Philip Pullman’s classic children’s novel I Was a Rat! is set to enthral audiences of all ages, as famed Italian company Teatro Kismet bring his gloriously dark and gripping story to life on the stage for the first time. This critically acclaimed production combines stunning visuals and live music and will come to the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 March.

Under the direction of Teatro Kismet’s Artistic Director Teresa Ludovico, the moving and darkly comic story of I Was a Rat! slowly reveals its connection to one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. Combining imaginative humour, fantasy and music – recorded by The Destroyers and played live by the company – as well as fantastic physical performances, this show is sure to surprise, delight and move audiences of all ages.