Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Baddies is headed to the stage

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s wickedly funny story The Baddies is headed to the stage with a new adaptation set to premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh next year.

The family friendly show is brought to life on stage by Freckle Productions – the accalimed team behind hit stage adaptations of Stick Man, Tabby McTat, Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, Zog, and Zog and the Flying Doctors. The Baddies will features songs by Joe Stilgoe.

Jennifer Sutherland from Freckle Productions said, “Freckle are thrilled and excited to be working with David Greig and the Lyceum Theatre team to create The Baddies and premier the show in such a beautiful theatre in the heart of Edinburgh.”

David Greig, Artistic Director of The Royal Lyceum Theatre said, “The Lyceum is delighted to be working with Freckle Productions again, after the resounding success of Stick Man. We look forward to welcoming a whole new generation of theatre goers to The Lyceum with this Julia Donaldson classic.”

Julia Donaldson said, “I am delighted that The Baddies will be brought wickedly to life on stage next year in Edinburgh by Freckle Productions, who’ve done such fun and inventive things with Zog and Stick Man and my other characters over the years. I’m particularly happy that Joe Stilgoe, with his gift for catchy tunes and clever lyrics, has written the songs for the show, and I feel confident that the result will be a great night at the theatre for kids of all ages.”

The Baddies will premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from 4-20 October 2024 and then play at the Warwick Arts Centre from 26 – 27 October, followed by Rose Theatre Kingston from 29 October – 3 November 2024.

Casting, creative team and further tour dates will be announced in due course.

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Main photo: The Baddies - stage adaptation