A popular children’s book will come to life on stage at The Coronation Hall in Ulverston.

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book will draw you into an adventure, featuring puppetry and enchanting songs.

A production based on the story written by award winning children’s author; Julia Donaldson will arrive next month.

Charlie loves reading, especially books about pirates, but his sister thinks it is boring. Follow Charlie as he tries to convince her that reading is fun.


Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, and help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…


A Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre have been working together to produce a stage version of the book illustrated by Axel Scheffler.


Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book will first appear at the Coro on Tuesday August 6 with a show at 3:30pm. It will continue on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8, with an early showing at 10:30am followed by an afternoon performance at 1:30pm both days.


The standard ticket price is £16, with under 18s priced at £14. The Coro said additional discounts are available Nursery and School Groups.  Please contact the box office for tickets.

The show will last an hour, with doors opening 45 minutes before start time, and is perfect for children between the ages of three and eight.

You can book tickets here: https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/charlie-cooks-favourite-book/