The Hare and the Tortoise (LITTLE VENICE)

LIVE PERFORMANCES • LITTLE VENICE

November 8th – 30th 2025

The story of the most famous race on earth is beautifully brought to life using marionettes. The Hare and the Tortoise is a production for all the family, featuring this classic story, plus many other tales from the famed storyteller Aesop. Expect Lions and mice, spiders and cats, there are storms to be weathered and always a few morals to take away!

Relaxed Performance: 22nd November at 11am

Suitable for age 4-10 years

Running time: 45min no interval

Written by Ben Oppedijk

Directed by Stan Middleton 

Music by Josh Middleton

Puppets by Juliet Rodgers, Gren Middleton and Jan Zalud

Performed by Bori Mezo, Eden Harbud and Emily Dyble 

Originally devised by Juliet Rodgers