THE BFG (BIG FRIENDLY GIANT)

MAY 4 – JUNE 2, 2024

Adapted for the stage by David Wood
From the book by Roald Dahl

This performance is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.

Little orphan Sophie can’t sleep. When she peeks out the window, she is surprised to see a giant. He’s surprised to see her too and whisks Sophie away to his home in Giant Country. But this is no ordinary giant; Sophie’s giant is the world’s only friendly 24-foot-tall giant. His primary occupation is the collection and distribution of good dreams to children. Other giants steal and have a nasty habit of eating children! To save the children of England, Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) embark on a magical journey to Buckingham Palace where they must convince the Queen to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all. Along the way, Sophie finds a friend she can count on and the BFG finds a friend who accepts him for who he is. The Big Friendly Giant promises to deliver a captivating mix of thrilling adventures, playful wordplay, and even some explosive whizzpopping moments guaranteed to make you smile!

THE DETAILS

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 6 +

ESTIMATED RUN TIME: Approximately 75 minutes

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance
Sensory-Friendly Performance
Pay What You Wish Performance
Field Trip Performances

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY

• Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

• Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 pm

Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre community’s primary sign language interpreter, will be available during this performance for patrons that require ASL as their primary form of communication.

Please note: The ASL interpreter will stand at orchestra level to the right of the stage near the handicap seating area. May change without notice.

Join us for a sensory-friendly performance, where we invite you and your child to be yourselves. Our goal is a relaxed and judgment-free theatre experience where audiences can sing, laugh, and dance.

These performances are designed with both children and adults on the autism spectrum, and those with sensory sensitivities in mind.

Purchases are only available at the door on the day of the performance.

Our way of giving back to the community and providing an opportunity for families to experience live theatre with a donation of any amount.

Field trips to Magik Theatre will provide your students with unforgettable educational experiences.

Productions are designed to meet specific grade-level curriculum requirements while providing an engaging introduction to the performing arts.

LOCATION

Magik Theatre

420 S. Alamo Street

San Antonio, TX 78205

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday

9 am – 5 pm