Michael Foreman's Dinosaurs And All That Rubbish brought to life at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Dinosaurs take to the stage in Nottingham for a wildly imaginative telling of a 50-year-old environmental tale.

Michael Foreman’s Dinosaurs And All That Rubbish is brought to life at Lakeside Arts on Sunday, October 9.

The picture book has sold more than 150,000 copies world-wide.

The book and theatre adaptation deliver an important message of ecological awareness ­— that the Earth belongs to everyone, to be enjoyed and cared for.

In it, one man’s passionate dream to find his paradise beyond the stars leaves the world in ruins.

Can the dinosaurs who sleep deep underground wake up in time to sort out the mess and save Planet Earth?

Michael Foreman, said: “When I wrote, and illustrated, Dinosaurs And All That Rubbish in 1972, it was because of the growing threat to the environment.

“I never imagined the book would be even more relevant 50 years later, and I am delighted that director Toby Hulse and Roustabout are bringing it to a wider audience.”

Expect a riotous hour of dancing dinosaurs, space travel and catchy songs from Roustabout Theatre’s stage adaptation.

There are two performances ­— at 1pm and 3.30pm ­— by actor-musicians Oliver de Rohan, Robin Hemmings and Shaelee Rooke.

It is recommended for children aged three to 12.

Its carbon footprint has been monitored in every area of the production including set and costume, travel and marketing.

Originally commissioned as a digital production, it was shortlisted for best theatre for children at the OFFIE Awards 2022.