The Ugly Duckling
Event Details
Dates
Thu 3 – Sun 6 Dec '26
Wed 9 – Sun 13 Dec '26
Tue 15 – Thu 17 Dec '26
Sat 19 – Sun 20 Dec '26
Tue 22 – Thu 24 Dec '26
Sun 27 – Wed 30 Dec '26
Sat 2 – Sun 3 Jan '27
Wed 6 – Thu 7 Jan '27
Sat 9 – Sun 10 Jan '27
Location
Birmingham Repertory TheatreRecommended ages
3 years – 6 years
Type
Indoor
About this event
The Ugly Duckling is part of the programme at Birmingham Rep.
Never judge a bird by its feathers… This festive season, one brave little duckling embarks on an extraordinary mission to find a place where they truly belong, in Katherine Chandler's adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, the perfect introduction to theatre for younger audiences.
What to expect:
- 3 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 in The Door; morning and afternoon performances (10am-3pm), times vary by day
- Age guidance: suitable for ages 3 to 6 and their families
- Free 30-minute pre-show storytelling workshop for children on selected performances
- Relaxed: Sat 9 Jan 10am; BSL Sat 2 Jan 3pm; captioned Thu 17 Dec
- Babes in arms (under 2) £2
- From £15.50. Ticket prices above £13 include a £1 restoration levy; a £3.50 transaction fee applies
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
At start time
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Location
Get directionsExperience world-class theatre productions including family-friendly classics like Peter Pan and The Snowman at Birmingham's premier repertory theatre.
What this place offers
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
