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Running time: Approximately one hour, without an interval.
Age guidance: 6 - 11
Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day? Or what they actually looked like? What colour were they? Were they really green like they are in the movies?
Dr Jakob Vinther, the famous paleontologist, changed the world with his mind-blowing scientific discovery when he figured out what colour dinosaurs actually were. Now Dr Jakob swaps the lab for the stage alongside 5 musicians, who through catchy tunes and soaring stories, learn all about Jakob’s roarsome discovery!
THE COLOUR OF DINOSAURS brings the story of Jakob’s extraordinary science to life and celebrate everyone’s identities, including disability, cultural identity, and of course, how much we all love dinosaurs!
An Unlimited UK Partner Award 2023 commission with Polka Theatre with support from Bristol Old Vic and Paraorchestra.
Created by Otic and Lloyd Coleman.
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Concessions
Available for under 17s
Group Bookings
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.
Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
Directed by Dom Coyote
Music by Lloyd Coleman
Writing by Malaika Kegode based on the research of Dr Jakob Vinther
Performers and devisers - Roxana Vilk, Harry Miller, Victoria Oruwari, Dom Coyote, Lloyd Coleman
Designer - Amy Pitt
Animation and Puppetry Design - Saskia Tomlinson
Lighting Design - Chris Swain
Production Management - Dean Sudron
Associate Director and Dramaturgy - Kyla Goodey
Producer - Liz Counsell for Otic
Associate Producer - Ellen Booth
BSL interpreter - Jack Flavell
Running time: Approximately one hour, without an interval.
Age guidance: 6 - 11
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