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Anna Harriott and Iona Johnson

Stories in the Dust

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Nov 2025

Djanogly Theatre

£10.50-£12

Priority booking Wed 9 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Running time

1 hour, no interval

Age range

Suitable for ages 5 - 12 years

Priority booking Wed 9 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 16 Jul, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they’ve built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of things they’ve gathered from a time gone by.

Will our intrepid explorers make it? They’re full of ideas and hope but dangerously low on baked beans.

With live music and puppetry, this is a funny, hopeful and heartfelt eco-fable.

Watch the trailer...

Production photos

two actors on stage holding plastic objects and a lion head made of plastic scrap
two actors and a lion head made of plastic are surrounded by a shop made of fabric
Teo actors and a lion head made of scrap smile for a birthday photo

A slice of heart-warming hope and magic."

Audience Member

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