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Esplanade Presents
20 – 25 Mar 2026
View dates and time(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Theatre Studio
★★★★★
"This small wonder is full of surprises.”
– The Guardian
Squirrel loves a good acorn.
But not all acorns are good. Some are downright second rate. And Squirrel is fussy like that.
Under the light of the sun, between the houses and the offices, and the rivers and the factories, Squirrel has buried their favourite acorn collection.
It’s easy to remember where; it’s under the third tree from the left. Or was it the right? Oh, hang on a minute…
This is a story of new growth and new beginnings with a sprinkling of magic and puppetry to charm audiences of every age! Recommended for children aged 6 months to 4 years, and they’re actively encouraged to take part in the show!
Production Credits
Written by Kate Cross and Tim Bell in co-creation with Caroline Garland and the Company
Directed by Tim Bell
Designed by Anisha Fields
Sound Design by Dinah Mullen
Puppetry Direction by Marc Parrett
Lighting Design by David Treanor
Accessibility
Relaxed Environment Assistive Listening
Tickets required for all patrons including infants in arms.
All children must be accompanied by an adult of at least 16 years old.
Carers must be close to their children at all times during the performance.
There will be a short sequence with haze effects.
The Egg
The Egg is one of the UK’s most established theatres dedicated to children and young people. Since opening in 2005, it has presented over 900 plays, programming 60 different professional productions each year for audiences aged 0–18, hosting hundreds of theatre companies and introducing thousands of young people to live theatre.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Relaxed Environment
This is a Relaxed Environment (RE) performance. Perfect for anyone who benefits from being able to make a noise, leave and return to their seat or access the toilets during the performance. No modifications are made to the performance.
Assistive Listening
Relaxed Environment
20 Mar 2026, Fri
11am
2pm
4pm
21 Mar 2026, Sat
11am
2pm
4pm
22 Mar 2026, Sun
11am
2pm
4pm
24 Mar 2026, Tue
9.30am
11am
3pm
25 Mar 2026, Wed
9.30am
11am
3pm
Tickets must be purchased as an adult-child package.
March On Festival Pass: 20% savings
20 Jan – 3 Feb 2026 (limited tickets)
• Applies to all Esplanade&Me members with a PIP's Club badge
• Min. 4 tickets to the same show or across all March On 2026 shows
Applicable to Standard tickets only. Terms and Conditions apply. Not a member? Sign up for free!
Got your March On Festival Pass?
You could win exclusive PIP merchandise*! Five lucky winners will be randomly selected and contacted via email.
*This promotion is valid until 3 Feb 2026 or when merchandise is fully redeemed. Terms and conditions apply.
1 Adult + 1 Child
2 Adults + 1 Child or 1 Adult + 2 Children
Esplanade&Me Special
From 4 Feb 2026, 10am
PIP's Club: 10% savings (Min. 2 tickets, limited)
Applicable to Standard tickets only. Terms and Conditions apply.
School Bookings
Please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com for more details on school booking.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Primary Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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