Grab 50% off tickets for The Enormous Crocodile at Darlington Hippodrome - limited dates remaining!
The greedily hilarious The Enormous Crocodile slithers into Darlington Hippodrome this April, bringing Roald Dahl’s much‑loved tale to life in a colourful stage musical for children and grown‑ups alike. Greedy, grumptious and horribly hungry, this huge crocodile has secret plans for a very unusual lunch - but the jungle animals are determined to stop him.
- With eye‑catching set and costume design by Fly Davis
- Cleverly crafted puppetry co‑designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie
- Fast‑paced show, perfect for introducing younger audiences to the magic of live theatre.
- Featuring a delightful menagerie of puppets - watch the jungle come to life in Darlington!
All tickets only £5 for the best seats in the house - snap them up before they're gone!
- Date: Thursday 16 April 2026 - Saturday 18 April 2026
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages!
- Seating: You will be allocated best seats available after booking.
- Venue: Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RQ
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington, in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees…
Burbling with mischievous humour, colorful characters and playful peril, The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington Hippodrome in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.
- A lively stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile
- Toe‑tapping songs, playful storytelling and plenty of laugh‑out‑loud moments
- Beautifully designed puppets that bring the jungle creatures center stage
- Critically praised as “wild, whimsical, and wonderfully wacky” and “magical”
- A friendly introduction to theatre for younger audiences
- Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most popular stories
- An ideal family outing during the Easter holidays
Book tickets today & save a huge 50% off The Enormous Crocodile tickets this April - limited dates remaining! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.