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 to The Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays this month, 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.
Cast of The Gruffalo
Joe Lindley – The Gruffalo/Snake/Owl/Fox
Hannah Miller – Gruffalo’s Child
Sabrina Simohamed – Narrator/Mouse
Robin Harris – Understudy/Assisant Stage Manager
Holly Glenn – Company Stage Manager
Creatives
Olivia Jacobs – Director
Toby Mitchell – Dramaturg
Isla Shaw – Designer
James Whiteside – Lighting Designer
Morag Cross – Choreographer
Martin Rodges – Costume Supervisor
Jon Fiber & Andy Shaw – Music & Lyrics
Nick May – UK Production Manager
Jane Morgan Associates – Marketing
Julia Donaldson – Author
Axel Scheffler – Illustrator
How much are the tickets to The Gruffalo and how long is the show?
Tickets are priced from £19.50. Orders subject to a £3.50 transaction fee. Show lasts approximately 55 minutes (no interval). Age recommendation : 3+
How do I book tickets to watch The Gruffalo?
To book tickets please call The Lowry at 08432086000 or via their website here.
When is The Gruffalo?
Fri 03 Jul 2026 at 2pm, Sat 04 Jul 2026 at 4.30pm, Sat 05 Jul 2026 at 10.30am and 1.30pm
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- Relaxed | Sat 4 July 2026 at 10.30am
- BSL interpreted by Amy Astley | Sat 4 July 2026 at 1:30pm
- Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Sun 5 Jul 2026 at 13:30pm. Touch Tour at 12:30pm
Where will the performance be held?
The Lowry
The Lyric Theatre
Pier 8
The Quays
Salford
M50 3AZ
Manchester
Tel: 0843208 6000
Notes:
- The Lowry welcomes all visitors regardless of their disability and strives to meet all individuals needs where possible.
- They welcome assistance dogs.
- The Lowry website is fully accessible and features BrowseAloud. Browsealoud adds speech, reading and translation support, facilitating access and participation for those people who need support reading print, dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language. To use this feature, simply click on the grey ear logo located in the footer.
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If you are driving to the show, we would recommend for you to park at The Lowry Outlet which is opposite the theatre, but be aware as there is lack of signage from the car park area to the theatre, so best to ask someone or use google maps to find your way.Pre paid car parking tickets can be purchased up to 24 hours prior to your performance. Please note they are unable to sell pre paid tickets on your performance date, and you will need to pay at the ticket machines in the car park. The tickets can be booked at the same time as your seats via their website, or over the phone on freephone 0343 208 6000. The cost is £6.50. This allows you to park for the day.
About The Lowry Theatre
The Lowry is a registered charity committed to using visual and performing arts to enrich people’s lives. They present audiences with a diverse programme of theatre, opera, musicals, dance, music, comedy and visual art as well as events and activities to expand the horizons of audiences and artists alike. At the heart of their work is a commitment to the local communities and young people. Tapping into the work on their ur stages and in their galleries, they offer thousands of free creative participation opportunities each year. They are passionate about nurturing talent, developing creative professionals of the future and raising aspirations.
About Tall Stories
Tall Stories creates opportunities for everyone to get involved with theatre. The company offers accessible relaxed performances (often with integrated BSL) and provides free shows and experiences, helping to remove barriers that might otherwise prevent families from getting involved. From its studio base in Islington, London, Tall Stories nurtures new creatives and performers, whilst also delivering community events and projects.
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Photo Credit: The Lowry
2 comments
What a cute production. The Gruffalo is such a great book, and it would be fun to see it brought to life.
It would be indeed