CDP presents Tall Stories' production of
based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia.
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and scary fun!
Age recommendation: 3+ and their adults
Duration: Approximately 55mins, no interval
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children's Books
Born and raised in Sydney, Callum graduated from the Elder Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music Theatre. He also holds a Diploma of Musical Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Since graduating, Callum has created and performed his debut solo cabaret, Larger Than Life (Riverside Theatres). He spent 2023 performing as a vocalist at Universal Studios Japan! Other credits include The Frog Prince (State Opera SA), Maybe a Miracle and Treasure Hunt (Echelon Productions), and Red Rooster: Crunch Time (TAXI Film Productions).
Highlights from his training include Javert in Les Misérables (dir. Erin James), Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde: The Musical (dir. Nikki Snelson), and Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown: The Musical (dir. George Torbay).
Callum is proudly represented by Ian White Management.
Prior to WAAPA, Jessie trained at the Actors Centre Australia in the 2015 foundation program and studied a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).
Jessie’s recent theatre credits include Natasha in Three Sisters with Virginia Plane Productions and Mouse in the 2024-2025 production of The Gruffalo and 2022-2025 productions of The Gruffalo’s Child with CDP Theatre Producers.
Other onstage credits with CDP include the 2023 production of Mr Stink as Chloe (understudy).
Additional theatre credits: Poetry in Action (touring performer 2020-2021), Aphrodite in Death in the Pantheon (Upper Crass Theatre Company, 2024), Anne Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor (New Theatre, 2022), Anna in Ginger. Black. Brunette. Blonde. (Rogue Projects, 2019), Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (WAAPA, 2018), Jacques in As You Like It (WAAPA, 2017) and Elizabeth in Holy Day (WAAPA, 2016).
Film/TV credits: Ruby in Spud (AFTRS, 2024) Billie in Bernice (Hopeful Goose Creative, 2023), Jessie in Ghoul Power (Imogen Ross, SF3 film festival and Etihad airways in flight entertainment, 2019), Joey in Filch (WA Screen Academy, 9NOW, 2018), Amy in Raw (WA Screen Academy, 9NOW, 2018).
Patrick is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium (Bachelor of Musical Theatre), now known as QAEMT.
Theatre Credits: The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo’s Child (CDP/Tall Stories), Magic Beach, Are We There Yet? (CDP), The Producers (Altitude Theatre/Brisbane Powerhouse), Mamma Mia (Matt Ward Entertainment), Romeo and Juliet, The Macbeths (Shake & Stir), Ballroom Fever, Piano Man, Pure Country, Three, Bailamos (Royal Caribbean International).
University credits: Company, Godspell.
Other credits: Warner Brothers Movie World (Vocalist).
Patrick is proudly represented by Patrick Management, which he would like to assure you is just a coincidence.
Adaptation by Tall Stories Theatre Company
Olivia Jacobs & Toby Mitchell, artistic directors
Produced in Australia and New Zealand by CDP Kids
Original Direction: Olivia Jacobs
Creative Producer: Toby Mitchell
Musical Director: Jon Fiber
Music and lyrics: Jon Fiber, Robin Price, Olivia Jacobs, Andy Shaw
Music production: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions
Choreography: Morag Cross
Associate Director (Australia): Liesel Badorrek
Designer: Isla Shaw
Original Lighting Design: James Whiteside
Company Stage Manager: Roni Wilkinson
Assistant Stage Manager: Naomi O’Connor
Photo credit: 2021 Australian Cast. Photos by Peter Wallis.
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A visual story is available for The Gruffalo to help you prepare for your visit to the theatre.
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