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The Detective Dog
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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
April
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
May
3 - Pontio Arts & Innovation Centre, Bangor
10-11 - Chipping Norton Theatre
17 - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
18 - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton
24-25 - Waterside Arts Centre, Sale
June
July
25 - Lincoln Arts Centre
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 & Sound Designer Jack Drewry
BSL Director Lynn Stewart-Taylor
Video Designer Christopher Harrisson
Lighting Designer Joe Price
Associate Composer Eva Redman
Puppetry Director Tessa Bide
Puppet Design & Maker Jess Jones
Production Manager Dean Sudron
Producer Alice Massey
Prop Maker & Painter Nerys Akers
Access Consultant Jonny Cotsen
R&D Performers Adam Bassett, Tessa Bide & Anna Rathbone.
With thanks to Mary Johnson.
Supported by Arts Council England, National Deaf Children's Society, Commission by ARC Stockton and Barnsley Civic.
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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