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Duration

55 mins

Closing Date

Until August 29, 2021

Age limit

Suitable for 3 year +

Why Watch What The Ladybird Heard?

  • This summer, get ready for 55 minutes of farmyard fun at the Palace Theatre!

  • If you’re a fan of books, you’ll enjoy your favorite characters come to life on the theatre stage.

  • Come and join Hefty Hugh, Lanky Len, the Ladybird, and the rest of the farmyard crew as they scheme together to steal the farmer’s cow.

  • Enjoy live music, dancing, and puppetry as the cast takes you on a fun journey this summer.

  • What The Ladybird Heard is perfect for kids above the age of 3, so bring your family down for a fun show!

After a long break, the beloved children's musical is back for one summer only at the Palace Theatre. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes a stage adaptation filled with music, dancing, puppetry, and a whole lot of audience participation.

Join two clever robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole crew of farmyard animals as they take you through an adventurous journey of trying to steal the farmer’s cow. Will they make it? Will the Ladybird save the day? Come on down this summer to find out!

Storyline

Based on the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes an adventurous story of a group of animals. While Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len come up with a devious plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow, they reckon they can’t pull it off without the tiniest creature on the farm - The Ladybird. Little do they know that the Ladybird has her own plan!

Join the Ladybird, the jolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen, the dainty dog, and the rest of the farmyard crew as they save the day through a captivating adaptation of the original book.

Show timings

  • July 2021:

  • Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri : 11 AM

  • Sat & Sun : 10:30 AM, 1 PM

  • August 2021:

  • Tue & Thu :11 AM

  • Wed & Fri : 11 AM, 2 PM

  • Sat & Sun : 10:30 AM, 1 PM

About Theatre

The Palace Theatre, located on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue, dates back to 1891 when it was built for Richard D’Oyly Carte as The Royal English Opera House. It opened on the 31st of January with Arthur Sullivan’s Opera Ivanhoe, which ran for 155 performances. After many hit shows and major renovations over the years, Palace Theatre is now all set to welcome What the Ladybird Heard play.

Seating Capacity: 1400

The Palace Theatre Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.

Getting There

Address: Palace Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES, London

Tube: The nearest tube is Leicester Square station.

Bus: 14, 19, 38

Facilities & Accessibility

Available Facilities: Retail Outlets, Bar, Cloakroom

Accessibility: The Palace Theatre welcomes disabled guests and strives to make the show accessible for everyone.

Additional Information

Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Palace Theatre.

Outside Food: Please note that outside food is strictly prohibited inside PalaceTheatre.

Dress Code: Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theatre is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

Tickets Redemption

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Cancellation & Refunds

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Frequently asked questions

You can book online tickets to What The Ladybird Heard from 15 July - 29 Aug 2021.