The world premiere musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-selling  book ‘A Squash and A Squeeze’ comes to Lowry this Summer

After playing to packed houses at Little Angel Theatre, the world premiere musical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved classic A Squash and a Squeeze will open at Lowry, Salford from Tuesday 5th to Sunday 24th August  with tickets on sale now at thelowry.com

Full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, this heartwarming and hilarious adventure for ages 3-8 is a co-production between Little Angel Theatreand Lowry, brought to life by the Olivier Award-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane(The Smartest Giant in Town, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book). A Squash and a Squeeze comes to Lowry as part of an extensive nationwide tour – for full details please see squashandsqueezeonstage.co.uk

The cast includes Ruth Calkin, Prince Charming(Little Angel Theatre), The Smartest Giant in Town(Fiery Light, West End); the award-nominated solo performer show The Bed; There May Be a Castle; The Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (Little Angel/Kneehigh) and The Tempest (Little Angel/RSC). Mark Esaias, Dogs Don’t Do Ballet (Little Angel Theatre); Jack and the Beanstalk(Norwich Puppet Theatre); Clementine’s Christmas Special (Crazy Coqs residency); The Smartest Giant in Town (UK Tour); Three Colours (Norwich Puppet Theatre/Polka Theatre); Twirlywoos LIVE (UK Tour); In the Night Garden LIVE (UK Tour). Chris Dobson, Dragons and Mythical Beasts (Nicoll Entertainment), The Singing Mermaid (Little Angel Theatre), Oi Frog and Friends Live (Kenny Wax Family Entertainment), Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure (Histrionic Productions), the UK No.1 tour of In The Night Garden Live, and Bobbin (Tea Break Theatre).

LISTINGS

• A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry co-production
• A musical adaptation of the best-selling book
• Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
• A Squash and a Squeeze
• Running time: approximately 60 mins
• Age recommendation: 3-8 years
• Tickets: from £19 (Babes in arms available)
• Box Office: thelowry.com | 0161 876 6000
• Website: squashandsqueezeonstage.co.uk  Socials: squashandsqueezeonstage