The Gruffalo
A Savannah Kids adaptation of the Julia Donaldson classic
"The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler performed as an original song. Music composed by Phil Marks.
Download a Gruffalo Puzzle activity
Download a Gruffalo Mask template
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood,. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good...
In this story we will venture into the woods and meet many interesting creatures including a mouse, an owl, a snake, a fox and maybe even... A Gruffalo! In this production I tell the story with the help of the giant Savannah Kids story book.
This production is available in Hebrew | אפשר להזמין את המופע גם בעברית
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Duration: 45 minutes
Appropriate for ages: 3-8 years
Stage requirements: Auditorium stage or large room setting with minimal stage-area dimensions of height 2.5m, width 5m, depth 2m.
Set up time: 3 hours + extra 1/2 hour if I bring stage lighting
Take down time: 2 hours
Sound: Recorded music, live voice
Lighting: Stage-wash (in auditorium) + additional coloured lighting I control with my portable Led stage lights + DMX controller
Languages: This production is available in English & Hebrew.