RIDING LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
Step into the magical world of the Giant's garden.
It's full of music, beauty, bird song and stories!​
But the Giant is cross. He returns to find children – children! - playing happily in his beautiful orchard. Every day after school, they laugh and play games under the blossom trees. So he puts up a big wall to put a stop to all the fun. Then winter seizes the garden in its icy fingers…
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How will summer ever come back?
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Through storytelling, interactive games, live music, and puppetry, Riding Lights Theatre Company brings you The Selfish Giant - a wonderful play for family audiences (perfect for those 3+) and inspirational tale of love and generosity.
The Selfish Giant 2019 Production. Photos by Tom Jackson
"It was wonderful. Perfectly pitched for this age group. The children were so engaged."
"Riding Lights are so good. That was the best show we've ever had."
"I want to see it 42 more times!"
"Five stars. No, TEN HUNDRED stars!"
UK Tour Dates 2026
Sat 12 Sept, 10.30am
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
Tue 15 Sept, 1.30pm & 6pm
The Muni
Sat 10 Oct, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
Lane Theatre, Newquay
Wed 21 Oct, 6pm
Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford
WANT TO BOOK THE SELFISH GIANT FOR YOUR VENUE? Dates still available for community venues.
We love the heart-warming and inspiring story of The Selfish Giant. We last took it out on tour in 2019 and both the children and adults in our audiences loved it. The timeless story of a lonely character learning to share his home, his garden, and most importantly his heart with others, brings to the stage themes of forgiveness and redemption for those on the fringes, or who have forgotten the importance of love and connection with others.
Our version of Oscar Wilde's classic tale is packed with puppets, songs and interactive moments for children, where they can join the actors in our beautiful garden set that changes with the seasons. We retell the story with a lot of silliness, laughter and spirit, adding our own spin to the show whilst remaining true to Wilde’s message- that there is a place for everyone in the garden.
VENUE REQUIREMENTS
STAGE AREA
4m x 4m area, clear of all obstructions. 4m of height clearance.
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
2x 2-gang 13a power sockets located in a reasonable proximity to the stage area.
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TIMINGS
50 minutes long without any interval.
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PARKING
The show tours in a long wheel-based sprinter van, 7.5m long. Please ensure parking is available nearby to unload the van.
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HOSPITALITY
Our touring company will consist of two actors and one technician. As a host, we ask that you offer the touring company an evening meal and overnight accommodation, followed by a light breakfast the next morning. Accommodation is generally provided through members of your church.
FINANCE
One performance of The Selfish Giant at your church costs £650+VAT.
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To host a performance of The Selfish Giant at your church for a local school, the cost is £475.