Stick Man

Book Stick Man tickets in London

Buy Stick Man tickets for London and see Freckle Productions bring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book onto the Bloomsbury Theatre stage. A morning jog turns into a pile-up of mishaps: a dog wants a game of fetch, a swan wants nest material, and a fire looks far too interested in a tired stick. The question that carries the hour is simple and useful for small children. How does Stick Man get back to the family tree in time for Christmas?

The official London season runs from 3 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 at the Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, WC1H 0AH. Freckle lists daytime performance times of 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm, with no performances on 7, 14, 18, 25, 26 and 31 December 2026 or 1 January 2027. Access dates published by the production include a BSL performance on Sunday 13 December at 3.30pm, an audio described performance on Sunday 20 December at 3.30pm, and a relaxed performance on Tuesday 29 December at 1pm. Check the date you actually buy, because festive schedules move around school holidays.

What to expect at Stick Man

This is a short family show, not a two-act West End epic. Secondary listings and recent London seasons put the running time around 55 minutes to an hour. The official production site does not advertise an interval, so plan as if there is no mid-show break: use the toilets before you sit, and pick an aisle if a toddler may need a quick exit. Age guidance from listings is 3 and above. The official site welcomes all ages, with child tickets for ages 2 to 17 and under 2s free on a guardian's lap. Do not treat those box-office bands as the price you will see on tickadoo; pay the figure shown at checkout.

Original direction is by Sally Cookson, with Mark Kane directing this staging, music by Benji Bower and design by Katie Sykes. A trio of actors carries puppetry, songs, live music and a lot of physical comedy. Reviews of recent London visits keep mentioning the river scene, the saxophone and the fact that a three-year-old can stay with the story. That is the bar: if your child already loves the book, this is the stage version that keeps the plot visible.

The Bloomsbury Theatre is a short walk from Euston and Euston Square, with Warren Street and Goodge Street also nearby. The house uses a studio space as a buggy park, which matters more than any slogan when you are travelling with a pram. Venue notes and other titles sit on the Bloomsbury Theatre page. For another Donaldson story already on sale in London, compare The Gruffalo. If you want a later bedtime and a longer dance piece, look at The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre.

Planning the morning or afternoon

Morning and early afternoon slots are the point of this booking. You can do the show, find lunch around Euston or Bloomsbury, and still have an evening free. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early so children can find seats, store a buggy and settle. Photography and recording are not permitted during the performance. Switch phones to silent. If you need an access seat, contact the theatre when you book rather than hoping the ushers can reshuffle a sold family row at 10.25am.

Weekend and holiday dates fill first because the running time suits young attention spans. If your first choice has gone, look at a weekday 10.30am or 1pm before you abandon the week. For a wider London shortlist after you lock a Stick Man date, start at the London tickets hub.

How to buy Stick Man tickets

Ticket prices and availability vary by performance and seating category. Choose the date that matches naps and trains first, then browse seats. Check the exact start time and terms at checkout, then complete your order on tickadoo to receive Stick Man tickets for London. Once the plan is set, book Stick Man tickets through tickadoo and go in ready for puppetry, songs and a compact Christmas story at the Bloomsbury Theatre.