“I believe we’ve found out the big secret of the world...”

Have you ever wondered how the leopard got his spots? How the rhinoceros got his skin? How the camel got his hump or how the elephant got his enormous trunk?

Originally told by Rudyard Kipling to his own daughters, these amusing and fantastical stories have been treasured by generations of children ever since. In this delightful collection of fables, venture into the High and Far-Off Times and uncover the mysteries of how everything came to be.

Using live music, puppetry and just a little bit of magic, the Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre tackles Rudyard Kipling’s best beloved tales that take us on a journey back to where it all began.

Join us on an adventure through these classic tales before its run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

By Rudyard Kipling

Adapted for the stage and directed by Lucy Betts

Music and musical direction by David Perkins