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The Book of Beasts

About

The Book of Beasts

Based on the short story by E Nesbit

Age suitability: 5+
Running time: 50 minutes

Imagine you were king.
Imagine you could do anything you wanted, except one thing.
You must never ever open The Book of Beasts.

Lionel was just a little boy and had only been king for twenty-four hours. He had been told that he must not open The Book of Beasts, but surely one little peek wouldn’t hurt? But when Lionel opens the book he accidentally unleashes a wicked red dragon that terrorises his faithful subjects.

Can Lionel save his kingdom from the dragon?

This remarkable story from the author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It, is a fun-filled, magical adventure for everyone aged five and over.

Creative Team

Director: Jo Timmins
Deviser: Gill Robertson
Deviser: Ian Cameron
Deviser: Scott Turnbull
Designer: Karen Tennent
Composer: Dave Trouton
Lighting Designer: Lizzie Powell

Production History


Number of performances to date: 55

Scotland 2009:
18th March 2009 - 1st June 2009