The Gruffalo

The magical musical adaption of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's Books 'A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood'. Whether their favourite food is roasted fox, owl ice cream, scrambled snake or Gruffalo crumble, audiences eat up this delectable tale about the adventures of a clever little mouse in a forest full of predators. Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this big scary monster of a show. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the very creature she imagined? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults. The cast of three bring the story to wonderful life... "As the pattern builds and becomes increasingly familiar, the children's delight grows. This is an irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity". The Times (London) "This whimsical, imaginative show is pitched at just the right level for three to seven-year-olds, as well as the big ones they have brought along with them. clever storytelling... enchanting characterisation... a rare treat that really is for all the family". The Scotsman "funny, charming and smart...brings the house down" Sydney Morning Herald http://www.cdp.com.au/gruffalo.html
Dates:	30 May 2011
Time:	11.30am & 1.30pm
Location:	Ashburton
Venue:	Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street
Category:	Community/General
Cost:	Adult $26, Child $19
Tickets Available:	On sale now
Ticket Outlets:	Ticket Direct, Ashburton Trust Event Centre
Ticket Outlet Website:	http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz
Organisation:	Ashburton Trust Event Centre
Contact:	Gudrun Weber
Contact Email:	info@ateventcentre.co.nz
Contact Phone:	03 307 2010
Contact Address:	211a Wills Street, Ashburton