- Venue Lyric Hammersmith, London
- Performance dates Booking to 22 August 2026
- Running time 55 minutes (no interval)
- Age guidelines 3+
The Enormous Crocodile Tickets London
Get tickets for The Enormous Crocodile at The Lyric Hammersmith
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way back through the jungle to the Lyric Hammersmith this summer in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.
This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady.
Developed and directed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis and puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie.
Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family! The jungle awaits the bravest of children!
What’s the story about?
‘For my lunch today I would like… a nice juicy little child!’
He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s beastly, he’s…BACK!
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way back through the jungle to in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute
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Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Matinees
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical?
Starring:
- Chelsea Da Silva as The Enormous Crocodile
- Precious Abimbola as Trunky the Elephant
- Jordan Eskeisa as Humpy Rumpy the Hippopotamus
- Ciara Hudson as Roly Poly Bird
- Marienella Phillips as Muggle Wump the Monkey
- René Francalanza and Eleanor Ambekar as Swings
Who are the creative team of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical?
- Based on the book by Roald Dahl
- Book and Lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra
- Music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab
- Additional music and lyrics from Tom Brady
- Emily Lim (Director)
- Phij Adams (Music Technology & Ambleton Programmer)
- Daisy Beattie (Associate Puppet Designer & Puppet Supervisor)
- Tom Brady (Orchestrations, Arrangements & Music Supervisor)
- Fly Davis (Set & Costume Designer)
- Johnny Edwards (Associate Sound Designer)
- Aundrea Fudge (Voice Director)
- Tom Gibbons (Sound Designer)
- Blythe Stewart (Associate Director)
- Tash Holway (Associate Director)
- Jessica Hung Han Yun (Lighting Designer)
- Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu (Choreographer)
- Annelie Powell CDG (Casting Director)
- Toby Olié (Co-Director & Puppetry Designer)
- MÃ th Roberts (Music Director)
Important Notes
Guidance for Parents and Teachers: This play is most suitable for ages 3+. It remains the responsibility of the parent/guardian in advance of purchase to make their own judgement as to the suitability of the show for their child.
Venue Information
Lyric Hammersmith , King Street, London, W6 0QL
Nearest Tube or Train: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City)
Nearest Buses: 27, 110, 190, 218, 267, 306, H91, N9, N11, N266
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