The classic children's lift-the-flap book brought to the stage with puppets, music and audience interaction, part of the Little Stages series.
Dear Zoo comes to Harrogate Theatre on Monday 22 March at 2:00pm and Tuesday 23 March at 11:00am. It's the stage adaptation of Rod Campbell's lift-the-flap book, first published in 1982 and since sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. If you've read it with your own kids, you'll know the one.
The show brings the story to life with puppets, music and plenty of audience interaction, and it runs without an interval, which is a helpful detail when you're out with little ones. It's recommended for ages 1 and over, so it's one of those rare things that works for toddlers and slightly older children alike. Under-16s need to be accompanied by an adult, and there's a concession price for children.
It forms part of the theatre's Little Stages series, which brings theatre to children through a mix of storytelling, puppetry, ballet, music and more, and is sponsored by Broadley Commercial. The series is designed to introduce younger audiences to the stage, and Dear Zoo fits that well—it's a familiar story told in a way that keeps them involved rather than just sitting still.
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There are also captioned, relaxed, audio described and British Sign Language interpreted performances available, so it's accessible if you need them. Tickets range from £17.50 to £70.00, and with two matinee slots across the two days, you can pick the one that fits your schedule best.
