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!
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.
21-22 - Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
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
26-27 - Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester
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
30-31 - ARC Stockton
7 - Barnsley Civic
8 - Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot
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
Cast Maia Ayling, Amy Murray, Hannah Tudge
Stage Manager Elliott Grant
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.