You love them on the TV, now see Pip and Posy live in a brand-new stage show bursting with friendship and play in the debut UK Tour in 2027! Inspired by the BAFTA-nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo), Pip and Posy Live celebrates the power of imagination, kindness and creativity for little ones and families everywhere.
Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around the world of play. Their stories are a joyful celebration of friendship in all its forms – the laughter, the ups and downs, the silliness and care. Together with their friends Mo and Jamila, they head off on a thrilling adventure through tangled jungles, across slimy swamps and high above the clouds aboard a big red balloon. Just watch out, the Troll is after the treasure!
First published in 2011 by Nosy Crow, the Pip and Posy books have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Distributed across more than 30 territories and translated into 34 different languages, the much-loved stories have captured the imaginations of young readers around the globe.
A Fierylight, Mayflower Southampton and Little Angel Theatre co-production, Pip and Posy Live on Stage is written and directed by Samantha Lane, with music and lyrics by Barb Jungr. Set, puppets and props are designed by Karl Evans Studio, with lighting designed by Andy Cook.
The show features talented cast, Jake Pratt (Matilda the Musical, West End) as Pip, Bethan Haney (Peppa Pig My First Concert, US Tour) as Posy, and Paige Leavy (I Want My Hat Back Trilogy, Little Angel Theatre Company) as Mo and Jamila. Emily Rose Sutherland (Beauty and the Beast, Stratford Playhouse) is understudy and ASM.
Martin Ronan Executive Producer at Fierylight Ltd said “Pip and Posy are much-loved characters who celebrate everything that makes childhood so special so we are excited to be bringing their world to the stage in a show packed with music, puppetry and plenty of opportunities for little ones to join in. It’s a wonderful adventure for young audiences and their families to share together”.
Opening at Southampton Mayflower Studios on 18 February 2027 the tour will visit Birmingham, Bridlington, Brighton, Bristol, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Crewe, Guildford, Halifax, Leamington Spa, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Monmouth, Newcastle, Newbury, Peterborough, Radlett, Shrewsbury, Southend, Torquay, Winchester, Worcester and Yeovil
Packed with toe-tapping songs, stunning puppetry and irresistible interactive play, Pip and Posy are waiting for you.
Find out more and book at PipandPosyLive.co.uk and follow @pipandposylive
LISTINGS
Southampton Mayflower Studios
Thu 18 – Sat 20 February
Theatre Royal Brighton
Sat 27 February
Chelmsford Theatre
Thu 11 March
Princess Theatre Torquay
Sat 13 March
Victoria Theatre Halifax
Fri 19 & Sat 20 March
Tyne Theatre and Opera House
Sun 21 March
Bridlington Spa
Mon 22 March
Monmouth Savoy Theatre
Wed 24 March
Crewe Lyceum Theatre
Fri 26 – Sat 27 March
Cambridge Arts Theatre
Mon 29 – Tue 30 March
Liverpool Playhouse
Wed 31 March – Sat 3 April
Bristol Redgrave Theatre
Thu 8 – Fri 9 April
London Blackheath Halls
Sat 10 & Sun 11 April
Worcester Swan Theatre
Tue 13 & Wed 14 April
New Theatre, Cardiff
Sat 17 April
Birmingham Rep
Sun 25 April
Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
Tue 4 May
Newbury Corn Exchange
Wed 5 May
Westlands Yeovil
Sun 9 May
Billingham Forum
Wed 12 May
Radlett Centre
Fri 14 & Sat 15 May
The Cresset, Peterborough
Sun 16 May (on sale soon)
Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
Sat 22 May
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Sun 23 May
Theatre Royal Winchester
Sat 29 May
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 30 May (on sale February 2027)
HOME, Manchester
Wed 2 – Fri 4 June (on sale soon)
Southend Palace
Sat 5 & Sun 6 June
Running time: 50 minutes, no interval
Age guidance: Up to 5 years old
