

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Gruffalo - Live in Melbourne!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: THE GRUFFALO IS COMING BACK TO MELBOURNE!

A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood ...

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End &amp; Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Melbourne for the summer school holidays!

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their 
grown-ups…

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CDP presents Tall Stories' production of
THE GRUFFALO
based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson &amp; Axel Scheffler
Live in Melbourne
Athenaeum Theatre
16 – 19 April 2026

Recommended for ages 3+
Runtime: Approx 55 minutes (no interval)
Children 12 months and under are admitted free as long as they are on a parent/carer's lap

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Accessible seating and facilities are available at Athenaeum Theatre. Companion cards are accepted.
If you have access needs, please contact the box office to enquire or book tickets. Phone: (03) 9650 1500 or email boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/the-gruffalo-live-in-melbourne/200029640024616
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, parties, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/934353?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=melbourne-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Athenaeum Theatre
- **lat**: -37.814961542664
- **long**: 144.96732726331
- **full address**: The Athenaeum Theatre, 192 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Gruffalo & Gruffalo's Child Australia (https://allevents.in/org/the-gruffalo-and-gruffalos-child-australia/8349420)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Athenaeum Theatre, 192 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Melbourne
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Gruffalo & Gruffalo's Child Australia
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, parties, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, holiday
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Gruffalo - Live in Melbourne! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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