The theatre was originally built for the watford hippodrome co. Scamp theatre present their latest production, a truly heartwarming adaptation of the scarecrows wedding, based on the book by julia donaldson and. The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget. That imagination led to her storybook stick man which proved to be a bestseller before being successfully adapted for the stage. Jack and the beanstalk hall for cornwall the scarecrows wedding leicester square theatre, west end cinderella. Pirate gran watford palace theatre rats tales carol. Watford palace theatre, 20 clarendon road, watford, wd17 1jz box office. Find and reserve guaranteed parking near watford palace theatre. If you need more information on watford palace theatre tickets, parking passes, or just general questions call tollfree at 1. The scarecrows wedding is produced by scamp theatre in association with watford palace theatre. For childrens novelist julia donaldson a stick is not just a stick it is a whole new world of imagination. Pirate gran watford palace theatre rats tales carol ann. 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. Tiddler, monkey puzzle, the smartest giant in town and a squash and a.
You can also check out the iuktdb watford palace theatre watford archive with 638 shows listed from friday, 6th september. Brand new show from awardwinning scamp theatre stick man. Tiddler and other terrific tales goes on tour staged by the team behind stick man full tour dates listed. This event is no longer going ahead and will not be rescheduled. 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. 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. From the company behind the highly successful stick man and tiddler and other terrific tales comes a. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present the scarecrows wedding based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler, creators of the gruffalo.
Browse watford palace theatre tour dates and order tickets for upcoming theatre shows near you. Tiddler and other terrific tales will also play a summer season at leicester square theatre. Watford palace theatres panto promises festive fun for all. Based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler from the creators of the west ends the. Brand new show from award winning scamp theatre stick man. Based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler, creators of the.
Mar 27, 2012 palace theatre, watford, march 2425, then touring. In 2009, scamp theatre coproduced stick man with watford palace theatre, which also appeared at the. Whats on at watford palace theatre, watford, wd17 1jz. Watford palace theatre is the creative hub at the heart of watford. The scarecrows wedding by julia donaldson and axel. 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. Watford palace theatre today received a national lottery blue plaque to recognise the impact that a. From the company behind the highly successful stick man and tiddler and other terrific tales comes a magical, swashbuckling story. Here author, julia donaldson, talks about how the character and book came about and the transition from page to stage. Running from 4 to 29 march, it is directed by brigid larmour. Tiddler and other terrific tales edinburgh festival. Watford palace theatre in watford, gb cinema treasures.
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. Asghars tale is now the subject of a new british musical, coproduced by rifco theatre company and watford palace theatre and staged last year. Based on the book by julia donaldson and axel scheffler, creators of the gruffalo. Archive for watford palace theatre, watford, wd17 1jz. Watford palace theatre, opened in 1908, is an edwardian grade ii listed building in watford, hertfordshire. To book tickets contact the theatre royal bath box office on 01225 448844 or visit uk. Restaurants near watford palace theatre, watford on tripadvisor. Donaldsons stick man plays londons leicester square. Watford palace theatre season brochure spring 2016 by. A perfect childrens show the british theatre guide. The scarecrows wedding tour dates listed on since feb.
Watford palace theatre is an edwardian grade ii listed building which opened in 1908 on clarendon road, watford. 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. With brand new songs from joe stilgoe the jungle book, the midnight gang and directed by emma kilbey, julia donaldson and axel. 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. Scamp theatre and watford palace theatre present pirate. May 05, 2017 family from the team behind stick man and tiddler. Julia donaldson talks about stick man warwick arts centre. Watford palace theatre 2020 all you need to know before you. Julia donaldsons stick man in london and edinburgh. The palace theatre of varieties was opened on 14th december 1908 with a variety bill.
Betty obarley and harry ohay are excellent scarecrows they scare a. That imagination led to her storybook stick man which proved. View all hotels near watford palace theatre on tripadvisor. 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. 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. It houses its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and b. 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. Saturday 21 sunday 22 march 2020 gala theatre, durham book tickets. It houses its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and bar. Watford palace theatre, 20 clarendon road, watford, wd17 1jz tel.
Tiddler and other terrific tales presented by scamp theatre. Watford palace theatre is an edwardian, grade ii listed building and this popular venue t has been producing work for over one hundred years. Adapted from the bestselling books by childrens laureate, julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler creators of the gruffalo. The scarecrows wedding theatre watford palace 24 25 july 2015. Author adapted by the company from books by julia donaldson and axel scheffler director sally cookson producer scamp theatre, watford palace theatre. Julia donaldson is a british writer, playwright and performer, the 201120 childrens laureate and the prizewinning author of some of the worlds mostloved childrens books, most notably the modern classic the gruffalo which has sold.
The 600seat theatre, has its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and bar. Aylesbury waterside theatre can be found in the heart of aylesbury. Aylesbury waterside theatre box office buy tickets. In march 2012, the palace coproduced the world premiere of tiddler and other terrific tales, from the books by julia donaldson. The introduction of a lift to all levels, ramps and automated front doors has improved access throughout the. Adapted from the bestselling books by former childrens laureate, julia donaldson and illustrated by axel scheffler creators of the gruffalo. Betty obarley and harry ohay invite you to the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget. Tiddler and other terrific tales the cliffs pavilion. Scamp theatre bring tiddler and other terrific tales to. Julia donaldson and axel schefflers tales are lovingly brought to life. 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. A reimagining of peter pan as told by wendy darling. Watford palace theatre clarendon road watford, wd17 1jz. Saturday 14 sunday 15 march 2020 watford colosseum book tickets.
View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book your space in advance for peace of mind. Wednesday 18 thursday 19 march 2020 stafford gatehouse book tickets. 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. A magical collection of julia donaldsons most popular titles including tiddler. 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. Based on the books by julia donaldson and axel scheffler. Created by scamp theatre and watford palace theatre, the stage show. Please note the show is 1 hour long with no interval. 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. Located in watford, hertfordshire, today a district to the outer northwest of greater london. Watford palace theatres panto promises festive fun for. The 10 best restaurants near watford palace theatre tripadvisor.
The scarecrows wedding west end debut leicester square. Two great shows come to watford palace theatre for children this weekend and next pirate gran is from the book by geraldine durrant. 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. Scamp theatre associate theatre company watford palace theatre. Apr 21, 2018 it may only be a tiddler, but this show has a big heart and is brimming with inventiveness. The scarecrows wedding tickets family shows in london. Stick man heads to warwick arts centre for its christmas run on thu 24 nov through to sat 31 dec. Get great prices on tickets for upcoming watford palace theatre events at.
The theatre boasts a dynamic programme of electrifying west end productions, unparalleled comedy and the best childrens shows. No fewer than four donaldson picture books are played out here monkey puzzle, squash and. Apr 29, 2020 watford palace theatre clarendon road watford, wd17 1jz. Monday 23 tuesday 24 march 2020 lincoln new theatre royal book tickets. Check out upcoming watford palace theatre events above, then click on the. The multifunctional venue can accommodate conferences, meetings and live screenings.