Nuffield present:
Roald Dahl鈥檚 Fantastic Mr Fox聽
Dates: 22 November 鈥� 8 January聽聽聽聽聽
Press Night: Wednesday 30 November
As part of the , Nuffield Southampton Theatres will present the world premiere of a major new musical adaptation of this Christmas.
This brand new family show is a playful re-telling of Dahl鈥檚 brilliant witty story about the clever Mr Fox outfoxing three greedy farmers.
Sam Hodges, Director at Nuffield Southampton Theatres said:
鈥淐reating brand new work is integral to the national identity of Nuffield.聽 Having produced Sam Holcroft鈥檚 first play at HighTide, it鈥檚 been wonderful watching her develop into one of the country鈥檚 most exciting playwrights. I鈥檓 delighted to welcome her to Nuffield with this fresh, witty adaptation of a much-loved family classic, Roald Dahl鈥檚 Fantastic Mr Fox. With direction by Maria Aberg, design by Tom Scutt and music by Arthur Darvill, this production continues our mission to bring the very best directors and designers to work in Southampton.”
Fantastic Mr Fox, a flagship production of the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations for the author鈥檚 centenary year, has a stellar creative team. Director Maria Aberg (The White Devil, As You Like It, King John, all Royal Shakespeare Company, Hotel, National Theatre), playwright Sam Holcroft (Rules for Living, National Theatre, The Wardrobe, National Theatre Connections) and designer Nuffield Associate Tom Scutt (King Charles III Almeida/West End/Broadway, Wozzeck English National Opera, Constellations, Royal Court/West End/Broadway).
Tickets are available at 聽or call 023 8067 1771.