Hoglets presents… The Tale of the Loneliest Whale – Leeds Storytelling Festival
A magical and interactive deep-sea adventure from Hoglets Theatre! Whale sings his heart out, but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? Just as he’s about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves, spurring him on a determined search.
Join Whale as he dives through glowing coral, dodges wibbly jellyfish, and faces wild-eyed sea monsters in an unforgettable quest for connection. Will he ever find a friend who hears his song?
Packed with beautiful puppets, original songs, and hilarious sea creatures, The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a celebration of friendship, difference, and the beauty of being yourself. Developed with children’s insights into neurodiversity, this is a truly unique and heartfelt show for ages 4+.
This event is co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries.
Taking place at:
Saturday 28th February 2026 – 11:00am – 12:00 noon – Halton Library & Community Hub
Saturday 28th February 2026 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm – Armley Library & Community Hub
A free family friendly event recommended for children aged 4+ years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter for Children and Families: bit.ly/FamilyLibraryNews
We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: libraries.leeds.gov.uk
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