The Little Prince

On the face of it The Little Prince is a simple story. An aviator lost in the desert meets a boy who's been travelling between the planets looking for a sheep, along the way meeting all sorts of amazing characters. But look deeper and it is rich in deeper meaning, an allegory-filled treat perfect for people of every age. This is the spectacular new stage adaptation of French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 200-million-seller novel, this time around performed in French with English surtitles. It has been translated into more than 500 dialects and languages, second only to be bible, and is loved in every country on the planet – which is why this particular production has already sold out in Paris, Sydney and Dubai as well as thrilling audiences on its Broadway run.

The libretto adapter and co-director is Chris Mouron, the composer Terry Truck, and the video designer Marie Jumelin. Costume design is by Peggy Housset, the lighting designer is Stéphane Fritsch, and the sound designer is Tristan Viscogliosi. Hair and makeup are by Carmen Arbues Miro, with video projection by Etienne Beaussart and props by Aurélie Gandilhon. The show is produced by Broadway Entertainment Group. As you can imagine the anticipation is already mounting. Your venue is the spectacular London Coliseum, this is the novel's 80th birthday, and we predict a huge theatreland family hit.