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  • Venue Trafalgar Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 5 January 2025
  • Running time 60 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 3-8

Get tickets to Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – Live on Stage in London

Step into the magical world of Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, as Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s enchanting children’s story leaps from page to stage in this brand-new adaptation. Perfect for young audiences and families, this delightful puppet-filled musical promises an unforgettable festive treat for ages 3-8. Coming to the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End this Christmas – don’t miss this strictly limited festive season from 5 December 2024 until 5 January 2025.

What to Expect:

In this spectacular adaptation, the much-loved story celebrates the joy of reading, whisking you away on a journey through 11 books-within-a-book, featuring pirates, dragons, ghosts, and even aliens! With puppetry, original songs, and stunning designs, it’s the ultimate experience to inspire even the most reluctant young readers to fall in love with books.

Created by the award-winning Little Angel Theatre team, this production follows their hugely successful The Smartest Giant in Town and brings together the same creative magic from adaptors Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • A 60-minute musical adventure filled with captivating puppetry and catchy songs, designed to capture the imagination of both children and adults.
  • A joyful celebration of books and reading, perfect for nurturing a love of stories in your little ones.
  • Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic tale, now reimagined for the stage, guarantees a memorable experience for the entire family.
  • Limited run this festive season – don’t miss out!

Bring your little bookworms to see Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book live on stage, and watch as their imaginations soar! Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book runs from 5 December 2024 until 5 January 2025 at the Trafalgar Theatre in London.

Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…

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Who is in the cast of Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book?

Performed by Georgie Samuels, Pierre Hanson-Johnson and Jazmine Wilkinson.

Who are the creative team of Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book?

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book is adapted by Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane, directed by Samantha Lane, composed by Barb Jungr, with set and costume by Ellie Mills, puppets by Maia Kirkman-Richards and lighting by Sherry Coenen.

This play is based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Venue Information

Trafalgar Theatre , 14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 9, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 153, 159

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Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book is playing at the Trafalgar Theatre in London
The running time of Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book is 60 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book are: 3-8
Yes, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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