Dragons and Mythical Beasts artwork – blue background. The head of a large, orange dragon with sharp teeth and long horns smiles down at a small phoenix. Gold calligraphy reads: ‘Dragons and mythical beasts’. The ‘s’ in the word ‘dragons’ snakes continues and wraps around the bottom of the word ‘dragons’ in the shape of a Chinese dragon.
Dragons & Mythical Beasts production photo. A huge stag which appears to be made of twigs and moss, with shining golden eyes, evens its noble face with the eye-line of a gobsmacked young man reading from a scroll.
Photo by Robert Day
Dragons & Mythical Beasts production photo. A huge, horned dragon surround by red-tinged smoke looms over a fully-grown man, wielding a sword.
Photo by Robert Day
Dragons & Mythical Beasts production photo. A bespectacled man in a red tunic and headband offers a toy to an exuberant, shoulder-height, green dragon being puppeteered by another performer.
Photo by Robert Day
Dragons & Mythical Beasts production photo. Amid smoke and beams of light, a huge, bronze dragon is puppeteered by two performers who are swallowed within its huge mass. A bespectacled man in a red tunic wields a long-sword in the direction of the beast’s ginormous, rearing head.
Photo by Robert Day
Dragons & Mythical Beasts production photo. A bespectacled man in a red tunic and headband speaks and gestures. Beside him, squatting on a tree stump, is a large, tiger-striped rodent with floppy ears, and a small trunk and tusks. It listens to the man with warm, intelligent eyes.
Photo by Robert Day
Dragons & Mythical Beasts production photo. Two puppeteers breathe life into a jewel-toned creature with butterfly wings, a white fur mane around its neck, graceful ears like a bat, and long, patterned limbs.
Photo by Robert Day

Dragons & Mythical Beasts

  • Show Information

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical show for all the family.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…

This award-winning show is back on tour direct from the West End, from the creators of the international smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life.

Don’t miss this spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

★★★★
“Comical, spellbinding show!”
The Guardian

★★★★
“Mind-blowing puppet monsters!”
Time Out

★★★★
“Fantastical adventure for kids of all ages!”
WhatsOnStage


Access performances

Wed 29 May, 11am
Sign language interpreted performance – Interpreted by Daryl McMullan – Provided by Complete Communication

Wed 29 May, 2pm
Audio-described performance

Age guidance 3+

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Time
Price
Accessibility
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Date
Tuesday 28th May 2024
Time
04:30 PM
Price
£17.50
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Date
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Time
11:00 AM
Price
£17.50
Accessibility
Exeter Northcott Theatre
Date
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Time
02:00 PM
Price
£17.50
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Exeter Northcott Theatre
Date
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Time
04:30 PM
Price
£17.50
Accessibility
Date
Thursday 30th May 2024
Time
11:00 AM
Price
£17.50
Accessibility
Date
Thursday 30th May 2024
Time
02:00 PM
Price
£17.50
Accessibility

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