THE BIG BAD WOLF

Come on a madcap, rock 'n' roll musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore's most notorious villain - The Big Bad Wolf.

Exiled to the Deep Dark Wood, he parties hard and rocks out every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful career in techno music? Does his Fairy Godmother have what it takes to change the ways of a hardened carnivore? 

The Plandits are back on the road with this original, high-energy show bursting with live music, punk attitude, and plenty of laughs.

Audience review quotes:

"What a fabulous show. Three generations all laughing and singing together. Original and brilliant."

"These guys are amazing. We saw their production of the Big Bad Wolf at Wimpole Hall and it was fantastic. So original, the songs were amazing and it was just a really lovely atmosphere. We hope to see the show on a big stage in the future; the world needs more of this!!!"

"Funny, charming show with catchy original music!"

"The show was full of energy and delivered with style and humour. Would highly recommend, much better than an hour long adaptation of a 5 minute Julia Donaldson book. Funny, charming show with catchy original music."

"We love the German techno piggies!"

"We loved everything! There were adult jokes, current affair jokes, lots for the children and audience participation."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an outdoor performance?

This is an outdoor production at The Actors' Church in Covent Garden.

How do I access the Actors' Church?

There are usually five entrances to the Actors' Church - only one will be open for this performance. This entrance can be found on Bedford Street, on the opposite side from the Piazza. It is a short walk from Covent Garden, Charing Cross or Leicester Square station.

What time do you open?

Access to the church grounds will be from 45 minutes before the start of the performance.

Please be aware that as part of our security procedures, bag checks are utilised at this performance and any alcohol not purchased on site could be confiscated.

Can I book a ticket on the door?

Yes, in most cases you will be able to book a ticket on the door, however we do sell out some of our summer shows, so booking in advance is advised. Please note, we only accept card payments.

How do I book a specific seat?

This performance has unreserved seating, and is on a first come, first served basis. The benches are arranged in a horseshoe shape around the steps that lead up to the church itself, you will not need to bring your own seating.

Do you sell refreshments?

We will be operating a bar open from 45 minutes before the performance starts and during the interval. You will be able to purchase cold drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), including Prosecco, Pimm's and other favourites.

Children's snacks and drinks are also available at the bar.

Can I bring a picnic?

Although we do allow you to bring your own picnic blanket, you may bring food but we only allow drink that has been purchased onsite to be consumed on the premises. Remember that the grounds are not accessible until 45 minutes before the show.

Are there toilets?

Yes, there are gender neutral bathrooms located on the first floor of the church. There is also an access toilet located within the foyer of the church. Access to the church is step free.

What happens if I have accessibility requirements?

Unfortunately, due to the grade one listed nature of the building, this production is not wheelchair accessible as this is performed on the lawn and therefore two small steps are required to get up onto the lawn.

If you have other accessibility requirements, please do contact our Box Office on 020 7836 5221 to make your booking at let us know your accessibility requirements so we can best assist you.

What happens if it rains?

The Great British summertime is famous for its unpredictable weather! In 99% of chances, the performance will continue come rain or shine. In cases of heavy rain, it may be necessary to halt the performance for a short period. In the unlikely circumstance of extreme weather (including extreme heat), the performance may be postponed until a further date. For more information on this, please read our Weather Policy.

Do please dress for the weather accordingly! If possible, try to avoid bringing umbrellas as they can block sight-lines for other audience members. Raincoats and ponchos are just as fetching - we can provide free ponchos for audience members without any suitable cover!

How do I contact you about my ticket?

For all ticketing enquiries, please contact our Box Office on 020 7836 5221, or by email at concerts@actorschurch.org. Please note, we can only deal with tickets bought directly through our website. For tickets purchased through other agencies (TodayTix etc), please contact your seller. For more guidance, please read our Ticket Refund Policy.

I'm running late, what do I do?

We completely understand that getting around London can be difficult sometimes! Although the performance will start promptly, we do allow access to latecomers during the first 15 minutes of the performance. If you are running late for whatever reason, please ring us on 020 7836 5221, and we will do our best to help you.