The Wider Earth Tickets

“The Wider Earth” is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines theatre, puppetry, and the spectacle of natural history, packed together into a two-hour drama. The critically acclaimed play follows a young Charles Darwin as he travels to the furthest reaches of the world, prepared to embrace the unknown and discover all the possible wonders. “The Wider Earth” is a family-friendly show designed to elicit the same feeling of discovery and wonder that Darwin felt on his real-life voyage. The Stage calls it the “kind of show that makes you feel 11 again.”

A highlight of the production is its incredible use of puppets. Imagine the theatrical magic of the “The Lion King” mixed with the natural marvels of “Blue Planet.” Performed in the Natural History Museum, this new play by David Morton is an ideal event for an evening with the children, following an afternoon of exploring the many engaging exhibitions and interesting installations the museum has to offer. Attendees of “The Wider Earth” join Darwin on the HMS Beagle for an expedition of a lifetime.

What to watch for

“The Wider Earth” is the first play to premiere at the Natural History Museum’s new theatre in the Jerwood Gallery. The space is particularly fitting for the play’s European premiere given that the Natural History Museum is host to many artifacts Darwin collected during his travels.

The production includes 30 puppets, all hand-made to represent the creatures and curiosities Darwin encountered throughout his journey. On the voyage – which spanned five years – he collected thousands of specimens which would provide evidence of his groundbreaking theories about the natural world.

David Morton consulted with world renowned Darwinian scholar Professor Adrian Lister in order to uphold the accuracy of the events and details of the play so the resulting story is as true to history as possible.