16th December: 12pm & 2pm
All other dates: 10am, 12pm & 2pm
All Tickets: £14 inc. fees (All patrons including babies require a ticket)
Running time: 25 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of playtime
A very small play for very small people
It's winter. A baby is tucked up in bed, the room is quiet and all is calm.
Then... ding dong! Someone's at the door.
A card arrives. Then a parcel. Then another, and another.
What's inside? There's only one way to find out, as we rustle, rip and scrunch our way through the wrapping paper together!
A gentle, playful theatre experience for babies aged 6–18 months. Scrunch is full of warmth, humour and playful discoveries, capturing the magic of the winter season through a baby's eyes.
Created by acclaimed theatre maker Sarah Argent, Scrunch is thoughtfully crafted around the simple thing’s babies find fascinating and funny – the anticipation of what's coming next, the delight of peekaboo and the joy of watching something float, fall or disappear. Gently unfolding at a baby's own pace, Scrunch invites young audiences to explore, respond and discover in their own way, creating moments of joyful laughter, quiet curiosity and shared wonder.
With enchanting twinkling lights, a sophisticated jazz inspired musical score, Scrunch creates a cosy, hygge-inspired world that is both soothing and playful. And when the story ends, there's time to play together – rustling and scrunching paper, swirling scarves, moving to the music and making discoveries of your own.
A joyful, heartwarming theatrical experience, full of little surprises and moments to share together.
“The young audience are giggling with wonder and there’s good news for the grownups: this is one festive mess you don’t need to clean up yourself.” - The Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A gloriously heartwarming, playful production for babies and toddlers.” - Everything Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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We understand that bringing your baby to the theatre for the first time can be a big step. Here are some of our frequently asked questions about the show, to help you plan your trip with confidence.
We want your baby to have a great first experience of theatre, so we’ve set our age guidance to reflect this (6-18 months). The show will be sensory and a very new environment for a lot of little ones (and parents). We want everyone to feel relaxed, so this means not overwhelming our very youngest audience members by admitting children who might be slightly too old to the performance.
How long is the show?
The performance runs for approx 25mins, followed by approx 15mins playtime.
Where will we sit?
You and your baby will sit on clearly marked floor seating on quilted mats, or benches at the back for those unable to sit on the floor.
Does my baby need to be quiet?
No! Babies can respond however they like - gurgling, laughing, commenting (if they’ve started talking), or hiccuping! If your baby does get restless, we often find that you simply standing up and moving slightly further away relaxes them enough for them to stay watching the performance. Obviously, if your baby gets really upset, then it’s a good idea to take them outside but you’re very welcome to come back at any time.
Can I breast-feed during the show?
Absolutely! Breast and bottle feeding are welcome throughout.
Is there somewhere to change my baby?
We have baby changing facilities in the basement.
Where will I park my pram/buggy?
You can park your buggy in the foyer.
To create the best experience for every family, Scrunch is exclusively for babies aged 6–18 months, with a maximum of two adults accompanying each baby.
16th December: 12pm & 2pm
All other dates: 10am, 12pm & 2pm
All Tickets: £14 inc. fees (All patrons including babies require a ticket)
Running time: 25 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of playtime
An Egg production in association with Sarah Argent.
Originally produced by the Unicorn Theatre & Theatr lolo.
Sarah Argent Co-Creator & Director
Kevin Lewis Co-Creator & Performer
Caroline Garland Performer
Jennifer Taillefer Designer
Sherry Coenen Lighting Designer
Susie Beare Stage Manager
Scrunch is performed by either Kevin Lewis or Caroline Garland.
Box Office phone lines are open from 10am – 6pm Monday – Saturday
Full terms and conditions of ticket bookings can be found here
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be available from the Egg Cafe from 30 minutes prior to the performance.
If you have any concerns regarding the content of any production, please speak to the Egg Reception.
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