UNICORN THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW SHOWS AND NATIONAL TOURS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2027

Today, in celebration of 20 years on Tooley Street, the Unicorn Theatre’s Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw announces three new productions for Spring/Summer 2027 - including two co-productions and UK tours of the World Premiere of tiny GIANT about the power of perspective and Mog the Forgetful Cat, based on Judith Kerr’s much-loved classic picture book, plus the critically acclaimed Olivier-award-nominated adaptation of Oi Frog & Friends!. The tours will expand the Unicorn’s reach beyond its London home where it has welcomed over a million young people and their families since 2006.

Also in Spring 2027, the Unicorn and National Theatre’s co-production of Jude Christian‘s adaptation of Piers Torday’s award-winning eco-thriller, The Last Wild, directed by Rachel Bagshaw, will go on a national tour reaching over 17,500 people in seven venues across the UK.

Through these co-productions, the Unicorn deepens its commitment to national partnerships, as part of its mission to share world-class theatre with as many young audiences in the UK as possible.

The anniversary year also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Unicorn, with the launch of a capital campaign to secure its Tooley Street home for the next 20 years and beyond with a continued focus on accessibility and sustainability, one of the Unicorn’s core values, with the aim to achieve net zero by 2030. The Unicorn has proudly followed the Theatre Green Book since its inception in 2020, delivering 12 Baseline productions, and seven Intermediate productions including, this year, its first Intermediate main house show where 65% of materials came from recycled or reused sources, and at least 60% then went on to have a future life. The capital campaign will help to ensure the Unicorn remains a dedicated home for children, young people and artists, creating bold, imaginative and inspiring theatre for generations to come.

Rachel Bagshaw, Artistic Director of the Unicorn Theatre, said, “I’m thrilled to announce three new productions and two exciting national tours for 2027. Our ongoing collaboration with Imaginate sees us support artists to create exciting new work for young audiences. Our latest co-production, tiny GIANT, is a bold, ambitious exploration of the world from different perspectives.

“Oi Frog & Friends! and our co-production and national tour for Mog the Forgetful Cat will provide a joyful bridge between the page and the stage, sparking children’s imagination and introducing them to books and storytelling in a completely captivating way.

“As we celebrate 20 years in our purpose-built home on Tooley Street, we want the next chapter of the Unicorn to be about reaching further – taking brilliant theatre to more children across the UK and working with our partners to make creativity and storytelling part of every child’s life, wherever they are.”

Rebekah Jones, Executive Director of the Unicorn Theatre, said, “As we mark this important milestone for the Unicorn, we're also looking ahead with the launch of a capital campaign to safeguard this extraordinary building and the vital work that happens inside. This ambitious refurbishment project will make the Unicorn more environmentally sustainable - aiming to achieve net zero by 2030 - and accessible to audiences and artists, securing our place in our beautiful Tooley Street building for the next 20 years and beyond.”