02 Jul – 12 Aug 2018
The Old Globe, San Diego
17 Apr – 10 Jun 2018
Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis
09 Dec 2017 – 21 Jan 2018
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
04 Dec 2015 – 06 Jan 2016
Old Vic Theatre
“The best family show since Matilda.”
The Guardian
“The Lorax himself is a beguiling puppet with a fat fringed moustache expertly and expressively manipulated.”
Daily Mail
“The real star of the show is undoubtedly its eponymous hero. A puppet operated by a team of three, the hangdog beast looks like a cross between Yoda and a schnauzer and is thoroughly winning.”
Time Out
“His copious yellow moustache deserves a Best Supporting Actor nomination. I suggest the Lorax himself signs with a top agent and waits for the offers to flood in.”
Evening Standard
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
Adapted by David Greig
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
The Once-ler discovers a valley filled with wondrous Truffula Trees, Swomee-Swans and Humming-Fishes. Bewitched by the beauty of the Truffula Tree tufts, he greedily chops them down to produce and mass-market knitted Thneeds. As the trees disappear and the animals leave, a moustachioed and cantankerous critter called the Lorax warns the Once-ler not to mess with Mother Nature. But will his words of wisdom take effect?
Finn Caldwell worked with Gyre & Gimble Associate Artist Nick Barnes to transform Dr. Seuss’s iconic illustrations into a cast of singing and dancing puppets. The production blended theatrical invention, songs and zany humour in a timely and vibrant show with a message for grandparents, parents and children alike.
Creative Team
| Director | Max Webster |
| Set & Costume Design | Rob Howell |
| Choreography | Drew McOnie |
| Puppetry Director | Finn Caldwell |
| Puppet Design | Nick Barnes & Finn Caldwell |
| Music & Lyrics | Charlie Fink |
| Lighting | Jon Clark |
| Sound | Tom Gibbons |
| Associate Puppet Designer | Dulcie Best |
| Puppet Fabricators | Caroline Bowman, Catriona Hawkins, Hugh Purves, Oli Siminon, Ivan Thorley & Alex Genn-Bash |
Original Cast
| The Lorax | Laura Cubitt, Simon Lipkin (voice) & Ben Thompson |
| The Once-ler | Simon Paisley Day |
| Donkey | Emily Houghton |
| Ensemble | Stuart Angell, Thomas Arnold, Miles Barrow, Jack Beale, Caleb Frederick, Richard Katz, Anabel Kutay, Melanie La Barrie, Penny Layden, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Ebony Molina, Juma Sharkah & Silas Wyatt-Barke |