Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze
Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

 

Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn’t happy – her house felt just too small.  Whatever could she do?  Will the wise old man’s solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work?

Join us for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and adapted for the stage by Olivier-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.

 

The Stage – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Uproarious rendition of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s first picture-book success, directed by Samantha Lane”

I Love Mcr – “a barnyard blast of pure fun”

https://ilovemanchester.com/a-squash-and-a-squeeze-lowry-review

 

All Things Theatre

★★★★★ “Has the summer holiday left your home feeling like ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’? Well, the solution is ‘easy peasy’, get your little ones to the Lowry to enjoy a Squash and a Squeeze.”

 

little_northerners – ”playful, and perfectly pitched for little ones”

 

Yeah Lifestyle – “With beautiful puppets, enchanting songs, and a crowd of farmyard animals, it’s the perfect show to ‘squeeze’ into your summer holiday with the kids.”

Review: A Squash and A Squeeze at The Lowry Theatre

 

Reviews Hub – ★★★★ “Superb puppetry”

Review: A Squash and A Squeeze at The Lowry Theatre

 

Manchester Theatres – ★★★★ “leaves you with a lovely warm glow and fills you with sunshine”

REVIEW – A Squash And A Squeeze leaves you with a lovely warm glow and fills you with sunshine – ManchesterTheatres.com

 

All About Theatre – ★★★★ “From Bedtime Favourite to Stage Delight!”

https://www.allabouttheatreuk.com/post/review-a-squash-and-a-squeeze-the-lowry-05-08-2025