Mr Stink

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor
Mr Stink Heartbreak Productions
Jeremy Abrahams

Mr Stink at Walkden Gardens, Manchester 13 June 2021 Tickets from £11 — Book now

Round up the family for a trip to Walkden Gardens to watch Waterside Arts and Heartbreak Productions outdoor theatre adaptation of David Walliams’ best-selling novel Mr Stink performed in stunning Sale parkland.

The highly acclaimed Mr Stink tells the tale of two restless souls who unexpectedly strike up conversation on a park bench on an otherwise uneventful afternoon. 12-year-old Chloe Crumb is feeling lonely when she meets a new friend – an incredibly smelly homeless man and his loyal dog, the Duchess. Chloe’s curiosity and kindness pave the way for this extraordinary and rewarding friendship which transports them to the heady heights of live television and Downing Street via a humble garden shed!

At its core is a compelling message about friendship, family, and kindness.

This heart-warming tale is highly acclaimed (with a successful feature length BBC screen adaptation under its belt no, less). In book form, its pages are adorned with illustrations by Quentin Blake and while Mr Stink was Walliams’ second novel for children (and at least 15 others have followed), it is still hailed as one of his best. At its core is a compelling message about friendship, family, and kindness. Hilarious and touching in equal measure, the show is packed with laugh-out-loud moments that grown-ups will enjoy too.

It’s fair to say that Walkden Gardens are something of a hidden gem. Just a stone’s throw away from the suburbia that surrounds Sale Grammar school, the gardens take their name from Harry Walkden who ran ‘Mooreside Nurseries’ on the plot the park occupies. Ownership of the land passed to Sale Borough Council following his death in 1949 and was subsequently transformed in line with his wishes for the space to be used for public good. Featuring lush greenery, soaring Wisteria archways and a botanical arboretum, a stroll around this picturesque parkland is a must.

So, pack a scrumptious picnic and dress for the Manchester weather! A trip to stunning Walkden Gardens for an afternoon of outdoor theatre is an excellent way to entertain the kids.

Recommended for audiences aged seven and up.

Mr Stink at Walkden Gardens, Manchester 13 June 2021 Tickets from £11 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
13 June 2021
1:30pm — 3:30pm
13 June 2021
5:30pm — 7:30pm
13 June 2021
5:30pm — 7:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Where to go near Mr Stink

Sale
Restaurant
Meze & More

An intimate supper club in Sale, South Manchester, with a specialist focus on Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.

Waterside
Manchester
Theatre
Waterside

Waterside Art is a thriving and vibrant arts venue in the heart of Sale in Greater Manchester. Comprising a theatre, art galleries, studios and workspaces, the centre is an important regional hub for both performance and visual art.

Manchester
Café or Coffee Shop
Bean and Brush Art Café

Bean & Brush is a family art café in Sale which serves simple, tasty food with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The bonus for parents is the arts and crafts studio which keeps the kids busy being creative while they can join in or relax with a coffee.

Manchester
Park
Grosvenor Square

Grosvenor Square is one of the few open spaces along Oxford Road Manchester; on sunny days, students from the nearby Manchester School of Art come out to bask.

Manchester
Park
Wythenshawe Park

With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.

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