A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone!
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.
Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be the littlest. She’s in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do? A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect…just the way you are!
Kent-based theatre company, LAStheatre, bring The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the Himalayas, that is sure to get even the grumpiest of yaks into the festive spirit.
Based on the book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley.
Recommended 3yrs+
Based on the book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley.
Recommended 3yrs+
Upcoming
More dates coming soon...
Radlett Centre
Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September 2026
Macrobert Arts, Stirling
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026
Dundee Rep
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Grangemouth Town Hall
Thursday 15 October 2026
Paisley Town Hall
Friday 16 October 2026
Capital Theatres, Edinburgh
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October 2026
Carriageworks Theatre
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 2026
HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 October 2026
Leicester Curve
Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 November 2026
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Saturday 14 November 2026
Royal & Derngate
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 February 2027
Birmingham Rep
Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 February 2027
Where we've been...
Runs at The Marlowe (Christmas 2023), Polka Theatre (Spring 2024), Chichester Festival Theatre (Spring 2025) and Lakeside Arts (Christmas 2025). With tour dates at Lyric Hammersmith, Lowry, Corn Exchange Newbury, Mayflower, Yvonne Arnaud, Watford Palace, New Wolsey, Belgrade and many more.
Creative Process
As part of the creative process for The Littlest Yak, LAStheatre created Yakety Yak - a pen-pal project pairing children in Folkestone with Himalayan yaks.
Through theatre games and a playful exchange of letters, 118 Year 1 pupils across three primary schools (All Souls, Cheriton & Morehall Primary) explored self-esteem, pride in place and the joy of words. The project encouraged children to share stories about themselves, their communities and the world around them, while developing confidence in storytelling, public speaking and creative expression.
As part of the development process, early versions of the production toured to libraries across Hampshire in partnership with The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, allowing us to test and develop elements of the show with live audiences ahead of its premiere at the Marlowe Theatre.
To ensure our young collaborators in Folkestone could experience the production, we also hosted a free sharing performance at Folkestone Quarterhouse.
This collaborative development process helped shape the emotional world and spirit of The Littlest Yak, ensuring the production was created in conversation with the young people and communities it was made for.
Through theatre games and a playful exchange of letters, 118 Year 1 pupils across three primary schools (All Souls, Cheriton & Morehall Primary) explored self-esteem, pride in place and the joy of words. The project encouraged children to share stories about themselves, their communities and the world around them, while developing confidence in storytelling, public speaking and creative expression.
As part of the development process, early versions of the production toured to libraries across Hampshire in partnership with The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, allowing us to test and develop elements of the show with live audiences ahead of its premiere at the Marlowe Theatre.
To ensure our young collaborators in Folkestone could experience the production, we also hosted a free sharing performance at Folkestone Quarterhouse.
This collaborative development process helped shape the emotional world and spirit of The Littlest Yak, ensuring the production was created in conversation with the young people and communities it was made for.
Team
2025/2026 Cast
Emily Attridge-Cox, Amelia Gabriel, Louise Grayford, Darcey O’Rourke & Alexandra Rochford
Spring 2025 Cast
Megan Ashley, Isobel Horner, Charlie Limm & Eloise Richardson
2023/2024 Cast
Michela Murphy, Darcey O'Rourke & Felicity Sparks
R&D Cast
Ruby Ablett, Matthew Hinchliffe, Hazel Monaghan & Felicity Sparks
Creative Team
Set, Costume, and Puppet Designer: Alison Alexander
Producer: Liz Bate
Writer (Book & Lyrics) & Director: Barra Collins
Composer: Joseph Hardy
Lighting Designer: Cheng Keng
Photography: Alex Brenner
Emily Attridge-Cox, Amelia Gabriel, Louise Grayford, Darcey O’Rourke & Alexandra Rochford
Spring 2025 Cast
Megan Ashley, Isobel Horner, Charlie Limm & Eloise Richardson
2023/2024 Cast
Michela Murphy, Darcey O'Rourke & Felicity Sparks
R&D Cast
Ruby Ablett, Matthew Hinchliffe, Hazel Monaghan & Felicity Sparks
Creative Team
Set, Costume, and Puppet Designer: Alison Alexander
Producer: Liz Bate
Writer (Book & Lyrics) & Director: Barra Collins
Composer: Joseph Hardy
Lighting Designer: Cheng Keng
Photography: Alex Brenner
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