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Tidy | Taclus

Based on the illustrated children’s book by Emily Gravett
Co-created by Lee Lyford, Lucy Rivers & Rachael Canning

Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers, the leaves, even the other animals. But, when autumn comes, he gets a little bit carried away with cleaning up the forest and accidently destroys his own home! 

Based on the much-loved children’s book by author and illustrator, Emily Gravett, Tidy is a gentle but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it.   

With beautiful puppets, original music and a touch of silliness, this playful story will delight young audiences, as it explores how everyone needs a little bit of wild chaos in their lives.  

Tidy will also be performed alongside Taclus, a Welsh language version of the play. See performance times below for full details.

Age guidance: 3-7 years old


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The following information has been written by the team at Theatr Iolo. We create these to give teachers more insight into the production, so they feel confident writing about how the experience will benefit their learners.



Dates Times Venue Box Office Book Online
Tuesday 11 February 2025 10.30am (Welsh Preview) Sherman Theatre, Cardiff 029 2064 6900 BOOK TICKETS
Wednesday 12 February 2025 10.30am (English Preview) Sherman Theatre, Cardiff 029 2064 6900 BOOK TICKETS
Thursday 13 February 2025 10.30am + 1pm (English) Sherman Theatre, Cardiff 029 2064 6900 BOOK TICKETS
Friday 14 February 2025 1pm + 4.30pm (Welsh) Sherman Theatre, Cardiff 029 2064 6900 BOOK TICKETS
Saturday 15 February 2025 10.30am (Welsh) + 2pm (English) Sherman Theatre, Cardiff 029 2064 6900 BOOK TICKETS
18-22 February 2025
HALF TERM IN ENGLAND
Everyday at 11.30am + 3pm (English) The Egg, Bath 01225 823409 BOOK TICKETS
Monday 24 February 2025
HALF TERM IN WALES
4pm (Welsh) Blackwood Miners' Institute 01495 227206 BOOK TICKETS
Tuesday 25 February 2025
HALF TERM IN WALES
10.30am + 2pm (English) Blackwood Miners' Institute 01495 227206 BOOK TICKETS
Wednesday 26 February 2025
HALF TERM IN WALES
4pm (English) The Riverfront 01633 656679 BOOK TICKETS
Thursday 27 February 2025
HALF TERM IN WALES
10.30am (English) + 2pm (Welsh) The Riverfront 01633 656679 BOOK TICKETS
Friday 28 February 2025
HALF TERM IN WALES
4pm (English) Barry Memo 01446 400111 BOOK TICKETS
Saturday 1 March 2025
HALF TERM IN WALES
10.30am (Welsh) + 2pm (English) Barry Memo 01446 400111 BOOK TICKETS
Monday 3 March 2025 1pm (Welsh) Galeri, Caernarfon 01286 685222 ON SALE SOON
Tuesday 4 March 2025 10.30am + 1pm (Welsh) Galeri, Caernarfon 01286 685222 ON SALE SOON
Friday 7 March 2025 10am (Welsh) Garth Olwg ON SALE SOON
Saturday 8 March 2025 2pm (English) Garth Olwg ON SALE SOON
Thursday 13 March 2025 10.30am (English) + 1.30pm (Welsh) Maesteg Town Hall 03300 554488 BOOK TICKETS
Friday 14 March 2025 1pm (Welsh) Aberystwyth Arts Centre 01970 62 32 32 BOOK TICKETS
Saturday 15 March 2025 11am (Welsh) + 2pm (English) Aberystwyth Arts Centre 01970 62 32 32 BOOK TICKETS

 

Cast:

Owen Alun
Pete the Badger

Elin Phillips
Rabbit

Carwyn Jones
Fox

Creative Team:

Director: 
Lee Lyford

Composer (Music and Lyrics):
Lucy Rivers

Set, Costume + Puppetry Designer:
Rachael Canning

Sound Designer:
Yvonne Gilbert

Lighting Designer:
Jane Lalljee

Script translated into Welsh by:
Llinos Mai

Access Performances:

Relaxed Performance
Barry Memo
Saturday 1 March, 10.30am (Welsh)

BSL Interpreted Performance (Interpreter TBC)
Sherman Theatre
Saturday 15 February, 2pm (English)

Audio Described Performances (by Michelle Perez)
Sherman Theatre
Saturday 15 February, 2pm (English)

Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Tuesday 25 February, 10.30am (English)

Riverfront Theatre, Newport
Thursday 27 February, 10.30am, (English)


Tidy is based on based on the award-winning picture book by on Emily Gravett. TIDY © Emily Gravett 2016 - Two Hoots, Macmillan Children's Books.
Welsh adaptation, TACLUS © Rily Publications Ltd


We are committed to creating memorable experiences for all children, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Read more about different types of Access Performances we provide, as well as the extra things we do to make our work more accessible.