The Barking Dog Theatre Dr. Dolittle

DR. DOLITTLE (Suitable for children aged 5 – 10)

Hugh Lofting created the timeless character of Dr Dolittle while writing to his children from the trenches during the first world war. Dr Dolittle later became the central character in a series of books and films. This play is based in the first book of the series “The Story Of Dr Dolittle”.

Dr Dolittle is a Doctor who prefers animals to people. With the help of his parrot Polynesia, he learns to speak with all the animals and soon becomes a wonderful vet.

With original music and audience participation as well as use of puppetry and mime, this is ideal for any book  week, projects on travel, animals, pirates, adventure, Music or Drama.