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The Royal Opera and Candoco Dance Company combine in this first big family show in the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre since its refurbishment. Ben Wright directs a musical re-imagining of The Lost Thing, Shaun Tan's beautifully illustrated book first published in 2000 about a boy who helps a lost thing find its way home. When the little boy finds a bizarre-looking creature in the sand he tries in vain to find its owner or home however the boy perseveres in his quest. This new production for Christmas it is brought to life with music, song, drama and dance.
About Linbury Theatre
Part of the Royal Opera House , the Linbury Theatre was completely refurbished in December 2018 revealing, "a handsome new venue" ( Financial Times ) with a "warm, wood-lined interior" designed by architects Stanton Williams. Part of a three-year, £50.7 million programme of works, dubbed the 'Open Up' project, the Linbury Theatre - which seats up to 406 people - offers a smaller space than the main Royal Opera House stage. More about Linbury Theatre
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 9th November 2019 to 29th February 2020
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
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Linbury Theatre events

event > Theatre > Musicals
PRICING £7-£35
DATES 7th December 2019 to 4th January 2020
VENUE Linbury Theatre
The Royal Opera and Candoco Dance Company combine in this first big family show in the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre since its refurbishment. Ben Wright directs a musical re-imagining of The Lost Thing, Shaun Tan's beautifully illustrated book first published in 2000 about a boy who helps a lost thing find its way home. When the little boy fi... More about this event
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