The Gruffalo
Mon 16 Nov · 13:30
Theatre Royal Brighton
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The Gruffalo is coming to the Theatre Royal Brighton on November 16th at 13:30. It's a family-friendly event where children and adults can enjoy watching The Gruffalo, a story that blends adventure with moral lessons for all ages.
The Gruffalo is a children's picture book by the English author Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It tells the story of a mouse strolling in a wood and encountering a series of predators culminating in the fictional 'Gruffalo'. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999 in Britain by Macmillan Children's Books. It is about 700 words long and is written in rhyming couplets featuring repetitive verse. It is an example of a trickster story and was inspired by a Chinese folk tale called "The Fox that Borrows the Terror of a Tiger". The book has sold over 13.5 million copies and has won several prizes for children's literature, including the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.
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The Gruffalo takes place on Monday, 16 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
The Gruffalo is held at Theatre Royal Brighton in Brighton (New Road,Brighton and Hove, Brighton).
Tickets for The Gruffalo are priced at £16.50. Live prices and availability are shown on ATG Tickets.
The Gruffalo is performing at The Gruffalo.
Tickets for The Gruffalo can be booked via ATG Tickets using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Gruffalo is a children's picture book by the English author Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It tells the story of a mouse strolling in a wood and encountering a series of predators culminating in the fictional 'Gruffalo'. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999 in Britain by Macmillan Children's Books. It is about 700 words long and is written in rhyming couplets featuring repetitive verse. It is an example of a trickster story and was inspired by a Chinese folk tale called "The Fox that Borrows the Terror of a Tiger". The book has sold over 13.5 million copies and has won several prizes for children's literature, including the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.
About this event
The Gruffalo is coming to the Theatre Royal Brighton on November 16th at 13:30. It's a family-friendly event where children and adults can enjoy watching The Gruffalo, a story that blends adventure with moral lessons for all ages.
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The Gruffalo is a children's picture book by the English author Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It tells the story of a mouse strolling in a wood and encountering a series of predators culminating in the fictional 'Gruffalo'. The Gruffalo was first published in 1999 in Britain by Macmillan Children's Books. It is about 700 words long and is written in rhyming couplets featuring repetitive verse. It is an example of a trickster story and was inspired by a Chinese folk tale called "The Fox that Borrows the Terror of a Tiger". The book has sold over 13.5 million copies and has won several prizes for children's literature, including the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo takes place on Monday, 16 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Where is The Gruffalo taking place?
The Gruffalo is held at Theatre Royal Brighton in Brighton (New Road,Brighton and Hove, Brighton).
How much are tickets for The Gruffalo?
Tickets for The Gruffalo are priced at £16.50. Live prices and availability are shown on ATG Tickets.
Who is performing at The Gruffalo?
The Gruffalo is performing at The Gruffalo.
How do I get tickets for The Gruffalo?
Tickets for The Gruffalo can be booked via ATG Tickets using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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