Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand...and his name is Shrek.

Fun for the whole family, Shrek the Musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. This matinee performance on Saturday 24th August is a relaxed performance of the show. Relaxed performances are primarily designed for people who may find visiting a theatre daunting.

This performance is designed to especially welcome those on the autistic spectrum, those with a learning disability or anyone with a sensory predisposition. Slight alterations are made to the performance, though the overall content will not change. House lighting will remain at a reduced level and strobe lighting, loud noises or explosions have been reduced or removed entirely. The audience are free leave and return to the auditorium as needed and latecomers’ rules will not apply. Making noise or moving during the performance will not be discouraged. A sign language interpreter will also be signing the entire production for anyone with auditory restrictions.

Cert: U