A musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile is coming to York next month.
This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.
The Enormous Crocodile is at York Theatre Royal from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 June.
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.
Developed and directed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié.
Puppetry designer Toby, encourages that anyone and everyone can come and see this show. “Working in puppetry, it is so often assumed your work is only for children. But I think the last few decades have seen puppetry play a huge part in shows for a wide range of audiences.
“I think productions that genuinely entertain and forge connections with multiple generations are wonderful things, and something that I’m very proud of The Enormous Crocodile for doing.
“Our combination of fantastic songs, hilarious anarchy and a menagerie of playful puppets keeps you engrossed from start to finish.
“Plus our cast of five incredible performers are quadruple threats: singers, actors, dancers and puppeteers – who wouldn’t want to see them work their magic?!”
The titular Enormous Crocodile is played by Chelsea Da Silva, and marks her professional theatre debut. The cast is completed by Precious Abimbola, Jordan Eskeisa, Ciara Hudson, Marienella Phillips, René Francalanza, and Eleanor Ambekar.
Tickets for The Enormous Crocodile, The Musical start from £15, with family ticket discounts available too – snap them up quickly here!
