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15 December 2015 · 1 min read · 315 words

First Look At The Lorax At The Old Vic

Charlie FinkDavid GriegDr SeussEmily HoughtonGalleryMax Webster

Ben Thompson, Laura Cubitt, Simon Lipkin and Simon Paisley. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s (The Cat In the Hat, How The Grinch Stole Christmas!) classic tale, The Lorax tells of a moustachioed and cantankerous critter who’s on a mission to protect the earth from the greedy, tree-chopping, Thneed-knitting businessman known only as The Once-ler.

Adapted by David Greig and brought to the stage by acclaimed director Max Webster (James And The Giant Peach, To Kill A Mockingbird, Twelfth Night) with music by Charlie Fink (Noah and the Whale), The Lorax blends theatrical invention, songs by Charlie Fink (Noah and the Whale) and zany humour in a timely and vibrant Christmas show with a message that will speak to audiences of all ages.

The Lorax starts performances tomorrow at The Old Vic and runs until the 16th January 2016.

We hope that you enjoy these production shots of The Lorax.

BOOK TICKETS FOR THE LORAX AT THE OLD VIC THEATRE

The Lorax at The Old Vic. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Simon Paisley Day and Ensemble of The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Simon Paisley Day and Ensemble of The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Simon Paisley Day and Emily Houghton in The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Laura Cubitt, Ben Thompson and Simon Lipkin as The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Laura Cubitt, Ben Thompson and Simon Lipkin as The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

The ensemble of The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Ensemble at The Old Vic. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Ensemble of The LOrax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Emily Houghton and Simon Paisley Day in The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

The Lorax at The Old Vic. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Simon Paisley Day and Ensemble of The Lorax. Photo: Manuel Harlan

The Lorax at The Old Vic. Photo: Manuel Harlan

The Lorax at The Old Vic. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Ben Thompson, Laura Cubitt, Simon Lipkin and Simon Paisley. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Douglas Mayo
Douglas Mayo

Douglas Mayo has had a life long love affair with musical theatre. He has authored several books on publicity and marketing for amateur theatre groups. He is in the process of developing a musical based on his original story concept.

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