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The Not So Big Bad Wolf at Quarry Bank

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The Not So Big Bad Wolf - Outdoor Theatre

Quarry Bank, Cheshire
29 June 2024
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29 Jun 2024
4:30 pm-5:20 pm

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The Not So Big Bad Wolf at Quarry Bank
Image courtesy of Lian Furness/ Wrongsemble.
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Join the ever-fabulous theatre company, Wrongsemble for their modern twist on a childhood favourite. Head to the lush surroundings of Quarry Bank this summer to find the truth behind fairy tales’ most infamous villain – The Big Bad Wolf.

Meet Little Red, adventurer, heroine and world-renowned “True Grimm” podcaster. She’s on a mission to debunk the myths around her so-called nemesis with the help of a few storybook favourites, her red cloak, and a basket full of music, mayhem and magic tricks.

With performances running at around 50 minutes long with no interval, The Not So Big Bad Wolf is a great family production, recommended for ages 4+.

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  • Parent and Baby
  • Relaxed

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