LES Petits Theatre Company is bringing the stage adaptation of David Walliams’ The First Hippo On The Moon to Ilkley this summer.

Based on Walliams’ original children’s book, with illustrations by Tony Ross, this explosively funny space adventure will be staged at King’s Hall at 1pm on June 20.

The show sees the enormously rich Hercules Waldorf-Franklin III and ingenious Shelia compete to be first hippo to make it to the moon.

Brought to life with puppets and music, the show is suitable for children aged three and older. The cast includes Dominic Allen, Alice Bounce, Caroline Bowman, Owen Jenkins and Rosie Nicholls.

David Walliams has taken the literary world by storm, and his brilliantly funny stories are adored by children the world over. He has achieved critical acclaim and quickly developed a reputation as natural successor to Roald Dahl. His books have been translated into more than 45 languages and have sold more than 9.5 million copies in the UK alone.

The First Hippo On The Moon is adapted for the stage by theatre company Les Enfants Terribles and Les Petits’ artistic director, Oliver Lansley. The puppets have been created by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, who previously collaborated on War Horse and The Lorax.

Tickets for the show cost £13.50. Visit bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000.