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The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn

Four actors in colourful costumes share humorous expressions on stage. One holds a red helmet, creating a playful and comedic tone.
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As if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared…

Tall Stories present a production with catchy songs and astounding magic – for everyone aged 4 to 104, old friends of Mr Benn and new adventurers alike…

One ordinary day, Mr Benn receives an invitation to a fancy dress party – and comes across an extraordinary shop. As if by magic, the shopkeeper appears with an array of costumes, and shows him into the dressing room.

Inside is a mysterious door that leads Mr Benn into incredible adventures, full of dragons, princesses and sea monsters… Will Mr Benn ever go back to his ordinary life?

Tall Stories were proud to present a UK tour of The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr Benn in 2011 to celebrate 40 years of David McKee’s much-loved TV character.

A charming tale of the adventures that await all of us if we just look for them.

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Broadway Baby
A man in a bowler hat and suit looks concerned, as another man in the background rests a hand on his shoulder. The scene conveys tension and support.
A group of five people poses cheerfully in a theatre setting. They wear colourful costumes, including a red chest piece, and are holding up a purple starry cloak. The mood is playful.
A person in a red medieval knight costume interacts playfully with a large green dragon puppet emerging from a wooden set, creating a whimsical scene.
A group of five people smile in a celebratory pose. One holds a cake shaped like a bowler hat on a briefcase with a "40" candle. The scene is joyful.
Two men react comically to a large green dragon puppet. One man, in a suit and bowler hat, holds a briefcase as a giant green hand reaches for him. The other man, in casual clothes, looks surprised. The scene conveys humour and surprise.
Four actors in colourful theatrical costumes animate a lively scene. One holds a red chest plate, another displays a starry purple cape, while a third shows a chefs white. Their expressions convey playful mischief.
A man in a red knight costume holding a sword looks nervously at a large, green dragon puppet.
Two men excitedly react to a round cake shaped like a bowler hat, with the number "40" on it, placed on a briefcase. They stand in front of a wooden door numbered 52.
Four performers hold up colourful costumes and pose humorously. One holds a starry cape, another holds a chef
Two men react comically to a large green dragon puppet. One man, in a suit and bowler hat, holds a briefcase as a giant green hand reaches for him. The other man, in casual clothes, looks surprised. The scene conveys humour and surprise.

A timely reminder that the only limit to your experiences is your imagination.

Edinburgh Evening News

Layers of innovative theatricality and catchy songs abound…

The List

This lovingly staged adaptation delights a whole new generation of youngsters.

The Herald

Slick and smooth with clever and subtle lyrics…positive and life enhancing.

Edinburgh Guide

A charming tale of the adventures that await all of us if we just look for them.

Broadway Baby

Previous team members

Mr Benn

Paul Curley (original production), Daniel Foxsmith

The Shopkeeper

Tim Hibberd

Number One

Owen Guerin (original production), Joe Darke, Duncan MacInnes

Number Two

Anna Delchev (original production), Ellie Bell

Understudy

Jesse Briton (original production)

Company Stage Manager

Chris Fossey (original production), Adam McClelland

Production

Director: Olivia Jacobs
Dramaturg: Toby Mitchell
Designer: Isla Shaw
Lighting Designer: James Whiteside
Music and Sound: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions
Original Producers: Tall Stories, Kenny Wax, Nick Brooke and Austin Shaw