A collection of some of the greatest and much-loved fairy stories from the Brothers Grimm including such classics as Hansel & Gretel, Ashputtel, Rumplestiltskin, Little Red-Cap and The Golden Goose. Grimm Tales takes you on a dark and magical journey into your childhood hopes and fears; a world where the forests are full of danger and adventure, fortunes can be found in the most unexpected places and families struggle to keep the wolf from the door.

Carol Ann Duffy is a multi-award winning poet and playwright whose work has been performed at the Liverpool Playhouse and the Almeida Theatre. Her collection of poetry, Rapture, won the 2005 TS Eliot Prize.  Tim Supple has worked for some of the country’s leading companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Young Vic and the National Theatre. His acclaimed international work includes the Indian production of Midsummer Night’s Dream which toured to Watford Palace Theatre in 2007 and venues all across the world.

Hertfordshire County Youth Theatre offers workshops, masterclasses and brings together some of the county’s most talented young performers for two productions each year.

 ‘...a thoroughly enjoyable visit to see one of Hertfordshire’s finest youth theatre groups’ Melanie Dakin, Watford Observer, on Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth

 ‘a clever mix of guile and innocence... extremely entertaining’ Lyn Gardner, The Guardian on A Vampire Story

 ‘Hertfordshire County Youth Theatre perform with confidence and gusto.’ Nicholas de Jongh, Evening Standard on A Vampire Story

Not suitable for children under 6yrs.