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The BFG launches our Festival 2026 season with a burst of pure theatrical magic. This delightfully mischievous and darkly comic new adaptation arrives on the Festival stage this spring, fresh from its run at the RSC. Come behind the scenes of this 'wondercrump of a show' (Metro) in the newly released backstage photos.
Roald Dahl's The BFG runs from Mon 9 Mar – Sat 11 Apr. Secure your tickets now.
Big, feisty and glorious
Mail on Sunday
A truly stunning show up there with the greats
Stratford Herald
Gloriumptious
WhatsOnStage
Magical
The Stage
We’ve taken a journey deep into Giant Country to discover how this beloved epic has been reimagined for the stage. Watch the first part below and visit our YouTube playlist for the rest of the series.
The rehearsal room is so exciting
John Leader, The BFG
Playing in the Festival Theatre from Mon 9 Mar – Sat 11 Apr.
