Awful Auntie at Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 1st to Sunday 6th May 2018
Posted on: 28 Apr 2018David Walliams' fabulous children's book, Awful Auntie, gets the big stage theatrical treatment when it premieres at Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 1st to Sunday 6th May 2018.
The story follows Stella as she heads off to visit her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby. But unbeknownst to her, her life is in grave danger and she wakes up three months later with only her Aunt Alberta able to tell her what happened. All is not as it seems though and it turns out Aunt Alberta is telling a few prize porkies - and it's not long before Stella has to fight for her life to escape the dastardly clutches of her awful Auntie.
Based on the best-selling children's book by comedian Walliams - also an actor, author, star of Little Britain and judge on Britain's Got Talent -this production is brought to you by the producers of Walliams' previous page-to-stage adaption, the hugely successful Gangsta Granny.
With its captivating mix of great storytelling and Walliams' gift for combining splendid tall tales, eccentric characters, darkly amusing moments and a final heart-warming feelgood factor message, this adaption of frights, fights, an old car, a large owl, a very small ghost and the ultimate importance of friendship will delight the little 'uns and adults in equal measure.
Performances for Awful Auntie will run as follows:
Tuesday: 7pm
Wednesday: 10.30am matinee & 7pm
Thursday: 1.30pm matinee & 7pm
Friday: 10.30am matinee & 7pm
Saturday: 2.30pm matinee & 7pm
Sunday: 11am
Tickets cost £24.50 (plus £4 transaction fee) and you can book them here.
Bristol Hippodrome is located at St Augustine's Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ. Tel. 0844 871 3012
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Jamie is a writer, blogger, journalist, critic, film fan, soundtrack nerd and all-round Bristolian good egg. He loves the music of Philip Glass, the art of Salvador Dali, the writings of Charles Bukowksi and Hunter S Thompson, the irreverence of Harry Hill, and the timeless, straw-chomping exuberance of The Wurzels. You can sometimes find him railing against a surging tide of passing cyclists, or gorging himself senseless on the Oriental delights of a Cosmos all-you-can-eat buffet.
