The Detective Dog

Three performers with dog puppet, reading the book "The Detective Dog"

For ages  

3-7

Our accessible and imaginative adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s award winning book, The Detective Dog, features puppetry, song and magical scent technology, bringing the story alive on stage for audiences of all ages.

Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So when the books at her owner Peter’s school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit!

Accessibility

This production sees us exploring new ways of working to create innovative and accessible theatre. The show is accessible to deaf children and their families by using clever dynamic captions and incorporated British Sign Language. We’re working with some brilliant deaf artists to make sure that the show reflects the needs of the deaf community.

Dates - 2025

February

15 - Harrogate Theatre

16 - Helmsley Arts Centre

17-20 - The Lowry, Manchester

21-22 - Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal

March

8-9 - Jackson's Lane, London

28-29 - North Wall, Oxford

April

5-6 - Derby Theatre

8-9 - Gulbenkian, Kent

11 - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

12-13 - Midland's Arts Centre, Birmingham

14 - Blackwood Miner's Institute, Wales

16 - Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury

17-18 - Greenwich Theatre, London

19 - Farnham Maltings

20 - Cambridge Junction

23 - The Met, Abertitlley

24 - Pontardawe Arts Centre

25 - Memo Arts Centre, Barry

26-27 - Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

May

3 - Pontio Arts & Innovation Centre, Bangor

10-11 - Chipping Norton Theatre

17 - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

18 - Tachi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton

24-25 - Waterside Arts Centre, Sale

27-28 - Sheffield Theatres

30-31 - ARC Stockton

June

7 - Barnsley Civic

8 - Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

Creative Team

Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

Adapted and Produced by Tiny & Tall Productions

Director Peta Maurice

Designers Katie Sykes & Ruby Brown

Composer Jack Drewry

BSL Director Lynn Stewart-Taylor

Access Consultant Jonny Cotsen

Production Manager Dean Sudron

Video Designer Christopher Harrison

Lighting Designer Joe Price

Puppet Designer & Maker Jess Jones

R&D Performers Adam Bassett, Tessa Bide & Anna Rathbone

Touring Company

Cast Maia Ayling, Amy Murray, Hannah Tudge

Stage Manager Elliott Grant

Library Tour

We made a smaller version of this show, which toured libraries in the South of England in Summer 2023. Find out more about the Library show.

Photo credit to Paul Blakemore.

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