and tango makes three
The Musical
And tango makes three is an award winning children's picture book inspired by the true story of two male penguins, Roy and Silo, who built a nest together at New York City Zoo. After trying to incubate a rock they are given a spare egg by zookeeper Mr Gramzay who watches them carefully keep their egg warm until they hatch their very own baby, Tango - because it takes two to tango!
Since the book's publication in 2005, And Tango Makes Three has become one of the most recognised and discussed children's books of the 21st century, inspiring countless adaptation proposals from around the world. This is the first time the authors have granted permission for a stage adaptation. Securing these rights is a significant achievement and positions this production as the definitive theatrical interpretation of an internationally recognised title with an established global audience.
Roger's adaptation preserves the wit, warmth and simplicity that have made And Tango Makes Three a modern classic, while unlocking its full theatrical potential through puppetry, original music and visually inventive storytelling. Designed to appeal to family audiences while resonating with adults, the production offers broad commercial potential alongside genuine cultural significance.
The adaptation reunites the writing team behind I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical, whose critically acclaimed West End and Edinburgh Festival Fringe was hailed 'a triumph' by The New York Times. Combining an award-winning story, exclusive adaptation rights and an experienced creative team, And Tango Makes Three offers investors the opportunity to support a production with both artistic ambition and long-term commercial prospects, including future touring, educational engagement and licensing opportunities.