Sadler's Wells, East London Dance

There was once only the sound of bees and the wind in the wiry grass, the low murmuring of moles in the cool dark earth, and the song of birds in the high blue sky.

Varmints tells the heart-warming tale of one small creature's struggle to preserve a world in danger of being lost forever.

Every day the city grows larger and the noise grows louder, until there is so much noise that no-one can hear themselves think.

This exhilarating show is choreographed by hip hop dancer Wilkie Branson and directed by children's theatre specialist Sally Cookson.

Based on the award-winning book by Helen Ward with beautiful illustrations by Marc Craste, Varmints is a fun and interactive piece of original dance theatre for young people and their families.

Co-produced and commissioned by East London Dance, Sadler's Wells and Stratford Circus Arts Centre.

Age 7+