Doctor Dolittle

The legendary Tommy Steele, one of Britain’s best-loved musical stars, returns to the stage this year in the title role of the smash hit production Doctor Dolittle.

Having appeared in Hollywood hits that include The Happiest Millionaire, Finian’s Rainbow and the acclaimed Half a Sixpence, which he performed in the West End and on Broadway, and following Palladium sell-out shows including Singin’ in the Rain, Hans Christian Andersen and most recently Scrooge, Tommy Steele returns alongside a huge company of singers, dancers and puppeteers in the phenomenal new production of Leslie Bricusse’s family hit musical Doctor Dolittle.

“A Triumph” - The Express
“Wholly Delightful” - Michael Billington, The Guardian
“Marvellous” - The Mirror
“Pure, Jaw-Dropping Pleasure…” - Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph
“An Almost Unbelievable Success” - David Benedict, The Independent

This wonderful production has gained vast critical acclaim and played to sell-out audiences all over the country. Now, specially remoulded and heralding the musical return of Tommy Steele, you can enjoy the phenomenal musical world of Doctor Dolittle.

“I could walk with the animals, talk with the animals,
grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals…
and they could talk to me!”

With an Oscar-winning score that includes the hits “If I Could Talk to the Animals”, “I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It” and “My Friends the Doctor” as well as lavish settings and spectacular effects, Doctor Dolittle is the perfect treat for all the family!

Festival Theatre: Tue 20 – Sat 31 May
Eves: 7.30pm (excl. Mon 26)
Mats: 2.30pm Thu (22), Sat (24), Wed (28), Thu (29), Sat (31), 3.00pm Sun (25)
Tickets: £8.50 - £28.00

Book online at Edinburgh Festival Theatre.