Welcome to Goblin's Fairy Tales- a collection of songs and fairytales, to be enjoyed out and about on walks and adventures, or when you are warm and cosy inside. Episode 3 features a The Fairy Circus, and what happens if it runs away with you... These songs and stories were created for an outdoor Fairy Trail at Cambo Gardens in Fife, Scotland, which is open for visitors (https://www.cambogardens.org.uk/). You can see the Bog Goblin's Bug Hotel, The Fairy Castle and The Fairy Circus if you visit....
Oct 07, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome to Goblin's Fairy Tales- a collection of songs and fairytales, to be enjoyed out and about on walks and adventures, or when you are warm and cosy inside. Episode 2 features the Fairy Royal Family who live in the big Fairy Castle These songs and stories were created for an outdoor Fairy Trail at Cambo Gardens in Fife, Scotland, which is open for visitors (https://www.cambogardens.org.uk/). You can see the Bog Goblin's Bug Hotel, The Fairy Castle and The Fairy Circus if you visit... just b...
Oct 07, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Goblin's Fairy Tales- a collection of songs and fairytales, to be enjoyed out and about on walks and adventures, or when you are warm and cosy inside. Episode 1 features a Fairy Expedition Song to start the adventure, before we hear the tale of The Bog Goblins. These songs and stories were created for an outdoor Fairy Trail at Cambo Gardens in Fife, Scotland, which is open for visitors (https://www.cambogardens.org.uk/). You can see the Bog Goblin's Bug Hotel, The Fairy Castle and The...
Oct 07, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Here we are, at the final chapter of The Adventures of Pinocchio, where we'll see if Pinocchio can save Gepetto from the terrible Disco Whale. We really hope you've enjoyed listening to this series and had as much fun as we did making it! Please do share on social media (we're @goblintheatre) or leave us a review on itunes. The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 7 part series adapted from the book by Carlo Collodi. It's based on a theatre production by Goblin Theatre, and features the voices of Michae...
Apr 29, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 7
You join us for the penultimate episode of The Adventures of Pinocchio. In this chapter, we get a bit festive! Pinocchio finally catches a break and has the chance to be reunited with Gepetto... all he has to do it wait, but that is easier said than done for Pinocchio, especially if the Fox has anything to do with it... The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 7 part series adapted from the book by Carlo Collodi. It's based on a theatre production by Goblin Theatre, and features the voices of Michaela B...
Apr 22, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Did someone say Fish Disco? In this episode we see what happens to Gepetto as he crosses the Ocean (and see how many fish puns you can spot in the first song!). Meanwhile, on dry land, Pinocchio decides to go to school, but there's a sting in the tale... The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 7 part series adapted from the book by Carlo Collodi. It's based on a theatre production by Goblin Theatre, and features the voices of Michaela Bennison, Dan Bottomley, Lil Davis, Will Dollard, Mary Erskine and B...
Apr 15, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We built this city We built this city We built this city on Rocky Roads... Things are about to get a little bit weird and funny, as Pinocchio goes to The Land of Cakes. All alone after his adventures finding and losing fame in the big city, Pinocchio is lost and needs some direction. Luckily a mysterious stranger is on hand... but as Pinocchio goes to the Land of Cakes he finds out it might not be as sweet as he imagined. Meanwhile, Gepetto is released from Prison- will he finally be reunited wi...
Apr 08, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 4
You join us for Chapter 3 of Pinocchio, where things start getting a little bit weird (in a good way!). With Gepetto in prison, Pinocchio is left to fend for himself... but not for long! He soon meets the “trustworthy” Fox who takes him to the big city to become rich and famous- what could possibly go wrong!? It's also the first time Pinocchio tells a lie... The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 7 part series adapted from the book by Carlo Collodi. It's based on a theatre production by Goblin Theatre...
Apr 01, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 3
You join us for Part 2 of The Adventures of Pinocchio. It's Pinocchio's first day being alive, and he's got a lot to learn! Gepetto tries his best at teaching him but things go a little bit wrong as Pinocchio gets very hungry... (also see if you can spot a podcast "Easter Egg") The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 7 part series adapted from the book by Carlo Collodi. It's based on a theatre production by Goblin Theatre, and features the voices of Michaela Bennison, Dan Bottomley, Lil Davis, Will Dol...
Mar 25, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this first episode you join us at The Spinning Yarn Storytelling Bar, where we meet our narrator The Blue Fairy. She introduces you to poor Gepetto (a man who smells of sausages and broken dreams) as he carves a wooden puppet boy from a piece of magical wood... The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 7 part series adapted from the book by Carlo Collodi. It's based on a theatre production by Goblin Theatre, and features the voices of Michaela Bennison, Dan Bottomley, Lil Davis, Will Dollard, Mary Ers...
Mar 18, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join us at the North Pole Jazz Lounge for the 2nd of our festive podcasts this year: The Ballad of Rudy! Suitable for all ages. In this story Rudy doesn’t have a red nose; rather it’s his talent for new and exciting music that sets him apart from all the other Reindeer. Together with a magical Jazz Penguin he goes on an adventure that teaches him that life isn’t about following the herd. Funny, warm and with a massive heart, this show features live music, original songs and lots of imagination. ...
Dec 24, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A Christmas Carol: The Haunted Service. A new hour-long musical adaptation based on the book by Charles Dickens. AGE GUIDANCE: Please note this episode is a bit spooky in places, so is aimed at older children (5+) and adults. For a festive story for younger children, check out The Ballad of Rudy which will also be released around the same time. Join us for a Christmas Carol service with a difference. It’s midnight on Christmas Eve, a time where the Ghosts and Ghouls of Christmas come out to play...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
For the final episode of the current series, we bring you Cookies That Come Alive by Iona Johnson. In the story we meet Ben, who doesn't get on with his next door neighbour Mrs Wren. When Ben decides to enter a big baking competition at school, he decides to make some delicious cookies, in the hope of winning! But Mrs Wren (and the cookies) have other ideas... Suitable for All Ages. Written, Composed and Performed by Iona Johnson Percussion by Ross Sheppard For more about Iona's work visit www.i...
Aug 12, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of The Goblin Podcast- Musical Stories for Kids you join us for the third and final part of Hey Diddle Diddle. In this celebration of nonsense, we'll find out if the Cow will make it to the Moon, if the Dish will run away with the spoon AND if the little dog will finally laugh! Suitable for all ages Did you know, like most of our podcast episodes, Hey Diddle Diddle was originally a theatre show? You can find out about it here: https://goblintheatre.co.uk/hey-diddle-diddle Like an...
Aug 05, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Goblin Podcast- Musical Stories for Kids you join us for Part 2 of Hey Diddle Diddle. Prepare for some Moo-ing as in this episode we meet the Cow, who is on a mission to meet her friend The Moon. We also catch up with the Spoon who has decided to run away- we find him in the Miscellaneous area of the kitchen... Will the Dog laugh at all the nonsense? Suitable for all ages Like and subscribe- you can follow us @goblintheatre www.goblintheatre.co.uk Created by Matt Borgatti,...
Jul 29, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of The Goblin Podcast- Musical Stories for Kids you join us for Part 1 of Hey Diddle Diddle. When the full moon shines bright there’s magic in the air, and all the animals come out to play. Ever wondered how a cow jumped over the moon? Or why the dish ran away with the spoon? Find out in this new take on the classic nursery rhyme. In this episode we hear from the Cat with the Fiddle and also meet a little Spoon, ready for his first day at the dinner table... Suitable for all ages...
Jul 22, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode of The Goblin Podcast - Musical Stories for Kids we are in the Wild West for The Mouse and the Cactus by Dan Bottomley & Elena Valentine. We meet a prickly character and his loyal friend, as we see if there's more to life than being spikey and lonesome. Suitable for all ages. The Mouse and the Cactus Written by & featuring Dan Bottomley & Elena Valentine Music, Lyrics & Production by Dan Bottomley For more about Dan's work check out https://www.danbottomley.co.uk If ...
Jul 15, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of The Goblin Podcast, storyteller Danyah Miller shares with us a story called Kika's Birthday. Kika, a little French mouse, is going to be 5 years old! Her family has planned a birthday surprise, with friends, songs and a grasshopper band. But who is that with his twitchy tail and shining eyes watching them closely? It’s That Bright Orange Cat. Will he join the party, make some new friends and share some birthday cake, or does he have something else in mind? Suitable for all age...
Jul 08, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
You join us again at the North Pole Jazz Lounge for the final part of The Legend of the Jazz Penguin. We catch up with the little Penguin who is searching for her sound. This part of the story takes us to a cold Antartica, where we hear a song about a Penguin Huddle and find out if the Little Penguin will ever find her sound... Suitable for all ages Like and subscribe- To hear a little bit more about how we made the story, follow us on Twitter & Instagram @goblintheatre and at www.facebook.c...
Jul 01, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
You join us again at the North Pole Jazz Lounge for Part 2 of The Legend of the Jazz Penguin. In the first part of the story we saw an egg that went everywhere. When it rolled to a stop, it hatched and out emerged a little baby Penguin, but she needed to find her way back home. She decided to listen out for her sound to get her there. This part of the story takes us under the sea, where we'll meet a couple of interesting characters... Suitable for all ages Like and subscribe- To hear a little bi...
Jun 24, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The very first episode of The Goblin Podcast- Musical Stories for Kids kicks off with The Legend of the Jazz Penguin. Join us at the North Pole Jazz lounge for a musical adventure about a little Penguin looking for her sound. In Part One we start the story with a jazzy song about doing your thing, we see an egg that when everywhere and meet a little baby penguin. Suitable for all ages Like and subscribe- you can follow us @goblintheatre www.goblintheatre.co.uk Created by Matt Borgatti, Will Doll...
Jun 17, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Coming Soon... The Goblin Podcast is a kid's podcast featuring original musical stories, from acclaimed children's theatre makers. Each episode we’ll be bringing you new musical stories for the whole family to enjoy wherever you like. Our stories are full of catchy new songs and a lot of fun that will inspire the imagination of all ages. From The Legend of the Jazz Penguin (a musical adventure about a little Penguin looking for her sound) to Hey Diddle Diddle (a celebration of nonsense based on ...
May 31, 2020•1 min