⭐ ROALD DAHL’S THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE – STAGE MUSICAL ADAPTATION ANNOUNCED FOR LEEDS PLAYHOUSE & REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE ⭐
A stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile has been announced for Leeds Playhouse and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Announced by The Roald Dahl Story Company, as part of a series of new theatre productions, developed and produced by its in-house theatre division
This new musical version of Roald Dahl’s snappy picture book, about a large hungry crocodile searching for a child to devour, puts global contemporary music and puppetry at the heart of the production.
It will be brought to life with a playful, eclectic score by composer Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab (who performs under the band name Sinkane) and a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics from Tom Brady.
Directed by Emily Lim, the production will feature a menagerie of mischievous puppets by one of the UK’s leading puppetry directors and designers Toby Olié, who also co-directs. Set & costume design by Fly Davis.
Developed by the Roald Dahl Story Company’s in-house theatre division and co-produced with Leeds Playhouse and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
The Enormous Crocodile will play Leeds, running from 2nd December 2023 – 6th January 2024 and then play Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Summer 2024.
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Tickets & more info – https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/the-enormous-crocodile/
