In the Dead of Night

In the Dead of Night

Faceplant Theatre

A young girl faces her imagination and the monsters of the night in this heart-warming family show filled with songs and puppetry.

30-31 October 2025

Will Lily conquer her fears? Will she conquer her fright? Will she conquer the ghouls In the Dead of the Night? This thrilling, funny, and heart-warming show follows Lily, a young girl whose wild imagination conjures up fantastical monsters from the strange noises she hears in the middle of the night. Faceplant Theatre’s adaptation brings to life Arthur McBain’s spooky and heartfelt story through original songs, puppetry, and a dash of silliness.

Faceplant Theatre are the award-winning creators of One Duck Down, “A perfect show for kids” ★★★★★ (Families Edinburgh). Arthur McBain’s book has sold internationally in Australia, Korea, Turkey, and is a core title in Waterstones Children’s Books Range in the UK.

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