The Gruffalo

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 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 mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.

Performance Dates

Friday 17 July 2026 – Sunday 6 September 2026

Tickets From

£10

Running Time

60mins no interval

Age Guidance

3+

Babes in Arms

Children under the age of 18 months are classed as ‘babes-in-arms’ and will not require a ticket. Children aged 18 months and older will require a ticket.

★★★★

‘An irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’

The Sunday Times
★★★★★

‘An absolute delight.’

The Scotsman
★★★★

‘A master-class in timeless storytelling.’

WhatsOnStage

Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer

Authors

Olivia Jacobs & Toby Mitchell

Directors

Isla Shaw

Set & Costume Designer

James Whiteside

Lighting Designer

JollyGoodTunes

Sound Design

Access performances at Nimax Theatres are now available to purchase online. You can purchase up to two tickets online for the below performances.

Access performances at Nimax Theatres are now available to purchase online. You can purchase up to two tickets online for the below performances. 

Access Seating:

For all performances, you can select up to two seats at our discounted access rate of 50% off per person. These include:

  • Wheelchair park and companion seats
  • End-of-aisle seating
  • Central row seating

If you’ll remain in your wheelchair choose wheelchair spaces. For all other access requriements including transferring, choose access tickets.


Upcoming Access Performances:

To make a wheelchair transfer booking, purchase more than two tickets or to discuss your seating requirements further, please contact our Access team on 0330 333 4815 or access@nimaxtheatres.com.

Family Ticket – 4 tickets bought together:

£100 on Premium tickets
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£90 on Band A tickets
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Valid For: Weekdays only and not available in conjunction with any other offers.

Groups Rate (10+ Tickets)

Rate: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th free (on all price bands)
Seats: Stalls, Dress Circle & Grand Circle
Valid For: All performances
Exclusion Dates: N/A

Schools & Education Rate (10+ Tickets) 

Rate: £12 per ticket, 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students
Seats: Stalls, Dress Circle & Grand Circle
Valid For: 
All performances
Exclusion Dates: 
N/A

Buggy park – Located in the boxes on Dress Circle level (accessed via the main entrance)

Baby changing facilities – Located in access toilet & ladies toilets Stalls & Grand Circle

Booster seats available – Pick up on each level

Kid friendly drinks and snacks – Available to purchase at each bar

Lyric Theatre

29 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 7ES

An ornate ceiling with a large chandelier and decorative patterns in gold and white.

Lyric Theatre

29 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 7ES

Performance Dates

Friday 17 July 2026 – Sunday 6 September 2026

Tickets From

£10

Running Time

60mins no interval

Age Guidance

3+

Babes in Arms

Children under the age of 18 months are classed as ‘babes-in-arms’ and will not require a ticket. Children aged 18 months and older will require a ticket.