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The Gruffalo

DateThursday, 1 October 2026
Starts10:30
Ends about11:30
VenueDarlington Hippodrome
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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 from the venue: Ages 3+.

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The venue's running time puts curtain-down at about 11:30 (60 minutes including any interval). Check departures after that before you book.

Nearest station: Darlington Rail Station, 671 m away. Full travel detail · rail status ↗


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