The First Hippo on the Moon by David Walliams at the Orchard Theatre, Woodville and Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Two big hippos. One huge dream. Who can make it to the moon first?
David Walliams’ children’s book has been adapted for the stage, and comes to three Kent theatres as part of a national tour.
Les Petits Theatre Company, who brought Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs to the county last year, will be visiting a total of 30 venues with the story, brought to the stage with puppetry, music and mayhem.
Based on David Walliams’ book with illustrations by Tony Ross, The First Hippo on the Moon is an explosively funny space adventure that sees the enormously rich Hercules Waldorf-Franklin III and ingenious Sheila compete to be the first hippo to make it to the moon.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge, comedian and actor’s books have been critically acclaimed and bestselling.
They have been translated into more than 45 languages, and sold more than 9.5 million copies in the UK alone.
One of his most successful titles, Gangsta Granny, was adapted for the stage by Birmingham Stage Company and also visited the county in 2015, in a show featuring young Gravesend actor Ashley Cousins.
SHOW DETAILS
The First Hippo on the Moon will be at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford from Sunday, January 29, to Wednesday, February 1.
For tickets at £18.50 and £16.50 for under-16s, visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call 01322 220000.
It will also be at the Woodville, Gravesend, on Wednesday, April 12. For tickets from £14.50, visit woodville.seatlive.com
From Tuesday, May 2 to Saturday, May 6, it will be at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley. For tickets at £19.50 and £14.50 for under-16s, visit churchilltheatre.co.uk or call 020 3285 6000.
