BCT ON TOUR
UPCOMING TOURING SHOWS
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is ready to come to YOU!
Each performance is live, interactive, features a small cast, and brings the magic of professional theatre to your community.
AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER PERFORMANCES:
THE JUNGLE BOOK
Available Touring Weeks:
June 22nd - July 24th, 2026
For ages 5 - 12 years
When a tiger named Shere Khan threatens a lost young child, a family of wolves steps in to save him — and so begins the extraordinary life of Mowgli, the man-cub raised by the jungle. This adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's beloved classic is a thrilling adventure filled with sneaky monkeys, hypnotic serpents, and enough heart to fill the entire jungle. Brought to life by a small, dynamic ensemble, this is a story about growing up, finding your place in the world, and the bonds of family.
THEATRE FOR THE VERY YOUNG (TVY)
BCT’s TVY shows focus on the fundamentals of early childhood development while providing an engaging and entertaining story. These shows are always interactive featuring music, movement, rhyme, repetition, and other building blocks of learning. The performances are always relaxed, gentle, and sensory-friendly.
Recommended for ages 0-5 years. Approximate performance time: 35-45 minutes.
Stay Awake
September 28th - October 16th, 2026
Recommended for Pre K 3 & 4
What happens when bedtime becomes an adventure? Stay Awake invites children ages 0–5 to follow a child and her dog on a fantastical journey through Dreamland where their nightly routine is thrown delightfully off-balance. BCT's =Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) shows weave music, movement, puppetry, and visual art together to explore shapes, sounds, numbers, and more. With built-in repetition, rhyme, and generous audience interaction, this enchanting production is designed to spark curiosity and delight in even the youngest learners.
Hurry Up…and Wait!
April 12th - 30th, 2027
Recommended for Pre K 3 & 4
Patience is one of the earliest and most important lessons a young child encounters, and one of the hardest. Hurry Up...and Wait is a charming new Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production that follows two siblings through the wonderfully slow adventure of planting seeds and waiting to see what grows. Warm, funny, and gently interactive, this new work for children ages 0–5 gives young learners a joyful entry point into conversations about patience, nature, and the quiet rewards of slowing down. A wonderful complement to early childhood curricula in social-emotional learning and early science discovery.
WEE FOLKS
BCT’s Wee Folks are great for elementary audiences as they are introduced to structured theatrical performances. Shows in this series often come from the pages of favorite storybooks and classic fairy tales updated for today’s children. Usually (though not always) musical and/or interactive, audiences are encouraged to react audibly and help our main characters on their story journey.
Ages 4-8 years. Approximate performance time: 40-55 minutes.
Flora Meets a Bee
November 9th - December 4th, 2026
Recommended for K-2nd Grade
Flora has never quite felt like she fits in — until an unexpected friendship changes everything. Flora Meets a Bee follows a young girl and the unlikely companion who helps her discover that belonging can be found in the most surprising places. Warm, uplifting, and gently woven with Spanish language throughout, this sweet story is a natural fit for classrooms exploring empathy, friendship, and what it means to truly see one another. A reminder for every child who has ever felt a little out of place: you are not alone.
Rapunzel and the Rabbit
March 8th - April 9th, 2027
Recommended for K-2nd Grade
Stolen from her family and locked away in a tower, Rapunzel has spent her days watching the world pass by longing for freedom, connection, and a life she has only ever dreamed of. Everything changes when she befriends a clever, quick-witted rabbit with a plan and a promise: he will find a way to set her free. And when a brave prince follows his heart to the tower where Rapunzel waits, their combined courage, loyalty, and determination just might be enough to change everything.
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BCT On Tour - is the outreach division of Birmingham Children’s Theatre, one of the nation’s oldest and largest professional theaters for young audiences. Each year, BCT On Tour brings the magic of theatre to thousands of children and families across Alabama and the Southeast.
BCT On Tour reaches upwards of 50,000 students each year in approximately 100 cities across the Southeast. BCT travels anywhere there is an audience seeking the best in theatre for young audiences, from the largest performing arts center to the smallest school. Each production is of the highest quality, with casts of professional adult actors, study guides for the students and teachers, stunning sets, music, and costumes. Fill out the form above or e-mail rose@bct123.org and bring BCT On Tour to your town today!
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