Brand new photography has been released as Elmer the Patchwork Elephant arrives in Walthamstow ahead of a special festive run of The Elmer Adventure at Soho Theatre Walthamstow this Christmas.
Tall Stories’ magical, musical stage adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved Elmer books will bring colour and cheer for all the family from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Tickets start from £12 and are on sale now at https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-elmer-adventure/#performances.
New images show Elmer exploring iconic Walthamstow locations, including Walthamstow station and the William Morris Gallery, before returning to Soho Theatre Walthamstow. The beloved patchwork elephant has been brought to life by puppet designer Yvonne Stone.
Award-winning theatre company Tall Stories will bring David McKee’s adored stories to life in a joyful musical show. The Elmer Adventure runs at the newly opened Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 20 December to 4 January (press performance: Saturday 20 December at 10.30am).
Filled with humour and surprises, this festive, feel-good show is for all the family, ages 3 to 103. The production is created and produced by the multi–Olivier Award-nominated Tall Stories (The Gruffalo, The Smeds and The Smoos, Room on the Broom) and directed by Artistic Director and co-founder Toby Mitchell. The designer is Amanda Mascarenhas, the composer is Matthew Floyd Jones, the movement director is Sundeep Saini and the lighting designer is Rajiv Pattani. The cast includes Millie Elkins-Green, Amelia Gabriel and Spencer Lee Osborne.
Audiences will join adventurers searching for a mysterious patchwork elephant as their jungle campsite transforms into a festive storytelling world. Three classic Elmer tales – Elmer, Elmer and the Tune and Elmer and the Hippos – burst into life with toe-tapping tunes, playful puppetry and happy humour.
David McKee’s iconic patchwork elephant is a beloved ambassador for friendship and celebrating individuality. Brimming with Tall Stories’ unique creative storytelling, magical puppetry, songs and humour, The Elmer Adventure promises festive fun for all.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
