Does your family love books and stories and all the incredible places you can go with your imagination?

Then you're in for a treat, as popular children's author Steven Lee joins us to bring some of his best loved books to life with a magical mixture of music, puppetry and heartwarming, giggle making, interactive fun.

Every performance will be a little bit different as Steven recreates tales from his adorable collection of best selling books including Don't Dribble On The Dragon, I Spy With My Little Eye and How The Koala Learnt To Hug – he might even tell a brand new story just for you!

To make your day even more special, Steven will meet your little ones after the performance for photos and to sign their books which you can either bring with you or pick up in the theatre after the show.

"Thoroughly entertaining, Lee holds the audience in the palm of his hand." - The Cornishman

"Beautiful storytelling with just the right mix of sitting listening and joining in." - The Bristol Post

"An enchanting afternoon for his existing fans and a marvellous introduction for anyone who hasn't yet stumbled upon his brilliant books." - The Guide

Book tickets now

Buy your tickets online using 'Book tickets now' at the end of this page.

If you need to contact our box office, phone 0345 300 5264 from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 1pm. Our box office counter is now also open during these hours and can be found just inside the main entrance of the Thameside Complex. All tickets over £5 are inclusive of a £1.30 per ticket booking fee.

Accessible Seating

Seats 1 to 7 in Rows C and D offer extra leg room. Rows O and P offer extra leg room and these seats can be removed for wheelchairs. Please call the box office to book a wheelchair or accessible seat.  If you use a walking aid or wheelchair but would prefer to sit in a seat in the back row, our team can help you into the theatre and keep your chair or frame safe outside until you're ready to leave. Ask a member of our friendly team when you arrive. Mobility scooters cannot be taken into the theatre but may be left in the foyer.

You must have a ticket for children over 12 months old, even if they sit on your lap. Prams, buggies and car seats are not allowed in the theatre but can be left in our foyer.

Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5DX

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Refunds

Tickets cannot be refunded but at the discretion of the Manager may be transferred to another show or a credit applied to your account. Any difference in ticket price will be payable by the customer.

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