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Bernard, a purple monster stands on a small mound as a boy looks up at him.
Children & Families

Roustabout Theatre presents

Not Now Bernard

Sun 24 Jan 2027

Djanogly Theatre

£12.50-£14

Concession prices available.

Priority booking Wed 11 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Nov, 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

55 minutes, no interval

Age range

Suitable for ages 3+

Priority booking Wed 11 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Nov, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Nov, 11:00am

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

Bernard’s got a problem. There’s a monster in the garden… but his mum and dad are too busy to notice.

David McKee’s wickedly funny story roars onto the stage in Roustabout Theatre’s fantastical and colourful adaptation of this classic and much-loved picture book. Through physical comedy, a live music performed on instruments and household objects, and an ENORMOUS purple monster, this is a story about being heard, told with comedy, imagination, and plenty of mischief.

With integrated Makaton, this accessible production is suitable for everyone aged 3+

 

 

Watch the trailer...

Photos from the show...

A couple peer out from behind a large purple monster.

© Craig Fuller

A woman kneeling on the floor holds a box, with Not Now Bernard written on the front.
A man in a bright shirt reaches out and hands a teddy bear to a large purple monster.
A large purple monster appears tucked up in bed.

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