The Gruffalo

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.

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!

Tickets available for performances

Wednesday 24th – Sunday 28th August

Relaxed Performance on Friday 26th at 1pm

Running time: 55 minutes (no interval)

Venue: Rose Theatre, Kingston

Nearest train: Kingston Station: South West Trains, 28mins from Waterloo, then 10mins stroll through Kingston town centre to the theatre.

Age guidance: 3+

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Experience Shakespeare’s best-loved comedy in the heart of Covent Garden with the award-winning Iris Theatre.

It’s Midsummer’s night and the students of Athens High are getting ready for a party. Young Demetrius is about to be crowned prom king with his queen-to-be (he hopes) Hermia. Only problem is, she’s in love with someone else…

Fleeing her homecoming throne, Hermia escapes to the forest where new mysteries await her. A feuding fairy King and Queen plot revenge, a band of travelling misfits prepare for their latest performance whilst a magical trickster pursues mischief.

Expect enchantments, merriment, 90s throwbacks and love triangles aplenty in this hilarious romp through the gardens of the stunning Actors Church in Central London. Can love really conquer all?

Tickets available for performances on

26th - 30th July, 2nd - 6th and 9th - 13th August - 7.30pm

28th, 30th July, 4th, 6th, 9th, 11th August at 2.30pm

31st July and 7th August - 3pm

Relaxed performance on 28th July at 7.30pm

Running time: 2 hours

Venue: Iris Theatre, St Paul’s Church, Bedford St, London WC2E 9ED

Nearest tube: Covent Garden

Age guidance: 5+

This summer, join outdoor theatre specialists, Iris Theatre as the young Arthur & his word-wielding wizard companion Merlin, embark on a monumental journey of mystery, danger and self-discovery. Their destination…an unassuming churchyard…wherein lies a stone and a magical, fateful sword! Featuring spoken word & original music, this brand new re-imagining takes you on a lyrical ride of one of the greatest adventures ever told.

Tickets available from 4th – 22nd August:
Tue - Sat 7.30pm
Thurs & Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sun 2.30 pm

Relaxed performance (BSL interpreted): 14th August 2021   2:30 PM

BSL interpreted performance: 19th August 2021 2:30 PM

Running time: 90 minutes (with interval)

Suitable for ages 6+

Venue: Iris Theatre St. Paul’s Church, Bedford St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED

Please note: Access to the grounds for the summer shows is generally from the side gate half-way down Kings Street.

Nearest tube: Covent Garden

With live music, ​puppetry and a whole farmyard of fun, this family favourite is the perfect summer treat!

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: the Ladybird has a scheme of her own!   Join the clever Ladybird as she leads the animals on their quest to save the day in this joyous stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.

Tickets available from 3rd – 29th August at the following times:

Tues, Wed & Fri 11am
Wed & Fri 2pm
Sat & Sun 10.30am & 11am

Relaxed Performance: 11th August 11am

Running time: 55 minutes (no interval)
Suitable for ages 3+

Venue: Palace Theatre 113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY
Nearest tube: Leicester Square