With more than 15 million subscribers and 16 billion views, Little Baby Bum is nothing short of a YouTube sensation, capturing the imaginations of children across the world. 

Acclaimed children’s theatre and television writer and director, Miranda Larson, has brought the digital world of Little Baby Bum to life on stage with her latest production, “Little Baby Bum Live!” which comes to Wycombe Swan on October 15 and 16. 

Little Baby Bum’s debut YouTube video ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ was uploaded on August 29, 2011. 

Since then the channel has gone on to become the world’s largest educational channel on YouTube, winning a string of awards along the way and holds the Guinness World Record for the most-watched educational video of all time. 

Describing herself as a “big kid”, Miranda said she fell into local children’s theatre fresh out of university - putting on shows with kids and for kids during the school holidays.

“I’ve always had a passion for theatre and working with children, capturing childhood and bringing that out in a show clicked. So, whether it’s children’s theatre or television it’s all I’ve done since.”

So what is it about theatre created specifically for young children that makes it so special and fascinating for Miranda? 

“I think it’s about connecting with their imaginations and individual creativity; that magic of childhood. 

“Children younger than seven specifically are in pre-logical phases of development so anything and everything is possible, which means the characters of Little Baby Bum really are coming to life on stage for them.”

Miranda says theatre is important for young children because it allows them to “be inspired, feel included, use their imagination and love song and dance”.

“In all of the shows I do I never expect children to sit down and quietly watch, everyone is expected to stand up and dance and make as much noise as you want. You’re a child, be a child.”

So what can audiences expect when they come to see the show? 

“A lot of liveliness, they’re definitely not going to be bored. The show is fast paced with over seventeen songs, many of which you and your children will love and recognise. 

“There’s a lot of participation – we want the children to join in as they’re part of this Little Baby Bum community. 

“We are touring Little Baby Bum as an audience, visiting the bakery, Old Mac’s farm and lots of other locations children will recognise as well as some new surprises too. 

“We want it to be a really inclusive atmosphere for children, particularly as this might be their first experience of theatre. 

“We’ve kept the elements of education; counting, colours, directions and crossing the road as well.

“It’s a lively show, using incredible animation techniques on stage alongside the real characters with plenty of dancing and singing for young audiences to enjoy.”

Little Baby Bum Live! comes to the Wycombe Swan on October 15 and 16.

Tickets are £16, available online at wycombeswan.co.uk or call the Swan ticket office on 01494 512 000.