When Little Red is tasked with going to her Granny's house, little did she know she would come up against the sneaky tactics of the infamous, street wise B.B. Wolfe. When B.B. finds out that Red is bringing antique jewellery back from her travels, a sinister plan plays out involving a stolen hood, mistaken identities and an unsuspecting Granny. Featuring chases, songs and slapstick comedy, this modern take on the classic story is sure to entertain the entire family.
Keywords: Red, Wolf, TYA, Children's Theatre, Little Red, fairytale
Birnton Theatricals in association with Stage West Calgary, May-June 2026
An earlier version of the script, under the title Little Red v. The Big Bad Wolf premiered at Stage West Calgary May 7- June 4, 2016
Genre: Comedy, Theatre for Young Audiences, Play with Music, Adaptation
Acts: 1
Run time: 60 minutes
Suitable for all ages
Cast size: 4 actors
Female roles: 4
Casting breakdown:
- Â Mom (Whatever age for a Mom makes sense)
A strong, single Mom who has fully embraced how cheesy a Mom can be with no apologies. Her and Red are far more alike than either would like to admit. - Little Red (10-12 years old)
A young kid stuck between wanting to be a teenager and afraid of not being a kid anymore. She plays by the rules but is starting to see how the world is not as black and white as she once thought. Naive but with good instincts - most of the time. - BB Wolfe (Older than Red by at least 3 or 4 years)
Hip, street smart, sarcastic and manipulative. She is a lone wolf, literally, and has to fend for herself to survive. Athletic with gothic undertones and a hint Mean Girls. - Granny (Old - really old)
Very with it, if only her hearing and eye sight weren't failing her. She has a hidden rock and roll passion but also embraces the things that make her a Granny. Not afraid to just say exactly what is on her mind regardless of how it may be perceived.
