PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release -04 December 2018
The Gruffalo’s Child
The eagerly awaited Gruffalo's Child by acclaimed Tall Stories Theatre Company is on the way to the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo. Mr.Gruffalo is very well-travelled, taking in London’s West End, Sydney Opera House and Broadway as well as Chile, New Zealand, Canada and Poland among many other places. He’s never been to Sligo but he’s always wanted to—and we’re sure he’ll have fun during his stay… You may spot him doing Tai Chi in Doorly Park or wandering in the beachesin Rosses Point.
This visit to Sligo is following hot on the heels of the Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success. To meet demand there will be two family shows taking place on Saturday March 2, at 11am & 2pm. The show is based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling picture books & features plenty of audience participation. The director Olivia Jacobs explains “It’s a David and Goliath story, where the little guy beats the big guy through brains rather than brawn. Hugely satisfying, especially if you are a little person yourself.”Every child can recite the lines “The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...” and love what ensues when
one wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?
Please note that all adults must be accompanied by a responsible child to this show suitable for ages 3+
The Gruffalio’s Child is one of many events taking place during Sligo’s very first Children’s Book FestivalMarch 1st- 5th. Children and Parents are invited to celebrate World Book Day by taking part in Theatre performances such as: The Gruffalo’s Child, The Silver Tree & RabhlaiRabhlai, interactive book readings in selected Café’s across the town, book making workshops and ‘WinnieThe Pooh’ with honey snacks in The Model and much more.
For more information call The Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo, Box Office on 071916 1518 or visit
What the Press Say
“Lovingly and simply brought to the stage”
Evening Standard
"Fun, daft and a little scary!"
Time Out
“Perfect children’s entertainment”
The Scotsman
“Everything good children’s theatre should be”
The List
ENDS
For further information contact Deirdre Melvin, Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover), Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, 071 916 1518