The Snail and the Whale

Are you ready to set sail this Christmas?

Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book.

Longing to see the world, a tiny sea snail hitches a lift on the tail of a great big, grey-blue humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, brought vividly to life through live music, storytelling and lots of laughs - but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him?

A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged four and up, from Tall Stories, the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’ live on stage.

Suitable for ages 4+ only.

"Captivating, inventive storytelling" Edinburgh Festival for Kids

"Delightful, Funny and Imaginative" The Independent

"An exquisite piece of theatre" The Stage

Age Restrictions

Suitable for ages 4+ only

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sun 5th January 2020.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

11.00am
2.00pm

Tue

11.00am

Wed

11.00am

Thu

11.00am
2.00pm

Fri

11.00am
2.00pm

Sat

11.00am

Sun

11.00am
2.00pm
4.00pm

Apollo Theatre Details

Bus routes: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453

Night buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136

Nearest rail: Charing Cross

Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly

Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus

Directions from Piccadilly Circus :

The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.

Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)

In congestion zone?: Yes

Facilities at Apollo Theatre

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Apollo Theatre Location

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Get directions

Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.