4/5
My grandsons favourite book so was a great treat for Christmas! He loved it!!! Would be nice if theatre could have more booster seats as he had to sit on my lap for the whole show
Martin
Dec, 2023Verified booking
4/5
Ticketing fine. Staff very helpful. Excellent that booster seats were available. The actors were exuberant and put lots of energy into the performance. Compared to other shows by the same company (eg Smeds and Smoos last year) it wasn't quite as compelling - perhaps too much talking and not quite enough action which meant that the attention of kids in the audience lapsed for parts of the town. But our four year old granddaughter had a good time as did we!
Eloise
Dec, 2023Verified booking
3/5
The experience was amazing, very nice theater, good actors, lovely background sets but too many babies were crying so it was impossibke to ear the show properly.

Show Details

Kids, Plays, Christmas, Fantasy

Audience: Suitable for 3+

Theatre name: Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre seating plan will help you find the best seats

Theatre facilities: Cloakroom, Bar, Restrooms

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading roles: Joe Lindley as The Gruffalo / Predators, Hannah Miller as The Gruffalo’s Child, Sabrina Simohamed as The Mouse

Director: Olivia Jacobs

Writer: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Producer: Tall Stories Theatre Company

Additional Tips

Keep in mind, most London theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check in and retrieve your e-ticket. If you do not receive your e-tickets, please contact 0330 333 4815 or boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com.