Swan Theatre

The Elves And The Shoemaker

Sat 27 March 2027 - 1pm & 4pm

£11.50 - £13.50 each plus £3.50 transaction fee

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Paddleboat Theatre Company are excited to present a brand-new version of the beloved fairytale The Elves and the Shoemaker. In the nooks and crannies of the old Shoemaker’s shop live the Elves. These cheeky stowaways live off the odds and ends left behind at the end of the day; shoelaces, scraps of leather and sandwich crumbs. They stay hidden from the big world – that’s just how they like it. But all is not well in the Shoe Shop. Sales are dwindling and customers are looking for shoes elsewhere. When it looks like the shop might get closed for good, it’s time for the Elves and the Shoemaker to work together and save their home!

This inventive and highly interactive 50-minute adventure–full of clowning, puppetry and a magical miniature world–is the perfect family treat.

The show is recommended for 3-7 year olds.

Family of 2 adults and 2 children : £46.00

50 minutes

Audience comments:

“What a wonderful show! It was so lovely–charming, engaging and beautifully acted andstaged. It’s not easy to create a theatrical atmosphere in a hospital, especially when patientsand families are having a tough time and can be quite withdrawn, but the cast managed to make gentle connections with each child (including very much appreciated off-the-cuff use of signlanguage) and create a warm and positive atmosphere.”(Susie Hall, Starlight Children’s Foundation (hospital visits))

“It was really good, I’ve booked to come again.”

“Such a beautiful show–don’t miss it”

“My daughter saw it today and loved it. Has been telling me all about it all afternoon.”

“Aimed at small children but I absolutely loved the atmosphere!! Really full of joy. I think adults will enjoy it too!”

“So, so good! Took my two-year-old twice in a day because she loved it so much!”

“Saw this today with my son’s nursery. Magical, musical...Absolutely enchanting. He loved every second (especially to biscuit chasing)!”

Press Reviews

PRSD “All pretty gentle and pretty wonderful stuff. There’s cosiness in the performance that’s all set inthe cobbler’s shop, making snug corners places of mystery and friendship. The show is recommended for 3-7 year olds and the atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming.”

“wonderfully warm”

LITTLE DEVON “An enthralling show, perfect for a young audience! The Elves and the Shoemaker was reallyenjoyable with songs, aheart-warming storyline and audience interaction”

Venue:

Swan Theatre

Address:

The Moors
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Tel No:

01905 611 427

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