The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of
The Enormous Crocodile
The Musical
Children’s Theatre Company
October 1 - November 23, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is delighted to announce the complete cast and creative team for the U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s smash hit U.K. production, The Enormous Crocodile The Musical. This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady. Directed and developed by Emily Lim, it features puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis and puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie.
The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical will run from October 1-November 23, 2025, on the Cargill Stage. Opening Night is Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7pm.
“The Enormous Crocodile has already been on quite a journey and we are beyond excited to bring him to CTC in Minneapolis!,” said Suhayla El-Bushra (bookwriter/lyricist), Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab (composer), and Tom Brady (additional music and lyrics).
“We can't wait for our greedy Croc to have its U.S.A. premiere at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis this year,” added director Emily Lim. “It’s been so special seeing how the story and songs have landed with our audiences in the U.K. to date and we’re so glad we get to bring it all the way to America.”
“The Enormous Crocodile has been one of the most enjoyable and lively shows to create,” stated co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié. “So to continue sharing its mischievous glee and playful puppets with audiences in Minneapolis is an absolute thrill.”
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling … Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. From Trunky the Elephant to Muggle-Wump the Monkey, get to know the menagerie of creative puppets in the U.S. premiere of this smash U.K.-hit production. You’ll go from the jungle into outer space and back again, just in time for a wild dance party!
Children’s Theatre Company presentation of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical is recommended for all ages. Tickets may be purchased at childrenstheatre.org/crocodile or by calling the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400. Ticket prices start at $20.
The cast of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous CrocodileThe Musical includes Taya Ming as The Enormous Crocodile, Ryan Crellin-Simpson as Humpy Rumpy the Hippopotamus, Nia Stephen as Trunky the Elephant and alternate The Enormous Crocodile, Eleanor Ambekar as Swing, Siobhan Athwal as Muggle-Wump the Monkey and Movement Captain, and Alison Arnopp as Roly Poly Bird.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets may be purchased online at childrenstheatre.org/crocodile or by calling the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400. Ticket prices start at $20.
School groups interested in attending can contact schools@childrenstheatre.org for more information.
The Enormous Crocodile has a run time of one hour with no intermission.
This production is recommended for all ages. Lap passes are available for children 3 years and younger.
The Enormous Crocodile
The Musical
Book and Lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra
Music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab
Additional Music and Lyrics from Tom Brady
Directed and developed by Emily Lim, it features a menagerie of puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis and puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie.
October 1-November 23, 2025
Cargill Stage
Best for All Ages!
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TICKET GIVEAWAY
Enter to WIN Ticket Vouchers to The Enormous Crocodile The Musical at CTC. Entries will be accepted from Sept. 9, 2025 through September 27, 2025.
