T01258634532Come, oh best-beloved and see how the elephant's trunk, the leopard's spots and the camel's hump were made. In this delightful collection of fables, venture into the High and Far-Off Times and uncover the mysteries of how everything came to be. Using live music, puppetry and just a little bit of magic, Apollo Theatre Company tackles Rudyard Kipling's best beloved tales that take us on a journey back to where it all began.Company Apollo Theatre Company. Adapted by Lucy Betts. Director Lucy Betts. Music David Perkins. | |
| 11 Oct 14 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L01909999065 |
T1564880489Running time: 1hr. Have you ever wondered how it is that the moon pulls the tides (instead of a crab who was taller than the smoke of three volcanoes), or the reason why the elephant's nose is so long? Find out as Rudyard Kipling's classic children's stories are brought to vivid life in this enchanting production at The Lost Theatre. Let your children experience the magic of curling up with cuddly toys, duvets, pillows, and cushions in our unique Snuggle Pit while they enjoy the show. The perfect show for children aged 4+ and for adults of all ages.Company Red Table Theatre (in association with LOST Theatre). Director Rafe Beckley. Lighting Claire Childs. Performer Tressa Brooks. Performer Emma Manley. Performer Freya Parsons. Performer Jo Wickham. | |
| 3 May 14 | Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795 listing details L01149921785 |
| 26 Apr 14 | Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L0149041185 |
| 30 Mar 14 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L0600696943 |
| 29 Mar 14 | Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6 listing details L2057862585 |
| 8 Mar 14 | Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury :: V925 listing details L1907509873 |
| 2 Mar 14 | Connaught Theatre, Worthing :: V725 listing details L01194717038 |
| 1 Mar 14 | General, General :: V617861838 listing details L0331459666 |
| 27 Feb 14 | Broadway Theatre, Outer London :: V298 listing details L1710378283 |
| 16 Feb 14 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L0600796199 |
| 8 Feb 14 | The Core at Corby Cube, Corby :: V0614704705 listing details L01347228983 |
| 2 Apr 13 to 14 Apr 13 | Lost Theatre, Outer London :: V211 listing details L59642120 |
T411255097Based on the immortal short stories of Rudyard Kipling, Just So takes you on a fantastic journey along the banks of Africa's great, grey-green, greasy Limpopo River to meet an amazing collection of strange and wonderful creatures. Set at the beginning of time, the musical introduces the Eldest Magician who has created a world of beasts and birds and fish. Everything was just so, until Pau Amma the Crab began playing with the ocean, causing a flood that threatened the other animals. To stop the crab, the Elephant's Child and his/her sidekick the colourful and entertaining Kolokolo Bird, go on a quest to the Limpopo River and discover many lessons including... How the leopard got his spots... How the rhinoceros got his skin... How curiosity and a hungry crocodile can turn an elephant's small nose into a very large trunk. Set to an eclectic, upbeat score, Kipling's "Just So Stories" are woven with wit and imagination into a song-filled journey through the jungle. And you will be inspired by its underlying message - that one determined individual can make a real difference in this world.Director Adam Stafford. | |
| 17 Apr 14 to 21 Apr 14 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L2144698648 |
T223029714"I believe we've found out the big secret of the world..." Have you ever wondered how the leopard got his spots? Or how the rhinoceros got his skin? Or how the elephant got his enormous trunk? In this delightful collection of fables, venture into the High and Far-Off Times and uncover the mysteries of how everything came to be. After recent successes including Alice the Musical, Smike, and last year's sell out, Fantastic Mr Fox, Act Three tackles Rudyard Kipling's best loved stories that take us on a journey back to where it all began.Company Act Three (The Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre). Adapted by Lucy Betts. Director Lucy Betts. | |
| 8 Aug 13 to 10 Aug 13 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L1829900712 |
| 14 Mar 13 to 16 Mar 13 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L14261429 |
T01352124246Based on the immortal short stories of Rudyard Kipling, JUST SO takes you on a fantastic journey along the banks of Africa's great, grey-green, greasy Limpopo River to meet an amazing collection of strange and wonderful creatures. How did the elephant get his trunk? How did the Leopard get his spots? How did the Rhinoceros get his skin? These are just some of the riddles in this musical comedy presented by Extended Diploma in Performing Arts students from City of Bath College.Company HotBath Theatre Company. | |
| 12 Jan 12 to 14 Jan 12 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L2114799085 |
T1073944472Using everyday objects found in an attic, five of the best-beloved stories are discovered and brought to life. Find out from these delightful tales why the moon pulls the tides (rather than a crab who is taller than the smoke of three volcanoes), and the reason why the elephant’s nose is so long. Cushions, pillows, and duvets await for your little ones to snuggle into and watch in wonder as ordinary household items are turned into an entire world of magical storytelling on stage in front of them. | |
| 5 Apr 11 to 25 Apr 11 | Pleasance, Inner London :: V276 listing details L0528239789 |
T01194447533In the first of two on-stage performances, members of the Theatre Royal's highly successful Drama Clubs (5-7 age-groups) will perform a selection of the Just So stories by Rudyard Kipling.Company Theatre Royal Drama Clubs. | |
| 30 Jun 08 | Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76 listing details L01157580838 |
T0378542561Polly can't do her homework - how DID the leopard get his spots? There's only one way to find out! Polly sets out for a jungle adventure meeting lots of animals along the way. [Lanternfish] Theatre uses [Rudyard Kipling]'s stories as the starting point for a colourful show featuring rhythm and rhyme, comedy and song, a cast of three and plenty of audience participation.Company Lanternfish Theatre Company. Adapted by Anthony Peters. Music John Kitchingman. Design Emma Robson. | |
| 6 Jul 02 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L0320618666 |
| 15 Jun 02 | Civic Centre Theatre, Aylesbury :: V744 listing details L412002556 |
T0979582177Do you know how the elephant got its trunk, how the whale got its throat, and what happened when the boy cried wolf? Let the Intermediate members of Youth Create show you with their musical re-enactment of some of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories and Aesop’s Fables, helped by the use of puppets. Senior Youth Create members will provide a supporting programme entitled "Where are you coming from?"Company Youth Create. | |
| 7 Mar 02 to 9 Mar 02 | The Playhouse, Harlow :: V40 listing details L883109974 |
T938359845This new production follows the central story of The Elephant's Child as the curious animal goes on a rites of passage journey to meet the infamous crocodile. En route, the young inquisitor encounters magical characters, settings and plots from other stories including The Beginning of the Armadillos and The Butterfly That Stamped. This play will incorporate music, song, puppetry and comedy. It is suitable for those aged 7 and over.Company Sixth Sense Theatre Company. | |
| 4 Nov 00 | Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham :: V90 listing details L571055839 |
| 7 Oct 00 | Swindon Arts Centre, Swindon :: V927 listing details L0792607887 |
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| 9 Apr 14 | Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple :: V883 listing details L01963462104 |
| 3 Aug 11 to 29 Aug 11 | Pleasance, Edinburgh :: V1282 listing details L455707865 |
