Tiny & Tall Productions brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog to the stage for deaf and hearing family audiences.

Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So one morning when the books at her owner's school have disappeared, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit!

With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry; surprising smells and toe-tapping music.

Supported by Arts Council England.

accessibility

This production explores new ways of working to create innovative and accessible theatre. The show is accessible to D/deaf children and their families by using clever dynamic captions and incorporated British Sign Language and working with some brilliant deaf artists to make sure that the show reflects the needs of the D/deaf community.

more about the company

Based in Bristol, Tiny & Tall Productions, formally Tessa Bide Productions, create theatre with – and for – children which unites families, offering an engaging and stimulating theatrical experience for both adults and children. Their aim is to inspire communities who may not have access to theatre with topical stories, a bold physical language and a few puppets along the way. They encourage creativity, inclusive play and a sense of adventure. Find out more on their website.

This dramatisation of The Detective Dog is based on the picture book The Detective Dog © Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie 2016, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Image credit: Paul Blakemore