THE JUNGLE BOOK

Adapted from the Rudyard Kipling Stories
By Neil Duffield

STAGE PLAY......MINIMUM CAST 6......ORIGINAL SONGS

Previous professional productions:

Oxfordshire Theatre Company (2011)

Lyric Theatre, Belfast (2011)

Watermill Theatre, Newbury (2005)

Theatre Centre, Sudbury, Canada (2004)

Dukes Theatre, Lancaster (2001)

Arden Theatre, Philadelphia, USA (2000)

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield (1999)

Dundee Rep (1998)

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham (1995)

Redgrave Theatre, Farnham (1995)

Manchester Library Theatre (1994)

Byre Theatre, St Andrews (1993)

Action Transport Theatre, Cheshire (1992)

 PLUS NUMEROUS AMATEUR AND YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

WHAT THE PRESS SAY ABOUT IT….

"..addresses the audience with a lovely, warm-hearted directness that is completely irresistible....a totally captivating piece of theatre.."
THE SCOTSMAN

"..excellent entertainment for bright kids - without in any way being patronising to adults."  **** THE SUNDAY TIMES

"When you see a gem of a show like the Byre's Jungle Book it makes you wonder why most theatres restrict children's shows to Christmas."
DUNDEE COURIER

"...they were empathising themselves out of their seats.."
TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

"A strong story tackles the need for a tribe, for laws and for rites of passage with room for moral ambivalences."
THE GUARDIAN

"Disney it isn't, and all the better for it.'
FARNHAM HERALD

"Verdict: 10/10"
STROUD NEWS AND JOURNAL

"...a sheer delight" LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

"...packed full of good humour, flashes of terror, and enlivened by some catchy numbers and paw-tapping dance routines..."
THE SCOTSMAN

‘Neil Duffield’s adaptation provides more sophisticated fare than Disney’s version.’ **** BELFAST TELEGRAPH

"....will make children's imaginations soar and it is also thoroughly entertaining for adults - don't miss it!" WESTMORLAND GAZETTE

"..stands in its own right as a fun-packed theatrical experience."
FARNHAM HERALD

"..a rip-roaring success!"
ST. ANDREWS CITIZEN

"..held its young audience spell-bound.."
PERTHSHIRE ADVERTISER

".....a stunning succulent feast.."
GLOUCESTER ECHO

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