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The Enormous Crocodile - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

The Enormous Crocodile - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts logo

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Lighthouse in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.

This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady. Developed and directed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis and puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie. The Enormous Crocodile played at Theatre Royal Windsor, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and The Lowry, and toured the US with performances in Minneapolis and Los Angeles in 2025.

Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family!

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Venue/Contact Details
The Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH15 1UG
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
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Facilities
  • Hearing Loop Available
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Lift
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Thursday 7 May at 11am, Friday 8 May at 11am and 4:30pm, Saturday 9 May, Sunday 10 May at 11am and 2:30pm.
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Term Only
Costs:
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Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Eligibility criteria:
For ages 3+
Booking Information:
  • Booking Essential
  • Book via website or by phone.