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Traditional story of a princess whose royal background is put to the test by a pea placed under several mattresses. Will she notice the tiny lump in the bed as a real princess should, or is she an impostor?

Creatives/Company

Author: Hans Christian Andersen

Archive listings for The Princess and the Pea

Work type: Kids show. There are performances of this work in the listings (current and future) database, see The Princess and the Pea

T147020166

Set in the Museum of Forgotten Things, three musical curators, tell the amazing tale of the museums artefacts including the mystery of a little green pea and how it got there. This one hour of fun is packed with humour and memorable songs, including a romp through every type of princess you can imagine, with hilarious costumes to match.Company Tutti Frutti. Adapted by Mike Kenny. Performer Hannah Victoria.
13 Nov 21Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Outer London :: V315
listing details L746450873
27 Oct 21Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough :: V949
listing details L0408747710

T01565035941

Join Bob the Rooster in the Kingdom of Duck-down & Feather as he introduces us to, King Nightcap, whose son, Prince PJ is searching kingdoms far and wide to find his Princess. Under the watchful gaze of Fairy Futon who will try and defeat the interferences of Count Springy of Slumber, as he tries his best to stop the Prince in his quest. Will we ever meet Princess Divan? Will we ever witness the bed of many mattresses? Will everything be okay in the end? This Brand-New puppet musical promises memorable songs, great puppetry and of course audience participation!
20 Feb 21Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch :: V41
listing details L0649462270

T1048182180

This fully social distanced and COVID secure site-specific journey around Eastbury Manor House, one of the most iconic buildings in Barking, is an adaptation of The Princess and The Pea, the famous and much loved literary fairy tale originally written by Hans Christian Andersen about a young woman whose royal identity is validated by a test of her sensitivity.Presented byStudio 3 Arts. Producer Liza Vallance. Director Liza Vallance.
10 Dec 20 to 20 Dec 20General, General :: V1270
listing details L1594369295

T1390160186

Presented byNorwich Puppet Theatre. Producer Banyan Theatre. Producer Polka Theatre.
11 Dec 17 to 13 Dec 17Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham :: V984
listing details L525162379
1 Apr 17Half Moon Young People's Theatre, Inner London :: V01288987726
listing details L01656134979
15 Mar 17 to 19 Mar 17Polka Theatre for Children, Outer London :: V324
listing details L1297982087

T01725470722

Join us this Christmas for our funny, inventive show for families filled with music, dance and song.Company Action Transport Theatre. Director Nina Hajiyianni.
4 Dec 15 to 9 Jan 16Unity Theatre, Liverpool :: V539
listing details L1561525009

T01492131693

Once upon a time there was a Prince who wanted to marry a Princess. But only a real Princess would do! Then, one night during a horrible gusty storm, full of whirlwinds and flashes of lightning, a beautiful young girl arrives at the Castle soaking wet... Is she a real Princess? Find out in this playful, lively story featuring a Prince, Princesses, lots of mattresses and a tiny little pea!Producer Sherman Cymru. Company Theatr Iolo. Adapted by Katherine Chandler. Translation Ceri Elen. Director Kevin Lewis. Design Charlotte Neville. Other Emily Jones (Illustration).
6 Nov 15 to 2 Jan 16Sherman Theatre, Cardiff :: V824
listing details L01674936294

T01632142254

Company Youaremine. Presented byTrinity Productions.
28 Oct 15 to 31 Oct 15Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691
listing details L2136557877

T0448961529

In this new fantastical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess and the Pea, Mike Kenny and the inventive Tutti Frutti team create a funny, original, beautiful retelling of this familiar tale. Not for the faint hearted, fake Princesses or for those who have trouble sleeping at night! Age 3+Company Tutti Frutti. Presented byYork Theatre Royal. Author Mike Kenny. Director Wendy Harris. Music Oliver Birch. Choreographer TC Howard. Design Catherine Chapman. Performer Danielle Bird. Performer Oliver Mawdsley. Performer Joanna Brown.
10 Jan 15Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Outer London :: V315
listing details L1253944834
7 Dec 14Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226
listing details L0118704884
6 Dec 14Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6
listing details L01931011418
23 Nov 14Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham :: V0165922284
listing details L0251333458
21 Nov 14Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801
listing details L1132132513
16 Nov 14artsdepot, Outer London :: V320
listing details L02017532762
12 Nov 14The Witham, Barnard Castle :: V2136159324
listing details L01332533388
2 Nov 14Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673
listing details L068716169
1 Nov 14The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899
listing details L0696939636
29 Oct 14Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead :: V1294444431
listing details L0504232551
28 Oct 14Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
listing details L0806961113
27 Oct 14mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146
listing details L765515592
16 Oct 14The Arts Centre, Washington :: V1411
listing details L0665835675
18 Sep 14 to 4 Oct 14Theatre Royal, York :: V954
listing details L0141379099
25 Oct 03Polka Theatre for Children, Outer London :: V324
listing details L0611171154
21 Jun 03Octagon Theatre, Bolton :: V480
listing details L712872984
29 May 03Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563
listing details L01640552404
27 May 03Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
listing details L01361059999
18 May 03artsdepot, Outer London :: V320
listing details L679074488
17 May 03Polka Theatre for Children, Outer London :: V324
listing details L01919468044
2 Mar 03Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham :: V0165922284
listing details L717107451
1 Mar 03Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312
listing details L0917795362
28 Feb 03Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells :: V850
listing details L01106097029
23 Feb 03Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
listing details L515728180
22 Feb 03Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37
listing details L1563276804
9 Feb 03Watermans Arts Centre, Outer London :: V339
listing details L847117015

T1584848749

In this new fantastical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess and the Pea, Mike Kenny and the inventive Tutti Frutti team create a funny, original, beautiful retelling of this familiar tale. Not for the faint hearted, fake Princesses or for those who have trouble sleeping at night! Age 3+Company Tutti Frutti. Author Mike Kenny. Director Wendy Harris. Music Oliver Birch. Choreographer TC Howard. Design Catherine Chapman. Lighting Nick Duncan. Director TC Howard (movement).
10 Dec 14 to 3 Jan 15Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962
listing details L782547871

T081612628

Duration 40-45 mins approx.Producer Banyan Theatre. Producer Polka Theatre.
26 Oct 13 to 3 Jan 14Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich :: V70
listing details L01247610776
18 Jun 11Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Outer London :: V315
listing details L69069306
3 Oct 10Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
listing details L1676110115
16 Apr 10Byre Theatre, St Andrews :: V640
listing details L0430162440
14 Apr 10Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh :: V633
listing details L705965755
20 Mar 10Curve, Leicester :: V830272338
listing details L0651579656
20 Feb 10Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923
listing details L0508663290
15 Feb 10Croydon Clocktower: David Lean Cinema, Outer London :: V01465162029
listing details L535348223
3 Oct 09Half Moon Young People's Theatre, Inner London :: V01288987726
listing details L01040517843
26 Sep 09The Hawth, Crawley :: V720
listing details L0485701129
27 May 09Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673
listing details L01497624287
17 May 09artsdepot, Outer London :: V320
listing details L66146615
2 May 09New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81
listing details L623238166

T313902989

Sometimes the smallest things cause the biggest problems...... It's a hard life being a Handsome Prince, having to spend all your time looking for the perfect Princess to rescue, and attending silly royal balls. It's no picnic being a Princess either, especially if you're much happier climbing trees and fighting dragons, rather than looking pretty and wearing big dresses. Come and see what happens when fairy tale characters decide to do what they really want, and no-one is quite what they seem! Suitable for all the family, you'll never look at peas in the same way again.... Running time: 2 hours including an interval.Company Proteus Theatre Company.
16 Jan 10Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
listing details L01270578732
12 Dec 09The Mill Arts Centre (formerly The Mill), Banbury :: V794
listing details L0462337732

T01969875801

Producer Polka Theatre. Producer Banyan. Author Joy Haynes. Performer Joy Haynes.
21 Mar 09Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854
listing details L2137256143
21 Nov 07 to 23 Feb 08Polka Theatre for Children, Outer London :: V324
listing details L01080228610

T203564289

Company Brewery Youth Theatre. Company Barefoot Theatre Company.
6 Oct 05Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6
listing details L0421603072

T01709933229

Producer Questors Theatre. Director Bernice Wolfenden.
20 Dec 03 to 11 Jan 04Questor's Theatre, Outer London :: V326
listing details L01088272422

T01640956725

Age 5+Company Fairytale Theatre.
15 Feb 03Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke :: V764
listing details L2106150744
28 Dec 02The Library Theatre, Luton :: V02027386231
listing details L2092002037
28 Sep 02Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
listing details L1122052146
28 Sep 02Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
listing details L0431638680

T01279105990

Company Clydebilt Puppet Theatre.
29 Oct 99mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146
listing details L948142969
12 Oct 99Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells :: V850
listing details L640707005

T696507740

Company Pekkos Puppets.
20 Feb 97Cryer Arts (formerly Charles Cryer Studio Theatre), Outer London :: V293
listing details L0284626326

Other listings

30 May 22 to 31 May 22Titchfield Festival Theatre, Titchfield :: V01238527740
listing details L228755517
25 Oct 15The Dream Factory, Warwick :: V0782024658
listing details L02059228482
25 Oct 14Sundial Theatre, Cirencester :: V0509888255
listing details L01730618881
16 Jan 10Warehouse Theatre, Outer London :: V304
listing details L01945171749
11 Jul 09The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499
listing details L02062697916
25 May 99 to 27 May 99Riverside Theatre, Coleraine :: V556
listing details L1865332883
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