The Detective Dog comes to the Arlington Arts stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences

There’s a charming children’s show on its way to Newbury this week. Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions are bringing Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story The Detective Dog to the Arlington Arts stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences on Wednesday (2pm and 4pm). Whether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work.

So when the books at the school have disappeared one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit. With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry; surprising smells and toe-tapping music.



It is suitable for ages three to103. This dramatisation of The Detective Dog, Supported by Arts Council England. is based on the picture book The Detective Dog by Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Take a look at the trailers R&D Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7PJhwM6eg8 BSL Trailer - https://www.

youtube.com/shorts/No8td1FF6-U Tickets can be booked on the Arlington Arts website at any time or from the box office, in person or over the phone, during opening hours (10am-4.30pm weekdays).

There is a £1 booking fee per ticket. The venue box office and bar accept both card and cash payments. Please note that there is no cash machine on site.

For carer tickets and accessible seating, please call 01635 244 246 or email [email protected].