Babe is back with farmyard fun

A polite piglet with big dreams and a farm full of fascinating animals bring a heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery to the stage. Adapted from Dick King-smith’s much-loved children’s novel, which inspired the Oscarwinning 1995 film, Babe, The Sheep-pig will feature puppetry, an original score and a “baa-ber sheep” quartet. Playing the role of Babe is Oliver Grant, from Smeeth near Ashford, who has worked as a puppeteer on world famous productions including Stick Man and War Horse. Published in 1983, Babe, The Sheep-pig was adapted for the big screen in 1995.

It will be at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford, from Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28. For tickets, visit orchardtheatre. co.uk It will also be at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley from Sunday, June 25,to Wednesday, June 28. For tickets call 020 3285 6000 or go to churchilltheatre.co.uk

Oliver Grant as Babe and Ben Ingles as Farmer Hogget Picture: Darren Bell