This stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book about the 24-feet-tall Big Friendly Giant and a little orphan called Sophie brings some of Dahl’s most memorable characters to life.
MAY 4 – JUNE 2, 2024
Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl
Little orphan Sophie can’t sleep. When she peeks out the window, she is surprised to see a giant. He’s surprised to see her too and whisks Sophie away to his home in Giant Country. But this is no ordinary giant; Sophie’s giant is the world’s only friendly 24-foot-tall giant. His primary occupation is the collection and distribution of good dreams to children. Other giants steal and have a nasty habit of eating children! To save the children of England, Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) embark on a magical journey to Buckingham Palace where they must convince the Queen to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all. Along the way, Sophie finds a friend she can count on and the BFG finds a friend who accepts him for who he is. The Big Friendly Giant promises to deliver a captivating mix of thrilling adventures, playful wordplay, and even some explosive whizzpopping moments guaranteed to make you smile!
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 +
ESTIMATED RUN TIME: Approximately 65 minutes
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Pay What You Wish Performance
Student Matinee Performances
Additional Details
Producer - Magik Theatre
Co Producer -
Playwright - Adapted for the stage by David Wood From the book by Roald Dahl
Theatre/Producer Contact - Box Office: (210) 227-2751
Cast & Crew of Production / Characters Needed for Auditions
Event Days & Times - Saturdays 2:00 PM & Sundays at 3:00 PM
Listing Expiration Date - June 2, 2024
Organizer
Magik Theatre’s mission is to use the power of theatre to create Magikal storytelling for children that Activates imagination, Grows young minds, and Inspires creativity and a love of learning that is the Key to a more literate future for our community. Our mission statement, created by our Board and key staff members, is a strongstatement that ensures that Magik Theatre stays focused as an educational organization. Each year the Board and staff examine the mission statement to ensure that all of our actions closely follow the principles set out. Everything we do is designed to educate both young people and adults. We strive to nurture the next generation’s theatre audience.
Venue
Magik Theatre’s mission is to use the power of theatre to create Magikal storytelling for children that Activates imagination, Grows young minds, and Inspires creativity and a love of learning that is the Key to a more literate future for our community. Our mission statement, created by our Board and key staff members, is a strongstatement that ensures that Magik Theatre stays focused as an educational organization. Each year the Board and staff examine the mission statement to ensure that all of our actions closely follow the principles set out. Everything we do is designed to educate both young people and adults. We strive to nurture the next generation’s theatre audience.