Counting Sheeps - The Herd

Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. 

They’re experts in the field. 

But tonight they’re wide awake.

Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups.

Audience Feedback

‘Absolutely amazing’

‘My baby was mesmerised’ 

‘The show was beautiful, funny and emotional and perfect for the tiny ones’

Dreamt up by The Herd

Concept by Ruby Thompson and Sam Caseley

Composer Ysabelle Wombwell

Director Ruby Thompson

Dramaturg Sam Caseley

Designer India Harvey

Ripple Festival 2025

Ripple Festival is a brand new children’s festival dedicated to early years arts, taking place in public spaces across Great Yarmouth from 12–21 September 2025, hosted by Magic Acorns.

About The Herd

The Herd makes space for childhood. Rooted in Hull, and acclaimed nationally, we collaborate with young children to dream up shows, installations and programmes of play that ignite joy, celebrate child creativity and nurture family connection. We believe in the radical power of the arts to reimagine a world with more space for early childhood, a world where children thrive and communities flourish.