Sat 24 May 2025 - Sun 1 June 2025 at Home Park Show(s) at 2pm and 3.30pm (no shows on 26 or 28 May)Show lasts approximately 45 minutes, suitable for all ages.
Tickets: - Standard price £10 adults, £5 children aged 3+- Pay a little more £12 adults, £6 children aged 3+- Pay a little less £8 adults, £4 children aged 3+- Under 3s FREE as usual
Spontaneous Productions, in association with Kirkdale Bookshop presents:
About the Show
Meet the Three Billy Goats Gruff – Big Billy, the big-brained bossy one, Little Kid, the youngest and most nervous one, and Inbetweeny, who likes to take it easy in the middle!
When the changing climate makes their grass dry out, these brave Goats must cross an old wooden Bridge to reach the fresh green grass on the other side. But perhaps the grumpy Troll who lives under the Bridge has other ideas?
Our 31st original family theatre show since 2017 – and our 9th outdoor show – is a brand new musical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale. Staged outdoors in Home Park, lower Sydenham, just behind Sydenham Library this fun-packed show will entertain all ages, with catchy original songs, brilliant dance routines and comic business galore, plus a very mischievous puppet Troll!
Exploring themes of loneliness, friendship and Climate Change and featuring a cast of familiar faces – and voices – this promises to be one of our most original shows yet! Taz Munyaneza – last seen as The Little Mermaid herself – is Big Billy, Marlon-Oliver Harris – one of our most regular performers – is Inbetweeny, and newcomer Erin O’Flaherty is Little Kid. And don’t miss Spontaneous legend Hjalmar Nordén as the Voice of the Troll!
Two performances each day at 2pm & 3.30pm (lasts approx 45 mins)
Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May, Tue 27 May, Thu 29 May, Fri 30 May, Sat 31 May, Sun 1 June 2025 (please note there are no performances on Mon 26 May or Wed 28 May)
Please note this is an outdoor performance, so please bring appropriate clothing, umbrellas or parasols (there is no shade at the venue) and waterproof blankets to sit on. As the show is staged ‘promenade’ style be prepared to move several times during the course of the performance, so please avoid bringing large picnic spreads. We can provide a few chairs for those who need them.
Photos of previous outdoor productions by Mark Drinkwater
The Credits
- Adapted by JONATHAN KAUFMAN and JANE WALKER
- Original songs and music by ALESSIA MARCOVECCHIO and YUMI MASHIKI
- Produced and directed by JONATHAN KAUFMAN
- Choreographers ETTA ERMINI and RUTH WELSH
- Puppetry consultant ERIN O’FLAHERTY
- Costume designer & associate producer JACKIE POULETT
- Scenic artists SHANNON REVELEY and HELENA SMITH
- Painting by JAMES TICHNER
- Stage crew HINAKO NAKAMURA and ZAC RICHARDSON
- Graphic designer JAN WARREN
- Photographer MARK DRINKWATER
Book Tickets
ONLINE: select your date and time below.
IN PERSON: booking closes 30 minutes before start time, but tickets may still be available on the door.
More on how to book
The Cast
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- TAZ MUNYANEZA
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- MARLON-OLIVER HARRIS
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- ERIN O’FLAHERTY
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- HJALMAR NORDÉN
TAZ MUNYANEZA as Big Billy
MARLON-OLIVER HARRIS as Inbetweeny
ERIN O’FLAHERTY as Little Kid
And HJALMAR NORDÉN as the Voice of the Troll
The Audience Reviews
What audiences have said about our previous shows:
- “We love your shows so much, so well crafted and a super hit with the kids (and grownups.)”
- “Inventive and original”
- “My two year old stayed interested for the entire show and I thought it was funny and brilliant.”
- “Our family had a great time! Great prices and production, Thank you all”
- “Really good fun – accessible for all – loved the singing and dancing – inspiring for the kids and lovely community vibe”
- “Wonderfully aimed at the whole family and another great production”
The Sponsors
Main sponsor Property World
Sponsors Woodfall Opticians, Sydenham Society, Billings, Fresh & Fruity, Essence of Nature, On the Hoof Bistro, Wearabouts Clothing, Trattoria Raffaele
Supporters Backstage Trust, Lewisham Council, Sydenham Library
