Illustrated images of an elephant, a camel, a snake, a frog, a puppy, a giraffe and a lion.

Dear Zoo Live

Date
When
17 Oct 2026
Genre
Genre
Family
Audience
Audience
Venue
Venue
Hull City Hall

Dear Zoo, the timeless children's classic book, comes to Hull!

See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.

Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Rod Campbell's best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Join us at your local theatre to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end!
#DearZooLive

★★★★★ "A must-see for fans of the book, and for any young child who likes animals!" - Whatsgoodtodo

★★★★★ "A superb theatrical production" - My Theatre Mates

★★★★★ "This show is the perfect running time and there's no interval, so momentum isn't lost. If you're looking for a family trip to the theatre, this is one of the best." - Entertainmentviews

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