SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
1-4 April 2026
The Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames
Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHN FLAHERTY and ERIC IDLE
Based on the Works of DR SEUSS
The award-winning Reading Operatic Society returns to The Kenton Theatre this April with a family-friendly musical full of all things Dr. SEUSS!
SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, family-friendly musical that stars all the classic characters you know and love, including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Whos of Whoville, and even The Grinch!
Seussical tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing an entire world of tiny people – the Whos. Among the people of Whoville is Jojo – a little child with a big imagination, sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks”.
Horton tries to protect Jojo and the Whos, but he has to navigate a world of naysayers and dangers, on an adventure which transports us all the way from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus.
Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favourite Dr. Seuss characters in a musical that is so much fun for the whole family!
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com