It’s perfectly suited to studio to mid-scale theatres and we also have a flexible, stripped down design of the show which can pop-up in libraries too. We’ll be touring the show from Christmas 2023. R&D Performers: Adam Bassett, Tessa Bide & Anna Rathbone Where and When? Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Sara OgilvieĪdapted and Produced by Tessa Bide Productions We’re working with some brilliant Deaf artists to make sure that the show reflects the needs of the D/deaf community. The show is accessible to D/deaf children and their families by using clever dynamic captions and incorporated British Sign Language. This production sees us exploring new ways of working to create innovative and accessible theatre.

So when the books at her owner Peter’s school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! (Suitable for ages 3-7) Accessibility Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator and print-maker Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog is a fast-paced celebration of books, reading, libraries and the relationship between a little boy and his rather special dog.Our accessible and imaginative adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s award winning book, The Detective Dog, features puppetry, song and magical scent technology, bringing the story alive on stage for audiences of all ages. Books about dinosaurs, books about space and even books about dogs – Nell loves them all! But one day Peter and Nell arrive at school to find all the books have disappeared! Who could have taken them, and why? Luckily, Detective Dog Nell, with help from the whole class, is ready to sniff out the thief! When she’s not cracking cases, Nell goes to school with Peter and listens to the children read. Her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work solving mysteries and finding all Peter’s lost toys. Peter’s dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell.

She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. When a crime needs solving, there’s only one dog for the job! Join Nell the Detective and help solve the mystery of the missing books.

The detective dog