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SEUSSICAL

Wed 1 Apr 2026 - Sat 4 Apr 2026

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The Award–Winning Reading Operatic Society is privileged to return to The Kenton Theatre with the Creative Team of Nicky Jaggar–Ryan, Caroline Webb and Mark Webb for a special fun filled Easter treat for the whole family.


“Seussical” is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, which tells the story of Dr. Seuss’s favourite characters including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, and a child with a big imagination – Jojo.

The colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos as Horton discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.”

Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude never loses faith in him.

Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHN FLAHERTY and ERIC IDLE
Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.co.uk


Ticket Prices: Adult £24.75, Senior, Students and U16 £18.00

Offers:
Special Early Bird Offer of 10% off tickets purchased, up to and including Thu 1 Jan 2026


Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy

On General Sale: Friday 28 November at 11am

Pre-booking Kenton Friends & Patrons: Wednesday 26 November at 11am, login to your account to access Priority Booking.

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Dates: Wed 1 Apr 2026 - Sat 4 Apr 2026

Running time: 2 hours 30 mins

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