Meet Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking

Storytelling Performance by Sofie Miller

Adapted for the stage by Danyah Miller
in association with Oxford University Press and The Astrid Lindgren Company

Running time: 45 minutes

Most suitable for ages 4 – 9 years old and anyone who loves a good story

Nine-year-old Pippi is strong, brave and fearless. When she comes to live in her new home with her monkey and horse but with no parents and no rules, she brings mischief, chaos and confusion to the folk of this ordinary and traditional town. Pippi takes charge of her own crazy adventures, with her two new friends, Tommy and Annika. What else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain?

In celebration of the 75th birthday of Astrid Lindgren’s much-loved Pippi Longstocking, acclaimed storyteller Danyah Miller (I Believe in Unicorns, Why the Whales Came, Perfectly Imperfect Women), performer Sofie Miller (Never Stop Loving You) and award-winning director Helena Middleton (Education, Education, Education, Star Seekers, Pippi Longstocking – The Musical Adventure) have created a playful and quirky solo storytelling performance with audience participation to introduce children to ‘the strongest girl in the world’. Find out how the self-sufficient, quick-witted and generous Pippi has inspired fans the world over, including Lauren Child, Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga and Cerys Matthews, to name just a few!

“I was really fascinated with this strong little girl that was the centre of everything, and she was almost magical in a way. She was stronger and tougher than anyone. She had super-human strength, and I got a kick out of her.”- Michelle Obama

Performed by Sofie Miller
Adapted by Danyah Miller
Directed by Helena Middleton
Associate Directed by Gilly Tompkins
Designed by Kate Bunce
Composed by Brook Tate
Production photography by Martin Bamford