"The spirit of Struwwelpeter, Edward Gorey and Roald Dahl screeching and laughing into the 21st century"
(Critics Choice)
"It's always behind you, but none of it's true and soon you can't control the tale, it is the tale that controls you…"
Based upon a series of twisted tales, this fantastic spectacle blends puppetry, live music and story-telling into a highly sensory theatrical feast suitable for big kids and small grown-ups! Featuring narration from Dame Judi Dench.
Meet Tumb, the boy who eats his mum, Thingummyboy, with a face even his mother forgets, Little Linena, the material girl and of course little Tilly and her terrible tail. Roald Dahl meets Tim Burton in this hugely theatrical, funny, sad, silly, junk-filled, puppetry-packed, dark, delicious, magical piece of performance.
The Terrible Infants is one of our most famous shows to date, having entertained audiences around the UK, culminating in a special 10th anniversary performance at Wilton’s Music Hall in 2017. Who knows, maybe you’ll get the chance to hear the tales of these terrible infants for yourself in the future…
02 - 27 Aug 2007
04 - 23 Dec 2007
20 Feb - 06 Sep 2008
27 - 28 May 2009
08 - 14 Jun 2009
11 - 13 Jun 2010
23 - 31 Aug 2010
18 - 20 Jun 2011
03 Oct 2011
21 Feb - 16 Mar 2012
27 Sep - 28 Oct 2017
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The Terrible Infants is now available to license for schools. As one of our best-known shows, this production is perfect for ensemble casts looking to expand their skills in puppetry, music and multi-characterisation.
"The spirit of Struwwelpeter, Edward Gorey and Roald Dahl screeching and laughing into the 21st century"
"Beautifully realised"
"Extravagantly imaginative"
"Wildly lyrical, darkly camp and musically adept"
"Simply tremendous fun"
"A box of delights"
"A rare gem"
"Hugely entertaining"
"A beautifully-staged storybook"
"Huge fun and a must-see"
"Professional, original and brilliant"
"Storytelling as it should be"
"Simply excellent"
"Theatre at its very best"
"Deliciously dark and playful"
"Should be put to the top of every family’s must-see list"