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Full-Length Play, Drama / 2w, 2m, 1 any gender (adult)
Adapted for the stage by David WoodFrom the book by Roald Dahl
“David Wood's sparkling new adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic gets the ear-splitting, roof-raising response it deserves.” – The Stage
It's the half-term holiday and George Kranky is looking forward to a break from school when a letter from Grandma arrives announcing that she is coming to stay – that very day! Soon she is making George's life miserable with spiteful comments and demands for doses of medicine, so George decides to mix a new type of medicine for her. Shaving foam, shampoo, lipstick and chilli powder all go into the mixture, which makes Grandma grow and grow into a giant until she crashes through the farmhouse roof. Soon Dad comes up with a plan to use the medicine to make giant farm animals – and a fortune for the Kranky family. First George needs to remember the ingredients for his marvellous medicine, with a little help from the audience.
George. Mum. Dad. Grandma. Giant Chicken
A farmyard and farmhouse
“Nasty, naughty fun.” – The Times
“This new adaptation is marvellous. It has all the ingredients needed for a really good family show... school groups could have lifted the rafters, they were so happy shouting at George!” – Birmingham Mail
“A classic piece of theatrical magic when the grandmother grows through the roof.” – Birmingham Post
“An example of how to engage an audience's attention and keep it right to the end of the show. And beyond.” – Whatsonstage.com
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
Playwright Interview: David Wood
David Wood has been called “the national children’s dramatist” (London Times). His plays are performed worldwide, and include The Gingerbread Man, The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner, Save the Human, Aladdin, Hijack Over Hygenia, Jack the Lad, Larry the Lamb in Toytown, Old ...
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. His first moment of inspiration came when he was at boarding school, when a local chocolate factory invited pupils to trial new chocolate bars. Thirty-five years later, Charlie and ...
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