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The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl

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The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)

Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl

Overview

This stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book about the 24-foot-tall Big Friendly Giant and a little orphan called Sophie brings some of Dahl’s most memorable characters to life.

The BFG and Sophie team up to save the children of England from the child-eating giants Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, Bonecruncher, Meatdripper, Childchewer and Gizzardgulper. They are assisted by the Queen of England and the Heads of the Army and Airforce with their helicopters. Locations include the BFG’s cave in Giant Country, Dream Country and Buckingham Palace.

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Details

  • Genre: Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Roles for Children
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

David Wood

David Wood

David Wood has been called “the national children’s dramatist” (London Times). His plays are performed worldwide, and include The Gingerbread Man, The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner, Save the Human, Aladdin, Hijack Over Hygenia, Jack the Lad, Larry the Lamb in Toytown, Old ...

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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. His first moment of inspiration came when he was at boarding school, when a local chocolate factory invited pupils to trial new chocolate bars. Thirty-five years later, Charlie and ...

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