Familiar legend
A story audiences recognise immediately.
For theatres & programmers
Pied Piper
A legendary tale reimagined as colourful, music-filled family theatre.
The production
A mysterious promise. A town in peril. A story made for the stage.
The legend of Hamelin becomes an imaginative musical adventure about trust, responsibility and a broken promise.
Accessible storytelling, vivid characters and ensemble movement offer younger audiences a strong theatrical experience while giving adults a familiar story with renewed relevance.
A compelling proposition
Why theatres book this production
Young audiences
Clear storytelling with excitement and meaning.
Curriculum links
Themes invite discussion around a visit.
Visual invention
A colourful world shaped by music and movement.
Community potential
Opportunities to connect with young performers.
Flexible appeal
Suitable for family, school and group programming.
The world on stage
Welcome to the troubled town of Hamelin.
Music and movement transform a familiar legend into a playful, mysterious and powerful theatrical world.
- The town of Hamelin
- The rat invasion
- The mayor’s promise
- The Piper arrives
- A promise broken
- The final reckoning
Audience development
Built for more than one market.
An accessible first-class theatre experience.
- Primary-age children
- Family audiences
- Holiday and weekend groups
A production that opens useful conversations.
- Schools
- Music and drama groups
- Community organisations
Cast & community engagement
Young audiences become part of the event.
Schools, youth groups and selected local performers can make the production a wider programme of participation and discovery.
About the writer
Anne Dalton
Anne is an award-winning composer, lyricist, director and producer whose work spans decades of musical theatre. Her Benny won the International Quest for New Musicals.
Read Anne’s story →Productions staged at
- Liverpool Empire
- Floral Pavilion
- Theatre Royal St Helens
- Malvern Theatre
- Stockport Plaza
- Rhyl Pavilion
- Southport Theatre
Programming conversation
- Production availability
- Venue suitability
- Technical requirements
- Community engagement
- Audition opportunities
For theatres & presenting partners
Could Pied Piper find its next home on your stage?
Talk to ABD Productions about availability, venue requirements and community casting.
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