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A playful and heart-warming adventure for ages 2-6 and their families featuring puppetry, plants and lots of pots, from Bristol’s Scarlet Oak Theatre (the makers of The Zoo That Comes To You)


In the intimate setting of a potting shed, we meet our Gardener. She loves the smell of the flowers, the feel of the earth and watching her plants bloom. But along came a magpie who turns her potting shed upside down! Making friends is lots of fun, but can sometimes be tricky.

Join our gardener and magpie on this playful and heart warming journey as they navigate the intricacies of friendship. Featuring puppetry, plants and lots of pots, this production is designed to delight ages 2-6 and their grownups.

“A heartwarming story about friendship, compromise and the joy of sharing a cup of tea.”
Audience member

“Scarlet Oak Theatre are making playful and engaging work for young people and their families to enjoy together. They have an infectious sense of fun and have left our audiences smiling with every performance.”
Adam Fuller, The Front Room

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  • Dates: Tues 18th - Thurs 20th Feb 2025
  • Show time: 11am & 2pm
  • Tickets: £10 (ages 2 and under go free)
  • Running Time: 40 mins (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 2-6
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Along Came A Magpie
Along Came A Magpie
  • Running Time: 40 mins (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 2-6
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