Dalmatians Pongo and Missis enjoy an idyllic life with their humans, Mr and Mrs Dearly. Then one day, the house is filled with the patter of tiny paws when Missis gives birth to a litter of adorable puppies. But just as the Dearlys get used to their new housemates, the puppies mysteriously vanish.
With the help of the canine community and an Old English Sheepdog, Pongo and Missis set out on an adventure to find the missing puppies. Their quest leads them to the vicious Cruella de Vil. She hates dogs but loves fur coats and has set her sights on a certain black and white spotty pattern. Will the animals be able to get home safely in time for Christmas?
Dodie Smith's delightful tale is the perfect festive treat and has been brilliantly transformed for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the writer and director of the hugely popular Nativity! films. Tessa Walker returns to direct another family favourite following her record-breaking 2015 production, The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. You know the book and film, now experience the magical story live on stage.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Running Time
2 hours and 20 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
Relaxed Performances
Please note, if you are attending either of our relaxed performances (on 2 Jan at 2pm or 9 Jan at 11am), you can download The Hundred And One Dalmatians Visual Story on the right hand side of this page.
Creatives
Director Tessa Walker
Designer Jamie Vartan
Lighting Designer Simon Bond
Sound Designer Emma Laxton
Puppetry Designer and Director Jimmy Grimes
Composer and Musical Director James Frewer
Movement Director Lucy Cullingford
Voice Coach Barbara Houseman
Fight Director Alison De Burgh
Assistant Director Finley-Rose Townsend
Casting Director Polly Jerrold
Please note that all performances of The Hundred And One Dalmatians will be Captioned and Audio Described. Click here to find out more.
This production is kindly supported by Fish4Dogs
Reviews
A clever and beautiful production
Beautifully crafted storytelling guaranteed to warm your heart this festive season.
Spot on
A must-see for families and nostalgic kids-at-heart
Hits the spot
True to tradition
Such a creative festive show, with so many talented performers & puppeteers and of course the cutest dogs
Smooth Radio
A classic I would watch all year round
A delightful show, young audiences are going to be thrilled by it and their parents, pleasantly pleased
BBC Radio Shropshire
A pedigree thumbs up
It’s a wonderful show and a real family treat
One show that should not be missed this Christmas. It is simply stunning.
A solid 100 out of 10... If you are looking for a magical Christmas treat then this is it
Adorable
Fun-loving, family-friendly and brilliantly nostalgic festive cheer
One of the best festive shows I’ve seen
Undoubtedly one of the best Christmas season shows The REP has produced
Great family entertainment
The perfect Christmas show for all the family
Utterly charming
A wonderful Christmas treat
Ideal Christmas family viewing
A really lovely, family-friendly piece this Christmas
The REP’s best Christmas show for years
A funny, warm, and inventive family show
Actor
Tickets from £15
Previews (30 November - 4 December) from £10.
Group, family, disabled and school rates available via our box office.
Fees and Charges
If you pay by credit or debit card, cheque, gift voucher or Theatre Token we add a £2.50 charge per transaction from Monday 10 July. This covers administration costs and postage and enables us to provide a dedicated booking service. This charge does not apply to payment by cash, for transactions under £10, group bookings over 50 and school group bookings. We also waive this charge if you are a REP Friend.
Running Time
2 hours and 20 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
Relaxed Performance: 2 Jan, 2pm and 9 Jan, 11am
BSL Interpreted Performance: 20 Dec, 10.15am and 5 Jan, 7pm
Touch Tours: 29 Dec, 5.30pm and 11 Jan, 1pm Please note all performances will be Captioned and Audio Described
