Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is delighted to announce the complete cast and creative team for the U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s smash hit U.K. production, The Enormous Crocodile The Musical. This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady. Directed and developed by Emily Lim, it features puppets by co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié, with set and costume design by Fly Davis and puppetry co-designed and supervised by Daisy Beattie.
The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical will run from October 1-November 23, 2025, on the Cargill Stage. Opening Night is Friday, October 3, 2025, at 7pm.
“The Enormous Crocodile has already been on quite a journey and we are beyond excited to bring him to CTC in Minneapolis!,” said Suhayla El-Bushra (bookwriter/lyricist), Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab (composer), and Tom Brady (additional music and lyrics).
“We can't wait for our greedy Croc to have its U.S.A. premiere at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis this year,” added director Emily Lim. “It’s been so special seeing how the story and songs have landed with our audiences in the U.K. to date and we’re so glad we get to bring it all the way to America.”
“The Enormous Crocodile has been one of the most enjoyable and lively shows to create,” stated co-director and puppetry designer Toby Olié. “So to continue sharing its mischievous glee and playful puppets with audiences in Minneapolis is an absolute thrill.”
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling … Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. From Trunky the Elephant to Muggle-Wump the Monkey, get to know the menagerie of creative puppets in the U.S. premiere of this smash U.K.-hit production. You’ll go from the jungle into outer space and back again, just in time for a wild dance party!
Children’s Theatre Company presentation of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical is recommended for all ages. Tickets may be purchased at childrenstheatre.org/crocodile or by calling the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400. Ticket prices start at $20.
The cast of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical includes Taya Ming as The Enormous Crocodile, Ryan Crellin-Simpson as Humpy Rumpy the Hippopotamus, Nia Stephen as Trunky the Elephant and alternate The Enormous Crocodile, Eleanor Ambekar as Swing, Siobhan Athwal as Muggle-Wump the Monkey and Movement Captain, and Alison Arnopp as Roly Poly Bird.
The creative team for The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical includes Suhayla El-Bushra (bookwriter and lyricist), Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab (composer and additional lyrics), Tom Brady (additional music and lyrics, orchestrations, arrangements and music supervisor), Emily Lim (direction and development), Toby Olié (co-director and puppetry designer), Fly Davis (set and costume designer), Daisy Beattie (puppetry co-designer and supervisor), Tim Blazdell (digital designer and production draughting), Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu (choreographer), Jessica Hung Han Yun (lighting designer), Tom Gibbons (sound designer), Phij Adams (music technology and ableton programmer), Ben Kubiak (musical director), Annelie Powell CDG (casting director), Aundrea Fudge (voice coach), Tina Thomas (singing coach), Ann Barnard (copyist), Tash Holway (associate director), Blythe Stewart (associate director), Michael Jean-Marain (associate puppetry director), Lucy Adams (associate lighting designer), Johnny Edwards (associate sound designer), Shanelle Clemenson (associate choreographer), Màth Roberts (music associate), Rebecca Gunstone (costume supervisor), Bethan Owens (wigs hair and make-up supervisor), and Gabriella Shimeld-Fenn (casting associate).
The stage management team for The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical includes Nathan Babb (deputy stage manager), Molly Goodison (assistant stage manager – book cover), and Sophie Turner (assistant stage manager).
The production team for The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical includes John Page (production manager), Dylan Saberton (production sound engineer), Adam Majsai (production sound engineer), Keith Hutchinson (production sound engineer), Will Thompson (production sound engineer), Will Ferris (LX programmer for windsor), Theo Chadha (production electrician), Dylan de Buitléar (sound no 1), and Alex Duckworth (sound no 2).
Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased at childrenstheatre.org/crocodile or by calling the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400. Ticket prices start at $20.
School groups interested in attending for The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical can contact schools@childrenstheatre.org for more information.
The Roald Dahl Story Company’s production of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical has a run time of one hour with no intermission.
This production is recommended for all ages. Lap passes are available for children 3 years and younger.
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