The Snail and the Whale Tickets
The Snail and the Whale comes to the Apollo Theatre to take us on an adventure around the world!Suitable for everyone aged 4 upwards, or younger at the parents discretion. Babes in Arms under 18 months admitted free of charge. Customer to make theatre staff aware on arrival.
Performance dates
30 November 2019 - 5 January 2020
Run time: 55min
Includes interval
36 reviews
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Are you ready to set sail this Christmas?
Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Longing to see the world, a tiny sea snail hitches a lift on the tail of a great big, grey-blue humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, brought vividly to life through live music, storytelling and lots of laughs - but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged four and up, from Tall Stories, the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’ live on stage.
Suitable for ages 4+ only.
"Captivating, inventive storytelling" Edinburgh Festival for Kids
"Delightful, Funny and Imaginative" The Independent
"An exquisite piece of theatre" The Stage
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4th December Relaxed performance (schools), 11am 11th December BSL performance (schools) . 11am 15th December Relaxed performance (public) 4pmRecent Reviews
A good adaptation that didn’t stray too far from the original text, which is very important with small children. My daughter is 2 & 1/2 and was totally absorbed, I would happily take her to see it every couple of years until at least the age of 8, as I’m sure there is more she would get out of it. However we were both disappointed that it wasn’t a real whale.
Imaginatively told tale appreciated on many levels. My Kids loved the slapstick and the water pistols. I enjoyed the observations on parenthood. Thoroughly recommended!
Amazing. Recomend for all
Poorly conceived. Kids go to a play to watch the story being played out, not a series of extraneous things being done on stage and actors reciting the story almost as a side narrative.
Too much deviation from the story and then went a bit 'panto' and not in a good way. If we had wanted panto we would have booked one. We wanted a beautiful story to be told in an engaging and magical way. It wasn't.
It didn’t feel particularly kid focused and meandered wildly at times
Very disappointing. A very animated story that could be so much better delivered through a theatrical performance. We left before the end and wouldn’t recommend this at all
A little slow to start but enjoyed as it warmed up. My 2yr old was able to join in with the audience participation, which he relished. Lovely combo of music and creative use of set. Simplistic & heartwarming. Particularly enjoyed the actress who played the young girl.
I think stage lighting could have been more capturing and themed
Was a great show and very well presented. The cast were fab and interaction with the audience was amazing. It should have been advertised when buying the tickets that it was more suitable for 4+ years but my little boy enjoyed it still.
Imaginative production engaging younger kids with great audience participation
It was ok but the show was a bit fragmented for my liking, it didnt really grip me although it engaged my child for the first 40 minutes because it was a bit scatty.
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