Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

This major new musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book will celebrate the joy of reading - from the Olivier nominated team behind “The Smartest Giant in Town”. Following a Christmas run at the Little Angel Theatre in Islington, this enchanting co-production between Little Angel Theatre and The Lowry is embarking on a nationwide tour through 2024, with accompanying literacy workshops for schools.

Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it - it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…

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Additional Information

• Running time approx. 60 minutes

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