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Gangsta Granny

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Gangsta Granny Returns for UK Tour

Hot on the heels of a recent Oliver Award nomination, Birmingham Stage Company’s hit adaptation of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny is beginning a new tour of the UK and Ireland. Heading out on the road from 22 March – 15 July, Granny’s tour takes in Bath, Inverness, Dartford, Newcastle, Belfast and Dublin amongst many other towns and cities within its 16 week schedule.

The show first toured for 18 months from Autumn 2015 ahead of a successful West End season in the summer of 2017, but this will be Granny’s first stage appearance since being nominated for a 2018 Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and Family.

From the stage at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre on the first tour, author David Walliams said of the stage adaptation: “What a fantastic show! It’s truly brilliant! And so much better than the book!”

David began his publishing career at HarperCollins in early 2008 with his debut novel The Boy in the Dress. Then, after writing two other popular stories, in 2011 he published Gangsta Granny, which was shortlisted for both The Red House Children’s Book Award and for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. At Christmas 2013 a TV version of Gangsta Granny was shown on BBC One with an all-star cast including David Walliams himself. Gangsta Granny went straight to number 1 in the children’s book charts and his books have been translated into no fewer than 53 languages.

Gangsta Granny is adapted and directed by Neal Foster, the Actor / Manager of Birmingham Stage Company. On the eve of the second tour he said “I’m delighted Granny is out on the road again off the back of her Olivier Award nomination and I know she’s looking forward to stealing more hearts around the country.”

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It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

Gangsta Granny is a must for all families as the show is enjoyed by everyone from 5 to 105! It’s both laugh out loud funny with some brilliant comic scenes but also has some very moving and truthful things to say about family relationships.

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Gangsta Granny

When: 1st June 2022 to 4th June 2022 Location : Theatre Royal

From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children. Gangsta Granny is coming back to the stage in Glasgow’s Theatre Royal on 1st June 2022 to 4th June 2022.

Immediately prior to a run in London’s West End, David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny is going on tour around the UK, and will be playing in Glasgow’s Theatre Royal from the 1st June 2022 to 4th June 2022.

The world premiere of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny is coming to the stage in a national tour starting this winter and running throughout 2016. It is being staged by the Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories.

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could possibly imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

Birmingham Stage Company is delighted to bring to the stage this wonderful new production based on the amazing book by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling children’s author.

‘I am over the moon that ‘Gangsta Granny’ is coming to the stage. It’s the most popular of all my books and I am sure this production by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company will delight not just children but their parents and of course grandparents’. David Walliams

Immediately prior to London’s West End

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David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny UK Tour

Birmingham Stage Company will present David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny around the UK in 2017. Based on Walliams’ best-selling book – Gangsta Granny was recently nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Show For Children and Young People.

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

Gangsta Granny is adapted and directed by Neal Foster, design is by Jackie Trousdale, lighting by Jason Taylor, sound by Nick Sagar, music by Jak Poore and choreography by Paul Chantry & Rae Piper of Chantry Dance Company.

Gangsta Granny is suitable for ages 5+

GANGSTA GRANNY UK TOUR

19 – 23 April 2017 Liverpool Empire

10 – 14 May 2017 Sunderland Empire

17 – 21 May 2017 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

31 May – 3 June 2017 Bristol Hippodrome

7 – 11 June 2017 Opera House Manchester

26 July – 3 September 2017 Garrick Theatre

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Everyone's favourite gangsta granny is returning to london this christmas .

This award-winning production, nominated for the Best Entertainment & Family Olivier Award, features an amazing cast, stunning sets and will have you dancing in the aisles! Tickets for Gangsta Granny are sure to make the season bright, so be sure to book your tickets today!

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It's Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing - staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake, and Ben knows one thing for sure - it's going to be sooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn't know is that Granny has a secret - and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes the award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

This will certainly THE show of the holiday season so book your Gangsta Granny tickets now!

Everyone’s favourite duo Ben and Granny are coming to London for an extremely limited Christmas caper. Bring some holiday adventure to the whole family with a trip to Gangsta Granny at the Bloomsbury Theatre!

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Gangsta Granny is the unusual tale of a young boy who is forced to stay with his granny every Friday night. With nothing to do and the same cabbage-based meals to eat, it's a very unpleasant place to visit... until he finds out that granny has a very big secret! Go on a journey with Ben and his granny at the Garrick Theatre and watch how their Friday nights become more and more exciting, as they embark together on night-time adventures! Birmingham Stage Company bring this production to life, based on Neal Foster's adaptation of David Walliams' popular book. The show comes to the West End following a very successful UK tour, where it was nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People This is one show that is full of surprises and is perfect for all the family

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Gangsta Granny

Treat the whole family this summer with Gangsta Granny tickets as David Walliams’ hilarious character comes to the West End

David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book Gangsta Granny receives a West End transfer in a delightful page-to-stage adaptation by Horrible Histories’ Neal Foster. Premiering in 2015, the production by Birmingham Stage Company was recently nominated for a UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People. Now, Gangsta Granny embarks on a UK tour before sneaking into London’s Garrick Theatre for a limited summer run in 2017.

Gangsta Granny follows Ben, a young boy who is staying at his Granny’s on a typical Friday night. Prepared for a boring night in, Ben knows that he will be presented with the usual cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake – bleurgh! But what he doesn’t know is that his robbing relative harbours a secret bigger than he could image! Quickly, boring Friday nights in turn into adventurous nights out, as Ben and his Granny become gangstas!

Previously, the production starred Gilly Tompkins as Granny and Ashley Cousins as Ben, with further cast members including Louise Bailey as Mum/Queen, Ben Martin as Dad, Umar Malik as Raj, Alison Fitzjohn as Matrons and Richard James as Doctor, as well as ensemble members Liz Garland and Aaron Thiara. In 2013, Gangsta Granny was made into a BBC Christmas special, starring Joanna Lumley, David Walliams, Miranda Hart and Julia McKenzie.

Award-winning author, actor and comedian David Walliams has quickly become a children’s favourite, releasing books such as Mr Stink, Demon Dentist and The Boy in the Dress, which was adapted into a BBC programme. Adapted for the stage by Neal Foster, the show features design by Jackie Trousdale, lighting design by Jason Taylor and sound design by Nick Sagar, with original compositions by Jak Poore. Playing at the Garrick Theatre from August 1st, with previews beginning July 26th, Gangsta Granny runs for a limited time until September 3rd 2017.

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Suitable for those aged 5 and up, Gangsta Granny can be enjoyed by families of all ages!

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