Hero artwork for Dear Zoo. There's an illustrated elephant, dog, monkey, lion and frog. Text reads,
Dear Zoo live. Two actors on stage stood next to a bright red box with words DANGER written on it. A cardboard lion is spring out of the box.
Photography by Mark Senior
3 actors on stage. One is holding a toy puppy and the other actors are petting the puppy.
Photography by Mark Senior

Norwell Lapley Ltd presents

Dear Zoo Live!

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Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!

See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.

Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Join us at your local theatre to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end!

 

“A must-see for fans of the book, and for any young child who likes animals!”
★★★★★ Whatsgoodtodo.co.uk

“A superb theatrical production”
★★★★★ My Theatre Mates

“This show is the perfect running time and there’s no interval, so momentum isn’t lost. If you’re looking for a family trip to the theatre, this is one of the best.”
★★★★★ Entertainmentviews.co.uk

Book Tickets

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Time
Price
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Date
Saturday 3rd Apr 2027
Time
02:00 PM
Price
£19.00
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Date
Sunday 4th Apr 2027
Time
11:00 AM
Price
£19.00
Accessibility
Date
Sunday 4th Apr 2027
Time
02:00 PM
Price
£19.00
Accessibility

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