The Little Red Cap

In the distance, Wolf howls.

Ruby: What’s that, Mother?

Mother: Nothing, my dear. Don’t worry your pretty little head.

Wolf slopes off towards the house.

This classic tale has been freshly adapted by Big Brum, working with writer Chris Cooper. Through it, the students come to explore and understand the world in which we live and particularly knowing and not knowing : why the mother tells her daughter not to worry; and the insatiable hunger of the ever-present wolf.

Wolf breaks into an open-mouthed leer.

Ruby: Oh, Grandmother … what, what … huge teeth you have.

Wolf slides from the bed towering above Ruby. Pause. Heavy breathing.

Wolf: (Licks lips and teeth) All the better to eat you with.

Ruby: (Whisper) Yes.

Over Summer and Autumn 2025, we have been touring versions of The Little Red Cap to primary and special schools in North Solihull, Walsall and East Staffordshire.  In Spring 2026, we are touring a further adaptation to West Midlands Secondary and Special Schools.

Director: Richard Holmes.

Cast: Katie Mann, Adam Nicholls, Hannah Pryal, Daisy Quick.

Set images: Matt Reeves.

Sound design: Jack Baggott.