The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

The Theatre Royal in Brighton is hosting The Enormous Crocodile The Musical from the 27th to the 29th of March 2026. This production is based on the Roald Dahl book and follows the story of the crocodile and the jungle animals as they navigate their interactions. Performances are scheduled for 10:00 and 14:00 each day. The venue, located on New Road, is a Grade II* listed building with a long history in the city centre, situated about a ten-minute walk from Brighton train station. For those driving, the NCP Theatre car park on Church Street is a nearby option.

The show features a mix of acting, singing, and large-scale puppetry. Emily Lim directs the production, with Toby Olié overseeing the puppet direction. The music is composed by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, with lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra and Tom Brady. The cast includes Malinda Parris as the Enormous Crocodile and Audrey Brisson as the Roly Poly Bird, alongside other performers like Laura Buhagiar, Joanna Adaran, Nuwan Hugh Perera, and Elise Zavou. The design team, led by Fly Davis, uses a variety of puppets to represent the characters from the original story, which were developed by the Roald Dahl Story Company in collaboration with the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Leeds Playhouse.

The performance lasts approximately 55 minutes without an interval, and the age guidance is set at 3 years and older. For those planning to attend, tickets are available through atgtickets.com, with guide prices starting at £15.00, though these can fluctuate based on demand. The theatre provides wheelchair access, a cloakroom, and bar facilities for use before the show or during the visit. It is generally recommended to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the start time to collect tickets and settle in, as the box office opens 90 minutes before each performance. This production is part of a wider UK tour that includes stops in cities such as Kingston, Darlington, and Cardiff, with plans for a US run later in 2026 in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. The show is a result of a collaboration between British and American producers, reflecting its current tour schedule.