Projects
We’re constantly discovering new ways of telling stories to little humans and their grown-ups. Whether it’s a cosy Christmas show, a sensory adventure for babies, or a playful tale packed with puppets and giggles, our projects are made with care, creativity and curiosity at their heart.
Theatre Sprout and Northern Stage present
The Night Before ChrisMouse
Saturday 22 November to Saturday 3 January at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a… MOUSE!
Join MOUSE on a Christmas Eve mission to deliver a present.
Step 1. Climb to the top of the pile of presents.
Step 2. Edge across the window ledge.
Step 3. Don’t get caught by CAT!
A festive tale told with original music, puppets and lots of opportunity to squeak along and join in.
For under 5s and their grown-ups. A perfect first theatre experience.
Every performance of The Night Before ChrisMouse is relaxed, which means the lights stay on and audience members are free to move around, making these performances a welcoming space for older children with additional needs too.
Production photos by Von Fox Promotions
“This was his first theatre show and he was absolutely transfixed”
Audience Member 2024
“A completely enchanting first theatre experience”
Audience Member, December 2023
“The puppets used throughout the show were absolutely incredible”
@TheDaddyVoyage
The Night Before ChrisMouse is a Theatre Sprout and Northern Stage co-production, originally devised for Queens Hall Hexham as Kitchen Zoo.
Fancy the show in your venue, school or community space?
The Night Before ChrisMouse is available to book for 2026/27… email us at theatre.sprout@gmail.com to find out more!
A Theatre Sprout production, commissioned by ARC
Bearly There
Friday 19 December to Tuesday 23 December at ARC, Stockton on Tees
It’s Little Bear’s Party TOMORROW, and there will be cake!
Big Bear loves cake…and Parties.
Driving through the wind and snow until suddenly chugga chugga bang! DISASTER! Big Bear’s car has broken down and there is still a long way to go!
Join Big Bear as they travel up trees, over mountains, through icy lakes to reach Little Bears Party!
An original story filled with clowning, puppetry and original music. With opportunities to get involved and help Bear on their journey.
Perfect for under 6’s, people who have English as an additional language and first theatre experiences.
Every performance of Bearly There is relaxed, which means the lights stay on and audience members are free to move around, making these performances a welcoming space for older children with additional needs too.
Production photos by Simon Shaw
“They had a fabulous time. The children haven't stopped talking about the experience and they've all been telling their parents about what they did.”
North Ormesby Playgroup,
Bearly There R&D Workshop 2025
“The children told me all about it and they described it as fantastic!! They thoroughly enjoyed it and engaged really well. The team were brilliant. Thank you so much!”
Rosebrook Primary School,
Bearly There R&D Workshop 2025
Bearly There is commissioned by ARC and funded by Arts Council England
