The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
by Roald Dahl, David Wood

Name: The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
Brand: Roald Dahl
SKU: 9780141374307
Rating: 4.45 (294 reviews)

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90 minsExpandable CastingUnit Set/Multiple SettingsFantasy CostumesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers generally appreciate the imaginative storytelling and humor of this adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved book. Many find it suitable for children and enjoyable for read-aloud sessions. While most praise the engaging characters and clever plot, some note issues with predictability or pacing in certain parts of the book.

Imaginative storytellingGreat for childrenEngaging charactersFun read-aloud sessionsSome parts feel predictable

Synopsis

This stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book about the 24-feet-tall Big Friendly Giant and a little orphan called Sophie brings some of Dahl’s most memorable characters to life.

The BFG and Sophie team up to save the children of England from the child-eating giants Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, Bonecruncher, Meatdripper, Childchewer and Gizzardgulper.

They are assisted by the Queen of England and the Heads of the Army and Airforce with their helicopters.

Locations include the BFG’s cave in Giant Country, Dream Country and Buckingham Palace.

Press Reviews

"A combination of top playwright David Wood and top children’s writer Roald Dahl can’t fail."
— Western Daily Press

"Any child not delighted by The BFG must have a head filled with squashed flies and deserves to be fed for a year on disgustatious snozzcumbers."
— The Guardian

"Like most David Wood shows, this will thrill the kids without boring the adults. I’d be bogswinkled if I didn’t admit it is quite scrumdiddlyumptious."
— Bristol Evening Post

"The BFG presents an awesome challenge which the children’s dramatist meets with his customary panache… The chiddlers in the audience seemed genuinely enthralled – and it certainly makes a change from the telebunkum box”."
— Financial Times

"Whizzpopping wonderful!"
— Croydon Advertiser

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
SOPHIE THE BFG THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND MARY MR. TIBBS MRS. CLINKERS HEAD OF THE ARMY HEAD OF THE AIR FORCE KING OF SWEDEN SULTAN OF BAGHDAD MONSIEUR PAPILLON THE FLESHLUMPEATER THE BONECRUNCHER THE MANHUGGER THE CHILDCHEWER THE MEATDRIPPER THE GIZZARDGULPER THE MAIDMASHER THE BLOODBOTTLER THE BUTCHER BOY	female	—	—