Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s favourite character, Zog, and his crew are returning to the Oxford Playhouse stage in July. The stage adaptation of the bestselling book Zog and the Flying Doctors will be performed in 12 shows over Wednesday 17th July 17 to Sunday 21st July.
About the Show
This enchanting tale follows Zog, a super keen student turned air-ambulance, who still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Alongside his Flying Doctor crew; Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to fantastical patients including a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns, and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has different ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, resulting in her confinement in the castle with a crown and a frilly dress. With help from friends and half a pound of cheese, Pearl aims to convince her uncle that princesses can indeed be doctors.
First published in 2016, Zog and the Flying Doctors is the smash-hit sequel to Zog, which has sold over 1.5 million copies. On Christmas Day 2020, Magic Light Pictures premiered an animated film of Zog and the Flying Doctors on BBC One, featuring an all-star cast including Sir Lenny Henry and Rob Brydon.
Tickets are available at oxfordplayhouse.com.
Tickets: Adults £18 | Children £16 (over 2) | Free lap tickets available to book for under 2s
Recommended age: 3+
DURATION: 60 minutes
Full Tour Dates and Venues
The tour includes a range of dates and venues across the UK, ensuring that fans have ample opportunity to catch this delightful show. Here are some of the key locations:
- Leeds Playhouse: 15-17 February 2024
- Newcastle Northern Stage: 21-25 February 2024
- Swansea Grand Theatre: 5-6 March 2024
- Winchester Theatre Royal: 8-10 March 2024
- London artsdepot: 13-14 March 2024
- Northampton Royal & Derngate: 15-17 March 2024
- Worcester Swan Theatre: 19-21 March 2024
- Coventry Belgrade Theatre: 26-28 March 2024
- Cardiff New Theatre: 29-31 March 2024
- Bristol Old Vic: 2-14 April 2024
- Hereford The Courtyard: 16-18 April 2024
- Guildford Yvonne Arnaud: 19-21 April 2024
- High Wycombe Wycombe Swan: 23-25 April 2024
- Dartford The Orchard Theatre: 26-28 April 2024
- Bromley Churchill Theatre: 14-16 May 2024
- Corby The Core at Corby Cube: 17-19 May 2024
- Southend Palace Theatre: 24-26 May 2024
- Kingston Rose Theatre: 28 May – 2 June 2024
- Sheffield City Hall: 4-5 June 2024
- Chester Storyhouse: 7-9 June 2024
- Lincoln New Theatre Royal: 12-13 June 2024
- Crewe Lyceum Theatre: 14-16 June 2024
- Huddersfield Lawrence Batley Theatre: 18-20 June 2024
- Milton Keynes The Stables: 25-27 June 2024
- Taunton Brewhouse: 29-30 June 2024
- Horsham The Capitol: 2-4 July 2024
- York Grand Opera House: 5-7 July 2024
- Southport The Atkinson: 9-10 July 2024
- Manchester HOME: 12-14 July 2024
- Oxford Playhouse: 17-21 July 2024
- Southampton Mayflower Studios: 23-25 July 2024
- London Cadogan Hall: 1-31 August 2024
About the Production
“Zog and the Flying Doctors” is brought to the stage by Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre Kingston. Freckle Productions are pioneers in imaginative storytelling for children, having created smash-hit stage adaptations of other beloved books such as Stick Man and Zog.
Cast and Creative Team
The cast features Ethan Jay Scott as Zog, Emily Attridge-Cox as Pearl, and Jack Ballard as Gadabout. James Stirling and Darcy Manning complete the cast, along with Mikey Wooster and Samantha Richards in key supporting roles. The production is co-directed by Katie Beard and Bobby Delaney, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe, and choreography by Katie Bear
Additional Features
The production includes vibrant performances, captivating storytelling, and stunning production values, making it an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages. With a blend of humour, adventure, and important themes about challenging traditional roles, the show promises to be both entertaining and inspiring.
For more information and to book tickets, visit the official tour page.
