On a stage, there is a big brown box with a woman in red clothes and sunglasses leaning. She is standing on a ladder leaning against the box. In front of the box, there is a man with a bread playing a guitar. The stage is lit in red and purple lights
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The Adventures of the Little Red Hen

Brighton Dome presents Stuff and Nonsense
6 performances between Tue 22 - Thu 24 Dec 2026, various times
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Join our plucky little hen as she finds her own way to get stuff done

Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farmyard animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand! 

“Who will help me plant these grains of wheat?”

“Not I” said the Pig.

“Not I” said the Rat.

“Not I” said the Cow.

“Fair enough,” said the Little Red Hen, “I’ll do it myself!”

This Winter holiday, join us for an energetic adaptation of the beloved fable, featuring a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.

 

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre

Stuff and Nonsense are well-known for their clever, captivating storytelling, ingenious stagings and ability to make us all laugh. One of the UK’s most well-loved companies, they are pioneers in creating shows with and for families, and Director Niki McCretton leads the way in using child-centred collaboration to create our shows, putting children at the heart. 

Share the magic of live theatre and take playfulness home with you!

'A truly enchanting hour for children - and their parents'
The Stage
'A remarkable performance that brings together puppetry, mime and a great deal of imagination’
BBC Website
'Kids of all ages are hanging over the backs of the seats in front of them laughing and participating…mesmerizing'
Venue Magazine

Watch the Trailer

A woman dressed as a red hen stands in the shape of a teapot wearing oven gloves and holding a load of bread
A woman dressed as a red hen and a man face each other on stage in front of a tall wooden box
A woman dressed as a red hen reaches towards farmyard puppets to feed them bread from a loaf she's holding
A large pig puppet leans out a cupboard towards a loaf of bread being held by a woman dressed as a red hen
A woman dressed as a red hen stands on a stool and throws flour into the air
A woman dressed as a red hen throws bread dough into the face of a man playing the guitar
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A woman dressed as a red hen stands in the shape of a teapot wearing oven gloves and holding a load of bread
A woman dressed as a red hen and a man face each other on stage in front of a tall wooden box
A woman dressed as a red hen reaches towards farmyard puppets to feed them bread from a loaf she's holding
A large pig puppet leans out a cupboard towards a loaf of bread being held by a woman dressed as a red hen
A woman dressed as a red hen stands on a stool and throws flour into the air
A woman dressed as a red hen throws bread dough into the face of a man playing the guitar

Credit

Directed by Niki McCretton

Restaged with the support of Lighthouse, Poole and The Lyric, Bridport; original production supported by Salisbury Playhouse; Halton Borough Council; Taunton Brewhouse; The Lyric, Bridport with public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

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