Following a critically acclaimed run at Little Angel Theatre over the summer, producers Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre have announced a UK tour of The Smartest Giant in Town, commencing on 9 February and continuing through to May 2022.

Celebrating 20 years since publication next Spring, The Smartest Giant in Town is a heart-warming and vibrant tale about friendship and helping those in need. Bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, the show will visit Woking, Salford, Worcester, Newbury, Grimsby, Birmingham, Broxbourne, Lanark, Perth, Newcastle, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, London, Bristol, Lichfield, Shrewsbury, Burton, Norwich, Pembrokeshire, Rutland and Winchester.

Julia Donaldson said: "I wrote The Smartest Giant in Town twenty years ago but the theme of generosity and kindness seems just as relevant today. The story really comes to life in Little Angel's adaptation, which is also very faithful to Axel Scheffler's brilliant illustrations. I saw the show last summer and the whole audience - including me - love the puppets and enjoyed the songs. I'm so pleased that now more children around the country will be able to experience live theatre as the show goes on tour.”

The Smartest Giant in Town has been adapted and directed for the stage by Little Angel artistic director Samantha Lane, and award-winning musician Barb Jungr, who has also composed new music for the production. Set and costumes are designed by Kate Bunce, with puppet design by Judith Hope and lighting by Sherry Coenen.

George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!

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