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.
At the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, The Gruffalo is a family show based on the much-loved picture book, created for younger audiences.
The show is a popular choice for families planning a West End theatre visit together. Book The Gruffalo direct with Nimax Theatres via the Lyric Theatre Box Office for official tickets, no booking fees, and options for groups, schools and access customers.
★★★★‘An irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.’
The Sunday Times
★★★★★‘An absolute delight.’
The Scotsman
★★★★‘A master-class in timeless storytelling.’
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Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer
Authors
Olivia Jacobs & Toby Mitchell
Directors
Isla Shaw
Set & Costume Designer
James Whiteside
Lighting Designer
JollyGoodTunes
Sound Design
Discover more about The Gruffalo by downloading the Visual Guide.
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 requirements including transferring, choose access tickets.
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.
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). To help make your family theatre visit as magical as possible, we kindly ask that you leave buggies, prams and pushchairs at home wherever possible. If you do bring one, it must be fully collapsible and free of bags or other belongings.
A buggy park is available, but space is limited and it can become busy before performances, so please allow extra time on arrival. For safety reasons, buggies, prams and pushchairs cannot be taken into the auditorium.
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
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.
Lyric Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 7ES
