Event Description
Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Longing to see the world, a tiny sea snail hitches a lift on the tail of a great big, grey-blue humpback whale. Together, they go on an amazing journey, brought vividly to life through live music, storytelling and lots of laughs – but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged four and up, from Tall Stories, the Olivier Award-nominated company that brought you The Gruffalo and Emily Brown and the Thing live on stage.
The Snail and the Whale © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2003 – Macmillan Children’s Books.
Curriculum connections: Drama, Early Learning & Development, English/Language Arts, Music, Science, Visual Arts
Recommended for grades: PreK-3
Content available to stream on-demand at a time of your choosing from May 3-21, 2027. You may access content for your classroom multiple times. One registration per class required.
Run time: 39 mins
Included with registration:
- Teacher Resource Guide
- Pre-show Classroom Connections Workshop Video
To request a field trip, please complete the online 2026-2027 School Field Trip Order Form by clicking the “Register” button on this page. Registrations and order by phone are not accepted, but we are happy to answer your questions. For assistance in choosing the best shows for your class, please contact the Education Hotline at 216-348-7909 or schoolprograms@playhousesquare.org.
Pricing:
Registrations are $20 per class and may accommodate up to 30 students. If your class is larger, or if you’re registering multiple groups, we would be happy to provide a price quote upon request. Adult participation is free, though they must be accounted for in your reservation numbers.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers: Registrations open July 27, 2026 for a limited number of free and reduced-cost tickets for CMSD schools and approved partnered schools. If you are interested in a specific title, please complete the 2026-2027 CMSD Interest Form to be notified when registrations are live.