The Elmer Adventure

Fri 23 – Sun 25 May 2025

Pentland Theatre

The Elmer Adventure

Fri 23 – Sun 25 May 2025

Pentland Theatre

Family

Tickets

From £14

Venue

Pentland Theatre

Running time

60 mins (no interval)

Age suitability

Recommended: 3+

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Tickets

From £14

Venue

Pentland Theatre

Running time

60 mins (no interval)

Age suitability

Recommended: 3+

Additional information

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Book 3 or more shows, save 10%

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Tickets

From £14

Venue

Pentland Theatre

Running time

60 mins (no interval)

Age suitability

Recommended: 3+

Additional information

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Book 3 or more shows, save 10%

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Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.

Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he’s pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him?

Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle?

The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo’s Child live on stage – for everyone aged 3 and up.

Celebrate Elmer’s unique patchwork colours and wear all your colourful clothes when you come to the show. Plus, join us for free Elmer Day activities on Sat 24 May – find out more below.

On a brightly lit stage, three actors on a stage are singing; a woman in a wheelchair, a man on a box drum, and a woman with a guitar.

Three actors perform on a brightly lit stage against a colorful, cartoon-style jungle backdrop. The central actor, a man, stands with arms raised in a triumphant pose, wearing a vest and a blue sash with colourful shapes. A woman in a wheelchair on the left.

A large, block-colored, patchwork-style elephant puppet stands to the left and smiling man in a green shirt and vest is mid-stride towards the right.

Three actors in costume on stage. One woman in wheelchair holds up another while a man kneels beside them.

The elephant puppet has large, wide eyes. The actor, dressed in earthy tones, appears to be manipulating the elephant's trunk. The stage background is a stylised jungle scene with hanging vines and painted foliage.

At the front left, an actor wearing a vest and bucket hat holds a long, draped prop. In the background, two actors carry orange block shapes; one actor is seated in a wheelchair and raises their block above their head.

A smiling actress in a blue t-shirt with sunburst design, a checkered vest and hat, and cargo pants performs on a brightly coloured stage.

The backdrop, bathed in cool blue light, features the silhouettes of jungle foliage. A young woman is seated in a wheelchair, holding a fishing rod with the hook baited with a stuffed, brightly coloured patchwork elephant. Standing behind her is another woman who assists in manoeuvring the stuffed elephant.

Three actors on stage, one in a wheelchair. All three have their arms outstretched towards the audience.

Actors on stage with colorful backdrop. One reads from a book, the other watches with concern.

A young girl sits in a wheelchair on a brightly lit stage, smiling at a performer who is holding a blue bird puppet near her outstretched arm. The girl wears a colourful patchwork vest, and a matching cap. She is looking at the prop, smiling while on stage

Three actors (one on wheelchair) wearing costumes with outdoorsy hats and vests are reaching out to touch hands in a show of teamwork and excitement.

Three actors on stage in safari-style costumes, smiling and performing. One actor uses a wheelchair.

Characters on stage in costume, one in a wheelchair, performing in front of a brightly coloured set.

Join Us for Elmer Day at artsdepot!

Celebrate the joyful world of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant on Saturday 24 May as we mark Elmer Day, a nationwide event honouring friendship, kindness, and inclusivity – the heart of David McKee’s beloved books.

Drop into the café from 10am – 2pm for free craft activities and games inspired by Elmer’s colourful adventures:
Make Your Own Elmer Ears – Get creative and design your very own colourful patchwork ears. You can be just like Elmer!
Pin the Trunk on Elmer – Test your skills and see if you can pin the trunk on Elmer.

No need to book – just pop in and join the fun!

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