‘We hope young readers consider getting involved in performing at school, in their spare time or experience a play at their local theatre,’ says author Katherine Halligan when discussing what she hopes children will take from the book.

The National Theatre has created a new picture book, Lola Saves the Show, in collaboration with award-winning publishers Walker Books. 

Written by Katherine Halligan and illustrated by Guilherme Karsten, this is the first picture book to come from the National Theatre, and is designed to introduce drama to children or to entertain those who already love the stage. 

Katherine Halligan, author of Lola Saves the Show, said: ‘After such a long time being unable to enjoy our theatres, the release of this book feels especially celebratory and special, as we all return to the joy and magic of live theatre.’

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