That Pesky Rat Libraries Tour
By Lauren Child
About That Pesky Rat Libraries Tour
After a sold-out run in The Nest, we're delighted that this new show will go on a tour of West Sussex County Council libraries from 1 - 13 September.
See when the show is coming to your local library below.
| Library | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint | 1 Sept | 9.30am |
| Rustington | 1 Sept | 3pm |
| Chichester | 2 Sept | 10.30am & 12.30pm |
| Bognor | 3 Sept | 10.30am |
| Littlehampton | 3 Sept | 2.30pm |
| Horsham | 4 Sept | 12pm |
| Crawley | 4 Sept | 3.45pm |
| Midhurst | 5 Sept | 10.30am |
| Billingshurst | 5 Sept | 2.30pm |
| Lancing | 6 Sept | 1.30pm |
| Haywards Heath | 13 Sept | 11am |
About the show
A funny, touching tale about how a pesky street rat finds “home sweet home”. Longing to become someone’s pet, rat considers his friend’s homes, but none are quite the right fit. All rat really wants is a kindly owner, a name, and no baths... He’s even willing to wear a jumper – at a push!
‘Sometimes when I am tucked into my crisp packet, I look up at all the cosy windows and wonder what it would be like to live with creature comforts. To belong to somebody. To be an actual pet.’
Based on the award-winning picture book written and illustrated by former Children's Laureate, Lauren Child, this much-loved story has been reimagined for the stage by a brand-new company made of Chichester Festival Youth Theatre’s (CFYT) alumni as part of the CFYT at 40 celebrations.
That Pesky Rat is performed by Jack Mallender, Emily McAlpine, Ella Bassett and Lucy Tebb; it is directed by Romina Hytten and Peter Twose for Motion Sickness.
That Pesky Rat gently explores themes of homelessness and belonging and encourages young children to empathise with others. Editions of this book, published by Hachette Children’s Books, have supported the work of the homeless charity St Mungo’s for over 20 years and highlighted the plight of street children worldwide through Lauren Child's work as a Unesco Artist for Peace.
