Tall Stories
Tall stories was founded in 1997 by Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell their first two devised shows were shown at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2001 they had their first tour production which was 'The Gruffalo' and its still being shown today. They do audio described shows for those with vision impairments as well as being able to touch the set, costumes, puppetry, they also do relaxed performances for those with disabilities w ho require a more relaxed environment.
Their aim is to show theatre to those who cannot see it due to their disabilities, from the ages 3 and up.
Tall Stories is a registered charity which has become internationally recognised for its storytelling theatre and original music. The company’s brand of physical storytelling theatre has toured from Cornwall to Aberdeen and from New York to Sydney.
They are based in London at the Somerset House, Nearly every August they perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
One of their most successful shows is 'The Gruffalo' it toured around the UK and the world since its premiere at Chester Gateway Theatre in May 2001; just two years after the book was published.
It has been in the London West End at the Lyric Theatre, Duchess Theatre, Vaudeville Theatre and Arts Theatre and has been to nearly every major regional theatre in the UK, plus the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland, China, South Africa, Chile and the Philippines.
Tall Stories is a registered charity which has become internationally recognised for its storytelling theatre and original music. The company’s brand of physical storytelling theatre has toured from Cornwall to Aberdeen and from New York to Sydney.
They are based in London at the Somerset House, Nearly every August they perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
One of their most successful shows is 'The Gruffalo' it toured around the UK and the world since its premiere at Chester Gateway Theatre in May 2001; just two years after the book was published.
It has been in the London West End at the Lyric Theatre, Duchess Theatre, Vaudeville Theatre and Arts Theatre and has been to nearly every major regional theatre in the UK, plus the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland, China, South Africa, Chile and the Philippines.