Artistic Director Corey Campbell, Interim CEO Emma Flatley, and the whole team at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry are delighted to reveal details of their forthcoming family shows this summer.

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book The Gruffalo, showing from Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 May. Join Mouse on a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts where they meet Fox, Owl and Snake, and wonders if the terrifying Gruffalo might really be out there after all. Experience songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children and their grown-ups alike in this much-loved story brought to life on stage. Suitable for ages 3+.

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to the Belgrade Theatre from Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 June. Mischievous and musical, this lively family adventure brings Dahl’s snappy story to life as the greedy crocodile plots to catch “delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees” and the other jungle creatures must find the courage to stop him. This funny show features puppetry and toe‑tapping fun in a wickedly funny musical for little ones and their grown‑ups. Suitable for ages 3+.

Brainiac Live, playing on Saturday 20 June, is the explosive, Olivier Award-winning family science show that brings the weird and wonderful world of experiments to life on stage. Strap on your safety goggles as the Brainiacs tackle big questions and daring demonstrations - blowing things up, firing objects across the stage and exploring the science behind it all - so you don’t have to try it at home. With high-energy chaos, audience interaction and plenty of jaw-dropping moments, this is a fast-paced, all-action show that’s as educational as it is entertaining. Suitable for ages 5+.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea, playing on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 July, is the Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of the much-loved classic. When a big, stripy tiger arrives unannounced at Sophie’s teatime, chaos quickly follows as he eats and drinks everything in sight. With sing-along music, this charming family show is suitable for ages 2+.

Playing on Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August, In the Night Garden Live brings the much-loved children’s TV show to life with Igglepiggle’s Busy Day. Join Igglepiggle as he journeys through the Night Garden to find his friends, meeting familiar faces along the way. Expect full-size costumes, gentle puppetry, and enchanting music in this magical live experience. Suitable for ages 1+.

Tickets for all shows are now on general sale. More shows for 2026 and beyond will be announced in the coming months.