Details

The loveable tale about the pig with an unusual useful talent, made into a film in 1995 this is a highly entertaining tale. When Farmer Hoggett wins a piglet at the fair his wife has visions of juicy crackling - however this is a piglet with ambition. Through various adventures the courageous Babe not only overcomes farmyard prejudice but becomes a hero when he is entered into the Grand Challenge Sheep-dog Trials.

Cast/Performers

Jonathan Cobb (Babe), Heather Phoenix (Mrs Hoggett), Gareth Clarke (Farmer Hoggett), Jessica Dyas (Fly), Ebony Feare (Ma / Puppy / As Cast), Rachel Hammond (Cat / Sheep / Puppy / As Cast), Joseph Tweedale (TV Commentator / Cockeral / As Cast), James Peake (Turkey / Puppy / As Cast)

Creatives/Company

Adapted by: David Wood
Book by: Dick King-Smith
Producer: Mercury Theatre
Director(s): Katie Posner, Amy Wylie (assistant)
Design: Sara Perks
Music: Richard Reeday
Musical Director: Richard Reeday
Lighting: Alexandra Stafford-Marshall
Sound: Adam McCready