How to Hide a Lion

Dates :

Friday 11 March - Sunday 24 April

Age:

3 - 6 Years

A Polka Theatre Production

A couple of performers onstage holding puppets. One puppet is a girl and the other is a lion.

An enchanting musical adaptation of Helen Stephens’ picture book

The Guardian

About

Helen Stephens’ rip-roaring story about hiding a lion and finding a friend.

When a lion is chased out of town, a young girl helps him find somewhere to hide. It’s not easy – lions are too big, too fluffy and too heavy!

Join Iris on a mission to squeeze and squash her furry new friend into a variety of sneaky spots, as Helen Stephens’ magical book comes to life with playful humour, dazzling puppetry and original songs.

Cast and Creatives

Cast
Stephanie De Whalley
James Keningale

Creatives
Director Peter Glanville
Composer Barb Jungr
Lighting Designer Will Evans
Designer Laura McEwen
Puppetry Consultant Roman Stefanski
Producer Matt Borgatti
Production Manager Adam Crosthwaite
Stage Manager Sammie Richards
Wardrobe Manager Annie James
Producing Assistant Leah Taylor
Producing Assistant Ella Williams
Production photography The Other Richard