Swan Theatre

The Elmer Adventure

Tue 17 & Wed 18 June 2025

£14.50 - £16.50 (£55 Family Ticket)

THE ELMER ADVENTURE

Elmer is not elephant colour–Elmer is patchwork

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation ofthe much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.

Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant–whetherhe’s pretendingto be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actuallyseen him? Can you help find him?

Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among thetrees and bushes of thejungle? The enchanting and colourful world of Elmeris brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought youThe Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage–for everyone aged 3 and up.

Celebrate Elmer’s unique patchwork colours and wear all your colourful clothes when you see the show.

55 Minutes

Tuesday 17th June : 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Wednesday 18th June : 10.30am & 1.30pm (10.30am is a relaxed performance & 1.30pm show is BSL)

"Tall Stories sets the benchmark for children’s theatre.” The Sunday Times

"Patchwork perfection" ★★★★ Curtain Call Reviews

“An absolute delight” ★★★★★ The Scotsman(The Gruffalo)

“Irresistibly charming” ★★★★ The Times (The Gruffalo)

“A truly theatrical feast” ★★★★★ The List (Room on the Broom)

“A high-energy treat” ★★★★ TheSunday Times (Room on the Broom)

Venue:

Swan Theatre