There’s something funny happening in the warehouse! Was that a wizard whizzing by, could that suitcase really be a dragon’s lair and who’s that snuffling and gruffling at the bottom of the trunk? Dragon’s Teeth & Other Tales features beautifully animated puppets, live music and physical comedy. Age 3+. STUDIO THEATRE. £8 adults / £6 children. Presented by Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Co. & Salisbury Playhouse. Arts Depot Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12, 020 8369 5454
ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - GUIDED TOURS OF THE EVERYMAN PALACE
Due to huge public interest, guided historical tours have been taking place behind the scenes at of one of Corks oldest and best-loved theatres. The tour provides visitors to the Palace with a special insight into the workings of the theatre, following its history from the late nineteenth century to the present
Tours start at 2.30pm Every Friday, excluding dates between Aug 2nd - September 15th
Step into a world of music and magic… Tales shows us a world where everybody can come and share together, and not only believe in the magic, but make it happen. Each show is different, but all work creatively to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills for the under 7s. Tales brings both original and traditional stories to life, in a land of colour, characters and fun. This interactive performance introduces children to a universe where there is no edge to the stage, so children and performers travel a theatrical journey together. Performed on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit the website for this season’s performance times. Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate N14 4PE, 020 8351 6161 www.chickenshed.org.uk
The Orange Tree Theatre currently runs three youth theatre groups with regular weekly theatre workshops in which children from 12 - 18 can learn and develop theatre skills. Each term the groups aim to do a presentation in the Theatre itself. Above all the classes are good fun! Youth Theatre sessions take place in the Orange Tree’s rehearsal rooms adjacent to the Theatre in what is known as the Bank Building. The Orange Tree Theatre has been providing a range of valuable education projects in Richmond and the local boroughs for over 25 years. Like all Orange Tree productions, the schools tours are performed in the round. For more information or to join the waiting list please call Ruth on 020 8940 0141 or complete the form available on the website. Orange Tree Theatre
9.45am & 10.30am
Taught by Rubicon, this is a fun session of dance and exercise using props and music for toddlers with their parents.
Price includes a coffee and a squash in the Café after. Suitable for under 4s
The Riverfront, Newport
Box Office: 01633 656 757 www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront
DanceKatz are holding a stage school on Saturday mornings, offering 2-3 hours of tuition in Drama, Acting, Dance, Singing and Musical Theatre. Learn classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern , Hip Hop, Drama, Acting, Singing and Musical Theatre. DanceKatz keeps all classes small and treats every child as a unique individual, nurturing their skills, uniqueness and developing their talents in a positive, safe, technical, fun and inspirational environment. No experience necessary. Classes available for ages 3 -23. Contact Principal Sarah Milne on 07890 261 031 www.dancekatz.com
Dolman Theatre, Newport
Box Office: 01633 251338 www.dolmantheatre.co.uk
The musical tale of Tracy Turnblad – a big girl with a big heart who loves to dance.
For a chance to win 4 tickets plus a free meal log onto www.primarytimes.net
Shaftesbury Theatre WC2
Box Office: 020 7379-5399
When the young lion Prince Simba is born, evil Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king.
For a chance to win 4 tickets plus a free meal log onto www.primarytimes.net
Lyceum WC2
Box Office: 0844 844 0005
When disco Diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found – a convent!
For a chance to win 4 tickets plus a free meal log onto www.primarytimes.net
London Palladium W1
Box Office:0844 412-2704
When the young lion prince Simba is born his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom. Suitable for children age five and over. Please note that children under 3 will not be admitted.
Lyceum Theatre
Box Office 0844 844 0005 www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk
Inspired by the songs of ABBA. This original musical is a story of a mother and daughter set on the eve of the daughter’s wedding.
Prince of Wales Theatre
Box Office 0844 482 5115 www.princeofwalestheatrelondon.info
Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance programme, ‘The Corny Collins Show’ and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess and win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin?
Shaftsbury Theatre
Box Office 020 7379 5399 www.shaftesbury-theatre.co.uk
Billy Elliot is the tale of a motherless boy whose father wants him to take up boxing. Instead, the boy discovers a love for ballet that leads him from secret lessons to a place at the Royal Ballet School.
Victoria Palace Theatre
Box Office 0870 895 5577 www.victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk
A Spotlites Theatre Production. Join in this interactive play for 5-12 year olds, great for kids who don’t just want to sit still and watch! It’s Robinson Crusoe ‘Star Wars’ style!
Kings Theatre Chatham
Box Office: 01634 403737
(no class 20th Feb half term)
SPC members see a performance of 'Petrushka' at Little Angel before undertaking a 9 week challenge to create their own puppets and develop a short play for performance. The term culminates in a grand finale for friends and family. SPC is split into to 2 age groups - 5 to 7's and 8 to 10's. We have two time slots to choose from for the 5-7's (see below) and a 9.45am - 11.00am slot for the 8-10's.
Times by age group: 5-7's 9.45 - 11.00 am or 11.30 am - 12.45 pm
8-10's 9.45 - 11.00 am
Please note - Times vary slightly on the first week of term (16th January) when all the children come to see a performance of 'Petrushka' at 11.00am instead of their regular time slot.
Cost: £80 per person/£55.00 concessions (includes seeing the show)
Box Office: 020 7226 1787
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com
(no class 20th Feb half term)
Crafty Kids is our extremely popular Saturday morning 8 week club for 2-5 year olds (nursery and reception ages) and their carers. Members begin the term by watching a performance of Little Angel Theatre's charming production of 'Splish Splash'. The following 7 weeks are spent on 'crafty' activities, songs and games linked to the show including some simple puppet making. The children must be accompanied by an adult carer and will leave each session with something they have made themselves.
Times: 9.45am - 11.00am or 11.30am - 12.45pm
Please note - Times vary slightly on the first week of term (23rd Jan) when all the children come to see a performance of 'Splish Splash' at 10.00am instead of their regular time slot.
Cost: £90 per carer/child pair/£65 concession (includes seeing the show)
Box Office: 020 7226 1787
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com
College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down her credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law!
Savoy Theatre WC2
Box Office: 0870 060 6642
James Campbell returns with his proper comedy club for anyone over the age of 6! Featuring some of the best comedians on the circuit doing what they do best but without the rude bits!
Soho Theatre London W1
Box Office: 0870 4296883
Selected dates.
A Spotlites Theatre Production. Join in this interactive play for 5-12 year olds, great for kids who don’t just want to sit still and watch! It’s Robinson Crusoe ‘Star Wars’ style!
Kings Theatre Chatham
Box Office: 01634 829468
8 – 10 years - Tuesdays from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. £2.00 per session. 11 – 13 years - Fridays from 5.00pm – 6.30pm. £2.50 per session. 14 + years - Thursdays from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. £3.00 per session. Children get the chance to learn basic drama skills and how to share ideas and work together. The group performs at regular intervals. The 1 to 13 group of aspiring young actors can work on the skills needed to polish their performing abilities. The 14 + is an enthusiastic group who practise their improvisation skills and work on set texts for performances.
Guildhall Arts Centre
St Peter’s Hill, Grantham.
Box Office: 01476 406158. To book any workshop, contact the Box Office www.guildhallartscentre.com
When the young lion prince Simba is born his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom. Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Please note that children under 3 will not be admitted.
Lyceum Theatre
Box Office 0844 844 0005 www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk
Inspired by the songs of ABBA. This original musical is a story of a mother and daughter set on the eve of the daughter’s wedding.
Prince of Wales Theatre
Box Office 0844 482 5115 www.princeofwalestheatrelondon.info
Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance programme, ‘The Corny Collins Show’ and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show?
Shaftesbury Theatre
Box Office 020 7379 5399 www.shaftesbury-theatre.co.uk
One of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Box Office 0844 412 2955 www.theatreroyaldrurylane.co.uk
Billy Elliot is the tale of a motherless boy whose father wants him to take up boxing. Instead, the boy discovers a love for ballet that leads him from secret lessons to a place at the Royal Ballet School.
Victoria Palace Theatre
Box Office 0870 895 5577 www.victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk
8 – 11years Thursdays from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. 12 – 16 years Thursdays from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. £2.00 per session. This is a brilliant opportunity for young people to get creative and get moving. Energy and enthusiasm is all that’s required. Techniques will be taught in various styles of dance concentrating on jazz and street dance.
Guildhall Arts Centre
St Peter’s Hill, Grantham.
Box Office: 01476 406158. To book any workshop, contact the Box Office www.guildhallartscentre.com
Every Monday and Tuesday after school 6 to 9 1⁄2 yrs - 5.30pm to 7pm. 9 1⁄2 to 14yrs - 7pm to 8.30pm.
The Man In The Moon’s workshops aim to stretch the imagination, build confidence, aid concentration and improve social and verbal skills. Weekly adventures include improvisation, role-play, script work, drama games, music and movement. These activities help kids learn to present themselves effectively and reach their true potential. Workshops are all about having fun, not finding out who’s best, so all you need to bring along with you is enthusiasm. Previous experience is not necessary. Members also have the opportunity to appear in Man In The Moon’s exciting productions. You can join for a free workshop at any time during the term, so why not contact the Man in the Moon workshops on 01428 608866.
Electric Theatre
This workshop is taken by SoundLINCS - Lincolnshire’s Music Development Agency and involves both children and parents/carers. The aim of the workshop is to build skills and confidence in music making. This fun activity gives children, between the ages of two and five, the opportunity to be involved in active learning where they will be introduced to different instruments and have the chance to explore rhythm and dynamics. 10.30am – 11.30am. 2 - 5yrs £0.50 per child.
Guildhall Arts Centre
St Peter’s Hill, Grantham.
Box Office: 01476 406158. To book any workshop, contact the Box Office www.guildhallartscentre.com
Chickenshed’s nationally acclaimed production for children. Tales brings both original and traditional stories to life, in a land of colour, characters and fun. This interactive performance introduces children to a universe where there is no edge to the stage, so children and performers travel a theatrical journey together. Each show is different, but all work creatively to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills for the under 7s. Tales is performed on Fridays and Saturdays in The Studio Theatre at Chickenshed. Each show last approximately 50 minutes. NB Please note there are no Tales shows on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 March 2010. Times: Friday at 11.30am, Saturdays at 10am and 11.30am. Adults £5, children £4 (concs available) Tales is free for babies 6 months old and under. Tales from the Shed is recommended for everyone aged 0-7 years.
CHICKEN SHED
Chase Side, Southgate N14 4PE
020 8292 9222 www.chickenshed.org.uk
The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child will be brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. 2-D and 3-D worlds collide in this play, adapted from some of the freshest and funniest episodes.
Polka Theatre Wimbledon
Box Office: 020 8543 4888
Aged 4 - 23? Interested in the arts? Over 400 young people take part in our youth theatre, dance and media classes each week during term time! Come and join us. For more information on any of our classes call 01432 346526.
THE COURTYARD
The Courtyard Youth Theatre offers classes to young people between the ages of 4 and 23 the opportunity to make new friends, develop theatre skills and gain loads of confidence! For further information please call
01432 346526.
THE COURTYARD
If you’re aged between 8 and 12, you can join our crew of Thursday evening film-makers and you will learn to direct, edit and even star, in your own short film. To register for the waiting list please call 01432 346526.
THE COURTYARD
Run by 2FaCeD Dance Company, our regular break-dance classes on Mondays are incredibly popular. All groups take part in a fantastic annual performance on our main stage. For further information or to register for the waiting list please call Melanie at 2FaCeD Dance on 01432 346514.
THE COURTYARD
Ages 7-11 at 4.15pm - 5.15pm - Junior Youth Dance. Ages 12-18 at 5.15pm - 6.30pm - Senior Youth Dance. Weekly dance classes are held in partnership with Herefordshire’s Dance Agency-in-residence, DanceFEST. Fees are payable in the class £3.70 per week or £37 per term. To book call Rose Beeston on 01905 611199 or e-mail info@dancefest.co.uk
THE COURTYARD
A fun and creative dance session for our younger participants. Weekly drop-in session - just turn up! Ages 4 - 7 Friday 4pm - 4.45pm. £3 per week at the Box Office
THE COURTYARD
Hamlet is perhaps the most quoted, but least understood of all of Shakespeare’s plays. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’s world comes crashing down. The King is dead, murdered by his uncle Claudius. His mother, the Queen marries Claudius and Hamlet must now avenge his father’s death. As Hamlet sets out on his act of revenge, he is fraught by an intense psychological and philosophical struggle that asks some of the most fundamental questions about life and death. School performances 1pm evening 8pm.
The Helix www.thehelix.ie
Box Office 01 7007000
School performances 1pm evening 8pm.
Hamlet is perhaps the most quoted, but least understood of all of Shakespeare’s plays. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’s world comes crashing down. The King is dead, murdered by his uncle Claudius. His mother, the Queen marries Claudius and Hamlet must now avenge his father’s death. As Hamlet sets out on his act of revenge, he is fraught by an intense psychological and philosophical struggle that asks some of the most fundamental questions about life and death. The Helix www.thehelix.ie
Box Office 01 7007000
A classic coming-of-age story which remains a startlingly modern blend of passion, romance and suspense; £10.00 - £17.50; 2:30pm.
Perth Theatre
Perth
Tel: 0845 612 6324 www.horsecross.co.uk
Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye assuming they’ll see him again 30 minutes later. But as the pod completes its journey there’s no sign of Salim. How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air?
Unicorn Theatre SE1
Box Office: 020 7645-0560
When Ted and Kat watch their cousin Salim board the London Eye, they naturally assume they’ll see him again 30 minutes later. But as the pod completes its journey and everyone troops off, there’s no sign of Salim. How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air? Ted and Kat decide to try and solve the mystery themselves. But will they succeed where the adults have failed? This exhilarating production follows the young characters’ frightening ride from despair to hope, and is the first stage adaptation of Siobhan Dowd’s multi award-winning novel. Ages 10+.
UNICORN THEATRE
147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ
020 7645 0560 www.unicorntheatre.com
Saturdays & Sundays at 3.30pm.
This classic fairy tale, with the Big Bad Wolf, Granny, and Little Red is great fun for all.
Lambert Puppet Theatre www.lambertpuppettheatre.com
Box Office 01 2800974
Gigs for Families take place on Sunday afternoons at St. Patrick's Band Hall, Frenchville Lane, Forster Street, Galway - next to Train Station. Run by Adventures in Music, the non-profit parent-run local arts organisation www.adventuresinmusic.ie All gigs: 2:00 Doors open for pre-concert children's activities, 2:30 Concert, 3:15 Meet the Musicians session.
St. Patrick's Band Hall, Galway www.townhalltheatregalway.com
Box Office: 091 569777
7.30pm. Adult £20/child £12
Older children may enjoy Shakespeare’s romp through an Athenean night where workmen act and fairies play tricks on grown-ups. On 26 Mar The Tempest is the next Shakespeare in the Tobacco Factory production.
Tobacco Factory
(Including The Brewery)
Southville, Bristol
Tel: 0117 902 0344 www.tobaccofactory.com
11.00am
Little Sparks is a regular Saturday morning show aimed at children under 5 years old. The show starts at 11am in the theatre’s Cafe Bar and lasts approximately 40 minutes. It features music, games, songs, stories and puppets.
There is no need to book just come along on the day. Please pay cash or cheque on the day after the show. Please note that we are unable to take Debit/Credit cards for this event. For more details please contact Geoff on 07949 821 567.
Price: £4 per child (adults and babes in arms are free).
ELECTRIC THEATRE
An extraordinary play about love and betrayal, Haunted tells the story of a captivating young stall holder, Hazel (Beth Cooke), who enters the life of the quixotic Mr. Berry – for further information go to www.goh.co.uk
Billed as Andrew Lloyd Webber's best show since the Phantom, Whistle Down the Wind is an uplifting and extraordinary tale about transforming power of love when the innocence of childhood collides with the cynicism of the adult world. Time 7:30pm Mat Wed/Sat 2:30pm Tickets £10.50 - £34
Edinburgh Playhouse
18/22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh.
Box Office: 08744 8471660 www.EdinburghPlayhouse.org.uk
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session - ph 053 9121273
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - "The Back Door at Chaz Bar" (happens first Monday each month).
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford - open mic night.
6 to 9 1⁄2 yrs - 5.30pm to 7pm, 9 1⁄2 to 14yrs - 7pm to 8.30pm.
The Man In The Moon’s workshops aim to stretch the imagination, build confidence, aid concentration and improve social and verbal skills. Weekly adventures include improvisation, role-play, script work, drama games, music and movement. These activities help kids learn to present themselves effectively and reach their true potential.
Workshops are all about having fun, not finding out who’s best, so all you need to bring along with you is enthusiasm. Previous experience is not necessary. Members also have the opportunity to appear in Man In The Moon’s exciting productions.
You can join for a free workshop at any time during the term, so why not contact the Man on the Moon workshops on 01428 608866.
ELECTRIC THEATRE
The family musical about Joseph, his brothers and that amazing coat starring Any Dream Will Do finalist Craig Chalmers (not appearing Wed mat/Sat 1.45pm). 7.45pm, mat Tue-Fri 1.30pm, Sat 1.45pm/4.45pm. £26.75-£17.50
Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Sq, Coventry
Box Office: 024 7655 3055
Mon - Thur 7.45pm, Fri & Sat 8pm, Thur & Sat mat 2.30pm
The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is a journey into the mind of Sherlock Holmes and his relationships with the two most significant people in his life. Following Holmes’ most infamous encounter with his nemesis Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, Watson’s loyalty and friendship are tested to the very limit and Holmes comes to terms with his deep need for friendship. Reprising their acclaimed roles from The Hound of The Baskervilles are Peter Egan as Sherlock Holmes and Philip Franks as his loyal assistant Dr Watson.
By Jeremy Paul, Directed by Robin Hereford
Tickets from £15
YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE
Mackenzie & McGuire
8pm
Alison loves cake, and needs to get over it. Savannah lives part-time in Sunnydale Rehabilitation Retreat, full-time in her head. They meet somewhere in between.
Tickets: £8 (£7)
Pleasance Theatre Islington
Carpenters Mews, North Road, London, N7 9EF
Box Office 020 7609 1800 www.pleasance.co.uk
By Tube Caledonian Road (5 mins)
By Bus 17, 91, 153, 259, 274, 393, N91 (all 2 mins)
By Rail Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (10 mins) Kings Cross/ St Pancras International (5 mins by bus)
Pleasance is a registered charity in England and Wales
Presented by The Birmingham Stage Company
From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the incredibly squishy world premiere Horrible Science. What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don't penguins get spots? Why do rabbits eat the same food twice? Why doesn't the moon wander off? Could a 10 million volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre? Billy Miller has no idea what's in store when he enters the crazy, awesome world of Horrible Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it's too late?! Using actors and 3D Bogglevision, Horrible Science has the awful answers and this astounding show will thrill you and your children. A must for schools groups too! Don't miss it! Mon 2pm & 7pm; Tues & Wed 10am & 2pm. Tickets £14.50, conc £10. Family £44. Schools and Block Bookers of 10+ £7.50 each ticket. Bus deal available.
Mansfield Palace Theatre
Leeming Street, Mansfield
Box Office: 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre
Join your Disney friends, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald on a magical journey of imagination into the worlds of Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. As you help them make each story unfold, you'll cheer for adventurous Mickey, adore perky Minnie and laugh at hot-tempered Donald and bumbling Goofy. Discover their high-energy spirits in Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales - a live show so full of their laughter and fun, it will make you smile from 'ear to ear.' Tickets from£13, Family tickets from £50.
METRO RADIO ARENA
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
Wexford Song Club, The Sky & The Ground Pub, Sth Main Street, Wexford (9.30pm).
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - Open Mic Night (9.30pm)
White's Hotel (bar), Wexford - trad session (9.30pm).
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - Roger McGuire & friends (folk)
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford - trad session www.wexlive.com
An exciting evening of entertainment including song, dance, storytelling and much more. Join Rinceoirí na Riochta and friends for a wonderful celebration of Kerry and Munster talent. Tickets: € 16/14, Family of 4: €51. Performance 8pm
Siamsa Tíre, National Folk Theatre & Arts Centre
Town Park, Tralee, Co Kerry
Bookings 066 7123055 www.siamsatire.com
With a cast and crew of 100 (including ten dogs), sensational sets and stunning special effects, this action-packed adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jeremy and Jemima, alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the famously evil Childcatcher.
New Wimbledon
Box Office: 08712 975 454
7:30pm, plus 2:30pm on 20th.
EODS presents the Olivier-award-winning musical story of The Ugly Duckling: A heart-warming family show featuring a host of comedy characters & toe-tapping musical numbers - you’d be quackers to miss it! Tickets £12 (£10 Group rates also available)
EVESHAM ARTS
Presented by Loughborough Amateur Operatic Society, this epic story follows the quest of Eliza Doolittle as she tries to transform herself from a brash cockney flower girl into an elegant duchess with the help of Professor Henry Higgins. Packed with show stopping songs including: ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly’, ‘Get Me To The Church On Time’, and ‘On The Street Where You Live.
Loughborough Town Hall
Box Office: 01509 231914
March 16 (3.30-5pm) Seachtain na Gaeilge - Lá na Páistí, FDYS, Francis St, Wexford
March 16 TR Dallas plus Theresa & The Stars, Temple Bar, Rathangan, Duncormick, Co Wexford. In aid of Irish Guide Dogs Assoc.
March 16 The Jam Tarts, Crown Bar, Monck St, Wexford. Very good covers band that steers clear of the obvious.
March 16 Seamrog, Ashdown Park Hotel (bar), Gorey, Co Wexford.
March 16 Comedian Keith Barry and a host of djs, belly-dancers and giant puppets converge on the new Xchange Nightclub, White's Hotel, North Main St, Wexford. www.wexlive.com
What better way to kick off Saint Patrick’s Weekend than with the incredible Lúnasa. Lúnasa are internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish
instrumental band of recent times and has become one of the most sought after
bands on the international Celtic music scene, winning many awards. 8pm
The Riverbank, Newbridge www.riverbank.ie
Box Office: 045 448333
8pm
Music- Song- Dance. This is the ideal way to celebrate the start of the St. Patrick's Festival. The Concert will feature the best of local traditional musicians, singers and dancers. An Tain Theatre, Dundalk www.antaintheatre.com
Box Office: (042) 9392919
This special concert for St Patrick’s Festival promises to be a fantastic night of the very best of Traditional culture featuring musician’s singers and dancers from Bray and Roundwood branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. 8pm
Mermaid Theatre Bray www.mermaidartscentre.ie
Box Office: 01 272 4030
Made famous by movies starring Michael Caine and more recently Jude Law, Alfie is the brilliant, original stage play about a young man with an overwhelming desire for the ladies. Time: 19:30; Charge: £10.50 (£8.50) All seats £8.50 if paid by 27 February
Adam Smith Theatre
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Tel: 01592 412929 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Ltd. of New York. Presented by the award winning Romiley Operatic Society.
The Plaza
Mersey Square
Stockport
Box Office: 0161 4777779 www.stockportplaza.co.uk
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Ltd. of New York. Presented by the award winning Romiley Operatic Society.
The Plaza
Mersey Square
Stockport
Box Office: 0161 4777779 www.stockportplaza.co.uk
The timeless tale of Princess Aurora presented by Moscow Ballet - La Classique. At 7.45pm, tickets £20 concs £19.
Princes Hall
Box Office 01252 329155
Princes Way, Aldershot
Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jeremy and Jemima, alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the famously evil Childcatcher.
New Wimbledon Theatre
Broadway, Wimbledon
Box Office 0870 060 6646 www.ambassadortickets.com
8pm
This special concert for St Patrick’s Festival promises to be a fantastic night of the very best of Traditional culture featuring musician’s singers and dancers from Bray and Roundwood branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Mermaid Theatre Bray www.mermaidartscentre.ie
Box Office: 01 272 4030
A female version of ‘Oliver’, this musical charts the story of a poor orphan called Olivia. But if you think you know the story already, think again! Olivia goes on a unique adventure, meeting famous characters such as Sherlock Holmes, Eliza Doolittle and many more – this is a fun show filled with memorable music, an evening all the family can enjoy. Stage Door Youth Theatre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to giving the young people of Pendle an opportunity to enjoy and learn about theatre.
The Muni Theatre, Colne
Box Office : 01282 661234
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session - ph 053 9121273
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - acoustic session with pat and martin.
T. Morris's Pub, Monck St, Wexford - folk/blues session (9pm)
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - solo folk/ballads/pop.
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing.
Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford - line dancing www.wexlive.com
Harrogate Theatre is celebrating St Patrick’s Day with its ever popular traditional fundraising Ceilidh at the Cairn Hotel. The outstanding Ceilidh band 'Cobblers Wax' will provide the vibrant and exciting music for the Ceilidh, which is being held to raise funds for the Harrogate Theatre Restoration Fund. They will also lead you through the dances ensuring a fun night for all ages. 8pm. Tickets £10.
Harrogate Theatre
Oxford St, Harrogate
Box Office: 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig! Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant . A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks! 17th - 1pm & 4pm, 18th 10am & 1pm. Adults £14.50, Children £12.50 £50 - family ticket (4)
Harrogate Theatre
Oxford St, Harrogate
Box Office: 01423 502116 www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
14:00.
In The Honk Project’s brand new Show, To Have and to Honk, four musicians are on their way to a wedding. But, in true Honk form, the journey doesn’t quite go according to plan...
With their special blend of amiable chaos and hilarious physical theatre, The Honk Project will have you laughing until you cry, even as you thrill to the musical delights on offer.
Tickets: £7.00. School groups of 10 or more: £5.00 and teachers go free!
Harlequin Theatre
1:00pm & 7:00pm.
The Courtyard celebrates young musicians from Herefordshire primary and secondary schools. With a mixture of solo and ensemble pieces from talented local pupils. For information about entering your school, please contact Grant Brisland on 01432 346535. Tickets £5, Schools £3
THE COURTYARD
Blunderbus Theatre Company
High in the mountains, above a little fishing village, there lived a dragon named Dotty, - but she was a very lonely dragon. All day long, she would sit and watch the children in the village below as they laughed, and skipped and danced. Whenever Dotty tried to join in, the boys and girls would run away in fear. Everybody knew that dragon's liked to feast on children! But not Dotty, - she liked to feast on ice cream! Dotty was not a typical dragon. But, her mother was! She was a bad tempered, fire-breathing beast who'd sooner gobble you up than say good morning! So, poor Dotty spent her days alone, wondering if she'd ever make friends at all? Then, one day a visitor called. Had Dotty found a brave new friend, or would her dreams disappear in a puff of smoke? Written especially for 4 - 7 year olds, this timeless adventure will whisk you away to a mysterious world of magic and wonder. Told with bewitching music, and beautifully hand-carved puppets, this is a gentle, funny tale about a sad little dragon with a very big heart. Tickets £5.50, £5 groups of 10+. 2pm.
South Holland Centre
Market Place, Spalding
Box Office: 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk
March 17 (1pm) Two Time Polka, Centenary Stores, Charlotte St., Wexford. No cc. TTP make their annual St. Patrick’s Day visit to the southeast. They still serve up tasty Cajun, R’n’R and R&B. And they are still one of the most entertaining acts in the land.
March 17 (3pm) Ger Busher, Maldron Hotel (bar), Barntown Roundabout, Wexford
March 17 (4pm) Alvin Kenny, Ashdown Park Hotel (bar), Gorey, Co Wexford.
March 17 (6-8pm) Shindig and (9pm) Shadow Aspect, Scaville Lodge, Duncormick, Co Wexford.
March 17 (7pm) Seamus Kehoe and (9pm) Borderline, Temple Bar, Rathangan, Duncormick, Co Wexford.
March 17 (7.30pm) The Waxies, South51, South Main St, Wexford
March 17 Tommy Rennick and friends, The Coach Inn, Cleariestown, Co Wexford. Cancer Society fundraiser. www.wexlive.com
In Bobby Rogers’ town everyone lives very normal lives. But Bobby has noticed that a child who was there one minute is gone the next. So he digs a hole through the earth, all the way to kangaroos and upsidedowness. And he may have stayed forever there, but vanishing kids does not seem fair, and there is nothing so fun as a grudge to bear, so one day Bobby Rogers returns to Upper Crumble to settle the score…
Unicorn Theatre SE1
Box Office: 020 7645-0560
Have you ever done things your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? In Bobby Rogers’ town everyone lives very normal lives. But Bobby has noticed that a child who was there one minute is gone the next. So he digs a hole through the earth, all the way to kangaroos and upsidedowness. And he may have stayed forever there, but vanishing kids does not seem fair, and there is nothing so fun as a grudge to bear, so one day Bobby Rogers returns to Upper Crumble to settle the score… Told in an operatic, gothic style, My Mother Told Me Not To Stare is about those kids who did something naughty and got sent to a place from which they never returned. The only boy who can stop it is the naughtiest one of all. For ages 8+.
Enjoy the show! And don’t forget to say you saw it in Primary Times!
UNICORN THEATRE
147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ
020 7645 0560 www.unicorntheatre.com
10.30am. Age 3-9. Adult £7/child £6/family £24
Bruno an old donkey, Alberta a fox hound, a pretty cat called Cornelia and Fritz a magnificent red rooster run away to become jazz musicians: The Musicians of Bremen. What adventures they have especially when they come across a posse of terrifying robbers and an abandoned baby! A lovely, hilarious and often tender tale about triumph over adversity, friendship, loyalty and bravery. Charming storytelling and original live music.
Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School, Shelburne Rd,
Cheltenham
Tel 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk
The world’s most famous circus collides with the legendary Russian folklore figure Rasputin to create a sensational show that combines contemporary and classical circus at its very best.
Tickets: £9 - £25.
Performance: Weds 8pm, Thurs & Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8.30pm.
New Theatre,
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time, Snow White, on ice. The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience. This spell-binding show promises to be lavish and spectacular, dazzling the whole family with its sheer beauty and elegance. 7.30pm all days. 2.30pm Thurs, Sat & Sun.
Regent Theatre
Piccadilly, Stoke on Trent
Box Office: 0870 060 6644 www.ambassadortickets.com
Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music fills the air and wondrous characters come to life before your very eyes...characters abound as a King, a Queen, Good and Evil Fairies, Fairies of Gold, Silver, Diamonds and Sapphire plus the inevitable handsome Prince, all weave their magic. Princess Aurora, The Sleeping Beauty - a story lovingly repeated throughout generations but never before performed so magnificently as with this colourful spectacle of Russia’s finest…Moscow Ballet - La Classique.
Broxbourne Civic Hall , High St, Hoddesdon
Box Office: 01992 441946
Sticky Kids Spring Sing-a-long is an action packed sing-a-long show for 2-6 year olds. The action songs are all favourites from the hugely popular Sticky Kids range of CDs used in nursery and primary schools throughout the UK. Anne Butler plays Molly Muddle (from the Molly Muddle books) – the human equivalent of a party popper and Alan Windram plays her good friend Old Macdonald. When they get together the fun really begins. Lots of audience participation! If you like things live and loopy this is for you. Time: 10:00 / 13:30.
All Tickets: £4. Group Bookings: Buy 15 tickets get 1 free.
Cumbernauld Theatre
Box Office: 01236 732887
Website: www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - Irish Language & Culture Night (Na Macallaí).
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - ballad session.
Mackens, The Bullring, Wexford - acoustic session - ph 053 9122949
Maggie May's, Wexford - music session
French's Pub, Main St, Gorey - trad session
Chaz Bar - acoustic session
Forde's, Castlebridge, Co Wexford - trad session
South51, South Main St, Wexford - music/food cabaret night
French's Pub, Main St, Gorey – trad music. Tel 053 9421216 www.wexlive.com
8pm
For nearly thirty years, Kodo has experienced the boundless potential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko. Inspired by the powerful natural beauty of their home on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, Kodo infuses traditional forms with fresh global influences to create new musical expressions that are utterly unique. Since 1981, Kodo has delivered over 3200 performances in 46 countries, becoming Japan's most acclaimed performing arts group. University Concert Hall
Limerick www.uch.ie
Box Office: 061 331549
A story of friendship, fish pie and flick-to-kick football. Andy Green’s dad needs a recipe for toast. He thinks that tortilla fought King Kong and that Tiramisu played midfield for Brazil in the 1974 World Cup. In short, he’s rubbish. Good at Subbuteo but hopeless with spaghetti. So when Andy’s mum dies, Andy does the decent thing – he takes a month off work and moves back home with his dad to teach him how to cook. Fighting memories – and occasionally each other – and risking the sanity of friends and neighbours, not to mention Andy’s new girlfriend, the pair boil pans, set grills on fire and worse in an attempt to prevent a diet of pickled beetroot and jam sandwiches… Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions)
The Drill Hall
Lincoln
Box Office 01522 873894 www.lincolndrillhall.com
March 18 Gilbert O'Sullivan, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. €38.50. Tel 053 9122144. The nostalgia market strikes back with a vengeance! While Waterford-born Raymond Edward O'Sullivan is promoting his new album everyone will want to hear the oldies such as Alone Again (Naturally), Clair, Get Down, Nothing Rhymed.
March 18 Cabaret night with band Smooth As Silk, South51, South Main St, Wexford (dinner served). www.wexlive.com
19:30
NQR* is an irreverent inquiry into the idea of "normality".
To tell you the story of my life, or at least what happened to me yesterday, I'll need a large stage, twenty four lights, some of my neighbour's music, about ten dancers and a microphone.
You watch. I'm fascinating."
Prices: £13, £11, £5, Reductions £11, £9, £5, Schools £6.50
Friday 19th February - Scottish Dance Theatre schools workshops available.
Please contact riverfront.education@newport.gov.uk for more details.
The Riverfront
Newport Box Office: 01633 656 757 www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront
7.30pm (& 2.30pm Sat)
By Durham High School for Girls
Copacabana is the hugely fun show with a nostalgic feel of those black and white movies of the past. There’s attempted seduction, passion, kidnapping, pirates, adventure and swashbuckling heroes rescuing damsels in distress; and of course, love wins out in the end. To add to the glamorous setting and costumes are some splashy Latin-inspired show numbers written by Barry Manilow. So travel back to New York and Cuba 1947, and dance with Lola and her friends at the club where music and passion are always the fashion.
Tickets £12 (£9.50 conc).
GALA THEATRE, DURHAM
Presented by Chinese State Circus
From the land of legends and warrior monks comes the incredible new Chinese State Circus production - the live acrobatic spectacular - Mulan. A breathtaking fusion of precision acrobatics, Shaolin martial arts, dazzling circus skills, colourful characters from Peking Opera, physical theatre and drama choreographed to an original music score, Mulan is based on the legend of one of China's greatest heroines. Although the tales of how a peasant girl led an army to save her nation from invasion have spread over the world in poems, songs, books, and films, this is their first incarnation in the all-action world of international circus. Fri and Sat: 8pm, Sun: 5pm, Sat and Sun Matinees: 2pm. Tickets Front Stalls £22, conc £19 family £76. Rear Stalls £17, conc £14, family £56.
Mansfield Palace Theatre
Leeming Street, Mansfield
Box Office: 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre
Time 7:15 pm:
One of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, Fiddler On The Roof is a timeless classic with something for everyone. Very few other musicals have so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable theatrical experience
West Yorkshire Playhouse
Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP
Box Office: 0113 213 7700
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
Paddy Blues Pub, Gorey - Song Club on ist Friday each month
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - covers artist.
Metro17, The Quays, Wexford - live rock bands www.wexlive.com
There is also live music weekends at the following venues. (Phone in advance to check/confirm.)
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Big on DJs.
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Various nights. Folk, blues, Americana.
Oscars & O2 Music Venue, Gorey, Djs or live music Thurs – Sun. Tel 053 9421260.
Jack D's/Jumping Jack's,Gorey. Live music weekends. Tel 053 9421234.
Harney's Pub, Ballyedmond. 053 9389249. Irish Nights, line Dancing, salsa dancing and C'n'W dancing.
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - ph 053 9480500 (weekends including Sun, 6-8pm jazz. Also dancing midweek).
Quality Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 9172000.
Cedar's Hotel, Rosslare Strand - ph 053 9132124.
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 22566 (Wed, Th, Fri, Sat).
Amber Springs Hotel, Wexford Road, Gorey - Tel 053 9484000.
Stanville Lodge Hotel, Barntown - ph 053 9134300.
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy - Ph 053 9237800.
Millrace Hotel, Bunclody - ph 053 9375400.
Brandon House Hotel, New Ross.
Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9425308.
Courtown Hotel, Courtown - ph 053 9425210.
Macamore Inn, Ballygarrett, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9427326.
Wexford Arms, John's Street, Wexford (weekends) www.wexlive.com
One of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time with a score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. This new production, directed by Bryan Flynn offers a bold new presentation and fresh musical theatre experience. Featuring a 40 strong cast and 20 piece orchestra. Tickets €26 booking fee may apply 8 pm.
Cork Opera House
Emmet Place, Cork
Bookings 021 427 0022 www.corkoperahouse.ie
Time 7:15 pm:
One of the longest-running musicals on Broadway, Fiddler On The Roof is a timeless classic with something for everyone. Very few other musicals have so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable theatrical experience
West Yorkshire Playhouse
Playhouse Square
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UP
Box Office: 0113 213 7700
Pure Jackson 5, The Jacksons, Michael Jackson! Pure entertainment .In glitzy jackets, glittering gloves and 80’s regalia, Who’s Bad, the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band, invite you to an infectious party production that takes audiences on a musical expedition spanning three decades of Michael Jackson’s chart-cresting music.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Pure Jackson 5, The Jacksons, Michael Jackson! Pure entertainment .In glitzy jackets, glittering gloves and 80’s regalia, Who’s Bad, the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band, invite you to an infectious party production that takes audiences on a musical expedition spanning three decades of Michael Jackson’s chart-cresting music.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
www.wexlive.com
March 19,20 (8pm) Gift Grub (comedy), Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144. It bet Mario Rosenstock never thought he would end up with this kind of success. Expect both shows to sell out.
March 19 (8.30pm) Cáca Milis Cabaret - The Viper Ball, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. €8. Tel 053 9123764. You've all heard of "cougar woman", that experienced older yet good lookin' dame swooping in on younger fresh-blooded males. Now get ready for "cobra woman" - all-hissin', all-spittin' and lightnin' fast. The Viper Ball is sending out an urgent call for snake-charmers this Friday!
March 19 (10pm) Borderline, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford.
March 19 Slim Sheedy, Metro17, The Quays, Wexford.
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy find a magical storybook that takes them on a journey through the happily ever after stories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast. Solve the clues and sing Disney classics like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo and Heigh Ho. Fri 6pm, Sat 11.30am/3pm/6pm, Sun 11.30am/3pm. £19.50-£15.50
Birmingham,
NIA
Box Office: 0844 3388000
King Edward’s Rd, Five Ways, B’ham www.theticketfactory.com www.thenia.co.uk
Nine theatre groups will take to the famous Alley stage in a bid to be crowned festival champions.
The Alley Theatre
Railway Street, Strabane
Tel No. 0287138 4444 www.alley-theatre.com
Nine theatre groups will take to the famous Alley stage in a bid to be crowned festival champions.
The Alley Theatre
Railway Street, Strabane
Tel No. 0287138 4444 www.alley-theatre.com
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
The Sky & The Ground, Wexford - some interesting (unannounced) gigs happening there!
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Acoustic folk/rock - ph 053 9122949
The Music Factory, Nth Main Street, Wexford - DJs playing Dance, HipHop, Indie + Pop.
An Cruisin Lan, Courtown Harbour, Wexford. Live music. 053 94 25561.
Sean Ogs, Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford. Live music. Tel 053 94 30128.
Boggan's Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford. Live music. Tel 053 94 30181. www.wexlive.com
Celebrate the best of local community arts and entertainment as Taunton’s amazing array of performance societies join forces to present a gala performance. At 7.45pm, tickets £20.
Brewhouse
Box Office 01823 283244
Coal Orchard, Taunton
Written and performed by performance poet Murray Lachlan Young, the show features children dancing on-stage, getting seriously involved in live interactive poetry and as co-conspirators in a raucous, silly, scary, funny poignant and enlightening hour of merriment and mayhem. At 2pm, all tickets £5.
Merlin Theatre
Box Office 01373 465949
Bath Road, Frome
Abba are one of the most popular groups in the world today, from Waterloo to Thank You For The Music, their record breaking songs are timeless and continue to thrill generations – for further information go to www.thebraid.com
Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road
Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Box office: 01604 624811
International touring company Back to Broadway is back with an exciting new compilation of songs from some of the greatest musicals. Featuring Graham Tudor West End star of Mamma Mia, Grease, The Witches of Eastwick, The Rocky Horror Show also Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour; Andrea Lynette-Young Coronation Street and currently touring the UK in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Victoria Jones Whistle Down the Wind West End; James Wolstenholme star of Rainbow Live! UK Tour. With colourful special effects, lively dance numbers and a unique blend of harmonies, this fast moving production promises to bring to life all the magic of the West End and Broadway... a night of pure escapism not to be missed! The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Barrington Road, Altrincham
Cheshire
Box Office: 0161 928 1677 www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk
International touring company Back to Broadway is back with an exciting new compilation of songs from some of the greatest musicals. Featuring Graham Tudor West End star of Mamma Mia, Grease, The Witches of Eastwick, The Rocky Horror Show also Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat UK Tour; Andrea Lynette-Young Coronation Street and currently touring the UK in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Victoria Jones Whistle Down the Wind West End; James Wolstenholme star of Rainbow Live! UK Tour. With colourful special effects, lively dance numbers and a unique blend of harmonies, this fast moving production promises to bring to life all the magic of the West End and Broadway... a night of pure escapism not to be missed! The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse
Barrington Road, Altrincham
Cheshire
Box Office: 0161 928 1677 www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk
This quirky and inventive adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s bedtime tale is played out among sheets and blankets with puppets, objects and dreamlike projections. It’s brilliant fun for your over-2s. So come along and be a part of this playful and comic story of a prince in search of a ‘real’ princess, a clever queen, a girl who is not as she first appears, a tower of mattresses and of course a tiny pea. In Rehearsal Room 2
CURVE
Box Office: 0116 242 3595
Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death
As seen on the Royal Varity Performance 2009. Little Howard, the world’s first six-year-old, animated, interactive, "standing up comedian" is the brilliant creation of the award winning Howard Read. Together they are the comedy duo everyone's talking about - Big Howard, Little Howard. Age: 6+. Time: 2.30pm.
King’s Theatre
Box Office: 0870 060 6648
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
(Excluding 21 & 22 March)
Smashing all Broadway box office records on its opening in 1943, this was the first collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein - the legendary team who went on to create Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. Set on America’s Western Frontier, Oklahoma! perfectly integrates song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections, happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farm hand Jud. Sat 20: 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Tues 7:30pm; Wed 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Thurs 7:30pm; Fri: 7:30pm; Sat 27/3: 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Tickets: £29.50; £22; £19.
Pavilion Theatre
Bournemouth
Box Office: 08445 763000 www.bic.co.uk
www.wexlive.com
March 20 (2.30pm) Pianist Paul James in concert, Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford. He will also be exhibiting his art. There is an admission charge to both the concert and the exhibition.
March 20 (10pm) Brendan Grant, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford
Back by popular demand with even more bangs and crashes, Owen and Olly’s latest high-octane percussion extravaganza features exotic African rhythms from international stars Jamo Jamo Arts, as well as the home-grown talents of the brilliant National Youth Pipe Band. With street-style dance moves and junk-yard instruments world-class wallop is guaranteed! Time: 3.00pm. Tickets: Child £6, Adult £10, Family £29 (2 adults, 2 children).
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Bookings: 0141 353 8000
Website: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
A fun, interactive and imaginative show for children aged 4 – 8 years with live music and
enchanting storytelling. Follow Ernest Trudge’s adventure as he tries to save his village from the nasty Rhoda Skunk. Watch as Harold Bigfeet tries to outdo Ernest with tricks. But who wins in the end? Tickets: £5.
Queens Theatre
Billet lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Chuckle Brothers return with another jam packed show full of their funniest routines and comedy sketches to celebrate 21 years of the BBC’s Chuckle Vision.
Orchard Dartford
Box Office: 01322-220000
This highly acclaimed ballet company will be live in Gravesend for the second time within 6 months with their version of The Sleeping Beauty.
Woodville Halls Gravesend
Box Office: 01474-337774
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian Nights. A tale from the desert, a tale from the bed of the ocean and another straight from a donkey’s mouth. Half Moon favourites Theatre of Widdershins will transport you to a magical land with this delightful show, dripping with lavish colours and textures, accompanied by an original soundtrack. Tickets: £5.
Half Moon Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 OND
020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk
Performance time: 3pm.
Four musicians are on their way to a wedding. But, in true Honk form, the journey doesn’t quite go according to plan. With their special blend of amiable chaos and hilarious physical theatre, The Honk Project will have you laughing until you cry, even as you thrill to the musical delights on offer. Suitable for age 3+. Tickets: £6.
Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, Stratford E15 1BX
0844 357 2625 www.stratford-circus.com
Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian nights. A tale from the desert, a tale from the bed of the ocean and another straight from a donkey’s mouth. Half Moon favourites Theatre of Widdershins will transport you to a magical land with this delightful show, dripping with lavish colours and textures, accompanied by an original soundtrack. 11am and 2pm. 55 mins. Suitable for all the family. All tickets £5.
HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE
43 White Horse Rd E1 OND
020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk
Join in the magic, music and mayhem with Potty Patrick. Also, special appearances from Patrick’s puppets and songs with his guitar. A family show of utter hilarity, featuring rib-tickling rhythm, stand-up comedy and manic music. An all-fun, all-laughter programme for everyone over the age of 3!
LAUDERDALE HOUSE
Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park N6
020 8348 8716 www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk
A playful and humorous introduction to dance for young children. Ages 4 -7 and their carers. Look out for the mischievous version of The Hare and The Tortoise; a dressing up game with the biggest overcoat you’ve ever seen and much much more!
Brighton Dome
Box Office: 01273-709709
Jake has moved to the country. One day, local girl Cake tumbles into his life with stories of strange magic and ancient myths. Does she have special powers to find his old friend Raymond and will Jake ever believe her stories? A powerful play about moving home, missing friends and learning to look forward rather than back. 6 +
Hawth Theatre Crawley
Box Office: 01293 553 636
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
A fun, interactive and imaginative show for children aged 4 – 8 years with live music and
enchanting storytelling. Follow Ernest Trudge’s adventure as he tries to save his village from the nasty Rhoda Skunk. Watch as Harold Bigfeet tries to outdo Ernest with tricks. But who wins in the end? Tickets: £5.
QUEENS THEATRE, HORNCHURCH
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
11.30am & 3pm. Adults £7/child £5. 3-6 yrs
A bunch of lovable animals who have to wait for the Birdy to hatch.
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
Vienna Festival Ballet are back with the much loved ballet Swan Lake - lavish costumes, stunning scenery and the glorious music of Tchaikovsky make this a must see for all you ballet lovers!
Watersmeet, High Street, Rickmansworth
Box Office: 01923 711063
Anansi is a mischievous spider who likes to play tricks on the other animals of the forest, who include Tiger, Snake, Monkey, Agouti and Rabbit. Two exciting tales Anansi’s Second Bite and Tiger’s Pumpkins, both featuring beautiful puppets set in a wonderful forest world. A colourful show that is funny and full of surprises. 50 mins. 11.30am and 2:30pm. For 3+ years.
TRICYCLE THEATRE
269 Kilburn High Road NW6 7JR
020 7328 1000 www.tricycle.co.uk
When the Story Man goes in search of a new tale to tell, his journey leads him to a Russian forest and a meeting with Peter's ancient grandfather, who tells him the exciting story of the day Peter caught the big hungry wolf. This energetic and fun adaptation is told with the use of mime, puppets and live and recorded music. The audience is involved from the start as they are led into an enchanting storybook world. Directly after the performance the audience can meet the puppets from this wonderful show. For age 3+
Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Box Office: 01442 228091
Dublin & Enniskerry dance school are proud to present the well known classical fairy tale of Cinderella. Students from 3 years and up will tell this magical story in their own unique way through dance. Cinderella is guaranteed to be a memorable performance appealing to an audience of all ages.
Pavilion Theatre www.paviliontheatre.ie
Box Office: 01 231 2929
Belle goes to the castle and meets 'the beast'. He is wild and inhuman but something in his manner captivates Belle and she begins to grow fond of this much-feared creature. Back by popular demand, Winding Road present another special children's show that will delight and entertain!
The Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin
Box Office: 01462 455166
A magical story about growing up, adapted from a well-loved Native American folktale. Jump on the second bus – the driver’s saved you a seat. Here’s Martin, who’s having a bad day (it’s tough being 9 ½). Come with him and meet a bullfrog blues band, a clapped-out bison, a forgetful wolf… and a very unusual little mouse, who’s about to have a very big adventure, live music and songs, puppetry, high-octane physicality and bits of a London bus to tell a magical story. All tickets £7. Family tickets available, call for details.
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Box Office: 0141 429 0022
Website: www.citz.co.uk
1pm
An afternoon of intensive breakdancing masterclasses for beginners led by Bad Taste Cru. Designed to develop your skills in the basics of breaking including top rocking, footwork styles, freezes/tricks & power moves, this event also gives you the chance to put your training into practice with regular competitions as part of the afternoon.
These events sell out - so get your tickets well in advance. Check out www.badtastecru.co.uk for a Just Jam 10 update!
Tickets £6 (10-15yrs) £8 (16+yrs)
DANCE CITY NEWCASTLE
Tel 0191 261 0505
Due to the tyrannical nature of the three local farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, Mr Fox finds himself unable to steal enough chickens or geese to support his wife and their three young fox cubs. Other animals in the area are similarly affected, including Badger, Mrs Badger and their three baby badgers, and the Mole and Rabbit families. Just as they are all sure to die of starvation, the ingenious Mr Fox hatches a remarkable plan that will not only get them food, but sort out those horrible farmers for good and all they have to do is start digging!
Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Preston
Box Office : 0845 344 0802
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
John Barry Pub, Wexford - Trad Session (2-4pm)
Centenary Stores, Wexford - Trad session(12.30pm) - ph 053 9124424
Metro 17, The Quays, Wexford - acoustic session
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Joe Keenan (9pm) - ph 053 9122949
South51, South Main St, Wexford - Slaneyside Jazz Band (9pm)
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - karaoke
Forde's, Castlebridge, Co Wexford - trad session
Maggie May's, Wexford - music session
Culleton's, Kilrane - trad session
Wexford Arms, John's Street, Wexford - trad session with Ceoltas Ceoilteoiri Eireann (Darina Gleeson, Tanya Murphy, Paul O'Reilly)
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing every Wed and Sun. www.wexlive.com
Jump on the second bus – the driver’s saved you a seat. Here’s Martin, who’s having a bad day (it’s tough being 9½). Come with him and meet a bullfrog blues band, a clapped-out bison, a forgetful wolf... and a very unusual little mouse, who’s about to have a very big adventure. Unpacked use live music and songs, puppetry, high-octane physicality and bits of a London bus to tell a magical story about growing up, adapted from a well-loved Native American folktale. Suitable for age 5+
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Box Office : 01539 725133
1pm, 3.30pm. Adult £13/child £11/fam £42
The stories of the postie from up North are gentle but deceptively complex - always with a twist and told with charm and humour.
Wyvern Theatre
Swindon
Tel 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
ActNoW offers young people the opportunity to discover how to act, devise, improvise and learn new theatre skills through creating, rehearsing and performing new and contemporary theatre. Call the box office for details.
The Pound Arts
Pound Hill, Corsham SN13 9HX
Tel 01249 701628 www.poundarts.org.uk
Sunday 21st March-Sleeping Beauty.
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.
Monday 22nd March-Swan Lake.
The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Wheeler Street
Cambridge
Box Office: 01223 357 851 www.cornex.co.uk
Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
Swap till you drop and reinvent your wardrobe for free. Simply bring your unwanted fashion items - clothes, bags, footwear - and swap them for something else. You are given tokens based on the value of each piece. Any unused tokens can be used at next fashion exchange. Drop off 10am–2pm, swap 2.30pm–6pm. Email: info@fashionexchange.ie Adm. €5.00.
This celebration is a key event in Ipswich’s calendar and, as its name suggests, is a celebration of everything that is good about the rich and diverse communities of Ipswich. The theme this year is Hope for the Future, focussing on children and young people. 3pm to 4.15pm. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome. Advance booking is recommended.
Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich
Box Office: 01473 295 900
A charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!
artsdepot
Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley
Box Office 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Now 15 years old, Circus Hilarious is creating laughter and mayhem all over the UK.
Featuring the 2007 Best Comedy Award Winners, father and son - Clive Webb & Danny Adams Together With Cousin Timoni and Mad Mick’s “Clownforce” create side-splitting humour with all the fun, magic and excitement of the circus, guaranteed to make the whole family roar with laughter.
St. Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
Help Boy cook magic porridge in this interactive play for kids who don’t just want to sit still! Come on stage throughout the production!
Kings Theatre Chatham
Box Office: 01634 829468
Now 15 years old, Circus Hilarious is creating laughter and mayhem all over the UK.
Featuring the 2007 Best Comedy Award Winners, father and son - Clive Webb & Danny Adams Together With Cousin Timoni and Mad Mick’s “Clownforce” create side-splitting humour with all the fun, magic and excitement of the circus, guaranteed to make the whole family roar with laughter.
St. Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
Presented by the Cats Grin Theatre Company. Following a nibble, a wobble and a snuggle, is Goldilocks’ dream about to become a night-bear? After a race with a hungry wolf, who will meet Red Riding Hood at the finish line? Granny or Growly? Is the Wolf full of hot air? Or has he got the puff to topple those poor Piggies’ dwelling? A trio of classic tales retold. Ages 4 -8.
Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells
Box Office: 01892-678678
From the author of The Witch’s Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy comes a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! Join writer Steven Lee and a host of wild characters including Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging. All you need are your ears… and your arms! Presented by The People’s Theatre Company. 12noon and 3pm. 4+
ARTSDEPOT
Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12
020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
The Carducci Quartet is recognised as one of today’s most exciting young string quartets. Passionate about taking classical music to the next generation, this concert promises to be exciting, creative and unique. A perfect way to introduce young people to chamber music
Blackheath Halls SE3
Box Office: 020 8463 0100
Fourteen musical instruments, four clowns and one wedding. Four musicians are on their way to a wedding, but, in true Honk form, things don’t quite go according to plan.
Watermans
Brentford
Box Office 020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk
5pm. Adult £9/child £5
The programme includes Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus and the Underworld, Party Piece for Piano and Orchestra by Richard Rodney Bennett and a selection from Bernstein’s West Side Story.
Playhouse
High Street
Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset BS23 1HP
Tel: 01934 645544 www.theplayhouse.co.uk
Children & Families.
After last spring's sell-out performances this much loved Slovenian children's story by Fran Levstik returns to Little Angel.
Videk is a small boy who is very friendly with all the animals in the countryside. One day the wind blows away his raggedy shirt. Videk is cold - who can help him? Come with Videk on a journey with his animal friends and learn how the sheep's wool is made into a lovely new warm shirt.
"Videk's Shirt" is an intimate interactive storytelling piece.
It is 45 minutes long and involves storytelling, puppetry, traditional live music, and lots and lots of joining in. See www.puppetellers.co.uk for more info about the company
Videk's Shirt is presented by The Puppetellers, part of the spring visitors season at Little Angel. Suitable for age 2-5.
Dates and Times: Sun 21 Mar, Sun 28 Mar, Sat 3 Apr, Mon 5 Apr, Sat 17 Apr, Sun 25 April - at 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm daily. Baby Friendly performances at 10am on Sun 21 Mar, Sun 28 Mar, Mon 5 Apr and Sun 25 Apr.
Tickets: £8 / £6 conc
Box Office: 020 7226 1787
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com
In a mysterious museum, Maggie stumbles through a magical dustbin into a secret wing full of strange creatures. Can the museum's Night Keeper convince Maggie that history is more than a load of old rubbish? Striking visuals, puppetry, live music and a lot of mess conjure up the final part of Gomito's trilogy for children. The Night Keeper is a show that will capture the whole family's imagination. For age 4+
Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans
Box Office: 01727 850950
THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & ORCHESTRA OF SIBERIA
Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse
CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE
11.30am & 2.30pm
Cooking can be magical, and Mrs Magg is a very good cook. She'll enchant us with her stories as she shapes and bakes a real gingerbread man. Catch him before he runs away! A delicious tale for 5 - 8 year olds
Tickets £9/£5/Group/4 £23
THE JUNCTION
The matinee will be a stunning production of Swan Lake by The Russian State Ballet now featuring their own star performers in the lead roles in a production that they have performed to great acclaim internationally, providing a superb opportunity to experience Dublin's magnificent new theatre which was designed by world renowned architect, Daniel Liebskind.
Grand Canal Theatre www.grandcanaltheatre.ie
Ticketmaster: 0818 719 377
Tickets: £14 - £22.50
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many Colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.
Doncaster Dome
The Dome
Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD
Tel: 01302 370777
Tá an Fhéile Scoildrámaíochta buailte linn arís. Beidh drámaí Gaeilge ar an stáitse ó
Bhunscoileanna agus Iarbhunscoileanna an Chláir. Beidh dhá lá mór drámaíochta agus spraoi ann. Bígí linn.
On the above dates we have our yearly presentations of Scoildrámaíocht from schools around the county and beyond. This makes for excellent entertainment for young and old and it is also a great opportunity for children to perform through the medium of Irish. 10am – 4pm
GLÓR
Ennis, Co. Clare www.glor.ie
Box Office: 065 6843103
The 13th Fresh Film Festival will take place from March 22nd-25th 2010. This year’s festival will feature an exciting collection of national and international films, special events and Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year awards featuring: The brownbag animation award, The Radharc award for best documentary, RTE Two Tube’s 60 second Short and The international award.
The Senior Ireland’s Young Filmmaker Awards 2009 take place on Wednesday March 24th and the Junior Ireland’s Young Filmmaker Awards will take place on Thursday March 25th.
Belltable, Limerick www.belltable.ie
Box Office: 061 319866
7:30pm.
Final show of the competition for 11-18 year olds in Wychavon - drama, dance, music, singing, circus, visual art, short film. Auditions 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Feb - to apply contact Amandine 01386 565497 amandine@wychavon.gov.uk Tickets £4 (£5) Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham,WR11 4BG Tel 01386 446944
EVESHAM ARTS
Based on the 80s movie, New Youth Theatre’s adaptation of Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic anthems including ‘Holding out for the Hero’, ‘Almost Paradise’, ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’ and, of course, the title track ‘Footloose’. There’s just no stopping the music! www.newyouththeatre.co.uk. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £6.50 (£5.50 conc)
The Drill Hall
Lincoln
Box Office 01522 873894 www.lincolndrillhall.com
Gorey Musical Society presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, Gorey Little Theatre, Gorey, Co Wexford. “Millie” is a high-spirited, musical romp set in the roaring 20s.
Details: Tel 053 9421853. www.wexlive.com
You wouldn't think a musical about poverty, parenthood, hunger and arranged marriages would be the ideal background for one of the most successful musicals ever written- but it is! Presented by CODY Amateur Operatic Society.
Princes Hall
Box Office 01252 329155
Princes Way, Aldershot
Performance times & ticket prices vary.
The legendary Riverdance continues its Farewell Tour across the UK, marking its 15th anniversary. An innovative and exciting fusion of Irish and International dance, Riverdance propels traditional dance and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.
CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND
01702 351135 www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & ORCHESTRA OF SIBERIA
The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent courtroom to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience
Ticket prices vary – please phone box office
CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE
7.30pm. Adult £6/child £3. Pittville Pump Room
The kids perform their annual showcase concert conducted by Richard Ling. Musical children will appreciate the evening.
Cheltenham Town Hall and The Pittville Pump Room
Imperial Square
GL50 1QA
Tel 0844 576 2210 www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
Oliver Twist, whose only crime is to ask for more, escapes his bleak workhouse existence and finds himself in the midst of danger and adventure in the shady alleys of Victorian London. Here he meets a colourful cast of unforgettable characters from master-thief Fagin and his streetwise sidekick, the Artful Dodger, to loveable Nancy and evil villain Bill Sykes
The Millennium
Forum Theatre
Box Office Tel No.
02871264455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk
Oliver Twist, whose only crime is to ask for more, escapes his bleak workhouse existence and finds himself in the midst of danger and adventure in the shady alleys of Victorian London. Here he meets a colourful cast of unforgettable characters from master-thief Fagin and his streetwise sidekick, the Artful Dodger, to loveable Nancy and evil villain Bill Sykes
The Millennium
Forum Theatre
Box Office Tel No.
02871264455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk
This timeless classic musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein tells the story of the British governess who goes to Siam to tutor the King’s many children. She warms to his great heart and becomes, in effect, his adviser. The show is full of excellent songs including Shall We Dance and Hello Young Lovers and will appeal to all ages. Tickets £11/£9 (conc); 7.15pm.
Carnegie Hall
Dunfermline, Fife
Tel: 01383 602302 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don’t penguins get spots? Why do rabbits eat the same food twice? Why doesn’t the moon wander off? Could a 10-million volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre?
Billy Miller has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy, awesome world of HORRIBLE SCIENCE and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?! Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision, this astounding show has the awful answers - guaranteed to thrill you and your children!
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Box Office : 01253 290190
The Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the greatest ballets from Imperial Russia. With its romantic finale packed with every fairytale character imaginable, The Sleeping Beauty is as engaging now as when she first fell asleep, over a hundred years ago. Times: 2.30pm; 7.30pm.
Theatre Royal
Plymouth
Box Office: 01752 267222
Web: www.theatreroyal.com
2:30pm & 7:30pm.
‘All children, except one, grow up…’ Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and Northern Ballet Theatre in this magical ballet for the whole family. Follow Peter, John, Michael, Wendy and Tinkerbell as they soar high in the sky to an enchanted world where wicked Pirates prey on Lost Boys and an adventure lurks around every corner. JM Barrie’s Peter Pan has delighted children and adults for over a hundred years and NBT’s popular production brings all the charm of this famous story to life. With music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love), magical puppets, fairies and death-defying feats of flying, this is a perfect treat for young and old.
Tickets: From £20, child £18 (concessions and group discounts available).
New Victoria Theatre
8pm
Sligo Grammar School's theatre group, PlasterCast, presents Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's iconic musical West Side Story. This timeless tale is a re-telling of the Romeo and Juliet story, but this time the setting is the streets of New York City during the 1950s. In place of Capulets and Montagues we have rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, while Romeo and Juliet are now Tony and Maria, from opposite sides of the ethnic divide. With the evocative music of Leonard Bernstein and the lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, as well as the energy and verve of the cast you are sure of a wonderful evening's entertainment. Hawk’s Well Theatre
Sligo www.hawkswell.com
Box Office: 071 91 61518
Based on Roald Dahl's amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his Grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when she drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. George's adventure has just begun! If you're looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don't miss George and his Marvellous Medicine! Various times. Tickets: from £14.75.
Princess Theatre
Torquay
Box Office: 0844 847 2315 www.princesstheatre.org.uk
March 23 (11:00, 19:00) and March 24 (11:00)
Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
Based on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's classic novel. With live music and a charmingly funny script, HUCK is a messy, raucous and uncouth epic for young (8+), old an everyone in between. Written by James Graham. Directed by John Terry.
Celebrating its 50th show with comedy, dance and music from the Lion King, Hairspray, Sister Act, Queen and more. 7.15pm, mat Sat 2.15pm. Tue-Fri + mat £10, kids £7, Sat £11
Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Sq, Coventry
Box Office: 024 7655 3055
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and Northern Ballet Theatre in this magical ballet for the whole family. Follow Peter, John, Michael, Wendy and Tinkerbell as they soar high in the sky to an enchanted world where wicked Pirates prey on Lost Boys and an adventure lurks around every corner.
NBT’s popular production brings all the charm of this famous story to life. With music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love), magical puppets, fairies and death-defying feats of flying, this is a perfect treat for young and old.
Tickets: Adults £24 Children £22
NEW VICTORIA THEATRE
Audiences can relive the spirit of the Forties in a wonderful afternoon performance of Hits from the Blitz, with lots of sing-along tunes that will bring back many warm memories. £11.00. 2pm.
Perth Theatre
Perth
Tel: 0845 612 6324 www.horsecross.co.uk
Various performance times. £8-£24
The Russian Ice Stars transport the fairy tale into a dazzling high-speed skating show. The cast includes several top ice sport stars and has Olga Pershankova as the beautiful Snow White and Svetlana Kuprina as Altea the witch. With music by Silvio Amato and choreography by Cavaliere Giuseppe Avena this is a real treat for young fans of dancing on ice.
Everyman Theatre (and Studio Theatre)
Regent Street
Cheltenham
Tel 01242 572573
Following their sell out musicals, ‘Scrooge’ and ‘Oliver!’ Glencullen Musical and Dramatic Society are proud to present ‘My Fair Lady’, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. Professor Henry Higgins takes a bet from Colonel Pickering that he can transform unrefined Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady.
The Mill Theatre, Dundrum www.milltheatre.com
Box Office: 01 296 9340
Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented Hobbit, has his life turned upside down when he’s chosen by Gandalf the Sorcerer to join Thorin Oakenshield, exiled king of the Dwarves, on his quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure. The adventurer’s battle through the Misty Mountains, wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms, narrowly escaping Trolls, Goblins, Wolves and Giant Spiders. Finally Bilbo must face the guardian of the treasure, the most feared dragon of all, Smaug. Perfect for Hobbit fans young and old. Suitable for ages 8+.
Time: 7:30pm Mat Sat 2:30pm Sun 3pm. Tickets £16.50 - £24.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Box Office: 0131 529 6000 www.eft.co.uk
Moscow Ballet La Classique present The Sleeping Beauty
Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music fills the air and wondrous characters come to life before your very eyes as fairytale characters abound alongside a king, a queen, good and evil fairies, fairies of gold, silver, diamonds and sapphire plus the inevitable handsome prince, all weave their magic.Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £19.50, under 16s £16.50
Kings Lynn Corn Exchange
Box Office: 01553 764864
Web: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
Award-winning theatre company Travelling Light packs a whole year into one enchanting hour in this brand new production. The show will take you on a fun-filled magical journey through the seasons, from the seed-sprouting vitality of spring all the way to the frosty frozen fingers of winter. Recommended for everyone aged 2+
Theatre Royal Drum Theatre
Plymouth
Box Office: 01752 267222
Web: www.theatreroyal.com
Celebrating over 30 Years of Golden Hits.
ABBAMANIA are widely regarded as the UK’s Top ABBA Tribute Band with countless sensational LIVE performances to their credit which has taken them throughout Europe. ABBAMANIA will have you dancing in the aisles, creating nearly 2 hours of ABBA nostalgia
Town Hall Theatre www.townhalltheatregalway.com
Box Office: 091 569777
Nominated for nine Tony awards, this eye popping musical has been wowing audiences world- wide with record breaking runs in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo and London’s West End – for further information go to www.goh.co.uk
7.30pm.
Adapted for stage by Hugh Farey from the screenplay of the Oscar winning movie. During the Pacific war South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to stay on an island and spot Japanese aircraft for the Allies. An embittered and misogynistic loner with a fondness for whisky, Eckland is rewarded for each sighting with directions to hidden bottles of whisky. On a trip to a neighbouring island Eckland discovers a teacher and seven of her pupils stranded there and has no choice but to take them back to his island. Consequently, he finds himself trapped on a desert island with a fastidious French teacher and seven little girls, with hilarious results. Tickets £8/£7/£5
CONQUEST THEATRE
Performed by The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia. Swan Lake is the greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Box Office: 0116 233 3111
A beautiful fairy tale about a pretty girl, Belle, who learns to love the hideous beast.
The Beck Theatre
Grange Road, Hayes
Box Office 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Tickets from £15.00
Hillingdon Musical Society are proud to present the London amateur premiere of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
This lavish production tells the beautiful fairy tale of a pretty young girl Belle, who learns to love the hideous beast. Filled with great songs such as Be Our Guest, Gaston and of course, Beauty and the Beast, HMS are thrilled to be staging this fun-filled show – a MUST SEE for both children and adults alike and definitely one NOT to be missed.
Beck Theatre
Grange Road, Hayes, Middx UB3 2UE
0208 561 7506 www.becktheatre.org.uk
Once upon a time, in the depths of the ocean, a mermaid princess is singing, and a young prince is drowning… she saves him… he kisses her… I love you, you love me… the mermaid exchanges her tail and sublime voice for two legs, but the prince, alas, marries another! Visually thrilling and unforgettable theatre that combines music, dance, physical performances and exquisite costumes. Teatro Kismet’s simply staged and brilliantly inventive style will transport you from a shipwreck in the
CURVE
Box Office: 0116 242 3595
The Honk Project presents ...four clowns, fourteen musical instruments and one wedding...physical theatre for all ages! Four musicians are on their way to a wedding but, in true Honk form, the journey doesn’t quite go according to plan… With their special blend of amiable chaos and hilarious physical theatre, The Honk Project will have you laughing until you cry, even as you thrill to the musical delights on offer. Come along for an hour, laugh and listen, and enjoy a unique and honkingly good show – a joy for audiences of all ages.
Rhodes Arts Complex,
Bishops Stortford Museum, South Road
Box Office: 01279 651746
Performance times: 1.30pm & 4.30pm.
Have you ever done things that your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? Or maybe sneezed without a hanky? Theatre Hullablooo and Action Transport Theatre present this brand new operatic play that presents children with the rules that must not be broken and then absolutely breaks them! Suitable for ages 8-11 years. Tickets: £5.
Half Moon Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 OND
020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk
7.30pm – Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
One of the UK’s most respected and dynamic classical ensembles returns to Leatherhead Theatre for a candle-lit evening. Joined by opera star, Margaret Preece, singing some of Mozart’s greatest arias alongside a smattering of Rogers and Hammerstein. Margaret is well-known to audiences around the country for both her operatic roles and as the Mother Abbess, in the smash-hit West End production of “The Sound of Music”. Virtuoso showpieces with superstar violinist David Le Page will help create a concert of rare atmosphere and passion.
Tickets: £16 (Friends £13.50)
Leatherhead Theatre
7.30pm - Saturday matinee, 2.30pm.
For their latest dazzling and toe-tapping production The Howard of Effingham School are about to take you on a journey. To a time when hairspray was essential and Rick Astley was King of Pop; a time when bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool; when Atari was cutting edge technology and the mobile phone was the size of a brick! That’s right, dudes, you are about to go on a journey…
Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their senior year – watch them experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up. With a cast of over 75 and a truly infectious and nostalgic score featuring the biggest hits from the hippest decade you are sure to have a bodacious and fresh experience.
Tickets: £9 (Matinee £7)
Leatherhead Theatre
Grease meets Fame! The Meadowland Youth Theatre are putting on their latest show. Besides the usual teenage problems - observed with great amusement by the cheeky younger members - they have to contend with the pressures of rehearsing, and the unwelcome attentions of a street gang, who do their best to wreck their efforts. Not only the catchy songs, the lively dance routines, and the funny script, but also the very nature of the topical storyline, will be of compelling interest to all.
The Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin
Box Office: 01462 455166
7:45pm.
Great granddaughter of the original founder of the Birmingham chocolate empire, Jane Cadbury, gives a second instalment on the history of this incredible family. For those of you who came to the Chocolate Ladies talk, come and hear more, and for those who missed it, you will love the wealth of stories and intriguing characters who made up this formidable clan. Learn about the world’s oldest private miniature railway, the Three Choirs Festival, and how the Cadburys link with these local phenomena. Tickets £5
THE COURTYARD
Sleeping Beauty is every child’s favourite fairy tale, a the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Box Office: 0116 233 3111
Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented Hobbit, has his life turned upside down when he’s chosen by Gandalf the Sorcerer to join Thorin Oakenshield, exiled king of the dwarves, on his quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure. The adventurers battle through the Misty Mountains, wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms, narrowly escaping trolls, goblins, wolves and giant spiders. Finally Bilbo must face the guardian of the treasure, the most feared dragon of all, Smaug ...perfect for Hobbit fans young and old. Suitable for age 8+
Time 7:30pm Mat Sat 2:30pm Sun 3pm Tickets £16.50 - £24
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Box Office: 0131 529 6000 www.eft.co.uk
You are invited to a very special tea party. Enter a surreal and fantastical world of colour, song and riddles, ruled by a Queen with a very short temper. The further you journey with Alice, the stranger and funnier this world becomes… Times vary.
Nuffield Theatre
Box Office 023 8067 1771
University Road, Southampton
Performance times: 1.30pm & 4.30pm.
Have you ever done things that your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? Or maybe sneezed without a hanky? Theatre Hullablooo and Action Transport Theatre present this brand new operatic play that presents children with the rules that must not be broken and then absolutely breaks them! Suitable for ages 8-11 years. Tickets: £5.
Half Moon Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 OND
020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk
Times vary. Prices vary £9-£17
The favourite rags-to-riches story performed by the English National Ballet.
Hippodrome
St. Augustine’s Parade
The Centre
Tel: 0870 606 3406 www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
Fun Music Making sessions for children aged 2 - 5 and their carers. Lead by Cathy Kelly with guest musicians. Lots of music based activities, songs and instruments. Meet the musicians and learn more about the instruments they play. Early booking is advised as places are limited. Coffee bar open from 9.15am. Why not pop in for a coffee before the session? Colouring and making activities in the foyer for the children before the session starts.
The Stables, MiltonKeynes
Box Office: 01908 280800
Book Online: www.stables.org
Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister in their extremely everso wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. Ages 3 +
Hawth Theatre Crawley
Box Office: 01293 553 636
Sandringham Lower School students present their latest fabulous production, following their previous successes with Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz. This classic children’s story is the tale of four children, evacuated from London during the Blitz. While exploring the Professor’s house, Lucy stumbles across a wardrobe, the gateway to another world, and the adventure begins...
The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St. Albans
Box Office: 01727 370067
You’ve seen the box office record-breaking movie now experience the music of Abba live. Time: 20:00; Charge: Tickets: £17.50/£15.50
Rothes Halls
Glenrothes, Fife www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
19:30.
Carrisma Performing Arts proudly presents the children and students in their Silver Jubilee Production, A Leap in Time.
Tickets not available to book online, please contact the Box Office.
Tickets: £12.00, Children/Seniors: £8.50. Concessions available by arrangement for Registered Groups.
Harlequin Theatre
AN EVENING WITH STRICTLY COME DANCING’S BRIAN FORTUNA & KRISTINA RIHANOFF
An amazing new show which will include dancing demonstrations / exhibitions, a question & answer session, workshops with audience participation and much more. So get out your sequins & dancing shoes and ‘quickstep’ along to this fantastic presentation.
The Cresset
Bretton, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
Box Office: 01733 265705
Let us take you on a journey… a journey back to a time when Michael Jackson and Rick Astley were the Kings of Pop, to when bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool and Atari was cutting edge technology - that’s right dudes, we’re taking you ‘Back to the 80’s!’Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their senior year and experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up…all set to the biggest hits of the 80’s!! Why not join in the fun and dress up in your best 80’s clothes! Category: Private Hire. Venue: Theatre. Star Academy. Friday 7.30pm. Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £8.50 / £7.50 concessions.
Guildhall Arts Centre
St Peter’s Hill, Grantham.
Box Office: 01476 406158. To book any workshop, contact the Box Office www.guildhallartscentre.com
Discover how to get more wildlife onto your doorstep with a bucket of cold water, and what assassins, thugs and thieves threaten your garden pond - and much, much more!! Chris draws upon his own collection of photographs to explore the more perverse and peculiar aspects of the animal kingdom. He looks at more than 50 plants and animals that have quirky, silly, amusing or extraordinary aspects to their lives, providing an opportunity for some unique stories and insights that you are unlikely to see in television programmes, or read in most textbooks. For age 8+
Loughborough Town Hall
Box Office: 01509 231914
You’ve seen the box office record-breaking movie, taken in the smash-hit West End stage show, bought the chart-topping CD, now experience the music of Abba live, authentically reproduced in the UK’s number one concert show Thank You for the Music. Time: 20:00; Charge: Tickets: £17.50/£15.50
Rothes Halls
Glenrothes, Fife www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
19:30
Carrisma Performing Arts proudly presents the children and students in their Silver Jubilee Production, A Leap in Time. Concessions available by arrangement for Registered Groups. Tickets not available to book online, please contact the Box Office on 01737 276 500.
Tickets: £12.00, Children/Seniors: £8.50.
HARLEQUIN THEATRE
Dance
7.30pm
Cloud Dance Festival returns with its first festival of the year, bringing you a fresh selection of new, exciting, intriguing and quirky contemporary dance, with a few special guests.
Tickets: £12 (£8)
Pleasance Islington, Carpenters Mews, North Road, London, N7 9EF
Box Office 020 7609 1800 www.pleasance.co.uk
By Tube Caledonian Road (5 mins)
By Bus 17, 91, 153, 259, 274, 393, N91 (all 2 mins)
By Rail Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (10 mins) Kings Cross/ St Pancras International (5 mins by bus)
Pleasance is a registered charity in England and Wales
7.30pm
Cloud Dance Festival returns with its first festival of the year, bringing you a fresh selection of new, exciting, intriguing and quirky contemporary dance, with a few special guests.
Tickets: £12 (£8)
Pleasance Theatre Islington
Carpenters Mews, North Road, London, N7 9EF
Box Office 020 7609 1800 www.pleasance.co.uk
By Tube Caledonian Road (5 mins)
By Bus 17, 91, 153, 259, 274, 393, N91 (all 2 mins)
By Rail Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (10 mins) Kings Cross/ St Pancras International (5 mins by bus)
Pleasance is a registered charity in England and Wales
This show does exactly what it says on the tin - well on the posters anyway! - side-splitting humour with all the fun, magic and excitement of the circus. Guaranteed to make the whole family roar with laughter, this show is the most hilarious family occasion you could imagine. We can confidently say that you should be prepared to laugh your socks off!
The Muni Theatre, Colne
Box Office : 01282 661234
Based on a Russian folktale about a prince who marries a strange Frog Bride. The Puppet Lab combines storytelling and puppetry in this show full of warmth and humour. The Russian tale tells of three brothers who are ordered by their father to find a bride. Each prince must shoot an arrow into the air, and marry whoever finds it. Perfect princesses return the arrows to the eldest two brothers. Unfortunately, a frog finds the third brother's arrow. Two superb puppeteers lead the audience through the trials and tribulations of the Frog in this re-worked Puppet Lab classic. For children aged 3-7 and their families.
The Rose Theatre, Ormskirk
Box Office : 01695 584480
In this 'one off' tour special the Chuckle Brothers will be showing film clips of some of their favourite routines. As well as performing some of your favourite live routines with supporting artistes, the Chuckle Brothers will talk about how it all started for them, speaking about the most memorable "incidents" of their career which changed their lives and turned them in to one of Britain's best loved family double acts. Times: 2pm and 5pm. Tickets £12.50
Hall for Cornwall
Box Office: 01872 262466
Web: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
Sat 6pm, Sun 2pm. Adult £10/child £8
Salisbury’s Premier Dance School presents their latest dance show with a cast of over 300 performers. Featuring ballet, modern, tap and jazz from the youthful local dancers.
City Hall Salisbury
Malthouse Lane, SP2 7TU
Tel: 01722 434 723 www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk
All New Hannah Montana /High School Musical Show
A foot stompin’, all singin’ and dancin’ feast with a brilliant selection of anthems from pop star, Hannah Montana and all your kids’ favourite sing-a-long songs from High School Musical 1, 2 and 3. With a pumping soundtrack, the very best teenage performers you will find anywhere and plenty of audience interaction, this is truly a show that will have your children singing and dancing all the way home! €15 & €12 Simon Ryan Theatre 8pm
Tipperary Excel
Mitchell Street
Tipperary Town
Bookings 062 80520 www.tipperary-excel.com
Fourteen musical instruments, four clowns and one wedding. In The Honk Project's brand new show, four musicians are on their way to a wedding. But, in true Honk form, the journey doesn't quite go according to plan! With their special blend of amiable chaos and hilarious physical theatre, The Honk Project will have you laughing until you cry, even as you thrill to the musical delights on offer. Come along for an hour, laugh and listen, and enjoy a unique and honkingly good show - a joy for audiences of all ages. For age 4+
Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Box Office: 01442 228091
11am. £6
This is a workshop event lasting 2 hrs.
Wiltshire Music Centre
Ashley Road
Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ
Tel: 01225 860100 www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
Chris Packham, television presenter, wildlife expert and broadcaster presents a collection of his own photographs with humour and style - a fascinating journey through the eyes of Chris and his camera, in which he weaves a visual thread through a number of topics.
Rhodes Arts Complex,
Bishops Stortford Museum, South Road
Box Office: 01279 651746
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
A tiny boat, a little lost man and the great wide ocean. How did he get there, how can he get home and why do those fish keep biting him on the bottom? Singing whales, pestering pirates and a multitude of deep sea creatures swim to the surface in this aquatic adventure. Tickets: £5.
Half Moon Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 OND
020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk
Times 11am & 2pm.
Porridge, porridge, porridge, do you like porridge? The Three Bears love it and have it every day for breakfast! Goldilocks lives in the city and has never tasted this delicious dish – until she visits the Three Bears’ home. What fun she is going to have! Prices £6
MALVERN THEATRE
Have you ever dreamed of having wings? Follow the wacky adventures of Professor Bix Horn as he tries to build a flying machine out of the most unlikely things. Will he capture the beautiful Harpy Bird soaring above, or will it fly away? Featuring beautifully crafted puppets, a bowler hat and a trumpet, this hare-brained journey of a lifetime is great for your over-4s. In Rehearsal Room 2
CURVE
Box Office: 0116 242 3595
(8.30pm)
Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tickets: €15/13. Tel 053 9123764. Mixing rumba, jazz, classical, flamenco and reggae and singing mostly in his native 'Lingala', Tsumbu's repertoire stretches from 1930s/40s Congolese traditional music right up to modern Jazz.
‘The Story of the Little Old Man’ is the latest show from Galway based children’s theatre company Branar. It tells the delicate tale of friendship between a lonely old man and a stray dog that no one wanted, with the help of enchanting puppets (made by Suse Reibisch) and live music (by Morgan Cooke). This heart-warming story is told with grace and amazing attention to detail and can be understood in any language.Adapted for stage by Marc Mac Lochlainn. Artistic advisor Bjarne Sandborg, Teater Refleksion, Denmark. 2PM & 4PM Age 6-10 yrs
Dur: 45 mins
DRAÍOCHT www.draiocht.ie
Box Office 01 885 2622
Happy stories, sad stories, silly stories, spooky stories big stories and “wee” stories Andy Connan returns with his captivating style of storytelling using lots of imagination for everyone over 5 yrs old. Time 11am, Tickets £5 family 4 £15
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge Street
Box Office: 0131 2281404 www.traverse.co.uk
Postman Pat returns to UK Theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show. In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace, delivered by Pat and his faithful cat Jess, of course. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit.
Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! What could possibly go wrong?
The Pavilion Theatre
Promenade
Rhyl
Box Office: 01745 330 000
Postman Pat returns to UK Theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show. In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace, delivered by Pat and his faithful cat Jess, of course. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit.
Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! What could possibly go wrong?
The Pavilion Theatre
Promenade
Rhyl
Box Office: 01745 330 000
Time 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Tall Stories presents: What happens when Something meets Something Else? In a small house on a windy hill lives Something Else. At least, that's what everyone calls him when he tries to join in their games. Something Else is lonely... Then, all of a sudden, something shows up. Has Something Else finally met his match? Based on the award-winning picture book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell,
internationally acclaimed Tall Stories presents this magical show about the
fantastical friendship between two unusual creatures. Running Time 50 minutes. Suggested Ages 3+. Tickets £5 Adult, Children £4.50
The Grove Theatre
Box Office: 01582 602080
Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable. www.grovetheatre.co.uk
Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the popular picture book. For 3 year olds and above, times vary. Tickets £10, children £8.50.
Theatre Royal, Winchester
Box Office 01962 840 440
Jewry Street, Winchester
8pm
Kevin's delightfully well observed debut show reveals his innermost thoughts on a variety of topics from his homeland of Scotland to the world beyond. His unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners arguably make him the hottest act to come out of Scotland in the last ten years.
Tickets: £6
Pleasance Islington, Carpenters Mews, North Road, London, N7 9EF
Box Office 020 7609 1800 www.pleasance.co.uk
By Tube Caledonian Road (5 mins)
By Bus 17, 91, 153, 259, 274, 393, N91 (all 2 mins)
By Rail Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (10 mins) Kings Cross/ St Pancras International (5 mins by bus)
Pleasance is a registered charity in England and Wales
Direct from hit blockbuster film Igor comes a brand new and exciting interactive theatre show with a laboratory full of audience participation and family fun! Join Igor in this thrilling, action-packed adventure live on stage! Ages 5+
Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells
Box Office: 01892-678678
Performance times: 1pm & 3.30pm.
It’s an exciting day in Toy Town - Noddy and Tessie Bear are having a sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun! Everyone that is except those two naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo who are out to spoil the fun with another of their crazy machines from Goblin Gizmo’s – The Sound Sucker! With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and Big Ears, this promises to be one big fun filled adventure. Tickets: adult £12, conc £10, family £40.
HARLOW PLAYHOUSE
01279 431945 www.playhouseharlow.com
10.00am
Family Cinema - entertainment for all the family
Tickets from £1.00 per person (inc babies)
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Box Office: 01707 357117 www.welhat.gov.uk/cw
‘The Story of the Little Old Man’ is the latest show from Galway based children’s theatre company Branar. It tells the delicate tale of friendship between a lonely old man and a stray dog that no one wanted, with the help of enchanting puppets (made by Suse Reibisch) and live music (by Morgan Cooke). This heart-warming story is told with grace and amazing attention to detail and can be understood in any language.Adapted for stage by Marc Mac Lochlainn. Artistic advisor Bjarne Sandborg, Teater Refleksion, Denmark. 2PM & 4PM Age 6-10 yrs
Dur: 45 mins
DRAÍOCHT www.draiocht.ie
Box Office 01 885 2622
Korean and UK performers combine storytelling, physical theatre, live music, puppetry and wild humour in a captivating mix
Syngenta Cellar: 11am & 2pm
Tickets: £6 adult, £4.50 child
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Queen’s Square, Queen Street
Huddersfield HD1 2SP
Box Office 01484 430528 www.lawrencebatleytheatre.co.uk
Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig! Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it’s Peppa Pig's birthday - join the fun with Peppa, George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant.
Tickets: £8 - £14.50.
Performance: 10am, 1pm & 4pm.
New Theatre,
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
A deliciously dark operetta for curious children and their grownups, presented by Theatre Hullabaloo and Action Transport Theatre...
Have you ever done things your parents told you not to do?
Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly?
Have you made a face when the wind changed?
Or turned your back on the sea?
Weston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield
Box Office: 01707 281127
Performance time: 1.30pm.
Krazy Kat present an imaginative and unpredictable storytelling extravaganza with magic tricks, original music, silly puppets and a rather cross giant! Suitable for ages 4-8 years. Tickets: £3.95.
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
01206 500900 www.colchesterartscentre.com
Sometimes we have to believe in the impossible. 12 year-old Ashmol lives in the Australian outback with his mum, dad and his little sister Kellyanne and her two invisible friends Pobby and Dingan. One day, Pobby and Dingan disappear. At first Ashmol is happy that the imaginary friends are out of his life,but Kellyanne becomes sick. The longer Pobby and Dingan are lost, the sicker Kellyanne becomes. Finally Ashmol decides that there is only one thing to do: he must find Pobby and Dingan. For the family. Standard Tickets: £7. Concession: £4.
Eastwood Park Theatre
Telephone: 0141 577 4970
Website: www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk
3pm
Borris Feargrin, the greatest lion tamer the world has ever known and his ever faithful assistant Ricardo are in a terrible tizzy. WHERE IS THE LION!
A surreal comic adventure into the wilds of the imagination.
Suitable for all the family.
Waterside Threatre
Box Office Tel: 02871 31400 www.watersidetheatre.com
3pm
Borris Feargrin, the greatest lion tamer the world has ever known and his ever faithful assistant Ricardo are in a terrible tizzy. WHERE IS THE LION!
A surreal comic adventure into the wilds of the imagination.
Suitable for all the family.
Waterside Threatre
Box Office Tel: 02871 31400 www.watersidetheatre.com
3pm. Adult £10/child £6
Music from famous animations - a fun aftennoon.
Wiltshire Music Centre
Ashley Road
Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ
Tel: 01225 860100 www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
Sun 28 March, 1.00pm
Mon 29 March, 10.30am
Rob Letterman & Conrad Vernon| USA 2009 | 94mins | Rated PG With the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland.
After being hit by a meteorite on her wedding day, Susan is transformed into a 50 foot colossus. In no time, the military have her locked away in a secret base with other freaks of nature like Dr Cockroach, The Missing Link, and a blob called B.O.B.. But when an evil UFO commander threatens to take over the Earth, Susan and the monster squad are brought in to battle the aliens.
BOOKINGS:
Box Office: 0131 228 2688 www.filmhousecinema.com
FILMHOUSE, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
Feis Shligigh provides a showcase for the talents of young people from Sligo and across Ireland, with the Hawk's Well hosting the drama and mime section of the contest. For information go to http://www.feis-shligigh.ie
Hawk’s Well Theatre
Sligo www.hawkswell.com
Box Office: 071 91 61518
Fame and Destiny - Class of 2010. The pupils from Limelight Theatre School are back again with another show stopping performance. Join the pupils as they dance and sing their way through the joy and despair, the trials and tribulations and all the excitement of their journey to the top.
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road
Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Box office: 01604 624811
LITTLE HOWARD AND THE MAGIC PENCIL OF LIFE AND DEATH
Little Howard has discovered the pencil that drew him. But, on the other end of this magical pencil of life is the eraser of death, and a dark force is at large determined to rub the cheeky chap out for good. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Big Howard has had a real-life baby who is getting a little too much attention! Can Little Howard escape his supernatural nemesis? How will he get rid of this pesky new arrival? Who knows … but there will be danger, drama and a lot of laughs on the way. With interactive stand-up, 3D animation and lots of songs this really is a show that all the family can enjoy.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
LITTLE HOWARD AND THE MAGIC PENCIL OF LIFE AND DEATH
Little Howard has discovered the pencil that drew him. But, on the other end of this magical pencil of life is the eraser of death, and a dark force is at large determined to rub the cheeky chap out for good. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Big Howard has had a real-life baby who is getting a little too much attention! Can Little Howard escape his supernatural nemesis? How will he get rid of this pesky new arrival? Who knows … but there will be danger, drama and a lot of laughs on the way. With interactive stand-up, 3D animation and lots of songs this really is a show that all the family can enjoy.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Three comical tales featuring Brer Rabbit and his animal friends – plus plenty of joining in! Will Brer Fox manage to catch Brer Rabbit? Who plays tricks when he’s supposed to be looking after the farmer’s sheep? And what happens when Brer Tiger and Brer Rabbit go fishing? Follow the Professor and his drum to find out in this romp of sway-along, bounce-along musical storytelling with puppets. Ages 2-6.
The Lowry Art and Entertainment
Box Office: 0870 111 2000 www.thelowry.com
Three comical tales featuring Brer Rabbit and his animal friends – plus plenty of joining in! Will Brer Fox manage to catch Brer Rabbit? Who plays tricks when he’s supposed to be looking after the farmer’s sheep? And what happens when Brer Tiger and Brer Rabbit go fishing? Follow the Professor and his drum to find out in this romp of sway-along, bounce-along musical storytelling with puppets. Ages 2-6.
The Lowry Art and Entertainment
Box Office: 0870 111 2000 www.thelowry.com
Follow the Ugly Duckling on his eventful journey – based on the well-loved tale by Hans Andersen. Meet Mother Duck, the nasty hunters, the Farm Cat, Drumstick the Turkey and many more. This captivating show includes colourful costumes, comedy, music and surprises – with plenty of joining in.
The Plaza
Mersey Square
Stockport
Box Office: 0161 4777779 www.stockportplaza.co.uk
Follow the Ugly Duckling on his eventful journey – based on the well-loved tale by Hans Andersen. Meet Mother Duck, the nasty hunters, the Farm Cat, Drumstick the Turkey and many more. This captivating show includes colourful costumes, comedy, music and surprises – with plenty of joining in.
The Plaza
Mersey Square
Stockport
Box Office: 0161 4777779 www.stockportplaza.co.uk
Have a honkingly good laugh with the Honks, a four piece band who are on their way to a wedding but their journey doesn’t quite go according to plan, with plenty of laughs and entertainment along the way for all the family.
Astor Community Centre Deal
Box office: 01304 375533
What happens when Something meets Something Else? In a small house on a windy hill lives Something Else. At least, that’s what everyone calls him when he tries to join in their games. Something Else is lonely. Then, all of a sudden, Something shows up. Has Something Else finally met his match?
Harrow Arts Centre
Uxbridge Road, Hatch End
Box Office 020 8416 8989 www.harrowarts.com
Meet a traveller who is on a different kind of journey, collecting sounds. Perhaps you can help him? Listen to the symphony and contribute your own sounds.
Watermans
Brentford
Box Office 020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk
Find out how the koala learnt to hug and make a host of other delightful and curious discoveries! A cuddlesome collection of stories, games and sing-along songs! Ages 4+
Brighton Dome
Box Office: 01273-709709
A parallel world, 1860. Two teenagers thrown together by a tsunami that has destroyed Mau’s village and left Daphne shipwrecked on his South Pacific island, thousands of miles from home. .. Based on a novel by Terry Pratchett.
Olivier Theatre SE1
Box Office: 020 7452 3000
11am and 2pm. £5. Age 4+
A fabulously funny, musical and magical entertainment show! Includes original children’s songs, crazy juggling and amazing magic. If you ask him nicely, he will even balance a ping pong ball on the end of his nose!
Tobacco Factory
(Including The Brewery)
Southville, Bristol
Tel: 0117 902 0344 www.tobaccofactory.com
3pm
Samay is a unique collective of musicians who use their individual style, strength and passion to explore new ways of understanding and making music.
They will demonstrate the variety of styles and instruments used in their music, creating two interactive pieces drawing on Indian classical music influences and Latin/reggae style.
Both children and adults will be invited to join in with clapping, body percussion and simple percussion instruments.
Tickets: £6 adults (children & discounts £4)
Box Office: 0113 224 3801 / Book online www.leedsconcertseason.com
The Carriageworks
The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LS2 3AD
Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death
Following the success of their TV show Little Howard’s Big Question (BBC1), real human Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard are bringing their family comedy show to Buxton. Little Howard has discovered the pencil that drew him. But, on the other end of this magical pencil of life is the eraser of death, and a dark force is at large determined to rub the cheeky chap out for good. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Big Howard has had a real-life baby who is getting a little too much attention! Can Little Howard escape his supernatural nemesis? How will he get rid of this pesky new arrival? Who knows … but there will be danger, drama and a lot of laughs on the way. With interactive stand-up, 3D animation and lots of songs this really is a show that all the family can enjoy. 2:00 PM. Adults £12.50, Children £10.50. Family tickets: £40 (4 people incl at least 2 children), £30 (3 people incl at least 1 child). Children 2 or under: £2.50 (on parent’s knee)
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
In an atmosphere of warmth, humour and respect Goodbye Mr. Muffin tells the heart rending story of the last days in the life of a beloved guinea pig and of the feelings and emotions experienced during the passing of a much loved pet. Age: ages 5 to 9 years. Tickets: £3.
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Box Office: 01355 261000
Email: ekartscentre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
This popular story is brought to life by Mike Kenny, one of the UK’s leading writers for children and young people and members of our award-winning Ensemble; call for prices
Dundee Rep
Dundee
Tel: 01382 233530 www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta – for further information go to www.goh.co.uk
Dundee Rep presents the Grimm Brothers’ classic tale, The Elves and the Shoemakers. This popular story is brought to life by Mike Kenny, one of the UK’s leading writers for children and young people and members of our award-winning Ensemble
Dundee Rep
Dundee
Tel: 01382 233530 www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ takes on the title role. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.
Hawth Theatre Crawley
Box Office: 01293 553 636
6.30pm. Adult £6/child £4
A celebration of the county’s young dancers. With a variety of talent this showcase will inspire many children to take up dance and thrill parents who will proudly watch tomorrow’s stars.
Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School, Shelburne Rd,
Cheltenham
Tel 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Three Classic Fairytales. Get ready to laugh, sing and dream as Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairytales at Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st March 2010. This theatrical experience for the whole family sees Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy guide audiences on a journey through the classic stories of three adored princesses – Snow White, Cinderella and Beauty & The Beast. The tale begins as Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy find a magical book hidden in Mickey’s attic. As the four pals curiously turn the pages they discover Snow White as she searches for her one true love, Cinderella as she gets ready for her magical night at the ball and Belle as she finds happiness in the most unusual place. Throughout the journey the audience will be invited to join in on the singing to time honoured songs, such as ‘Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo’, ‘Heigh Ho’ and ‘Be Our Guest’. Tickets Price: £13 - £19.50
Trent FM Arena Nottingham
Bolero Square, The Lace Market
24hr Ticket Hotline: 08444 124 624 www.trentfmarenanottingham.com
Join 120 P6 and P7 pupils on stage, in this well known musical with great show-stopping numbers such as, “Luck be a Lady Tonight”, “I’ve Never Been in Love Before”, “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and of course “Guys and Dolls”. 19:00. Charge: All seats £6.00
Adam Smith Theatre
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Tel: 01592 412929 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
A deliciously dark operetta for curious children. Have you ever done things your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? Or turned your back on the sea? For age 8+
The Rose Theatre, Ormskirk
Box Office : 01695 584480
Following on from their award winning production of Carousel in 2008 at the Hall for Cornwall, Redruth Amateur Operatic Society Trust will complete their Centenary year celebrations with 'Oliver'. This Dickens tale of the trials and tribulations of a poor orphaned boy, popularised by Lional Bart is currently enjoying success on the West End Stage. Time: 7.30pm plus some matinees. Tickets: Adults from £12; children – all performances £10.
Hall for Cornwall
Box Office: 01872 262466
Web: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
Geppetto uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Puppetry, shadows, illusion and specially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it’s inventive visually and verbally, witty with a big heart. Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark. An element of improvisation makes each performance unique to its audience. Watford Palace Creative Associate Scamp Theatre collaborate with award winning Indefinite Articles, who are at the forefront of the new wave of British puppetry and its members have worked with the RSC, Improbable Theatre and the Mighty Boosh.
Palace Theatre, Watford
Box Office: 01923 225671
Following its sell-out success in the West End last Xmas, Tall Stories’ big scary monster of a show is back on the road this Summer! Since its premiere in 2006, this smash hit production has delighted thousands of youngsters worldwide; touring across England, Scotland and Wales - to as far as Poland, North America and beyond! Join mouse as she sets out into the woods on a hunt for hazelnuts; meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl, a maraca-shaking, party-mad Snake....and, of course, the Gruffalo!
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans
Box Office: 01727 844488
Since it first hatched in 1993 the family musical, HONK! has winged its way around the world winning multiple awards including the Olivier Award for Best Musical
It’s spring time, and Ida Duck’s nest contains one inordinately large egg. Sure enough, it cracks open to reveal an ugly chick nothing like his siblings, who makes a strange honk sound instead of the expected quack. A cast of twelve led by director Bryan Flynn will provide a ‘cracking’ good time for all ages during the Easter holidays. Performance 8pm
Cork Opera House
Emmet Place, Cork
Bookings 021 427 0022 www.corkoperahouse.ie
‘I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny…’ Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely ever so wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. Will Lola ever tidy her messy room? Will Charlie get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed? 10.30am, 1pm and 4pm - Main House. Tickets £10.
Hull Truck Theatre
Box Office: 01482 323 638 www.hulltruck.co.uk
The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best loved fairytale of all time, Snow White, on ice! The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience.
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road
Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Box office: 01604 624811
In May 2009, Diversity took the Uk by storm by winning Britain’s got talent. Nearly 20 million people in the UK, and much of the world were glued to their television screens to see Diversity dance. Their diverse eye-catching routines won the hearts of the nation and Simon Cowell described them as ‘sheer and utter perfection’. If you want to see Diversity in action book now by calling the SECC box office. Tickets: £18.50
SECC Glasgow
Box Office: 0844 395 4000
Website: www.secc.co.uk
This terrifically funny fairytale is the perfect family treat. When you’re a princess you expect a fairytale wedding - you don’t expect your husband to be hairy, smelly and a genuine pig. Of course, underneath that porcine exterior lives a prince trapped by a witch’s spell. Based on a Romanian folktale, and featuring a live six-piece orchestra, this performance is ideal for children aged 6 and above. 2pm & 7pm.
Theatre Royal
Bury St Edmunds
Box Office: 01284 769505
Web: www.theatreroyal.org
The Rainbow Fish, with her shimmering scales, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. But she is proud and vain, and none of the other fish want to be her friends. Not until she learns to give away some of her most prized possessions.
The Beck Theatre
Grange Road, Hayes
Box Office 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
1.30pm
Tickets £9.00
“The Rainbow Fish, with her shimmering scales, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. Bus she is proud and vain, and none of the other fish want to be her friends. Not until she learns to give away some of her most prized possessions.”
Based on the classic children's story by Marcus Pfister, Blunderbus Theatre Company return with their brand new adaptation of this underwater adventure. Bursting with Blunderbus magic and fun, along with some glittering underwater puppetry sequences, this funny, fishy tale is a must see for children aged 4 - 7 and the young at heart.
Beck Theatre
Grange Road, Hayes, Middx UB3 2UE
0208 561 7506 www.becktheatre.org.uk
Brand new singing and dancing stage show. The live show also introduces The Little Big Club band, formed by young ‘musicians’ who encourage the audience to join in and have fun with each character as they perform their own ‘set’ in the concert line up.
Tickets: Adults £14, children: £12 Family of 4: £44.
Performance: 2pm Tues, 11.30am Weds.
St David’s Hall
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
Sometimes we have to believe in the impossible. 12 year-old Ashmol lives in the Australian outback with his mum, dad and his little sister Kellyanne and her two invisible friends Pobby and Dingan. One day, Pobby and Dingan disappear. At first Ashmol is happy that the imaginary friends are out of his life,but Kellyanne becomes sick. The longer Pobby and Dingan are lost, the sicker Kellyanne becomes. Finally Ashmol decides that there is only one thing to do: he must find Pobby and Dingan. For the family. Standard Tickets: £7. Concession: £4.
Eastwood Park Theatre
Telephone: 0141 577 4970
Website: www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk
7pm.
Featuring the choirs of the Junior and Senior schools, the Training Orchestra and Training Band, the Symphony Orchestra, Pipe Band and Concert Band. Scottish Charity No SCO 11522. Tickets £6 Adults, £3 Children.
Caird Hall
Dundee
Tel: 01382 434940 www.cairdhall.co.uk
Do you wanna live forever, wanna learn how to fly? Then book your tickets for the hit musical Fame - brought to you by the highly successful Talent Time Stage Company, Fame's high energy choreography, fantastic songs and characters will have you dancing in the aisles! Tickets only available from 07904 771980
The Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar
Box Office: 01707 645005
In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office. Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! But a storm hits Pencaster, throwing the Royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter!
De Montfort Hall
Granville Road
Leicester LE1 7RU
Box Office: 0116 233 3111
Rotherham Theatres proudly present the new Winter and Spring season which marks a special occasion - the Golden Jubilee of Rotherham Civic Theatre and includes a special show 'Celebrating 50 Years At The Civic' on Wednesday
31st March 2010.
We are pleased to let you know the new Winter and Spring Rotherham Theatre Season Brochure is available to view as a PDF document on the new Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council website.
Please click on the following link to view the exciting programme of theatre shows:
http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/downloads/file/1742/theatres_winter_and_spring_2010_programme
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Tel: 01709 336890
It’s an exciting day in Toy Town, it’s Noddy and Tessie Bear’s sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun. Everyone except naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo who are out to spoil the fun with another of their crazy machines from Goblin Gizmo’s – The Sound Sucker! With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and Big Ears, today promises to be one big fun filled adventure.
The Albert Halls
Victoria Square
Bolton BL1 1YZ
Box Office: 01204 334400
Albert Halls Bolton
It’s an exciting day in Toy Town, it’s Noddy and Tessie Bear’s sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun. Everyone except naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo who are out to spoil the fun with another of their crazy machines from Goblin Gizmo’s – The Sound Sucker! With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and Big Ears, today promises to be one big fun filled adventure.
The Albert Halls
Victoria Square
Bolton BL1 1YZ
Box Office: 01204 334400
Albert Halls Bolton
In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office. Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! But a storm hits Pencaster, throwing the Royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter! Get ready for take-off and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation.
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Box Office: 0116 233 3111
14:30 & 19:30
Nostalgia just doesn’t come any better! Another sensational new show from the producers of ‘Memory Lane’, ‘Memories are made of This’ and ‘Rolling back the Years’. One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, taking you on a breathtaking musical journey from the good old days of Music Hall, through the 40s, 50s. 60’s and finally into the some of the beautiful harmonies of the 1970’s.
Beautifully costumed and choreographed for each decade, performed by West End and international vocalists, along with the stunning ‘Memory Lane’ dancers.
Tickets From: £12.50
HARLEQUIN THEATRE
2:30pm
Another delightful event for the whole family to enjoy from the author and company responsible for last year’s Bink And The Hairy Fairy.
How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming, tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! It’s filled with a host of wild characters, some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging. £5
Suitable for ages 4 - 104
Running Time: 1hr 10 mins including interval
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. Box Office: 01873 850805
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Kelli Dixon Academy of Dance presents Parade and Sleeping Beauty, suitable for age 3 and above. In the first half - The Parade, there is ballet, tap, modern and street dance with a Disney theme. The second half of the show is Sleeping Beauty the Ballet and is based on the original Disney fairytale story.
Tickets: Adult: £14.50 Children £11.50
RHODA MCGAW THEATRE
6.30pm. Adult £6/child £4
A celebration of the county’s young dancers. With a variety of talent this showcase will inspire many children to take up dance and thrill parents who will proudly watch tomorrow’s stars.
Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School, Shelburne Rd,
Cheltenham
Tel 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk
7.30pm
Dance Festival with Active Schools and East Lothian Arts Service.
In collaboration with Beth Noble.
A celebration of all the dance work occurring in our High Schools around East Lothian. Featuring work by East Lothian Council's Dance Artist Beth Noble, our new Dance Leaders and school dance clubs organised by Active Schools Senior Sports Co-ordinators, the show is set to show off the remarkable talents of our teenagers.
Tickets £6
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
This new, original adaption of the classic story of Aladdin is full of fun and laughter for all the family. Acted out by youngsters from the age of 4 upwards, this performance will also use sign language.
Times: 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.50, concessions £7
Princess Theatre
Hunstanton
Box Office: 01485 532252
Web: www.princesstheatrehunstanton.co.uk
Performance times: 6.30pm, Sat 2pm & 6.30pm.
The show is set in the early 1900s, and tells the story of a girl called Lily. She loves to dance and wants to join the Covent Garden Academy for young ladies, and begs the owner for a place. A heart-warming rags to riches story. Tickets: £12.
Kenneth More Theatre
Oakfield Road, Ilford IG1 1BT
020 8553 4466 www.kenneth-more-theatre.co.uk
2pm & 5pm
A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks!
The High School Musical phenomenon which has
smashed box office records everywhere, together with Miley Cyress who hit the TV screens in 2006 with Hannah Montana – The Movie, released 2009, and the stars of the hugely successful film Camp Rock - The Jonas Brothers, are all paid tribute to in this amazing show. Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.
Don’t forget your dancing shoes and be prepared to rock out as HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! Wildcats - Get ready to PARTY! Tickets £12 / £10 concessions. £40 Family Ticket
Blackwood Miners Institute Box Office: 01495 227206 www.b3live.co.uk
A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical.
Tickets: Adults £12, children £10. Family ticket £40.
Performance: 2pm & 5pm.
Blackwood Miners Institute
Box Office: 01495 227 206 www.blackwoodminersinstitute.com
Oscar the mouse loves adventures, so when a mysterious object lands in the garden shed, he can't help investigating. 2pm. £5.50
Perth Concert Hall
Tel: 0845 612 6324 www.horsecross.co.uk
A tale as old as time – an enchanted prince, a beautiful girl, a mysterious castle and a curse that can only be lifted by true love. Be our guest at the home of the sinister Beast, where the young Belle must discover the man behind the monster before the last petal drops from the rose and dooms him to be a beast forever. Disney’s classic musical has entranced audiences all over the world with its romantic songs and breathtaking imagination. Kidz R Us is proud to be staging the Cornish Amateur Premiere of this unforgettable show. April 2,3,4,5, and 10, 11, 12 at 8 pm and April 5 and 12 at 2pm.
Minack Theatre
Box Office: 01736 810181
Web: www.minack.com
Prepare to be enchanted! Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck for an amazing fantasy adventure. See Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast unfold before your eyes.
Brighton Centre
Box Office: 0870 9009100
Puppet Animation Festival. A puppeteer is happily going camping...until he discovers he has forgotten his tent! 11:00. Duration: 45 mins. Charge: £12 for Family of 4. Adults £4 Concessions £3
Carnegie Hall
Dunfermline, Fife
Tel: 01383 602302 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely everso wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. 2-D and 3-D worlds mingle in this new play, adapted from some of the freshest and funniest episodes… Will Lola ever tidy her messy room? Will Charlie get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed?
Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Preston
Box Office : 0845 344 0802
1hr 40 mins approx inc 2 short intervals. Well C4K is a proper comedy club for every kid over seven and their families featuring the best of Scottish comics on the circuit doing what they do best but without the rude bits! Family tickets: £22.00; Groups 10+: £5.00; £6.50/£5.50 2.30pm
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
7.30pm. £10.
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is a non-competing cutting edge performance pipe band for 10-25 year olds in Scotland
Perth Concert Hall
Tel: 0845 612 6324 www.horsecross.co.uk
Following on from his hugely successful Christmas show, the legendary Donal Ring and his band give a very special Easter Saturday performance. Enjoy the very best in Irish céilí music and song, with irrepressible Bob Jennings as MC! 8pm – tickets €20.
Everyman Palace Theatre
Mac Curtain Street, Cork
Bookings 021 4501673 www.everymanpalace.com
2.00pm & 4.30pm (Sat), 11.00am (Sun)
A big scary monster of a show! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the Blue Peter award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and over, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild.
Tickets £10 (£8.50 conc).
GALA THEATRE, DURHAM
Tel 0191 332 4041
Come and see the students of Dreams Theatre School bring this enchanting production to life at Plinston, for one day only. Tickets available from 01462 851040 or 07813 204196
Plinston Hall, Broadway, Letchworth
Box Office: 01462 672003
Mix-up, the Court Magician, is doing his best to celebrate the Princess’s birthday in the usual way but finds out that Cough and Sneeze, Sorehead the Sorcerer’s two helpers, intend to cause problems because they want Sorehead to have the job of Court Magician. Tickets available in advance from the box office at Huntingdon Hall, on the day of the performance. Price: £1.50
THE SWAN THEATRE
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White rabbit back in time on a fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland. Watch her change in size in this dream-like shadow adaptation inspired by the famous tale by Lewis Carroll. On her journey she meets the Cheshire Cat, a two-legged dragon and the March Hare at the medieval Mad Hatter's Tea party. But beware of the Queen of Hearts or you might just lose your head! 2pm. Age Suitabilty 4 +
Mermaid Theatre Bray www.mermaidartscentre.ie
Box Office: 01 272 4030
11:30pm, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Adults £7. Child £5. 3-7yrs Ben is desperate to get his pet penguin to talk to him in this comic drama.
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
Sat 3 Apr: 10am, 12noon, 3pm
Tue 6 Apr: 11am, 2.30pm
Thu 8 Apr: 11am
Sat 10 Apr: 12noon
Family Cinema - entertainment for all the family
Tickets from £1.00 per person (inc babies)
Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Box Office: 01707 357117 www.welhat.gov.uk/cw
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White rabbit back in time on a fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland. Watch her change in size in this dream-like shadow adaptation inspired by the famous tale by Lewis Carroll. On her journey she meets the Cheshire Cat, a two-legged dragon and the March Hare at the medieval Mad Hatter's Tea party. But beware of the Queen of Hearts or you might just lose your head! 2pm. Age Suitabilty 4 +
Mermaid Theatre Bray www.mermaidartscentre.ie
Box Office: 01 272 4030
Performance times: 1pm & 3.30pm.
Postman Pat returns as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service with his brand new show, “A Very Royal Mission”. Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation, and remember no job is too big – the special delivery always gets through! Tickets: £9, family £32.
WEST CLIFF THEATRE, CLACTON ON SEA
01255 433344 www.west-cliff-theatre-clacton.org.uk
The wicked wolf plans to have Grannie for lunch and little Rosie for afternoon tea. Find out how Red Riding Hoods Magic Purse saves the day in this delightful show. Suitable for ages 3 to 7. Tickets: £5/£16 family of four.
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Box Office: 01355 261000
Email: ekartscentre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Performance times: 3.30pm & 7pm.
A live show featuring all the best hits from High School Musicals 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rock. Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun and be prepared to rock out! Tickets: adult £15, conc £12.
QUEENS THEATRE, HORNCHURCH
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Performance times: 3.30pm & 7pm.
A live show featuring all the best hits from High School Musicals 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rock. Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun and be prepared to rock out! Tickets: adult £15, conc £12.
Queens Theatre
Billet lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
1.00pm
Hayao Miyazaki | Japan 2008 | 101 mins | Rated U
In Hayao Miyazaki's beautiful new animated feature, five-year-old Sosuke lives with his mum in a house on a cliff overlooking the sea. One day Sosuke finds a strange-looking goldfish with a human face; he rescues her and calls her Ponyo. Ponyo is so enamoured with Sosuke that she decides she wants to become human, but her father, Fujimoto, is determined that won’t happen...
BOOKINGS:
Box Office: 0131 228 2688 www.filmhousecinema.com
FILMHOUSE, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
The Feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama, as well as the famous Irish Dancing competition and vocal choirs.
The Millennium
Forum Theatre
Box Office Tel No.
02871264455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk
The Feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama, as well as the famous Irish Dancing competition and vocal choirs.
The Millennium
Forum Theatre
Box Office Tel No.
02871264455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk
2pm. £5.50. Major Mustard is on tour with his musical Box of Delights when he meets a sad and grumpy little duckling
Perth Concert Hall
Tel: 0845 612 6324 www.horsecross.co.uk
As well as music and dance, there is a variety of comedy sketches: one of the most popular being by the Cubs the youngest members of the Gang who this year will be acting as wait for it little monsters! 7.30pm, call for prices.
Whitehall Theatre
Dundee
Tel: 01382 668664 www.whitehalldundee.co.uk
Expect plenty of fun, a little bit of politics and lots of laughs as the gang let rip. Featuring the Give My Head Peace crew and some top notch stand – up from Tim McGarry, this is one comedy show not to miss – for further information go to www.goh.co.uk
In May 2009, Diversity took the UK by storm by winning Britain’s Got Talent and now they have announced their very own 13 date UK tour for March and April 2010. Diversity will be joined by none other than Britain’s Got Talent star Aidan Davis and other special guests. The show will be based around the concept of Toys coming to life. Apart from their outstanding dance routines, Diversity’s shows will include state-of-the-art lighting and screens, with sound creating an unbelievable experience. Plus, the music will be as diverse as their performances
New Theatre Oxford
Box Office: 0870 602 1120 www.getlive.co.uk/oxford
This sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ takes on the title role, having wowed audiences and critics throughout the UK with his effortless charm and sensational vocals. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including; Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door to Me and One More Angel. Tickets: £23.00, £20.50, £18.50, £17.50, £15.50
Ipswich Regent Theatre
Box Office: 01473 433100
Web: www.online.ipswich.gov.uk
8pm. Prices in the £35 region
The Farewell Tour comes to Bristol. Parents of a certain age may go all Celtic and dreamy at the very mention. For young dance fans this a terrific introduction to some classic dance styles including Irish dancing.
Hippodrome
St. Augustine’s Parade
The Centre
Tel: 0870 606 3406 www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
This show, adapted from the well loved tale of Goldilocks, combines an intimate and friendly performing style with charming visual and musical content, and is guaranteed to captivate children and adults. The show includes the best of traditional glove puppet techniques to create magic through simplicity. 2.30pm. Cost: Adults £7; Children £5; Concessions £5.50; Go4less Child £3; Family Ticket £20. For ages: 4+
Norwich Puppet Theatre
Box Office: 01603 629921
Web: www.puppettheatre.co.uk
4 – 12 yrs. Telling a different story each and every night the Storyteller whisks His Majesty away on wonderful adventures to worlds full of magical creatures, fearsome monsters and pretty princesses. 11:00am; Duration: 1 Hour; Charge: Tickets: £4/£3 Family ticket:£12 (4)
Rothes Halls
Glenrothes, Fife www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
3yrs+. Major Mustard is on tour with his musical Box of Delights when he meets a sad and grumpy little duckling 11.30am & 2pm £8/£6.
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
Having completed the 21st series of the successful series ‘ChuckleVision’ for the BBC, Paul and Barry have decided to interact live with their audience and fans. In this ‘one-off’ tour special they will be showing film clips of some of their favourite routines, as well as performing some of your favourite live routines with supporting artistes. The Chuckle Brothers will talk about how it all started for them and about the most memorable ‘incidents’ of their career which changed their lives, turning them into one of Britain’s best-loved family double acts.
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Box Office: 0870 6077533 www.cclive.co.uk
10.00am to 3.00pm
This easy peasy and very fun day will see you making up characters to put in your own stories. We’ll learn how to make your new friends move, and then make a brilliant short film for them to star in! Suitable for ages 5-9. Cost £15 for the day.
BOOKINGS:
Box Office: 0131 228 2688 www.filmhousecinema.com
FILMHOUSE, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
1:00pm
A slice of Alice in Wonderland and a helping of goats. We’ll need hat wearing tea drinking helpers and a troll. You’ll see a puppet hare flying, a flying fish tumbling, suitcases and 3.5m transforming concertina book. It will bring out the mad matter in you!
Tickets: £4.00, Family £12.00
Recommended Age: 5-10
Middlesbrough Theatre
Box Office: 01642815181
One of the greatest traditions in scouting. Ralph Reader once said "... every night of the year, somewhere in the world a Gang Show is playing." What a staggering thought! Hinckley District Gang Show is proud to be a part of this worldwide phenomenon and also provide Scouts and Guides with the opportunity to take part in the performing arts. For tickets tel Judy Peatfield: 01455 847676
Concordia Theatre, Hinckley
Box Office: 01455 615005
7.30
Music by Tchaikovsky
One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed.
Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. An evening not to be missed.
Tickets £17.50 / £15.00 for Friends
LEATHERHEAD THEATRE
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole on an enchanted journey. Amid the madness underground, meet the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Walrus and the Carpenter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee and a cast of quirky characters! Enter a surreal and fantastical world of colour, song and riddles, ruled by a Queen with a very short temper. The further you journey with Alice, the stranger and funnier this world becomes… A spectacular Easter treat for the whole family. By Lewis Carroll. Adapted and directed by Russ Tunney.
Adults £18, Children £15, Family ticket for 4 (max 2 adults) £55
YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE
2pm
North Berwick Community Centre, Law Road, North Berwick EH39 4PN
Ages 4+ yrs
The Fairytale Laundry is where - after a story is told - all the clothes, the knights and their armour, and the moon and the stars go for a bit of a polish. There’s so much work to be done! But who should turn up but Rumpelstiltskin, a funny wee man who is always ready to give a helping hand.
With a cast of clothes pegs, a bulging wash basket and the odd colourful sock, Ailie Cohen returns with this delightful production.
Tickets £3, £2 child, £1 under 18 months
PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2010
at venues across East Lothian
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 or www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm. Adult £8.50/child £6.50
Gloucester District Scouts put on a variety show that will entertain the whole family.
Bacon Theatre
Dean Close School, Shelburne Rd,
Cheltenham
Tel 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Starring Marti Webb.
From its opening number Oh What a Beautiful Mornin' to its final rousing chorus of Oklahoma, the score is packed with all-time classic songs including The Surrey with The Fringe on Top, People Will Say We're in Love, Many a New Day and I Cain't Say No. Saddle up and prepare to enjoy once again one of the most famous love stories in musical theatre history.
Tickets: £8.50 - £27.50.
Performance: Evenings 7.30pm. Weds, Thurs & Sat Matinees 2.30pm.
New Theatre,
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Tue 6 Apr: 1pm
Family Film Club: adults £4, concs £3 (workshop after screening – see Roundabout for details)
Weston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield
Box Office: 01707 281127 www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/arts-and-galleries
Performance times: 11am, 2pm & 6pm.
A fabadousa magic show full of laughs, super magic illusions, fast-paced hectic routines, special guests and crazy songs which are sure to have your bottoms wiggling with laughter!
Tickets: £7.95.
THAMESIDE THEATRE, GRAYS
0845 3005264 www.thurrock.gov.uk/theatre
Booking and full details from the Brunton Theatre. Or visit www.puppetanimation.festival.org. Tickets: Adults £3, Child £2, Under 18 months £1
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
The Fairytale Laundry is where - after a story is told - all the clothes, the knights and their armour, and the moon and the stars go for a bit of a polish. There’s so much work to be done! But who should turn up but Rumpelstiltskin - a funny wee man who is always ready to give a helping hand. Time 2pm. Suitable for age 4+
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
From the creators of The Witch's Bogey and Bink and The Hairy Fairy comes a charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice warm hug! With a host of wild characters, some great stories, sing along songs and superb games this is a feel good show. Time: 2:30pm. Cost: £7 child inc. free adult/£5 extra adult plus £1 transaction fee per booking. Suitable ages 4+
Acorn Arts Centre
Penzance
Box Office: 01736 365520
Web: www.acornartscentre.co.uk
10.00am to 3.00pm
A three day course where you’ll learn what makes good characters before creating, designing, animating and editing a short film. This is a brilliant start for anyone interested in animation who wants a simple and fun way to learn the basics. Suitable for ages 10-15. Cost £45 for the 3 days.
BOOKINGS:
Box Office: 0131 228 2688 www.filmhousecinema.com
FILMHOUSE, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks! This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.
King’s Theatre
Box Office: 0870 060 6648
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
14:00 & 19:00
The Man in the Moon Youth Theatre. Mr and Mrs Twit are sloppy and enjoy playing nasty tricks on each other. When the disgusting duo capture a family of muggle-wump monkeys, the Roly-Poly Bird hatches a hair-raising plan to save them. Join us for this raucous and wonderfully wild tale of mayhem and madness.
A youth theatre production suitable for ages 4+.
Family ticket available (£26 Wed- Fri, £30 Sat). To purchase please ring the Box Office (01483 444789)
Price: £9 Wed -Fri, £10 Sat / £7 Wed- Fri, £8 Sat Concs.
ELECTRIC THEATRE
The Mermaid Princess is a captivating new adaptation that combines music, dance, theatre and beautiful costumes. (See Wolsey Theatre – above- for details). Most suitable for anyone aged 8 and above. Wed 2pm & 7pm, Thurs 2pm & 7pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm.
Theatre Royal
Bury St Edmunds
Box Office: 01284 769505
Web: www.theatreroyal.org
7th April, 14:00 & 8th April, 11:00
Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit. What could possibly go wrong? But look out! Just as everything is prepared a storm hits Pencaster throwing the royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with a little help from his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter! Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation, and remember no job is too big – the special delivery always gets through! Mission Accomplished!
Tickets: £11.00, Family Tickets: £40.00 (4 tickets)
HARLEQUIN THEATRE
1.30pm
A tiny boat, a little lost man and the great wide ocean. How did he get there, how can he get home, and why do those fish keep biting him on the bottom! Singing whales, pestering Pirates and a multitude of deep sea creatures swim to the surface in this fantastic aquatic adventure for everyone aged 3 and over.
Across the Deep Blue Sea is a theatre journey like no other – comic, touching, slightly surreal and full of inventive mechanical staging! Tickets £5.50 / £4.50 concessions / £18 Family Ticket
Suitable for ages 3+, 50 minutes
Blackwood Miners Institute Box Office: 01495 227206 www.b3live.co.uk
Who's Been Sitting in my Chair? (by Freehand Theatre)
Children & Families.
“Freehand Theatre's superb creations are a joy to see. They provide real and effective theatre” -
Times Educational Supplement.
A delightful and playful interpretation of a well-known tale – with porridge and bears and one-two-three chairs. A tale that’s not too BIG and not too small but just right. Mind you, telling this story is not so easy when it's wintertime and the bears won't wake up – Zzzzzzzzz – what do bears dream about? But spring in the air puts a spring in all our steps and one little girl with golden hair is always a step ahead. And when Small Bear gets lost, we all have to go on a bear hunt!
With original music, this play is for everyone who can count to three – especially if you’re aged 3 to 7!
Who's Been Sitting in my Chair? is presented by Freehand Theatre, part of the spring visitors season at Little Angel.
Suitable for age 3-7. Duration: 50 minutes www.freehandtheatre.co.uk
Dates and Times: Wed 7 April to Sun 11 April - Wed/Thurs11am/2pm, Fri 2pm/5pm, Sat/Sun 11am/2pm. Baby Friendly performances on Thurs & Sun at 11am.
Tickets: £8 / £6 conc
Box Office: 020 7226 1787
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN www.littleangeltheatre.com
Yugen Puppet Company - The Water Kelpie Of Loch Ness
2pm
Prestonpans Community Centre, Preston Road, Prestonpans EH32 9QS
Ages 5-12 yrs
Taken from our rich heritage of folk tales about the Loch Ness monster - the most famous Scottish creature of all.
Tickets £3, £2 child, £1 under 18 months
PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2010
at venues across East Lothian
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 or www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
Times vary. Adults £8. Child £6. 7+
Explore the Wild West as tomboy Calamity shoots her way into saloon bars, townships, wagons and everyone’s heart with her whip-cracking personality.
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
The Opera Group with the Young Vic and the Royal Opera House.
When you’re a princess you expect a fairytale wedding. You don’t expect your husband to be a hairy, smelly genuine pig. A magical musical for all the family this Easter.
Main Stage: 2pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £19, £16, £12 + concessions £2 off
Family 5 Ticket: £50
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Queen’s Square, Queen Street
Huddersfield HD1 2SP
Box Office 01484 430528 www.lawrencebatleytheatre.co.uk
After 21 series of the ever successful "ChuckleVision" Paul and Barry have decided to interact live with their audience and fans. They will be showing film clips of some of their favourite routines as well as performing some of your favourite live routines with supporting artistes. They will speak about the most memorable "incidents" of their career which changed their lives and turned them in to one of Britain's best loved family double acts. Have your questions ready - who knows, you may even be asked on stage to join them.
Tickets: Adults £13.50, children £12.50.
Performance: 2pm.
St David’s Hall
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
A tiny boat, a little lost man and the great wide ocean. How did he get there, how can he get home, and why do those fish keep biting him on the bottom! An aquatic adventure for everyone aged 3 and over.
Tickets: Adults £5.50, children £4.50, Family Ticket £18.
Performance: 1.30pm.
Blackwood Miners Institute
Box Office: 01495 227 206 www.blackwoodminersinstitute.com
Performance times and ticket prices vary.
The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical ice journey to the heart of the best loved fairy tale of all time, Snow White .The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience.
CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND
01702 351135 www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
A dark operetta for curious children and their grown ups that presents the rules that must absolutely not be broken …and then absolutely breaks them! Have you ever done things your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? Suitable for ages 8+. Tickets: adult £7.50, conc £5.50.
MERCURY THEATRE, COLCHESTER
01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk
Caroline Barker’s Pop Tap Dance Academy celebrates their 5th anniversary with a fantastic evening of dance.The show is packed with stunning costumes, magical choreography, song and storytelling designed to build every dancers’ self confidence and wow the audiences with Strabane's talented dance stars.
The Alley Theatre
Railway Street, Strabane
Tel No. 0287138 4444 www.alley-theatre.com
The Water Kelpie of Loch Ness - Prestonpans Community Centre
Taken from the rich heritage of folk tales about the Loch Ness Monster - the most famous Scottish creature of all. Time 2pm - suitable for ages 5 – 12 yrs
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
Caroline Barker’s Pop Tap Dance Academy celebrates their 5th anniversary with a fantastic evening of dance.The show is packed with stunning costumes, magical choreography, song and storytelling designed to build every dancers’ self confidence and wow the audiences with Strabane's talented dance stars.
The Alley Theatre
Railway Street, Strabane
Tel No. 0287138 4444 www.alley-theatre.com
11am & 2pm
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time. A fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland! Watch her change size in this dream-like adaptation of the famous Lewis Carroll tale brought to you by Indigo Moon Theatre. On her trip she meets the Cheshire Cat and the March Hare at the Mad Hatter’s tea party!
Suitable for age 4+ years
The Strule Arts Centre
Townhall Square
OMAGH
Tel 028 8224 7831 www.struleartscentre.co.uk
11am & 2pm
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time. A fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland! Watch her change size in this dream-like adaptation of the famous Lewis Carroll tale brought to you by Indigo Moon Theatre. On her trip she meets the Cheshire Cat and the March Hare at the Mad Hatter’s tea party!
Suitable for age 4+ years
The Strule Arts Centre
Townhall Square
OMAGH
Tel 028 8224 7831 www.struleartscentre.co.uk
All seats £10.50 Supersaver 4 for £38.00 All seats £8.00 Thu & Fri shows if bought during panto. “Och aye the noo!” Artie has appointed himself as the local Laird and Cilla the Lady of the Manor. 11am.
Adam Smith Theatre
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Tel: 01592 412929 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
This delightful family show follows your favourite Dr Seuss characters -- Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, the Cat in the Hat, and many more -- on a musical adventure inspired by over 15 of his books. An amateur youth production.
Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans
Box Office: 01727 857861
