Shark In The Park at The Dukes Theatre

Shekina Rose, Families Editor
Shark in The Park at The Dukes Theatre
Nonsense Room Productions

Shark In The Park at The Dukes, Lancaster 12 — 13 April 2024 Tickets from £10.00 — Book now

Families of the north and beyond! Get your swimsuits on and head to Shark in the Park at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster this April to see all three of Nick Sharratt’s hilariously funny and super energetic shark-y books, live on stage!

Produced by theatre company Nonsense Room Productions, the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary show and You Choose, Shark in The Park promises lots of laughs and delight as all three masterpieces from the well-loved book Series (Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day are presented in one fell swoop.

You’ll be tapping those toes, singing along and laughing out loud in this shark-tacular, fin-tastic family musical, based on main character Timothy Pope. He’s going on an adventure with his Elvis-loving dad to test his new birthday telescope, and on their way they meet lots of quirky characters… yes, that is a tap-dancing seagull, (or is it?!) And what’s that he’s spotted? Is it a fin? Is it a Shark… in the Park?! Join Timothy and his dad and find out for yourselves.

The hilarious Scottish cast, wicked live music and songs to sing along to, as well as immense audience interaction make this a must-see show for families, with laughter and joy guaranteed. You’ll go home humming to the songs you’ve heard and beaming from ear to ear, as well as making brand-new memories with your little ones.

Don’t miss out, book your tickets now for Shark in The Park at The Dukes Theatre.

“Nick Sharratt’s clever and simple keyhole books for early years have had a triumphant makeover for the stage.” – The Stage

“Another foot tapping musical delight of a show.” – Edinburgh Festival For Kids

Shark In The Park at The Dukes, Lancaster 12 — 13 April 2024 Tickets from £10.00 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
12 April 2024
1:00pm — 2:00pm
12 April 2024
4:00pm — 5:00pm
13 April 2024
11:00am — 12:00pm
13 April 2024
1:00pm — 2:00pm

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

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