That imagination led to her storybook stick man which proved to be a bestseller before being successfully adapted for the stage. Based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler from the creators of the west ends the. May 05, 2017 family from the team behind stick man and tiddler. Tiddler and other terrific tales goes on tour staged by the team behind stick man full tour dates listed. Awardwinning company scamp theatre will bring several of julia donaldson and axel schefflers bestloved childrens books to the london stage in 2015, including the world stage premiere of their most recent book the scarecrows wedding. Betty obarley and harry ohay are excellent scarecrows they scare a. Watford palace theatre 2020 all you need to know before you. Tiddler and other terrific tales will also play a summer season at leicester square theatre after runs at edinburgh fringe festival and touring the uk.
In march 2012, the palace coproduced the world premiere of tiddler and other terrific tales, from the books by julia donaldson. Watford palace theatre is the creative hub at the heart of watford. To book tickets contact the theatre royal bath box office on 01225 448844 or visit uk. It houses its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and bar. The scarecrows wedding theatre watford palace 24 25 july 2015. Adapted from the bestselling books by former childrens laureate, julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler creators of the gruffalo. Adapted from the bestselling books by childrens laureate, julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler creators of the gruffalo. The scarecrows wedding is produced by scamp theatre in association with watford palace theatre. In 2009, scamp theatre coproduced stick man with watford palace theatre, which also appeared at the. The home of family panto, watford palace theatre, is preparing for its new production this festive season. Apr 21, 2018 it may only be a tiddler, but this show has a big heart and is brimming with inventiveness.
A perfect childrens show the british theatre guide. But there was something that came along and cheered us no end that rain soaked daya trip to richmond theatre to see the utterly delightful tiddler and other terrific tales. The theatre was originally built for the watford hippodrome co. No fewer than four donaldson picture books are played out here monkey puzzle, squash and. Archive for watford palace theatre, watford, wd17 1jz. Two great shows come to watford palace theatre for children this weekend and next pirate gran is from the book by geraldine durrant. View all hotels near watford palace theatre on tripadvisor. Watford palace theatre, 20 clarendon road, watford, wd17 1jz tel. Scamp theatre present their latest production, a truly heartwarming adaptation of the scarecrows wedding, based on the book by julia donaldson and. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre are delighted to announce that stick man by julia donaldson will return in 2014, and for the first will play two capital cities simultaneously. Jack and the beanstalk hall for cornwall the scarecrows wedding leicester square theatre, west end cinderella.
Julia donaldson and axel schefflers tales are lovingly brought to life. Running from 4 to 29 march, it is directed by brigid larmour. Aylesbury waterside theatre can be found in the heart of aylesbury. Julia donaldsons stick man in london and edinburgh. This event is no longer going ahead and will not be rescheduled. Watford palace theatre is an edwardian grade ii listed building which opened in 1908 on clarendon road, watford. The multifunctional venue can accommodate conferences, meetings and live screenings. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for watford palace theatre in watford from, the uks biggest entertainment website. Brand new show from awardwinning scamp theatre stick man. Based on the books by geraldine durrant and rose forshall, this brand new swashbuckling show from scamp theatre stick man live on stage, tiddler and other terrific tales and.
Mar 26, 2014 two great shows come to watford palace theatre for children this weekend and next pirate gran is from the book by geraldine durrant. Located in watford, hertfordshire, today a district to the outer northwest of greater london. You can also check out the iuktdb watford palace theatre watford archive with 638 shows listed from friday, 6th september. The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget. A magical collection of julia donaldsons most popular titles including tiddler. If you need more information on watford palace theatre tickets, parking passes, or just general questions call tollfree at 1.
The scarecrows wedding by julia donaldson and axel. The smashhit stage adaptation from freckle productions the team behind tiddler and other terrific tales and tabby mctat is back in 2020 and promises to be bigger, brighter and more roarsome than ever before. A new production of alan bennetts sharp bittersweet comic monologues, talking heads, will be staged at watford palace theatre starring jan ravens and julia watson. The scarecrows wedding tickets family shows in london.
Watford palace theatre, opened in 1908, is an edwardian grade ii listed building in watford, hertfordshire. Brand new show from award winning scamp theatre stick man. Wednesday 18 thursday 19 march 2020 stafford gatehouse book tickets. This truly heartwarming adaptation of julia donaldson and axel schefflers bestselling book is bursting at the seams with scamp theatres inimitable style stick man, tiddler and other terrific tales and promises wit, drama, and wedding bells. The palace theatre of varieties was opened on 14th december 1908 with a variety bill. Tiddler, monkey puzzle, the smartest giant in town and a squash and a. Watford palace theatre, 20 clarendon road, watford, wd17 1jz box office. Author adapted by the company from books by julia donaldson and axel scheffler director sally cookson producer scamp theatre, watford palace theatre. Tiddler and other terrific tales will also play a summer season at leicester square theatre. Betty obarley and harry ohay invite you to the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present pirate gran. Julia donaldson talks about stick man warwick arts centre. Stick man heads to warwick arts centre for its christmas run on thu 24 nov through to sat 31 dec. A reimagining of peter pan as told by wendy darling.
Clarendon road watford, ht wd17 1jz whether you are a native or just in town for a couple of days, you can not get the real watford experience with a visit to watford palace theatre. The introduction of a lift to all levels, ramps and automated front doors has improved access throughout the. Watford palace theatre in watford, gb cinema treasures. The scarecrows wedding tour dates listed on since feb. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present pirate. For childrens novelist julia donaldson a stick is not just a stick it is a whole new world of imagination. Saturday 14 sunday 15 march 2020 watford colosseum book tickets. Whats on at preston guild hall may to sep 2017 issuu. Asghars tale is now the subject of a new british musical, coproduced by rifco theatre company and watford palace theatre and staged last year. The theatre boasts a dynamic programme of electrifying west end productions, unparalleled comedy and the best childrens shows.
Watford watford palace theatre current and forthcoming whats on, shows and events at watfords watford palace theatre including venue details, location, news and links. Check out upcoming watford palace theatre events above, then click on the. Based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler, creators of the. Watford palace theatre season brochure spring 2016 by. Scamp theatre associate theatre company watford palace theatre.
Created by scamp theatre and watford palace theatre, the stage show. Get great prices on tickets for upcoming watford palace theatre events at. Browse watford palace theatre tour dates and order tickets for upcoming theatre shows near you. View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book your space in advance for peace of mind.
Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present the scarecrows wedding. Please note the show is 1 hour long with no interval. Watford palace theatre is an edwardian, grade ii listed building and this popular venue t has been producing work for over one hundred years. Watford palace theatres panto promises festive fun for all.
Posts about watford palace theatre written by nickhernbooks. Apr 29, 2020 watford palace theatre clarendon road watford, wd17 1jz. It houses its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and b. Tiddler and other terrific tales edinburgh festival.
The 600seat theatre on clarendon road was refurbished in 2004. Sleeping beauty will continue the local tradition of festive joy for young and old when it comes to the palace from friday, november 29, to tuesday, december 31. Twenty minutes from euston, the palace is dedicated to highquality theatre, and developing audiences, artists and communities through exciting opportunities to experience theatre and participate. Find and reserve guaranteed parking near watford palace theatre. Apr 27, 2009 therell be whizpopping fun for adults and children alike as roald dahls enduringly popular childrens book, the bfg, takes to the watford palace stage this month april 2009. Tiddler and other terrific tales presented by scamp theatre.
Tiddler and other terrific tales the cliffs pavilion. Watford palace theatres panto promises festive fun for. That imagination led to her storybook stick man which proved. The scarecrows wedding west end debut leicester square. Monday 23 tuesday 24 march 2020 lincoln new theatre royal book tickets.
Restaurants near watford palace theatre, watford on tripadvisor. Aylesbury waterside theatre box office buy tickets. Mar 27, 2012 palace theatre, watford, march 2425, then touring. Here author, julia donaldson, talks about how the character and book came about and the transition from page to stage. Watford palace theatre clarendon road watford, wd17 1jz. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present the scarecrows wedding based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler, creators of the gruffalo betty obarley and harry ohay invite you to. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present the scarecrows wedding based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler, creators of the gruffalo. Watford palace theatre today received a national lottery blue plaque to recognise the impact that a. Following highly acclaimed stage adaptations of stick man and tiddler and other terrific tales, scamp theatre and watford palace theatre are delighted to announce their next collaboration on a.
The palace had started life at the beginning of the twentieth century as a music hall, so i was excited to develop further the theatricality of the piece, adding to the songs, pastiches of music hall ditties, that are sung by the character tommy johns, a performer and female impersonator in that hugely popular tradition of dames. Saturday 21 sunday 22 march 2020 gala theatre, durham book tickets. Pirate gran watford palace theatre rats tales carol. The 10 best restaurants near watford palace theatre tripadvisor. From the company behind the highly successful stick man and tiddler and other terrific tales comes a. Based on the books by julia donaldson and axel scheffler. Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from their bestloved titles.
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