A girl pointing into the distance, behind her is an illustrated drawing of the sea and the tail of a whale

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE

Thu 31 August - Sun 3 September 2023
Tickets All tickets £16

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Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book.

Longing to see the world, a tiny sea snail hitches a lift on the tail of a great big, grey-blue humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, brought vividly to life through live music, storytelling and lots of laughs - but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? 

A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged four and up, from Tall Stories, the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.

Running Time

Approximately 55 minutes (no interval)

Age Guidance

4+

Tickets

Thursday 31 August, 4.30pm
Friday 1 September,10.30am & 1.30pm
Sat 2 September, 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Sun 3 September, 10.30am & 1.30pm

All tickets £16*

*All ticket prices include a £3 per ticket booking fee

Assisted Performances:

Relaxed Performances performance: Sunday 3 September, 10:30am

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Gallery

  • A man and a woman hold figurines of snails
  • A woman plays a violin
  • A woman wearing a yellow knitted beanie hat and yellow goggles
  • A girl sits in an armchair with an orange snail shell and antenna on her head, a man stands behind the chair smiling
  • A girl stands with a yellow beanie, yellow goggles and cape on, behind her are a woman playing the violin and a man holding an orange spade

Videos

Watch the trailer here!

  • 'There's real charm to this production'

    THE SCOTSMAN
  • 'Faultless family fare'

    WHATSONSTAGE.COM