Family Fri 18 July 2025 - Sun 20 Jul 2025

The Elmer Adventure

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A cheerful illustration of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, celebrating his 35th birthday. Elmer is depicted with his iconic bright patchwork design, standing against a blue background with jungle foliage and playful typography.
A vibrant stage puppet of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, with a multicoloured patchwork design, is shown mid-trumpet. The background features a jungle-themed set with deep purple lighting, silhouettes of trees, and hanging vines.
A performer dressed in a blue t-shirt, beige utility vest, and bucket hat excitedly holds two small cymbals. The stage is brightly lit with a green background, featuring hanging tie-dyed bunting and jungle foliage.
A performer in a beige vest and green t-shirt interacts with the large, multicoloured Elmer the Elephant puppet on a jungle-themed stage. The lighting is atmospheric, with purple and blue hues.
A performer wearing a patchwork vest mimicking Elmer's design stands in an animated pose, while another performer, dressed as a crocodile with a hood and green poncho, sits on orange rocks and gestures toward them.

“Tall Stories sets the benchmark for children’s theatre.”

The Sunday Times

"Awe and wonder and beautiful puppetry"

The Reviews Hub

"A rainbow of patchwork perfection"

Curtain Call

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.  

Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he’s pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him?  

Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle?  

The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage – for everyone aged 3 and up. 

Celebrate Elmer’s unique patchwork colours and wear all your colourful clothes when you see the show.  

Dates

Fri 18 July 2025 - Sun 20 Jul 2025

Space

Main House

Tickets

£14.00 - £16.00

Duration

60 minutes

Season Deal

Book multiple shows in our season and save!

Book 2 shows in the season and get 15% off!*

Book 3 shows in the season and get 20% off!*

Book 5 shows in the season and get 25% off!*

Click here to see the full list of shows included in our season deal. 

*T&C's - Available on select shows only. Shows must be booked at the same time. Discount will automatically be applied. This offer is not available in retrospect.

  • Fri 18 July 2025
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
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  • Fri 18 July 2025
    4:00pm – 5:00pm
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  • Sat 19 July 2025
    11:00am – 12:00pm
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  • Sat 19 July 2025
    2:00pm – 3:00pm
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  • Sun 20 July 2025
    11:00am – 12:00pm
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  • Sun 20 July 2025
    2:00pm – 3:00pm
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