David Walliams’ Awful Auntie Tickets
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger!Suitable for ages 5+. Children under 18 months of age are not permitted.
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12 December 2018 - 5 January 2019
Run time 2hr 10min (inc interval)
Includes interval
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Awful Auntie tickets available now at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London
Richard James stars as the awful Aunt Alberta in the stage adaption of David Walliams’ award-winning book Awful Auntie
Riding off the success of Gangsta Granny, which ran at the Harold Pinter Theatre earlier this year, David Walliams is back with his award-winning children’s book, Awful Auntie, which is set to run this holiday season at the newly refurbished Bloomsbury Theatre.
Little Britain comedian and Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams is one of the best-selling authors of children’s books in the UK and his seventh book, Awful Auntie, was the top-selling children’s book of 2014. Awful Auntie also won Audiobook of the Year at the 2014 UK National Book Awards.
Awful Auntie is a period piece set in 1933 and follows Stella Saxby, the sole heiress to Saxby Hall. One fateful day, Stella is on her way to London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, when the unthinkable happens. She wakes up three months later to find that only her Aunt Alberta knows what happened. However, Stella soon catches on to her lies and finds herself at odds with Aunt Alberta and her Great Bavarian Mountain Owl named Wagner. Can Stella foil Aunt Alberta’s awful plans or will she lose everything she owns?
The Awful Auntie Bloomsbury Theatre cast is set to star Richard James (Gangsta Granny, The Mystery of Sherlock Holmes) as Aunt Alberta, Georgina Leonidas (Katie Bell in the Harry Potter films) as Stella, Roberta Bellekom as Aunt Alberta’s sidekick owl Wagner, Ashley Cousins as Soot, an orphan who gained his name from working as a chimney sweep, and Harry Sutherland as Gibbon, the ancient butler of Saxby Hall.
David Walliam’s smash-hit children’s book was adapted for the stage by Neal Foster (Gangsta Granny, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain), who also directs. Awful Auntie also features design by Jackie Trousdale, lighting by Jason Taylor, music by Jak Poore, and sound by Nick Sugar.
Don’t miss what the critics are calling “Exciting, thrilling, heart-warming, and memorable” (What’s On Live) and “a triumphant adaptation” (What’s Good To Do) of David Walliam’s beloved children’s book!
Awful Auntie London tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Avoid disappointment and book your Awful Auntie tickets ahead while stocks last!
Special notes
All children require a ticket.
Recent Reviews
I took my grandson aged 9 on Sunday 6th January.We had a brilliant experience. The performance was excellent.
It was a brilliant performance!
All the kids loved it. Some of the actors were better thanothers
It was an amazing show even for my for year old.
I brought my 7 year old niece to see the show it was a brillant show and just around the right time length. The characters were fantastic and my neice has seen a few shows already but has said how this one was her aboslute favourite. Wonderful will be back for sure! Hopefully some more David walliams shows will come to Bloomsbury theatre!
Really good production, Kids loved it
Auntie - awful. Just shouted his way through & looked totally wrong. . Soot - why the 'funny"voice? Irritating. Thank heavens for the Butler - very funny & beautifully acted. We loved him. Clever set, but overall, tired & disappointing.
Very cleverly done, the kids really enjoyed it.
Pretty indifferent play. Even the kids didn’t laugh much
Really poor. Walked out half way with my son. Overacting and just boring.
The show was enjoyed by all.
Great book. Poor and very dull version of the book. Lead actors were average at best. Sorry but a waste of £150 and I fell asleep during the first half.
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Stage adaptation of David Walliams' Awful Auntie to premiere at the Bloomsbury Theatre
Birmingham Stage Company has just announced that the theatrical adaptation of David Walliam's popular children's book, Awful Auntie, is set to open at the newly refurbished Bloomsbury Theatre. The news comes after the production's sell-out, 15-month UK tour.
28 Jun, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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