Zog to return for new 2026 tour

Zog will return for a major UK tour and a London summer season in 2026.

The much-loved story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

A mix of live music, with songs by Joe Stilgoe and puppetry, designed by Little Angel Theatre, the story follows an accident-prone dragon.

Jennifer Sutherland, executive producer at Freckle Productions, said: “At Freckle, we love bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s stories to life on stage, and Zog has been a joy to share with families over the years.

“With the book marking its 15th anniversary in 2025, we’re delighted to continue the celebrations with a UK tour in 2026 and a summer season at Cadogan Hall. And without giving too much away, fans can also look forward to more adventures ahead when Zog and the Flying Doctors takes off on tour in 2027.”

The 2026 tour dates for Zog include Northern Stage, Newcastle (19 to 22 February), Gala Theatre, Durham (24 to 26 February), The Victoria, Halifax (6 to 8 March), The Everyman, Cork (11 to 14 March), The Carriageworks, Leeds (16 to 21 March), Watford Palace (27 to 28 March), Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch (31 March to 2 April), Pavilion Theatre, Worthing (3 to 5 April), Liverpool Playhouse (7 to 11 April), the Lowry, Salford (14 to 19 April), Lancaster Grand Theatre (28 to 29 April), The Atkinson, Southport (1 to 2 May), Royal and Derngate, Northampton (7 to 10 May), Mayflower Studios, Southampton (14 to 17 May), Rose Theatre, Kingston (26 to 31 May), Hull Truck Theatre (4 to 7 June), New Theatre Royal, Lincoln (13 to 14 June), Harlow Playhouse (16 to 17 June), Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford (19 to 21 June), Swan Theatre, Worcester (22 to 24 June), Lyceum Theatre, Crewe (26 to 28 June), Sands Centre, Carlisle (30 June to 2 July), Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow (3 to 5 July), Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh (7 to 12 July), Grand Opera House, York (14 to 15 July), Wyvern Theatre, Swindon (18 to 19 July), Oxford Playhouse (21 to 25 July) and Mercury Theatre, Colchester (28 to 29 July).

The summer season at Cadogan Hall, London plays from 2 to 23 August 2026.