I wrote to the Zoo to send me a pet and they sent me a…

Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo send a far too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next! Rod Campbell’s much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of puppetry, songs and, of course, all the animals from the zoo. With lots of laughs and audience interaction, Dear Zoo is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children. Join us and find out whether the zoo will send the perfect pet…in the end!

1 - 4 Feb

The Walker Theatre, Shrewsbury

7 - 8 Feb

The Playhouse Theatre, Weston Super Mare

10 - 11 Feb

South Mill Arts, Bishops Stortford

13 - 16 Feb

Artsdepot, London

19 - 20 Feb

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

22 - 23 Feb

Derby Theatre, Derby

24 - 25 Feb

Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe

28 - 29 Feb

Castle Theatre, Wellingborough

2 - 3 Mar

Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

6 - 7 Mar

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens

9 - 10 Mar

Wyvern Theatre and Arts Centre, Swindon

12 -13 Mar

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

14 - 15 Mar

Spa Royal Centre, Leamington Spa

22 - 23 Mar

The Theatre, Chipping Norton

25 - 26 Mar

Bridlington Spa, Bridlington

27 - 28 Mar

Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate

29 - 30 Mar

Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford

1 - 2 Apr

Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter

6 - 7 Apr

Theatre Royal, Winchester

8 - 9 Apr

Palace Theatre, Westcliff

10 - 16 Apr

Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham

18 - 19 Apr

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

20 - 21 Apr

Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Lichfield

23 Apr

Swansea Grand Theatre, Swansea

26 - 27 Apr

The Customs House, South Shields

28 - 29 Apr

Barnsley Civic, Barnsley

2 - 5 May

Norwich Theatre Playhouse, Norwich

7 - 8May

Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone

WHAT THE AUDIENCE THOUGHT

5/5
‘A superb theatrical production’
MY THEATRE MATES​
5/5
'A must-see for fans of the book, and for any young child who likes animals!’
WHATSGOODTODO.CO.UK
5/5
'This show is the perfect running time and there’s no interval, so momentum isn’t lost. If you’re looking for a family trip to the theatre, this is one of the best.'
ENTERTAINMENTVIEWS.CO.UK