The Roald Dahl Story Company & Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival present:
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling … Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. From Trunky the Elephant to Muggle-Wump the Monkey, get to know the menagerie of creative puppets in the U.S. premiere tour of this smash U.K.-hit production. You’ll go from the jungle into outer space and back again, just in time for a wild dance party!
This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady. Developed and directed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis, puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie, casting by Annelie Powell, choreography by Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun and sound by Tom Gibbons. Originally co-produced by Roald Dahl Story Company, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Leeds Playhouse.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, January 29 at 1pm
Friday, January 30 at 10:30am + 6pm
Saturday, January 31 at 11am + 4pm
Sunday, February 1 at 10am + 1pm
This show continues after the festival ends. To buy tickets for Feb. 6 – 21, visit the Fine Arts Building Box Office.
Location: The Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave.
Cost: $48/$40 students & seniors
Ages: All Ages
Running Time: 60 mins (no intermission)
ADA Accessible? Yes
The Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) is the home of Roald Dahl’s much-loved stories and characters. With over 300 million books sold globally and translated into 68 languages, the stories have entertained generations of kids and adults with their unique mix of mischief, dark humor and irreverence.
Together with their parent company Netflix, and united by their love of these great stories, they’re working with some of the world’s best storytellers and creative minds to bring them to life in bold new ways that will surprise and delight existing and new fans. This includes animated and live action films and series, publishing, theatre, immersive experiences, games, consumer products, brand partnerships, and more.