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Dr Seuss’s THE LORAX opens at The Old Vic

Theatre

The production received it’s press performance on Wednesday 16th to rapturous applause and glowing reviews. Adapted by David Greig, Max Webster directs with puppetry directed and co-designed by Finn Caldwell of Gyre & Gimble (co-designer Nick Barnes, associate designer Dulcie Best). THE LORAX was also featured in December’s issue of US Vogue. The production runs until Saturday the 16th of January 2016 and you can buy tickets on the Old Vic website in time for Christmas!

 

‘this is the best family show since Matilda’ – The Guardian  ?????

‘a great big, bright, fun dollop of family theatre’ – Time Out ????

‘Joyous and timely’– Financial Times ????

‘Spellbinding’ – The Stage ????

‘Inventive, gorgeous and magical’ – The Times ????

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Published: 18th December 2015