What The Ladybird Heard Flies Into The West End This Summer
JOIN THE LADYBIRD AND HER FARMYARD FRIENDS LIVE ON STAGE AT THE PALACE THEATRE FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED SUMMER SEASON FROM 15TH JULY
From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Lydia Monks, comes the stage show of the much-loved picture book What the Ladybird Heard. With live original music from a quartet of talented actors, puppetry and a whole farmyard of fun, this 55-minute family favourite is the perfect summer treat!
Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: the Ladybird has a scheme of her own!
Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog as they take on the villains in their quest to save the day at the Palace Theatre, London. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books and with over 4 million copies sold this adaptation is the perfect introduction to theatre for children aged 3+. Expect plenty of participation, lots of laughs and rhymes galore!
First conceived on a countryside walk with her son, Donaldson enjoyed the idea of a quiet Ladybird outwitting the bigger brawnier creatures. The animals and their noises fill this colourful adventure with real flair and, in consultation with the original illustrator, beautifully capture the magic of the story.
Producer Kenny Wax comments, I am delighted that What the Ladybird Heard is returning to the stage and I’m looking forward to welcoming family audiences back to the West End for a much needed treat this summer. It will be wonderful to see smiling faces in the glorious Palace Theatre once again.
What the Ladybird Heard will tour in Autumn 2021 – dates to be announced soon.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD
Venue
The Palace Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London W1D 5AY
Performance Dates
Thursday 15th July – Sunday 29th August 2021
Performance Times
Tuesday – Sunday, 10:30AM I 11:00AM I 1:00PM I 2:00PM
Please see website for times on each day
Wednesday 21st July 2021 11:00AM – relaxed performance
Thursday 22nd July 2021 11:00AM – BSL performance
Wednesday 11th August 2021 11:00AM – relaxed performance
Box Office
Ticket Prices
From £12.50
Running Time
55 minutes (no interval)
Age Recommendation
For ages 3+
Website
whattheladybirdheardlive.co.uk
COVID 19 SECURE
The Palace Theatre reopens in line with current government guidelines plus robust risk mitigation. Preventative measures include:
- Health questionnaire to be emailed 48 hours in advance of the performance
- Contactless tickets o Compulsory facemasks
- Hand sanitisation stations throughout the building
- Click and Collect bar App o Deep clean and building sanitation
- Additional entrances and exits
- Supporting NHS Track and Trace
For further information please visit www.nimaxtheatres.com/covid-19-secure/
SOLT – SEE IT SAFELY
The Palace Theatre is also delighted to be part of the See it Safely scheme run by SOLT and UK Theatre. This scheme supports theatres by providing a toolkit and practical help and training to ensure that they are following the latest Covid secure guidelines. When audiences go into a venue displaying the See it Safely mark they can feel confident that all the correct safety measures in place.
