
Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die
Wed 21 Oct · 19:00
Folklore Hoxton
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Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn't Die is presented by The Crick Crack Club at Folklore Hoxton on 21 October 2026. The performance features storytelling by Emily Hennessey and music by Sheema Mukherjee. Tickets cost £13.50.
The Crick Crack Club presents
THE GIRL WHO DIDN'T DIE
Performance storytelling by Emily Hennessey. Music by Sheema Mukherjee
Born a princess. Raised a prince. Reborn a warrior.
Making a pact with the God of Destruction is always going to have consequences. But in a world of cosmic matchmakers, divine curses and secrets set to explode, every arrow must eventually reach its target.
One of the most radical figures of the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, Shikandi’s boundary-shattering story follows the journey of a soul who battled across lifetimes to settle old scores, dancing the karmic tightrope while playing with fire.
With music by maverick sitar player, Sheema Mukherjee, this is a pulse-pounding, hair-raising, heart-lifting mythological rollercoaster, soaring between the worlds of gods and mortals to break the rules and defy destiny.
'EXHILARATING, EVOCATIVE, VITAL' ★★★★ Theatre Bubble
‘OUTSTANDING’ ★★★★★ The Latest
'AN INSPIRING EXPLORATION OF FEMININE POWER’ ★★★★ Remote Goat
Content: This performance contains references to violence, war, self-immolation, suicide and infanticide contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype, and metaphor.
Running time: approx 95 mins plus interval
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die is held at Folklore Hoxton in London (186 Hackney Rd, London E2 7QL, UK).
Tickets for Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die are priced at £13.50. Live prices and availability are shown on dice.fm.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Folklore Hoxton can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die
Editorial Summary
Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn't Die is presented by The Crick Crack Club at Folklore Hoxton on 21 October 2026. The performance features storytelling by Emily Hennessey and music by Sheema Mukherjee. Tickets cost £13.50.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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The Crick Crack Club presents
THE GIRL WHO DIDN'T DIE
Performance storytelling by Emily Hennessey. Music by Sheema Mukherjee
Born a princess. Raised a prince. Reborn a warrior.
Making a pact with the God of Destruction is always going to have consequences. But in a world of cosmic matchmakers, divine curses and secrets set to explode, every arrow must eventually reach its target.
One of the most radical figures of the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, Shikandi’s boundary-shattering story follows the journey of a soul who battled across lifetimes to settle old scores, dancing the karmic tightrope while playing with fire.
With music by maverick sitar player, Sheema Mukherjee, this is a pulse-pounding, hair-raising, heart-lifting mythological rollercoaster, soaring between the worlds of gods and mortals to break the rules and defy destiny.
'EXHILARATING, EVOCATIVE, VITAL' ★★★★ Theatre Bubble
‘OUTSTANDING’ ★★★★★ The Latest
'AN INSPIRING EXPLORATION OF FEMININE POWER’ ★★★★ Remote Goat
Content: This performance contains references to violence, war, self-immolation, suicide and infanticide contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype, and metaphor.
Running time: approx 95 mins plus interval
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die?
Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Where is Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die taking place?
Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die is held at Folklore Hoxton in London (186 Hackney Rd, London E2 7QL, UK).
How much are tickets for Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die?
Tickets for Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die are priced at £13.50. Live prices and availability are shown on dice.fm.
Is there anywhere to stay near Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Folklore Hoxton can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die?
Tickets for Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Girl who Didn’t Die can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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