Jurassic Larks: Roustabout Theatre

Long before Steven Spielberg dabbled in dinosaurs, many parents tucked their children into bed with Michael Foreman's beloved environmentallythemed storybook Dinosaurs and All that Rubbish. Now a new stage adaptation is hoping to spark the imagination of the next generation of children with a lively, energetic and ‘roarsome’ production this autumn, courtesy of Roustabout Theatre.

‘This will be, we believe, the first piece of genuine gig theatre created with young children in mind,’ says director Toby Hulse. ‘Expect all the noise, excitement, and raw energy of a gig, telling a story suitable for anyone aged over three.’

After a successful premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, a national tour involving theatres, spaces and schools should whet the appetite of many youngsters keen for their next rollicking dino fix. But what can they expect?