Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Curve and Lyric Hammersmith have announced that, following a successful UK tour, their production of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox will return for a second run at Lyric Hammersmith this summer. The production, adapted for the stage by Sam Holcroft, directed by Maria Aberg with original music by Arthur Darvill, runs at the Lyric Hammersmith from 26 July to 20 August, after it completes its national tour.
Fantastic Mr Fox at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Jade Croot (Kit), Greg Barnett (Mr Fox) and Lillie Flynn (Mrs Fox). Photo by Manuel Harlan
Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Sam Hodges said;
“I am very pleased that our hit production of Fantastic Mr Fox is coming back to London, following the last sell-out run. This is a terrific adaptation of a special story and this return to the Lyric marks a well-deserved finale to a successful tour.”
In a joint statement Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said;
“We are thrilled that even more families and young people will be able to experience our successful co-production of Fantastic Mr Fox. Audiences across the country and internationally have all had a wonderful time watching this ‘fantastic’ Roald Dahl classic be brought to life live on stage.”
Artistic Director of Lyric Hammersmith, Sean Holmes, said;
“We are delighted to welcome back Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox after its sell-out success here at the Lyric earlier this year. A great treat for all the family this summer”
“You know as well as I do: no-one outfoxes a fox!”
Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox.
Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart the farmers, and can rabbit shut up long enough not to give the game away?
Fantastic Mr Fox at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Greg Barnett (Mr-Fox). Photo-credit-Manuel-Harlan.jpg. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship which promises a Dahlicious theatrical feast with live music and songs.
Nuffield Southampton Theatres and Curve in association with Lyric Hammersmith present
Roald Dahl’s
FANTASTIC MR FOX
Adapted for the stage by Sam Holcroft
Directed by Maria Aberg; Designed by Tom Scutt; Music by Arthur Darvill
Lyrics by Arthur Darvill, Sam Holcroft, Al Muriel and Darren Clark
Sound Designer: Claire Windsor; Lighting Designer: Lee Curran
Movement Director: Ayse Tashkiran; Music Director: Richie Hart; Casting Director: Annelie Powell
Cast includes: Richard Atwill, Greg Barnett, Patrick Burbidge, Jade Croot, Lillie Flynn, Sandy Foster, Gruffudd Glyn, Richie Hart, Thomas Hewitt, Edward Hole, Kelly Jackson, Tanya Shields.
More than 35 top London shows offering free tickets and activities for children and families throughout August
Kids Week, the annual London theatre initiative run by the Society of London Theatre, returns for the whole of August 2017, with more than 35 shows offering free tickets for children. This year marks the 20th Kids Week, which began in 1998 and over the years has reached over 1.2 million children and families.
Kids Week, one of the world’s longest running audience development initiatives, encourages young people to experience live theatre. During Kids Week one child aged 16 or under can go free to a wide range of participating shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price. In addition two extra children can go for half price, and there are no booking, postage or transaction fees.
Kids Week also has a fantastic range of free activities and events which includes everything from storytelling and backstage tours to choreography and stage combat workshops.
Additionally, Kids Week ticket holders will be able to take advantage of a number of Kids Go Free deals on dining, tours and hotels. More information can be found on the Kids Week website.
Tickets for Kids Week go on sale at 10:00am on Tuesday 13 June for performances from 1 to 31 August. No booking, postage or transaction fees:
Oliver Twist Created For Everyone Aged Six And Over*
School Of Rock – The Musical*
STOMP
The Wind In The Willows
All ages 8+
13*
42nd Street
An American In Paris
Disney’s Aladdin*
Disney’s The Lion King*
Dreamgirls
Five Guys Named Moe*
Jungle Book*
King Kong!
Mamma Mia!
Les Misérables
Motown The Musical
The Mousetrap
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Play That Goes Wrong
Thriller Live!
Wicked
Parental Guidance
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
Kinky Boots
The Kite Runner*
The Woman In Black
*Limited Availability
All Kids Week offers are subject to availability for specific performances only.
Please note: Shows are listed by age suitability but this is only a guideline. Information about the shows is available on the Kids Week website. Shows on offer may change throughout the promotion and all offers are subject to availability for specific performances (especially at weekends).
