We’re Tutti Frutti, a children’s theatre company based in Leeds, UK

Bringing the magic of theatre to young audiences, we produce and tour captivating, story-based shows for children aged 3+. As a registered charity, you can find our performances in theatres, schools, and community spaces throughout the UK, the USA, and internationally. Beyond the stage, we foster creativity through the Tutti Frutti Club, a free creative club where primary-aged children in Leeds can discover and try out diverse art forms.

 

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AVAILABLE TO TOUR
Available to tour
18 Oct 2027 - 31 Dec 2027

Elves and the Shoemaker

by Rhys Warrington
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11 Jan 2027 - 14 May 2027

Ugly Duckling

by Emma Reeves
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26 Jan 2027 - 4 May 2027

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

by Mike Kenny
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17 Oct 2026 - 23 Dec 2026

Red Robin’s Winter Song 

by Manjeet Mann

Tutti Frutti Club

About Tutti Frutti Club

Funded by the Didymus Charity, Sir George Martin Foundation and Robert Gavron Foundation, the Tutti Frutti Club is based in Harehills, Leeds and takes place Monday after-school at Hovingham Primary and Tuesday after-school at Harehills Primary and Shakespeare Primary during term-time. Each term we invite a range of diverse professional local artists to come and [read more]

Information for Families

We create shows especially for children aged 3+ and their families and carers

Are you looking to introduce your children to the magic of live theatre? Find out where to see our shows, what to expect when you see a show, and how we can support your child’s learning through live performance.

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Information for Venues, Schools & International

Information for Venues, Schools & International

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Schools

We create our shows to be easily transferred and enjoyed in a school setting.
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Venues

Would you like to bring a Tutti Frutti show to your venue? Find out more in this section.
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International

We are proud to have previously toured to America, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Poland.
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Information for Creatives

We work with a wide range of artists and creatives - from writers, performers, and choreographers, to illustrators, set designers and filmmakers. Find out more about our work in this section.

Information for Creatives

Latest News

We’re bringing a new take on Elves and the Shoemaker in 2027

Children and families are invited to step into a magical world of shoemaking, mischievous elves and the power of kindness as we bring a new retelling of Elves and the Shoemaker to theatres, arts centres and schools from October to December 2027. Written by Rhys Warrington, the 2026 Jerwood Writer in Residence, this family-friendly production [read more]
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Meet Manjeet Mann – the award-winning writer behind Red Robin’s Winter Song

Manjeet is an actor and award-winning novelist and playwright. She grew up in Walsall and studied performing arts at Coventry University. She spent two years as an associate artist at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Soho Writers lab and Quarter house Theatre in Folkestone. She is now a multi-award-winning author of novels and picture books for [read more]
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We’re recruiting: Executive Director

We are looking for an inspiring, collaborative and experienced Executive Director to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our ambitious children’s theatre company. Founded in Leeds in 1991, we create imaginative, joyful and meaningful theatre for children and families. Our work reaches audiences across the UK and internationally, from theatres and [read more]
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