Fantastic Mr Fox (Wood)

Fantastic Mr Fox (Wood)

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

Fantastic Mr Fox (Wood)

Fantastic Mr Fox (Wood)

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

Overview

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean), to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Despite their efforts to kill the fox by any means possible, the hapless farmers are outwitted at every turn. Ultimately, Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a plan to ensure full stomachs for his family and friends, all of whom celebrate with a sumptuous feast.

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Details

  • Genre: Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: Ensemble Cast, Reduced Casting (Doubling Possible), Expandable Casting, Roles for Children, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult, Children (Age 6-10), Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

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 (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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