The Enormous Crocodile musical confirms casting for 2025 return

The Roald Dahl Story Company has announced the full cast for The Enormous Crocodile The Musical, ahead of its return to the stage in summer 2025.

The musical brings to life Roald Dahl’s darkly comic tale of a greedy crocodile on the hunt for a child-sized snack. Following successful seasons at Leeds Playhouse (2023) and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (2024), it will open at Theatre Royal Windsor on 8 August 2025, before returning to Regent’s Park from 15 August to 7 September 2025.

The principal cast includes Taya Ming as the titular villainous reptile, joined by Nia Stephen as Trunky the Elephant, Ryan Crellin-Simpson as Humpy Rumpy the Hippopotamus, Alison Arnopp as Roly Poly Bird, Siobhan Athwal as Muggle Wump the Monkey, and Eleanor Ambekar as swing.

A festive run will follow at the Lowry, Salford (9 December 2025 to 4 January 2026), with casting for that engagement still to be revealed.

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. Set and costume design is by Fly Davis. The casting director is Annelie Powell.