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Dear Zoo
Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!
Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent afar too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?!
Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent afar too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?!
Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November
Theatre Royal Winchester
21-23 Jewry Street
Winchester Hampshire SO23 8SB
Sat 31 Oct 2026 - Sun 01 Nov 2026Sat 1.30pm
Sun 11am
Sun 2pm
Recommended age: 2+
Running time: 55mins (no interval)
Tickets from £16.50
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10% off tickets (excluding band C)
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