The Enormous Crocodile musical announces 2026 UK tour

The Roald Dahl Story Company has revealed a new tour of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical.

Following successful seasons at Leeds Playhouse (2023) and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (2024), the announcement follows already-revealed runs for this year. They include stops at Theatre Royal Windsor from 8 August 2025, before a return visit to Regent’s Park from 15 August to 7 September 2025, and a festive run at the Lowry, Salford from 9 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.

Originally developed by director Emily Lim, the production features a book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady. Toby Olié serves as co-director and puppetry designer, collaborating with Daisy Beattie on puppet co-design and supervision. The set and costume design is by Fly Davis while casting is handled by Annelie Powell, and choreography comes from Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and sound by Tom Gibbons.

The 2026 tour will open at Theatre Royal Brighton on 27 March before visiting Kingston, Aylesbury, Poole, Newcastle, Cardiff, Shrewsbury, York, Nottingham, Bristol, Bradford and Glasgow.

Further venues and casting are to be announced.