Join the Ugly Duckling for an unforgettable trip, a brawl of exploding balloon eggs, dancing with leaves and songs of the river in this unique and magical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.
Told using puppetry, mask and live music, grow with the Ugly Duckling and learn how inner beauty will always shine through.
Le Petit Artiste are an emerging theatre company from the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Ages 4+
Dates & Times
The Box @ The Met
Ugly Duckling
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