An illustration featuring a hare taking a nap under a tree while a tortoise runs past with wide eyes and a smile

Tortoise & the Hare

The race is on in Tortoise & the Hare.

When a cheeky Hare won't stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race. No one thinks Tortoise can win, but when Hare gets distracted by games and treats, Tortoise might just surprise us all.

The perfect introduction to live ballet and live music, your little ones will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale.

The Bunnies are there to cheer Hare on at the start of the race

Tortoise & the Hare Story

Hare the champion runner will be competing in today’s big race. Tortoise and his best friend Molly the Mole are also preparing for the day.
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Molly the Mole and The Bunnies warm up with Tortoise at the start of the race

Tortoise & the Hare Characters

Some of the characters you'll meet watching Tortoise & the Hare.
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Dancers dressed as bunnies. One dancer checking another dancers leg, middle dancer holding two carrot stick pom poms, another dancer gazing in adoration and the last dancer meditating

Tortoise & the Hare Photos

Photos from Tortoise & the Hare.
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‘delightfully performed and expertly staged new short ballet for young people’
The Stage
Dancers in bunny costumes, preparing for the race facing each other in a plank position
Three dancers in bunny costumes. Looks of excitement and joy
Dancer in a Bee Costume, Piqué pose to the left
Hare jumps high in front of Molly the Mole's home

Creative Team

Choreographers
  • Dreda Blow
  • Sebastian Loe
Set Design
  • Ali Allen
Composer
  • Bruno Merz

Main illustration by Emily Nuttall. Photos taken by Sophie Beth Jones and Brian Slater.

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Relaxed Performances

Relaxed Performances are open to anyone and aim to reduce anxiety around theatre visits to help everyone to have an enjoyable time.
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