(Image: PAMELA RAITH)
A little monster and his friends are set to bring a magical adventure to County Durham as a hit family theatre show arrives for a three-day run.
There’s a Monster in Your Show will take to the stage at Gala Durham from October 28 to 30, promising 50 minutes of high-energy fun for young audiences.
The interactive musical, written by Tom Fletcher and based on his popular Who’s in Your Book? series, launched in October 2023 and has since entertained more than 115,000 children and families across more than 120 UK venues.
Little Monster and his colourful friends Dragon, Alien and Unicorn are heading to Gala Durham for a magical, interactive family adventure (Image: PAMELA RAITH)
Lizzie Glazier, artistic director of Gala Durham, said: "We’re pleased to see this fantastic show coming to Gala Durham.
"It promises to be fun, chaotic and full of laughs for everyone involved.
"These are the must-see shows we are proud to bring to audiences in County Durham and is an example of just one of the many brilliant performances taking place at the theatre."
Little Monster and his colourful friends Dragon, Alien and Unicorn are heading to Gala Durham for a magical, interactive family adventure (Image: PAMELA RAITH)
The story follows performers who discover they aren’t alone on stage.
Little Monster, along with friends Dragon, Alien, and Unicorn, joins in to create a magical and mischievous performance.
Aimed at children aged two to six, the show explores the joy of books, imagination, and friendship, and encourages audience participation throughout.
Tom Fletcher said: "It’s been an incredible journey watching There’s a Monster in Your Book come to life on stage and seeing the characters I dreamt up in my head bouncing around with so much energy and personality.
"For me, There’s a Monster in Your Show is the perfect first theatre experience for little ones.
"I know taking kids to the theatre can be a bit daunting – but this show is made with young families in mind.
"It’s completely interactive, noisy in all the best ways, and children are encouraged to shout, sing, clap and dance their hearts out."
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Presented by MEI Theatrical and directed by Miranda Larson, the show has toured internationally, with performances in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Dublin.
Tickets are priced at £16, or £14 for under-16s.
A family ticket is available for £56, with a minimum of two under-16s required.
Bookings can be made online at www.galadurham.co.uk.