Polka Theatre and Theatr Iolo

Tidy | Taclus

Based on the illustrated children’s book by Emily Gravett
Co-created by Lee Lyford, Lucy Rivers & Rachael Canning

Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers, the leaves, even the other animals. But, when autumn comes, he gets a little bit carried away with cleaning up the forest and accidently destroys his own home! 

Based on the much-loved children’s book by author and illustrator, Emily Gravett, Tidy is a gentle but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it.   

With beautiful puppets, original music and a touch of silliness, this playful story will delight young audiences, as it explores how everyone needs a little bit of wild chaos in their lives.  

Tidy will also be performed alongside Taclus, a Welsh language version of the play. See performance times below for full details.

Script translated into Welsh by Llinos Mai.

Age guidance: 3-7 years old

Receive up to £1000 for your school trip!

Go and See is an Arts Council of Wales grant that can be used to fund visits to arts events. Schools are able to apply for up to £1000 of funding towards the costs of transport and/or show tickets.

Theatr Iolo can help you apply for this funding!

The following information has been written by the team at Theatr Iolo. We create these to give teachers more insight into the production, so they feel confident writing about how the experience will benefit their learners.

Tidy is based on based on the award-winning picture book by on Emily Gravett. TIDY © Emily Gravett 2016 - Two Hoots, Macmillan Children's Books.
Welsh adaptation, TACLUS © Rily Publications Ltd

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