Tig loves going to see plays. Tig wants to be in a play herself and to dress up. Tig's friend Tam is doing a musical play of The Elves and the Shoemaker, and he asks Tig to be an elf. On the day of the show Tig refuses to go on stage. She doesn't recognise Tam dressed as the shoemaker. Woolly explains how costumes and make up can make every one look different. Tig happily joins the performance and as an elf helps the shoemaker make his shoes.