The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales 2018

As the curtain rises on this enchanting tale, a delightful troupe of animal performers takes center stage, with the suave Fox gracing the audience as their emcee. With excitement palpable, the audience is treated to an introductory performance, setting the scene for three unique narratives that are about to unfold. The stage is lit, and the anticipation grows as the play leaps into high gear.

The first story transports us to a picturesque French farm, where three farmhands—Pork, Bunny, and Duck—are entrusted with the care of Pauline, a precious newborn left in their care by Stork, who claims to be temporarily incapacitated. As it becomes increasingly clear that the last two members of this trio are although earnest, utterly incompetent, the stakes for Pauline’s safety become ever more pressing. Initially reluctant to embrace his parental role, Pork rises magnificently to the occasion, trying to compensate for his bumbling companions as they navigate a series of uproarious blunders and misunderstandings.

From narrowly evading an ominous pike lurking in the waters to mistakenly sending Pauline off to China instead of Avignon, their antics are both hilarious and heartwarming. In the end, their determination shines through, as Pauline is finally reunited with her family. As they bid farewell to this little charge, the farmhands return to their home, only to uncover a shocking revelation: Stork’s supposed injury was merely a ruse, revealing his laziness. In a twist of poetic justice, Pork decides to take revenge on the slothful Stork, launching him sky-high with an elaborate catapult contraption.

Meanwhile, in the depths of the forest, a cunning Fox finds himself in trouble, having been thwarted in his culinary pursuits by a clever farm whose feathery residents are not so easily caught. His misadventures begin when his plan to snare some chickens goes awry, leaving him munching on radishes abandoned by Pork. Seeking counsel, he turns to Wolf, who proposes a devious plot to steal three chicken eggs, allowing them to grow before devouring them with glee. However, fate intervenes as the chicks accept him as their maternal figure, leading Fox to become deeply invested in their welfare.

As his maternal instincts blossom, Fox hatches a daring plan to rescue the chicks from Wolf by disguising himself and infiltrating the farm in a comical chicken costume. To his surprise, he discovers that the lead chick, the very one from whose eggs he had stolen, has started the formidable Fox Extermination Club. This club, led by a vengeful chick, is on a mission to eradicate Fox, turning tables on their “rescuer.”

For a time, Fox manages to elude capture, but the tide turns as the chicks succumb to their unbridled instincts, even staging a dinner where they invite a live fox! Heartbroken and disenchanted, Fox sees his young charges abandon him for Wolf, who schemes to have them as his next meal. Just when all seems lost, Fox intervenes, using his cunning to save the chicks while they escape to safety.

In a twist of fate, the lead chick, the true mother of the clutch, finds her lost offspring and, horrified by their actions, unites with a group of chickens to confront Wolf, who had earlier let Fox in on his nefarious plans. With Wolf defeated, the lead chick makes a deal with Fox: he can visit the chicks and will help them learn self-defense against predators.

Grieving yet accepting his newfound role, Fox steps into this new chapter as a protector of the flock. As he gazes fondly upon the chicks, he realizes that he has found his true purpose—not as an enemy, but as a guardian, vowing to use his cleverness for their well-being.

As winter festivities draw near on the farm, mischief brews as Bunny and Duck set off a chain of ridiculous events culminating in the destruction of a plastic Santa Claus hanging in the barn. Convinced they’ve thwarted the genuine Santa, the pair devises a scheme to take over his role and deliver gifts worldwide. In the midst of their antics, Pork gets inadvertently swept into chaos, ending up at the local pound, where he is joyfully reunited with Bunny and Duck amidst a pack of spunky canines.

Utilizing their wits, ingenuity, and a splash of fortune, this trio manages to escape this predicament, stumbling upon the real Santa perched dangerously on a window. With a clever plan by Bunny and Duck, they rescue the iconic figure, earning his eternal gratitude. As a heartwarming reward, Santa invites them back to the farm, where they awaken on Christmas morning to find their wishes come true with gifts aplenty waiting for them.

As the credits roll, a nostalgic reunion occurs on the farm’s stage—where the beloved characters come together once more—while a nimble frog sweeps away debris, tidying up the scene. And thus, the curtain gently falls on this enchanting holiday adventure, leaving viewers with warm hearts and smiles.