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| Dear Zoo Live (8 Nov 2026) |
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Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!
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 to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end!
Call into the English Riviera Visitor Information Centre on Torquay harbourside to purchase tickets.
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Road Directions
Just 10-15 minutes' drive from Torquay and Brixham. In Paignton Town Centre. From Totnes Road, A3022 (becomes Torquay Road), heading towards Torquay, turn left into Palace Avenue at traffic lights by Tesco Metro. The Theatre is at the top end of the garden. Roadside parking around the garden or Crown and Anchor Pay & Display.
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