The Gruffalo

From 10:30AM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 to 1:30PM, Thursday, October 01, 2026

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary 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 mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible. ★★★★ ‘An irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’ The Sunday Times ★★★★★ ‘An absolute delight.’ The Scotsman ★★★★ ‘A master-class in timeless storytelling.’ Whats on Stage Age guidance 3+ The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books A Tall Stories production TICKET OFFERS: SCHOOLS: School groups can get £10 tickets plus one free teacher ticket for every 10 pupils. FAMILY TICKET: Buy 4 tickets for £54. Saving up to £10. GROUPS: Groups of 10+ can get £11 tickets.