A Children's Theatre Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production of

The Jungle Book

by Jessica Swale

UK Tour 2017-18

An exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, The Jungle Book was brought to life in a vibrant new musical show in a co-production with Northampton Royal and Derngate.

Loved as a wild and fun tale of family, belonging and identity, this production was packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling.

Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heart-warming coming-of-age story about a boy raised by wolves in the jungle. With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan, and learns the law of the jungle.

This unforgettable adventure was adapted by the Olivier Award-winning Jessica Swale (Nell Gwynn), with music by Joe Stilgoe and directed by Max Webster (The Lorax, The Old Vic).

Suitable for 6+

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Reviews

★★★★

“A family-friendly, visually impressive, toe-tapping, feel-good show with enough humour, emotion and talent to keep both you and the kids happy throughout the run time while also providing a subtle social commentary, and that’s exactly what it needs to be.

— The Reviews Hub

“8.5/10 - The Jungle Book is a wonderfully imagined sense of theatre, one that gets under the skin in true style and remains resolute in its purpose to educate as well as entertain.

— Liverpool Sound and Vision

“Jolly entertainment for families

— Daily Mail

“Fresh, ambitious and inventive

— The Times

“Beguiling, thrilling and witty. Jessica Swale's adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's short stories had us all enraptured from the get go.

— Northampton Chronicle

★★★★★

“The show is fantastic, a show of true friendship between species. The ending is heart-warming, and I must admit my eyes almost started to leak with happiness.

— What's Good To Do

“Fresh and fun. Big show entertainment [that] scores as a good family night out.

— Nene Quirer

★★★★★

“Bright, bold and fun. Simply dazzling.

— A Small Mind At The Theatre

★★★★

“Ready to enchant and educate

— WhatsOnStage

★★★★

“If you're looking for a show to take all the family to, this really hits the spot.

— Broadway World