# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Gruffalo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: InformationApproximate Running Times: 58 minutes CDP presents Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood ... After sell-out seasons across the world, including London's West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia! 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... "funny, charming and smart... brings the house down" - Sydney Morning Herald .Nearby AttractionsThe Gruffalo has 72 upcoming events.AccessibilityAccessible seating may be purchased online.
Bookings including a Companion Card ticket can only be collected from the Box Office.
The Companion Card must be presented upon collection.
or
Please contact the Athenaeum Theatre Box Office directly on 
(03) 9650 1500
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 4:00pmNote: Accessible Seating & Companion Card Holder: Accessible seating may be purchased online. Bookings including a Companion Card ticket can only be collected from the Box Office. The Companion Card must be presented upon collection. Children's Policy: Children under 12 months are admitted for free provided they do not occupy a seat.Seatmaphttps://s1.ticketm.net/tmimages/venue/maps/aus/99108s.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/the-gruffalo/210002905627258
- **Event Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1339408/2038760/24024?u=https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/the-gruffalo-melbourne-18-04-2026/event/13006429DD13739D&utm_medium=affiliate

## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Athenaeum Theatre One
- **lat**: -37.81521644
- **long**: 144.96744853
- **full address**: Athenaeum Theatre One, Melbourne, Australia

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Gruffalo
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/145fd2e6a947f86b0e11547c068588e8a8dcbd165092285235add1c32e46bbe1-rimg-w1024-h576-dc26bcd7-gmir.jpg?v=1769606582

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Gruffalo being held?
  - **A:** The Gruffalo takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Athenaeum Theatre One, Melbourne, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Gruffalo?
  - **A:** The Gruffalo is organized by TicketMaster.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Gruffalo is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Gruffalo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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