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The Musical Adaptation Of Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler's Best-Selling Book A Squash And A Squeeze Comes To Bradford

The musical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved classic A Squash and a Squeeze is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford this summer for 5 fun-filled performances. 

Brought to life by the Olivier Award-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane (The Smartest Giant in Town, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book), A Squash and a Squeeze comes to Bradford from Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July. Featuring beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, this heartwarming and hilarious adventure for ages 3-8 is a co-production between Little Angel Theatre and The Lowry Theatre

The cast will include Ruth Calkin, Prince Charming (Little Angel Theatre), The Smartest Giant in Town (Fiery Light, West End); the award-nominated solo performer show The Bed; There May Be a Castle; The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Little Angel/Kneehigh) and The Tempest (Little Angel/RSC). Mark Esaias, Dogs Don't Do Ballet (Little Angel Theatre); Jack and the Beanstalk (Norwich Puppet Theatre); Clementine’s Christmas Special (Crazy Coqs residency); The Smartest Giant in Town (UK Tour); Three Colours (Norwich Puppet Theatre/Polka Theatre); Twirlywoos LIVE (UK Tour); In the Night Garden LIVE (UK Tour). Chris Dobson, Dragons and Mythical Beasts (Nicoll Entertainment), The Singing Mermaid (Little Angel Theatre), Oi Frog and Friends Live (Kenny Wax Family Entertainment), Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure (Histrionic Productions), the UK No.1 tour of In The Night Garden Live, and Bobbin (Tea Break Theatre).

Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn't happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old man's solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work?

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