The Gruffalo Tickets - Lyric Theatre

The Gruffalo

In recent years one children’s show has appeared in the West End regularly and with enough success that it just would not be Christmas if it didn’t arrive in the capital once again in 2011. This production, of course, is “The Gruffalo” and it is set for an appearance at the Lyric Theatre from November 2011 to January 2012, ensuring that the London theatre scene still has something to offer for the whole family. So whether audiences head to see “The Gruffalo” at the Lyric Theatre or other offerings like “Stick Man” at the Leicester Square Theatre or “The Snowman” at the Peacock Theatre, this Christmas is a great time to visit the West End.

“The Gruffalo” introduces audiences to the character of Mouse (Alex Tregear) as he embarks on a Journey into a dark wood hunting for hazelnuts. He is oblivious to the dangers he is about to face and when some predators (David Garrud) arrive on the scene he finds himself unable to fight then. All he has is his nut map and his imagination, but luckily the latter comes in handy as he makes up a story of a ferocious Gruffalo that successfully scares them away. But when he comes face to face with the monster from his imagination (Scott Armstrong) things take an interesting turn.

The story is adapted to the stage from the children’s picture book by Julia Donaldson (featuring illustrations by Axel Scheffler) and has become a popular part of the West End in recent years. But then the original book has plenty of fans as well, having emerged in 1999 and spawning a sequel in 2004 entitled “The Gruffalo’s Child”. The book was also adapted to the screen last Christmas with the BBC airing the story with celebrity voices that included Rob Brydon.

The production is directed by Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell, who also provide the script for the adaptation. Scott Armstrong portrays the Gruffalo in the show whilst David Garrus takes on the multiple roles of predators in the dark wood. Meanwhile, Alex Tregear portrays the role of Mouse with Alex Perkins rounding up the performing talent as an understudy.

“The Gruffalo” appears at the Lyric Theatre from Wednesday 23rd November 2011 to Sunday 15th January 2012.