THE BFG (BIG FRIENDLY GIANT)

MAY 4 – JUNE 2, 2024

Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl

This stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book about the 24-feet-tall Big Friendly Giant and a little orphan called Sophie brings some of Dahl’s most memorable characters to life. The BFG and Sophie team up to save the children of England from the child-eating giants Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, Bonecruncher, Meatdripper, Childchewer and Gizzardgulper. They are assisted by the Queen of England and the Heads of the Army and Airforce with their helicopters. Locations include the BFG’s cave in Giant Country, Dream Country and Buckingham Palace.

The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) has become one of Dahl’s endearing classics with its creative combination of fantasy elements, such as giants with contemporary concepts like helicopters. Despite its setting in a comic and colourful world, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) exposes some sincere elements of our real world; namely, the way we treat people who appear physically different.

THE DETAILS

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 +

ESTIMATED RUN TIME: Approximately 65 minutes

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Pay What You Wish Performance
Field Trip Performances

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY

• Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

• Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 pm

Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre community’s primary sign language interpreter, will be available during this performance for patrons that require ASL as their primary form of communication.

Please note: The ASL interpreter will stand at orchestra level to the right of the stage near the handicap seating area. May change without notice.

Join us for a sensory-friendly performance, where we invite you and your child to be yourselves. Our goal is a relaxed and judgment-free theatre experience where audiences can sing, laugh, and dance.

These performances are designed with both children and adults on the autism spectrum, and those with sensory sensitivities in mind.

Purchases are only available at the door on the day of the performance.

Our way of giving back to the community and providing an opportunity for families to experience live theatre with a donation of any amount.

Field trips to Magik Theatre will provide your students with unforgettable educational experiences.

Productions are designed to meet specific grade-level curriculum requirements while providing an engaging introduction to the performing arts.

LOCATION

Magik Theatre

420 S. Alamo Street

San Antonio, TX 78205

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday

9 am – 5 pm