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Little Red Riding Hood Artwork. Image shows the back of Little Red Riding Hood who is wearing her red coat and a blue rucksack. She is stood on a dark blue scooter on a winding path. She is looking towards a yellow house with a wreath on its door at the end of the path. There is snow and colourful fairy-lights on the house. In the foreground of the image, behind a tree, is the Big Bad Wolf who is wearing a pink coat and is looking at Little Red Riding hood. There is smoke coming out of the chimney and the text in the smoke reads “Little Red Riding Hood: A magical fairy tale treat for Christmas”. iobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as the Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood. Red is standing in the front of the stage holding a wicker basket and looking at the audience. Behind her is the Wolf who is hiding behind the bed with his fingers on his lips. Red is wearing a red cape and blue dungarees. The Wolf is wearing a fur wolf costume. Little Red Riding Hood Artwork. Image shows the back of Little Red Riding Hood who is wearing her red coat and a blue rucksack. She is stood on a dark blue scooter on a winding path. She is looking towards a yellow house with a wreath on its door at the end of the path. There is snow and colourful fairy-lights on the house. In the foreground of the image, behind a tree, is the Big Bad Wolf who is wearing a pink coat and is looking at Little Red Riding hood. There is smoke coming out of the chimney and the text in the smoke reads “Little Red Riding Hood: A magical fairy tale treat for Christmas”. Ben Simon as Robin, Siobhan Cha Cha as Red, and Nisha Anil as Nana in Little Red Riding Hood. Robin is stood at the front wearing a blue corduroy jacket and is singing to the audience whilst holding a violin. Red is kneeling on a bed and smiling whilst looking out to the audience. She is wearing light blue dungarees and a red t-shirt. Nana is in the background speaking to the audience on the side. She is wearing a blue trousers and a lilac tabard. Little Red Riding Hood Artwork. Image shows the back of Little Red Riding Hood who is wearing her red coat and a blue rucksack. She is stood on a dark blue scooter on a winding path. She is looking towards a yellow house with a wreath on its door at the end of the path. There is snow and colourful fairy-lights on the house. In the foreground of the image, behind a tree, is the Big Bad Wolf who is wearing a pink coat and is looking at Little Red Riding hood. There is smoke coming out of the chimney and the text in the smoke reads “Little Red Riding Hood: A magical fairy tale treat for Christmas”. Nana (played by Nisha Anil) is lying on a flower decorated red, blue and yellow bed. She is wearing a bonnet and holding a blue mug. She is speaking to someone out of frame.

Little Red Riding Hood

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A magical fairy tale treat for Christmas

Little Red Riding Hood loves adventures.

On her way to visit Nana with a basket of goodies and wearing her signature bright red coat, she sets out for what will be her most exciting adventure yet!

A brilliant family show full of songs and laughs”
Our Midlands Adventures

Join Little Red Riding Hood on her magical festive journey through the deep dark woods. Watch her outwit the Big Bad Wolf as she shows that being brave, kind and a little bit chatty can get you out of even the trickiest situations.

Lively and engaging”
Culture Bab
⭐⭐⭐⭐

This fresh look on the children’s classic fairy tale is a Rep Original production and has been created especially for children aged 3 to 6 years old (and their grown-ups!). The show takes place in The Rep’s most intimate performance space, The Door, offering a perfect introduction to theatre and a special experience for young audiences.

Clever, interactive and entertaining”
Music Monsters Solihull–

I was so impressed with the audience interactions and the casts inclusivity of all children. The retelling was magnificent.”
Audience Member

Little Red Riding Hood is generously supported by The Sir Barry Jackson Trust.

Price

From £10

Running time

Approximately 50 minutes with no interval

Age guidance

3 – 6 year olds (and their grown ups!)

Access Performances

BSL Interpreted:  Fri 29 Dec 3pm* (interpreted by Claire Edwards)
*Please note the BSL interpreter will not be visible from Rows AA & BB

Relaxed: Thu 28 Dec 11am

All performances of Little Red Riding Hood feature some integrated Makaton signing.

Access Pack

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Fees and charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types.

Production shots...

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iobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as the Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood. Red is standing in the front of the stage holding a wicker basket and looking at the audience. Behind her is the Wolf who is hiding behind the bed with his fingers on his lips. Red is wearing a red cape and blue dungarees. The Wolf is wearing a fur wolf costume.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red in Little Red Riding Hood. Red is standing on a bed and holding an umbrella open above her head. Leaves are cascading down around her and she is looking delighted. She is wearing light blue dungarees and a red t-shirt.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Nana (played by Nisha Anil) is lying on a flower decorated red, blue and yellow bed. She is wearing a bonnet and holding a blue mug. She is speaking to someone out of frame.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Ben Simon as Robin in Little Red Riding Hood. Robin is wearing a blue corduroy jacket and is playing the violin whilst singing and smiling.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as the Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood. Red is standing with her back to the audience/ She is holding a wicker basket and walking to the Wolf. The Wolf is wearing a fur costume and speaking to Red.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Ben Simon as Robin, Siobhan Cha Cha as Red, and Nisha Anil as Nana in Little Red Riding Hood. Robin is stood at the front wearing a blue corduroy jacket and is singing to the audience whilst holding a violin. Red is kneeling on a bed and smiling whilst looking out to the audience. She is wearing light blue dungarees and a red t-shirt. Nana is in the background speaking to the audience on the side. She is wearing a blue trousers and a lilac tabard.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Nisha Anil as Nana in Little Red Riding Hood. She is lowering a blue dragonfly puppet into a suitcase filled with wildflowers.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Ben Simon as Robin in Little Red Riding Hood. Robin is wearing a blue corduroy jacket and is holding up a puppet of a beautiful, delicate butterfly. He is making it move through the air. The butterfly has come out of a suitcase which is filled with wild flowers.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

Ben Simon as Robin, Siobhan Cha Cha as Red, and Nisha Anil as Nana in Little Red Riding Hood. Robin is stood at the front wearing a blue corduroy jacket and holding a big green umbrella above Red and is smiling at her. Red is looking up at the umbrella in wonder. She is wearing light blue dungarees and a red t-shirt. Nana is in the background in bed wearing a blue bonnet and smiling.

Photography by Graeme Braidwood

A first look...

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Siobhan Cha Cha as Red, Nisha Anil as Nana and Ben Simon as Robin. They are all looking at something in the distance. Red is pointing and looking forward with excitement. Nana looks a bit concerned. Robin looks happy and is playing the violin.

Nisha Anil as Nana, Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as Robin. Photography credit: Kris Askey

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red. She is wearing blue dungarees and a red cloak with a red ribbon in the front. Her hair is in bunches that are tied with red ribbons. She has her arms in the air showing that she is strong.

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red. Photography credit: Kris Askey

Nisha Anil as Nana. She is wearing a multi-coloured patchwork top with a rope tied around her waist. She is smiling with her hands on her hips.

Nisha Anil as Nana. Photography credit: Kris Askey

Ben Simon as Robin. He is wearing a green corduroy jacket which is swinging out as he is spinning. He looks very happy.

Ben Simon as Robin. Photography credit: Kris Askey

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as Robin. Red is on Robins back with her arm up in the air like a superhero. The atmosphere is happy and playful.

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as Robin. Photography credit: Kris Askey

Nisha Anil as Nana and Ben Simon as Robin. Nana is wearing a multi-coloured patchwork top with a rope tied around her waist. She is smiling and pointing at Robin’s violin. Robin is wearing a green corduroy jacket and a red shirt and is holding up a violin.

Nisha Anil as Nana and Ben Simon as Robin. . Photography credit: Kris Askey

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Nisha Anil as Nana. Nana is helping put up Red’s bright red hood on her head. Nana seems caring and Red is excited to be wearing her coat. She is also wearing blue dungarees.

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Nisha Anil as Nana. Photography credit Kris Askey.

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red, Nisha Anil as Nana and Ben Simon as Robin. Red is on Robins shoulders and Nana is in the background pointing at them. The atmosphere is happy and playful.

Siobhan Cha Cha as Red and Ben Simon as the Wolf and Robin and Nisha Anil as Nana. Photography credit: Kris Askey

Cast...

Nana

Nisha Anil

Red

Siobhan Cha Cha

Robin & Wolf

Ben Simon

Creative team...

Writer

Katherine Chandler

Director

Caroline Wilkes

Set and Costume Designer

Deborah Mingham

Lighting Designer

Sam Waddington

Composer

Reisz Amos

Sound Designer

Jonathan Pearce

Production Manager

Kat Ellis

Makaton Consultant

Prit Chouhan

JMK Assistant Director

Laura Ryder

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