The Hare and the Tortoise (LITTLE VENICE)

LIVE PERFORMANCES • LITTLE VENICE

January 25th – March 30th 2026

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: Sunday 1st Feb 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, Soledad Zarate and Edie Edmundson

Originally devised by Juliet Rodgers 

Narration by Coral Bevan 

Scenography and backdrops by Jess Shead