Berkeley Repertory Theatre

The Tale of Despereaux

November 21–January 5, 2020
Roda Theatre
Ryan Melia and Bianca Norwood in the Old Globe production of 'The Tale of Despereaux'

Jim Cox

Prepare to be charmed during the 2019 holiday season when the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. brings their one-of-a-kind theatrical and musical inventiveness to Kate DiCamillo’s beloved, Newbery Medal–winning modern fable. Despereaux is a courageous mouse who dreams of becoming a knight. He sets off on a noble quest that will take him down into dungeons and up to the heights of a castle tower to rescue a beautiful human princess—but the dark-hearted rat Roscuro has other ideas.

Full of gorgeous music, stunning stage effects, witty performances and a message of optimism and community, The Tale of Despereaux is an inspiring and beguiling story for all ages.

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