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Rehearsal images: Justin Fletcher and the cast of The Tale of Mr Tumble

The production runs at the Opera House, Manchester from 11 – 19 July

Ben Hewis

Rehearsal images have been released showing the cast of The Tale of Mr Tumble in preparation for the show's opening at Manchester Opera House this Saturday.

The Tale of Mr Tumble offers children the chance to see Mr Tumble live and up close as he and his family share some of their fondest memories.

Justin Fletcher, known to millions as CBeebies Mr Tumble, is joined by Ronni Ancona as Miss Eerie the Headmistress. Other cast members include Samuel Buttery, Samantha Dorrance, Connor Elliott, Lizzie Franks, Tom Mackley, Nicholas McLean, Samuel Parker, Katia Sartini, Kai Savage, Ben Stock and Lauren Storer. The company will be joined on stage by a Makaton signing choir who will perform alongside their hero Mr Tumble.

Written by Will Brenton, with design by Hayley Grindle, The Tale of Mr Tumble runs at the Opera House, Manchester from 11 – 19 July. For more information and to book tickets, click here.