The story of the most famous race on earth is beautifully brought to life using marionettes (string puppets). The Hare and the Tortoise is a production for all the family, featuring this classic story, plus many other tales from the famed storyteller Aesop. Expect Lions and mice, spiders and bears, there are storms to be weathered and always a few morals to take away!

"These are fables we all know, presented expertly in a venue few people are aware exists. However, despite only running for 45mins, The Hare & the Tortoise left me feeling calm, refreshed and thoroughly entertained."  ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Everything Theatre

"Adults too will be charmed by the magical quality of these ancient tales while marvelling at the skills of the puppeteers"  ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The Reviewers Hub

For the full list of performances dates and times, please click 'Buy Tickets' and these will appear.

If you are booking for a school group please email us as we can arrange a special mid week performance for you. 

Relaxed Performances: 17th May at 11am & 14th June at 11am

Running time: 45min no interval

Recommended for age 4-10 years old

Please bear in mind that The Hare and the Tortoise was not specially designed for under-fours.

This show has a storyline that can be followed and enjoyed by 4 and 5 year olds, but also uses more complex ideas, language and humour that older children and adults will get more out of. There is nothing really scary in this show but it does use dramatic music and lighting, for example the theatre will go dark during the performance which some children might find unsettling and the characters face some perils during the performance.

All ages are welcome at our shows and age ranges can only be a rough guide, but please bear in mind that The Hare and the Tortoise was not specially designed for under-fours. A show aimed at two-year olds would have some differences – those shows are carefully made to hold their attention for the duration, and not to be unsettling for them. If you do bring under fours to the show, we ask that you take them out if they become upset or distracted so as not to affect the enjoyment of the rest of the audience.

Production credits:

Poetry by Ben Oppedijk 

Puppets by Gren Middleton and Juliet Rodgers 

Performed by Bori Mezo, Eden Harbud and Emily Kitchen

Directed by Stan Middleton

Music by Josh Middleton

Narration by Coral Bevan 

Scenography and backdrops by Jess Shead