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
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. - ONGOING EVENT
YOUTH THEATRE
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
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
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
Every Monday and Tuesday after school - ONGOING EVENT
The Man In The Moon
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
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
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
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
Every Monday and Tuesday after school - ONGOING EVENT
Kids’ weekly Drama Workshops
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
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
Every Saturday - 11am
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.
Price: £4 per child (adults and babes in arms are free). 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.
ELECTRIC THEATRE
Various dates call theatre for dates and prices. Romantic, touching and hilariously funny, with a classic Cole Porter score, Kiss Me, Kate is one of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time.
The Pitlochry Theatre
Perthshire
Box Office: 01796 484626 www.pitlochry.org.uk
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, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and flees the kingdom. For ages 5 and over. Under 3’s 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
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
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
James Campbell returns with his proper comedy club for everyone over the age of six. Featuring the best comedians on the UK circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits.
SOHO THEATRE
21 Dean Street W1D 3NE www.sohotheatre.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
An all-new circus show for 2010 with the UK’s favourite clown Mooky, his long-suffering sidekick Mr Boo, ringmaster Harvey Seager and a host of international artistes. A mix of laughter, thrills and excitement across 2 hours, with loads of audience participation, and the famous Tower Circus water finale. Performance days & times vary, contact Box Office for details.
Tower Circus, Blackpool
Box Office: 0844 856 1111
One of the country’s best loved novels comes to life at Waterloo Station where the former Eurostar Site is transformed into a unique theatre space with audience seated either side of the real railway track. Watch the story unfold and witness Bobbie averting disaster as she waves her red petticoat in front of a real moving steam train. Performance times and ticket prices vary.
WATERLOO STATION
0871 297 0740 www.railwaychildrenwaterloo.com
This amazing story, taking inspiration from Romeo and Juliet, is about two fathers who put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love, because they know children always do what their parents forbid. After the children do fall in love, they discover the plot and each goes off and experiences the world. Finally they return to each other and the love they had, having learned from the world to recognise their true feelings.
Duchess Covent Garden
Box Office: 08444 124 659
10th July Teddy Bears Picnic Day
18th July National Ice Cream Day
24th July National day of the Cowboy
3rd August Bart and Homer Simpson
15th August Best Friends Day
12th September Grandparents Day
19th September Peppa Pig and George
Melton Spinney Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
Tel 01664 567777
This new production features an array of artistes who will have the whole family laughing. Headlining the performance is the amazing ventriloquist, Steve Hewlett, who will be joined by Drew Cameron, the man who impressed Simon Cowell with his comic impersonations, and the sensational magic act, Vizage, who wowed the judges on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.
Royal Hippodrome Eastbourne
Box Office: 01323 412 000
Monday and Tuesday after school drama workshops. - ONGOING EVENT
CHILDREN’S WEEKLY DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Times: 6 to 9 ½ years at 5.30pm to 7pm. 9 ½ to 14 years at 7pm to 8.30pm.
Every child deserves the chance to shine and The Man In The Moon’s weekly drama workshops for children aged 6 to 14 help them do exactly this. Children make new friends, work as part of a team and build social and verbal skills. Workshops are fun, friendly and informal to encourage and inspire children, helping them believe in themselves and develop their skills.
Visit The Man in the Moon website for more details or call 01428 608866. ELECTRIC THEATRE
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 ages 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?
Shaftsbury 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
The Musical Billy Elliot is the tale of a motherless boy whose father wants him to take up boxing. Instead, he 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
Thursdays
With Lincolnshire Dance Agency
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
Tues, Thurs & Fridays Youth Drama With Fiona Kimberley
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
Every school holiday we run different arts based workshops at an affordable rate for parents. Each workshop tends to sell out in advance so we advise booking through our box office in plenty of time. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE WORKSHOPS PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL ENTWISLE ON 01432 346526.
COURTYARD, HEREFORD
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 50p 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
Enter the magical world of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical which tells the famous Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm rife with distressed damsels and evil sisters. Into The Woods has a leading cast of actors accompanied by magical melodies and songs. £22 - £42.50.
OPEN AIR THEATRE
REGENT’S PARK
Inner Circle, Marylebone NW1 4NR
0844 826 4242
Starring Michael Starke as Edna Turnblad and Les Dennis as Wilbur Turnblad! The West End's favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to Liverpool. Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves. Hairspray is the musical with everything - the ultimate feel-good show that has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe. Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit - Book Now!
Liverpool Empire
Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE.
Box Office: 0844 847 2525
http://liverpoolempire.org.uk
Starring Michael Starke as Edna Turnblad and Les Dennis as Wilbur Turnblad!
The West End's favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to Liverpool.
Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Lime Street, Liverpool
Box Office : 0151 708 3232 / 0870 6063536
and other tales from Aesop These well known fables are brought to life with drama and humour. T: 020 7249 6876
Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice Box Office 020 7249 6876 www.puppetbarge.com
The Girling Summer variety show is here to amaze you with its exciting musical numbers, great family comedy, dazzling dancers, stunning costumes and wonderful music and singing from a professional cast. Each show is a display of spectacle and colour, so there will be something for the whole family to enjoy. Winter Gdns Margate Box Office: 08453 899 938
The Girling Summer variety show is here to amaze you with its exciting musical numbers, great family comedy, dazzling dancers, stunning costumes and wonderful music and singing from a professional cast. Each show is a display of spectacle and colour, so there will be something for the whole family to enjoy.
Winter Gdns Margate
Box Office: 08453 899 938
With a cast and crew of 100, 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.
Congress Eastbourne
Box Office: 01323 412 000
With fabulous sets and the country's top production team, this live stage show featuring the RTE Musical Theatre Talent TV show winners, promises to be a spectacular event. So whether you're a fan of the original 1980's Film, TV show or have just discovered this phenomenon with the 2009 movie re-make, you are guaranteed an incredible evening's entertainment.
Grand Canal Theatre www.grandcanaltheatre.ie
Ticketmaster: 0818 719 377
With fabulous sets and the country's top production team, this live stage show featuring the RTE Musical Theatre Talent TV show winners, promises to be a spectacular event. So whether you're a fan of the original 1980's Film, TV show or have just discovered this phenomenon with the 2009 movie re-make, you are guaranteed an incredible evening's entertainment.
Grand Canal Theatre www.grandcanaltheatre.ie
Ticketmaster: 0818 719 377
The world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, is coming to Plymouth direct from the London Palladium, starring three of the UK's favourite stage performers; Michael Praed as Captain von Trapp, Kirsty Malpass as Maria Rainer and Marilyn Hill Smith as Mother Abbess. This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. With its unforgettable score The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage. Times: 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Theatre Royal
Plymouth
Box Office: 01752 267222
Web: www.theatreroyal.com
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
Mondays
T. Morris, Monck St, Wexford - trad session (9pm)
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session (9pm) - ph 053 9121273
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - "The Back Door at Chaz Bar"(happens first Monday each month) www.myspace.com/thebackdoorchaz
Maggie May's, Monck St, Wexford - folk, trad (9pm)
White's Hotel (bar), Wexford - trad, folk (8.30pm)
Tuesdays
T. Morris, Monck St, Wexford - trad session (9pm)
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - folk, ballads (9.30pm)
Wednesdays
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session (9pm) - ph 053 9121273
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - Montazuma
T. Morris, Monck St, Wexford - trad, ballads (9pm)
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - folk, pop.
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing.
Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford - line dancing
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - trad session (10pm)
Kyle Forge, Crossabeg - trad music first Wed of every month (9pm). Bring an instrument!
Thursdays
The Crescent Bar, Crescent Quay, Wexford - live music
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - trad, folk (9pm)
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - ballads, folk (9pm)
White's Hotel, Wexford - folk, trad (8.30pm)
Mackens, The Bullring, Wexford - acoustic session - ph 053 9122949
Maggie May's, Wexford - rock/pop covers (Shane O'Leary)
French's Pub, Main St, Gorey – trad music. Tel 053 9421216
Fridays
The Sky & The Ground, Wexford - First Friday Club (that being the first Friday of every month)
Paddy Blues Pub, Gorey - Song Club on first Friday each month
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - ballds, folk (9pm).
Bugler Doyle's, South Main St, Wexford - folk, ballads (9pm)
Metro17, The Quays, Wexford - live rock bands
Saturdays
Bugler Doyle's, South Main St, Wexford - folk, ballads (9pm)
The Sky & The Ground, Wexford - some interesting (unannounced) gigs happening there!
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Acoustic folk/rock - ph 053 9122949
Mary's Bar, John's Gate St, Wexford - ballads, folk (10pm)
Sundays
Centenary Stores, Wexford - Trad session(12.30pm) - ph 053 9124424
John Barry Pub, Wexford - Trad, folk (4pm)
Chocolate Bar, The Bullring, Wexford - live music (5-7pm)
Maggie May's, Monck St, Wexford - ballads, trad (7pm - late)
Metro 17, The Quays, Wexford - acoustic session
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Joe Keenan (9pm) - ph 053 9122949
The Sky & The Ground Pub, Wexford - Candlelight Sessions
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - karaoke
Forde's, Castlebridge, Co Wexford - trad session
Maggie May's, Wexford - trad session
Culleton's, Kilrane - trad session
Wexford Arms, John's Street, Wexford - trad session
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing every Wed and Sun.
The fabulously colourful family favourite tale of Joseph being sold into slavery by his 11 jealous brothers, only to become the Pharaoh’s right-hand man. Featuring classics songs like Any Dream Will Do, One More Angel and Close Every Door To Me and starring Any Dream Will Do runner-up, Keith Jack as Joseph. Tue-Thu 7.30pm, Fri/Sat 5pm/8pm, Sun 2pm/5pm. mat Wed 2pm, Thu 4.30pm. Tue-Thu + Fri 5pm £26.50-£14.50, Wed/Thu mat £22.50-£12.50, Fri-Sun £30-£16.50
Birmingham Hippodrome
Hurst St.
Box Office: 0844 338 5000 www.birminghamhippodrome.com
If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George’s Marvellous Medicine! Assembly Hall Tunbridge Wells, Box Office: 01892 530 613
Thousands of people, hundreds of events, friendships created, communities together. A legacy for the city. A legacy for communities. A legacy for people. A Free event. See www.newport.gov.uk/newportfestival for the full listing. Riverfront Theatre, Newport, Box Office: 01633 656757, www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront
Based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, this energetic and exhilarating show will have you tapping your feet. With music ranging from blues to swing and hot gospel, this zoot suited, tap dancing and colourful show guarantees to entertain all the family. At 2pm and 8pm
Minack Theatre
Box Office: 01736 810 181 www.minack.com
One of the most successful musicals of all time this endearing tale of little orphan Annie is back giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this enchanting musical about never giving up hope. Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the whole family.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Box Office: 0844 871 7652
Adult £15.50/child £11. Various perf times
Roald Dahl’s story about a boy who tries to cure his grandmother’s terrifying temper.
Bristol Hippodrome
St. Augustine’s Parade
The Centre
Tel: 0870 606 3406 www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
Adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of the international hit stage shows The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child! Suitable for ages 3 +
Rose Theatre Kingston
Box Office: 08712 301 552
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
Join the world’s number 1 Secret Agent on his first ever theatre tour. Back with Colonel K, his trusty sidekick Penfold and arch enemies Baron Silas Greenback, Nero and Stiletto. There is even a special appearance from Agent 57!
Tickets: adult £11, child £10.
Queens Theatre
Billet lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
8pm. Adult £8/child £6 Mikron Theatre present the stories of three women in post-war Britain who take on the establishment in a battle for equal pay and conditions. Fast-paced, inventive and a whole lot of fun, this new Mikron show, complete with original music, takes you on a moving journey with a host of colourful characters. Inspired by the heroic stories of machinists from Dagenham, cleaners from Belfast, dinner ladies from Yorkshire and cooks from Liverpool. This performance is supported by the South West TUC. Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater TA6 3DD, Tel: 01278 422700 www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk
Adult £15.50/child £11. Various perf times. Thu 7pm, Fri 2.30pm, 7pm, Sat 10.30am, 2.30pm Roald Dahl’s story comes to the stage. George Kranky, a small boy who lives on a farm with his mother, father and grandmother, is fed up of his Grandma’s selfishness, grumpiness and her attitude towards him. George seeks to cure it by brewing a special medicine to cure her, only to end up making his Grandma taller than a house. While this does not improve her disposition, it does make her happier. Bristol Hippodrome, St. Augustine’s Parade, The Centre, Tel: 0870 606 3406, www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk
A Salisbury Playhouse Production. Mon-Wed at 7.30pm, Thu-Sat 8pm. Mats Thu and Sat at 2.30pm John Mortimer’s autobiographical journey is a warm and affectionate portrait of a son’s relationship with his father. Older children way also find this of interest - but anyone who has grown up wondering why they never talked to their father will relate to this story. Playhouse Theatre Salisbury Tel 01722 320333 www.salisburyplayhouse.com
A charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!
The Forum, 28 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Box Office : 01229 820000
Following it's sell out success in the West End, The Gruffalo is back on a UK tour.
Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood and meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl, and a maraca-shaking, party-mad Snake! Mouse can scare these 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. Recommended for ages 3+.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Info: 0141 332 3321
Bookings: 0141 240 1133
Website: www.theatreroyalglasgow.com
Box Office: 0870 060 6647
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
Join the world’s number 1 secret agent on his first ever theatre tour. Back with Colonel K, his trusty sidekick Penfold and arch enemies Baron Silas Greenback, Nero and Stiletto. There is even a special appearance from Agent 57! Tickets: adult £11, child £10.
QUEENS THEATRE, HORNCHURCH
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Little Big Club, Live In Concert
A fantastic new show for 2010 from Hit Entertainment and Premier Productions featuring Bob The Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not & Pingu LIVE ON STAGE in concert! The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kid's favourite properties live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. With beautifully written and choreographed shows, The Little Big Club Live in Concert has something for the whole family! 1:00pm. Tickets: £12.50; Children: £11.00; Family: £42.00
The Embassy Theatre, Skegness. Box Office 0845 674 0505 www.embassytheatre.co.uk
5 SHOWS ONLY!
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Experienced by over 22 million people worldwide across four continents and boasting a worldwide television audience in excess of two billion people - Riverdance is a truly global phenomenon.
MILLENNIUM FORUM THEATRE
Box Office 02871 264455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk
5 SHOWS ONLY!
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Experienced by over 22 million people worldwide across four continents and boasting a worldwide television audience in excess of two billion people - Riverdance is a truly global phenomenon.
MILLENNIUM FORUM THEATRE
Box Office 02871 264455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk
8.00pm.
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland stars Johnny Depp (of course) as the Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter (ditto) as the Red Queen. The hugely talented and famous cast of people and voices also includes Ann Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall... the list goes on. The plot? 19 year old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. Running time: 108 minutes Certificate: PG TICKETS: £4.50 (£4)
CONQUEST THEATRE
Oliver Goldsmith’s 18th century comedy with larger than life characters, big laughs and even bigger frocks! A wealthy country squire arranges a meeting between his beautiful daughter, Kate and the son of an aristocrat, Charles Marlow – hoping the pair will marry. Unfortunately, whilst the privileged Marlow is at ease with ladies of a lower social standing, he becomes flustered with those of his own class. Determined to overcome the obstacles and win his affections by any means necessary, Kate poses as a barmaid in order to succeed. Director Lucy Pitman-Wallace makes a welcome return to Nottingham Playhouse following her previous productions The Burial at Thebes and Macbeth. Tickets £7.50 - £26.50.
Nottingham Playhouse
Box Office 0115 9419419 www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
It’s the eve of the 2010 World Cup, and Josh Champion is about to sign for Watford FC. As his pen hovers over the contract, his family look on expectantly. This is his big moment, the chance to be a professional footballer. It’s an opportunity his friends from The Academy and his twin sister Claire would give anything for. But is this really Josh’s dream?
This new community musical play tells the stories of Watford residents: people who live football, love football, or even loathe football! Performed by local people of all ages, and featuring live music.
Palace Theatre, Watford
Box Office: 01923 225671
CENTRE STAGE - Celebrating 25 Sensational Years, Puttin on the Glitz
Through the years the Janice Sutton Production Shows have provided joy and wonderful entertainment to thousands of audiences that come on holiday to Skegness and the local people who praise and eagerly await our next production. After opening the Embassy Theatre with the show "Babes On Broadway" 25 years ago, "The Babes" are to celebrate with a song and dance spectacular entitled "CENTRE STAGE" each Friday from 30th July to 17th September. We invite you to join us in celebrating with the talented 60 strong cast in fabulous costumes and stunning show-stopping routines as our Chorus line take "CENTRE STAGE" and continue that journey. A Skegness Showbiz tradition we are so proud to celebrate. The Embassy Theatre congratulate Janice Sutton, her entire creative team and all performers past and present for 25 years of spectacular productions in Skegness. Tickets £9.50 – Internet only price. 7.30pm.
The Embassy Theatre, Skegness. Box Office 0845 674 0505 www.embassytheatre.co.uk
A play with clay where the audience are invited to participate. Earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters.
Burton Taylor Studio
Box Office 01865 305305
Sept 4 (9.30pm)
The Bailey, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Support from brilliant Cork 3 piece “Rumbleshack” and DJ Lew Boogie. Adm €20 from the venue or Whites For Music or €21.50 from www.tickets.ie
From the Emmy Award Winning writer and animator of Sesame Street comes this lively show for children 3 and up - full of fun and feathers and features original music and lots of audience participation! So whatever you do “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” For ages 3+. Gulbenkian Canterbury Box Office: 01227 769 075
Sept 4 (8.30pm), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tickets: Tel 053 9123764. Sold out at the recent Kilkenny Arts Festival. Any opportunity to see PT should be grasped with both hands.
Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience. Ages 3 to 6.
Oxford Playhouse
Beaumont Street, Oxford
Box Office: 01865 305305
From the Emmy Award Winning writer and animator of Sesame Street comes this lively show for children 3 and up - full of fun and feathers and features original music and lots of audience participation! So whatever you do “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” For ages 3+.
Gulbenkian Canterbury
Box Office: 01227 769 075
2.30pm
It’s amazing what you can find when you really look hard! Here we have three tales from the Queen of all storytellers – the incredible Sheherazade. The first tale she found hidden in the desert; the second at the bottom of the ocean, and the third she heard straight from the donkey’s mouth! An exciting journey through roasting deserts, sand dunes, scented markets and fish filled seas, using puppets, masks, story telling and wonderfully atmospheric music. Running Time: 60mins Age guidance: 5+. Tickets: £6 (£4 concessions)
Bedford School Theatre
Box Office: 01234 269519
Bedford School, De Pary's Avenue
Bedford MK40 2TU www.bedfordschool.org.uk/theatre
11am and 2pm. Adult £12/child £10. Age 2-7 Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee from children’s television bring a fun-packed show with music, songs, joining in games and comedy. Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, Tel 01684 295074, www.rosestheatre.org
It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday and she’s having a party with brother George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. There’ll be loads of songs, oinks and, yes, muddy puddles to splash in. Wed 1pm/4pm, Thu 10am/1pm. £15.50, kids £13.50
Alexandra Theatre
Station St, B’ham
Box Office: 0844 847 2291 www.alexandratheatre.org.uk
This all new family show charts Danger Mouse from his early years before he became the famous crime busting crusader right up to 2010. When the then retired secret agent - upholder of justice, lover of small puppies, helper of old ladies across the road and all round nice guy who’d help anyone out of a jam or even marmalade come to that - is called upon to save the world one more time.
The Elgiva, Chesham
Box Office 01494 582900
Email: boxoffice@elgiva.com
2:00 PM
Featuring Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not & Pingu live on stage in concert!
The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kids’ favourites live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. With beautifully written and choreographed shows, The Little Big Club Live in Concert has something for the whole family! Adults £14, Children £12. Family tickets: £44 (4 people incl at least 2 children), £33 (3 people incl at least 1 child). Children 2 or under: £2.50 (on parent’s knee)
Buxton Opera House
Box Office: 0845 127 2190
Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire
SK17 6XN www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Postman Pat returns to UK theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show “A Very Royal Mission”.
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.
Wycome Swan
Box Office: 01494 512000 www.wycombeswan.co.uk
On stage together for the first time, Barney, Bob The Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Pingu, Fifi Forget-me-Not and Fireman Sam present an all singing all dancing show with their Little Big Club band who’ll be encouraging you to join in as each character performs their own set before they all join together for the big finale. 2pm. £14, kids £12, family £44 (4 inc 2 children), £33 (3 inc 1 child), u2s £2.50
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Box Office: 0845 127 2190
Featuring Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not & Pingu live on stage in concert. The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kids’ favourites live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. With beautifully written and choreographed shows.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra String Quartet - Family Concert
An opportunity to hear this world-famous quartet of young players in a one-hour concert designed especially for families. The music, which will be introduced from the stage, includes one of Bach’s late masterpieces, and Mexico City-born Javier Álvarez’s lively Metro Chabacano, a recent work that harnesses the bustle of a modern underground station with driving rhythmic vitality. The programme finishes with Dvorák’s much loved American String Quartet, written whilst the composer was on holiday in rural America. Queen Elizabeth Hall.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Belvedere Road SE1
0844 875 0073 www.southbankcentre.co.uk
FOOTLOOSE explodes onto the stage with classic 80’s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the title track, Footloose. Life in small town Bomont is peaceful until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Based on the hit 80s movie (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and John Lithgow), FOOTLOOSE has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End there is just no stopping the music. York Stage Musicals are delighted to present the York Premiere Production. Please note this is an amateur production Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York, Box Office: 0870 606 3595, www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk
Postman Pat returns to UK theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show “A Very Royal Mission”.
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.
Reading Arts
Box Office: 0118 9606060 www.readingarts.com
LICKETYSPIT in association with Brunton Theatre presents MAGIC SPAGHETTI
Written and Directed by Virginia Radcliffe
Touring Scotland 6th September to 24th October 2010
“Licketyspit has its finger so firmly on the public pulse it almost cuts off the circulation.” TES
Colin Baird
Executive Producer
Licketyspit Theatre Company
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AF
T: 0131 653 5259
E: colin@licketyspit.com
W: www.licketyspit.com
Set on America's Western Frontier, against a background of conflict between farmers and cattlemen, 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. Famously, the show opens with 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' and contains a sumptuous and rousing score full of wonderful songs such as 'The Surrey with The Fringe on Top', 'People Will Say We're in Love', 'Many a New Day', 'I Can't Say No', and the final rousing chorus of 'Oklahoma' - as the music soars the audience is carried along on the emotional journey of one of the most famous love stories in musical history. Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm. Wednesday & Thursday 2pm. Saturday 2.30pm (Captioned)
Theatre Royal Nottingham
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
7pm
'Calam' dresses like a man, totes a gun and drives the Deadwood City stagecoach. Well-meaning, but disaster-prone, she tries to help the local saloon proprietor out of a jam by promising to fetch a music-hall star from Chicago. A hilarious comedy, it nevertheless has many tender moments and some very famous numbers, including "Secret Love", "Black Hills Of Dakota", "Deadwood Stage" and "Windy City". Tickets £9/£7 (Tues £6) Congress Theatre, Cwmbran, Box Office: 01633 868239, www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk
Various performances.
The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?
Tickets £10
CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE
A hilarious and mouth-watering Scottish/Italian show with live music and cooking! In the small town of Plain in Scotaly, the larger-than-life Strega Nona makes magical remedies and wild and wondrous recipes. The townspeople are steadily seduced but when Big Anthony tries to discover the secret of Strega Nona's magic spaghetti pot, he gets more than he bargained for! Suitable for age 3+ Tickets £6 family of 4 £22 Time Wed, 1:30, Thur 10:30 & 1:30pm, Fri 10:30, Sat 11am & 3pm
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.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! 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.
Regent Theatre
Box Office: 0844 871 7649
Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP www.ambassadortickets.com
Falkirk Youth & Children’s Theatre. Josh is sixteen, he is hard of hearing, and wears hearing aids having suffered from meningitis as a young child. £6/£4. 7.30pm
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
Performance times: Wed 12.30pm, Thu-Sat 10am & 12.30pm.
A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo! How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+. Tickets: £10.
HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE
01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
(8.30pm), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. €15. Tel 053 9123764. “Acoustic Adventures” by American fingerstyle guitarist is a 2-hour journey described simply as "…ear-boggling…where technical precision meets sheer passion for the instrument" (Washington Post).
Much loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage! Hop along to the theatre and join in the fun as this endearing pair take you on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Age guideline 3+.
Anvil Arts
Churchill Way
Basingstoke
Box Office: 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Dainty and delightful dancers accompained by a live musician create an upside down inside out world full of Daisies! A professional dance show for 0-4 year olds. 1pm. £4.50 (3.50)
Carnegie Hall
Dunfermline, Fife
Tel: 01383 602302 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Featuring BIG JOE LOUIS, GRAINNE DUFFY, DERMOT BYRNE, BARRY BARNES, KAT & KING BISCUIT and others. See www.blackstairsblues.com
CENTRE STAGE - Celebrating 25 Sensational Years, Puttin on the Glitz
Through the years the Janice Sutton Production Shows have provided joy and wonderful entertainment to thousands of audiences that come on holiday to Skegness and the local people who praise and eagerly await our next production. After opening the Embassy Theatre with the show "Babes On Broadway" 25 years ago, "The Babes" are to celebrate with a song and dance spectacular entitled "CENTRE STAGE" each Friday from 30th July to 17th September. We invite you to join us in celebrating with the talented 60 strong cast in fabulous costumes and stunning show-stopping routines as our Chorus line take "CENTRE STAGE" and continue that journey. A Skegness Showbiz tradition we are so proud to celebrate. The Embassy Theatre congratulate Janice Sutton, her entire creative team and all performers past and present for 25 years of spectacular productions in Skegness. Tickets £9.50 – Internet only price. 7.30pm.
The Embassy Theatre, Skegness. Box Office 0845 674 0505 www.embassytheatre.co.uk
Children & Families. Mr Fox has three very nasty enemies, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. These greedy farmers hate Mr. Fox so much they will stop at nothing to get rid of him. They try to shoot, starve and dig him out of his hole, however Mr. Fox is much cleverer than they are and has a cunning plan of his own. Roald Dahl’s classic tale of wit and determination is brought to life with ingenious puppets and enchanting music. Discover the thrill of the chase and join Mr. Fox and his family underground as they battle to save themselves and the rest of the countryside from disaster. Suitable for ages 4+. Tickets £5-£12.50.
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE
14 Dagmar Passage N1 2DN
020 7226 1787 www.littleangeltheatre.com
New Ross, Co Wexford. Free open-air gigs on South Street with Altan (Saturday), Kila (Sunday), Cairde Ceoil Harp Ensemble, accordion player Noel Glynn and others. Details, tel 087 2121161.
(2-10pm), Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. A taste of traditional music, song and dance from some of the finest traditional artists in Wexford and Ireland. Featuring Free demonstrations and workshops hosted in various venues. Supported by Arts Council Deis Scheme.
(3pm), North Main St, Wexford. Part of Trad Féile Day. Adm €10. DÚLRA, featuring singer Caitríona O’Leary, deliver innovative, inspired and passionate performances of traditional Irish song.
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. 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... Get ready for take-off and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation. Minimum age recommendation: 3
At 2pm. Tickets: Adults £13; Children £11; Family Ticket (admits four) £44.
Marina Theatre
Lowestoft
Box Office: 01502 533200
2pm. Tickest £8.50 / £7.50 concession. A magical and mysterious box appears. Unable to open it, the boys take you on an exciting journey to find out what’s inside! You’ll meet confused pirates, musical sea life and extravagant all-singing, all-dancing air stewards!
The MacRobert
University of Sterling
Box Office: 01786 466666 www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk
Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! Station Officer Steel's has booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be. This day promises to be one of Fireman Sam's busiest yet as he's called on to save a festival that promises to rock Pontypandy.
The Camberley Theatre
Knoll Road
Camberley
Box Office: 01276 707600
Welcome to the world of the Arabian Nights. Here we have three tales from the Queen of all storytellers - the incredible Sheherazade. Using puppets, masks, storytelling and wonderfully atmospheric music Theatre of Widdershins takes you on an exciting journey with genies, camels and a flying carpet, through roasting deserts, sand dunes, scented markets and fish filled seas. Ages 5+.
Oxford Playhouse
Beaumont Street, Oxford
Box Office: 01865 305305
Welcome to the world of the Arabian Nights. Here we have three tales from the Queen of all storytellers - the incredible Sheherazade. Using puppets, masks, storytelling and wonderfully atmospheric music Theatre of Widdershins takes you on an exciting journey with genies, camels and a flying carpet, through roasting deserts, sand dunes, scented markets and fish filled seas. Ages 5+.
Oxford Playhouse
Beaumont Street, Oxford
Box Office: 01865 305305
CASTLE STREET DANCE STUDIOS - CINDERELLA: COOL AND FUNKY
Go along and watch Castle Street Dance Studios as they perform there biannual show at Wycombe Swan.
Wycome Swan
Box Office: 01494 512000 www.wycombeswan.co.uk
Using puppets, masks, storytelling and wonderfully atmospheric music, Theatre of Widdershins takes you on an exciting journey.
Burton Taylor Studio
Box Office 01865 305305
An uplifting celebration of the best of musical theatre, this thrilling mix of live music, movement and wit is performed by eight versatile West End professionals.
The show comprises music from productions that have all appeared, at some time or other, on or just off Broadway - New York’s legendary theatre district. Featuring songs from classic productions such as Oklahoma!, Kiss Me Kate and The Music Man through to more modern musicals like Miss Saigon, The Producers and Spamalot, there is something to charm and delight the whole family. "Broadway and Beyond" will set your feet tapping, your heart singing and leave you wanting more… A dazzling performance not to be missed.
Crosby Hall
Back Lane, Crosby,
Liverpool, Merseyside L23 4UA
Box Office: 0151 928 1919
Join CBeebies writer and children’s poet Tracey Hammett and find out what happens when a hairy purple monster visits Fidget School one day. Monster mayhem and madness for the whole family.
TARA, Earlsfield
Box Office: 020 8333 4457
A charming and original show full of songs, muddy puddles and oinks! Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant as they celebrate Peppa's birthday. Time: Sat 1 pm and 4pm, Sun 10am and 1pm Tickets £13.50 and £15.50
Edinburgh Playhouse
18/22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh.
Box Office: 08744 8471660 www.EdinburghPlayhouse.org.uk
“The Little Big Club - Live in Concert” embarks on a UK tour with a brand new singing and dancing stage show that brings together an ensemble of the world’s most popular and best loved preschool characters in one exciting adventure!
The new 90-minute theatrical and musical extravaganza from Premier Stage Productions, Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Angelina Ballerina™, Pingu™, Fifi Forget-me-Not™ and Fireman Sam™ together on stage for the very first time and offers something younger members of the family will never forget! So come along and be part of the magic.
Floral Pavilion
Marine Promenade, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 2JS.
Box Office: 0151 666 0000 www.floralpavilion.com/
Sept 12 (8pm) Anthony Kearns (tenor), Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Accompanist Patrick Healy and the acclaimed Martin Tourish (accordion). Tickets €20. Tel 053 9237800.
The CBeebies stars invite you to join in a fun packed time of games, surprises and songs including One Finger, One Thumb, , If You’re Happy & You Know It and Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes10am/2pm. £12, kids £10, family £40 (4 inc 2 children), £30 (3 inc 1 child), u2s £2.50
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Box Office: 0845 127 2190
Featuring Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not & Pingu live on stage in concert. The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kids’ favourites live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. With beautifully written and choreographed shows.
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2JS
Box Office: 0151 666 0000
Featuring Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not & Pingu live on stage in concert. The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kids’ favourites live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. With beautifully written and choreographed shows.
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2JS
Box Office: 0151 666 0000
Featuring Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not & Pingu live on stage in concert. The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kids’ favourites live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. With beautifully written and choreographed shows.
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2JS
Box Office: 0151 666 0000
Fife Libraries and Museums Book Festival for Children
Fife Libraries and Museums have organised a fantastic book festival for children which includes events for schools and families. Celebrate national Roald Dahl day, meet the authors, enjoy film and book days. Find out all you need to know at www.fifedirect.org.uk/childrensbookfestival
Adam Smith Theatre
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Tel: 01592 412929 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
Experience a new dimension in theatre entertainment, with sequins and feathers and ice skaters. This is a dazzling new production bringing the breathtaking talent of a cast of international ice skaters to the theatre stage. It’s a unique show with stunning costumes and upbeat music has something for all the family.
The Brindley Arts Centre
High Street, Runcorn
Box Office: 0151 907 8360 www.thebrindley.org.uk
Experience a new dimension in theatre entertainment, with sequins and feathers and ice skaters. This is a dazzling new production bringing the breathtaking talent of a cast of international ice skaters to the theatre stage. It’s a unique show with stunning costumes and upbeat music has something for all the family.
The Brindley Arts Centre
High Street, Runcorn
Box Office: 0151 907 8360 www.thebrindley.org.uk
This production is legendary for its full corps of male swans. Matthew Bourne’s dynamic choreography boldly transforming Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet into a contemporary masterpiece.
New Wimbledon Theatre. Broadway Box Office 0870 060 6646 www.ambassadortickets.com
Adapted from one of the best - loved films of all time, the talented students from Songtime Theatre Arts bring you the Wiz, the Motown remake of the Wizard of Oz starring the BBC’s Over the Rainbow Steph Fearon. Don’t miss an outstanding opportunity to see this amateur production of this family show.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Box Office: 0844 871 7652
Charity, a Dance Hall Hostess in the late 1960’s, who’s as unlucky in love as she is in life. Too trusting & jilted once again she finds someone who wants to marry her, or does he? £13 (£10). 7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday matinee)
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
7.30pm (2.30pm mats). £26-£5. Directed by Emma Rice. Based on poetry by Anna Maria Murphy. Our girl can’t resist her red shoes. They make her dance with delight, spin with possibilities. But what happens when she can’t get them off? What happens when she can’t stop dancing? Surreal and sensuous, quirky and profound, bloody and bare – Cornwall’s Kneehigh bring you a menacing cabaret where anything is possible and nothing is probable. With music to make your toes twitch, images to make your mouth water and a story to make your heart pound, the menacing world of the fairy story is revealed. Bristol Old Vic Theatre, King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED, Tel: 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk
6.0: How Heap and Pebble took on the world and won.
Dancing Brick Production. 7.45pm. Five years ago, the last of the world’s ice disappeared. A year after that the sport of ice dancing went with it. Tonight Heap Krusiak and Pebble Adverati, the greatest ice dancers the world has known, will attempt, against the odds, to bring back what the world took away, by attempting again, and proving once and for all, that they will not be beaten. They face the challenge of their careers, and the world is waiting. This beautiful, funny and poignant play was a hit at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe, gaining five-star reviews from many critics. Playhouse Theatre Salisbury Tel 01722 320333 www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Scotland’s own Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a hair's breadth behind winner Lee Mead in hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do, takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice. 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 Ev’ry Door To Me and One More Angel.
King’s Theatre
Box Office: 0870 060 6648
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
Adapted fom the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo!
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned. As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+. Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom! Watch a sneak preview online at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk Recommended age 3+. Key Stages 1 & 2. Thursday 1.30pm. Friday 10.30am & 1.30pm. Saturday 10.30am & 1.30pm
Theatre Royal Nottingham
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
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?
Castle Way
Wellingborough
Box Office: 01933 270007
The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain's Got Talent present their first solo show. This inspirational dance act have become an international phenomenon with stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves. They've worked with some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Jamelia and won countless awards including World Dance Champions and Best Street Dance Act.
New Theatre Oxford
Box Office: 0870 602 1120 www.getlive.co.uk/oxford
The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain's Got Talent present their first solo show. This inspirational dance act have become an international phenomenon with stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves. They've worked with some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Jamelia and won countless awards including World Dance Champions and Best Street Dance Act.
New Theatre Oxford
Box Office: 0870 602 1120 www.getlive.co.uk/oxford
The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain’s Got Talent present their first solo show.
New Theatre, Oxford
Box Office 0844 847 1585 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Much loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage! Hop along to the theatre and join in the fun as this endearing pair take you on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Age guideline 3+.
South Hill Park
Bracknell
Box Office: 01344 484123 www.southhillpark.org.uk
CENTRE STAGE - Celebrating 25 Sensational Years, Puttin on the Glitz
Through the years the Janice Sutton Production Shows have provided joy and wonderful entertainment to thousands of audiences that come on holiday to Skegness and the local people who praise and eagerly await our next production. After opening the Embassy Theatre with the show "Babes On Broadway" 25 years ago, "The Babes" are to celebrate with a song and dance spectacular entitled "CENTRE STAGE" each Friday from 30th July to 17th September. We invite you to join us in celebrating with the talented 60 strong cast in fabulous costumes and stunning show-stopping routines as our Chorus line take "CENTRE STAGE" and continue that journey. A Skegness Showbiz tradition we are so proud to celebrate. The Embassy Theatre congratulate Janice Sutton, her entire creative team and all performers past and present for 25 years of spectacular productions in Skegness. Tickets £9.50 – Internet only price. 7.30pm.
The Embassy Theatre, Skegness. Box Office 0845 674 0505 www.embassytheatre.co.uk
Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers The Singing Kettle dress to impress after being
invited by Lord Spout of Glenkettle to help rescue his run down castle. 13:00 & 15:30. All tickets : £10, Saver ticket (4 seats) £36, Groups 10+ £7.50 • Babes in arms (12months) £2
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
Hossam & Serena Ramzy in an Evening of Egyptian Dance
Sept 18 (8pm) Hossam & Serena Ramzy in an Evening of Egyptian Dance, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tickets €30/25. Tel 053 9123764. Hossam Ramzy was born in Cairo. He has played percussion professionally since the 1970's. He is also famous as a composer and music producer with his music used by dancers all over the world. Hossam's Brazilian born wife Serena has been his performance partner since 1997. www.khelashidance.com and www.hossamramzy.com
7.45pm. Sat mat 2pm. 2hrs 30mins. Adult £12/child £10 Join The Brewhouse Young Company for the ultimate battle of the sexes. The beautiful Bianca is the talk of the town but she’s off limits to potential lovers until her stubborn and feisty older sister Kate gets married. This looks unlikely to ever happen until the cocky Petruchio arrives on the scene promising to tame Kate and make her his obedient wife. Cue a hilarious comedy as Petruchio bites off more than he can chew. Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JL. www.thebrewhouse.net
11am & 2pm. Age: 3-7. 50mins. £6 A hungry wolf, a dizzy Grannie, dancing butterflies and a Woodsman who lives next door… and all played by two actors. Who gets to play who? Thrill at the silliness, swoon at the Granniness and squeal at the furriness! With silly puppets and unexpected transformations, this fast-moving show features fully-integrated Sign Language. A Krazy Kat Theatre Production. Playhouse Theatre Salisbury Tel 01722 320333 www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Peppa is a playful little pig who lives with her little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolutely favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today is a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday. Peppa Pig’s Party is a chance for all her young friends across the UK to join in the fun with Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant for her perfect party.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans
Box Office: 01727 844488
Performance time: 2.30pm.
The “Superstars of Slapstick” father and son together with Timoni and Mick Potts create side-splitting humour with all the fun, magic and excitement of the circus. Tickets: adult £13.50, child £10.50, family £46.
PRINCES THEATRE, CLACTON ON SEA
01255 686633 www.tendringdc.gov.uk
A daft dog, a bizarre bird and a friendly frog; one after the other, they all hop on the broom for a ride...but it’s not meant for five and – crack – the broom snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+
Broxbourne Civic Hall , High St, Hoddesdon
Box Office: 01992 441946
11.30am & 2.30pm
Touching, funny and utterly original, this brand new show is a surefire hit. Suitable for children aged 4+ their friends & families.
Tickets £9/£5/Family £23
THE JUNCTION
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
CBeebies most popular double act brings you their brand new show packed with well known songs and fun games. Tickets: adult £12, child £10.
Broadway Theatre
Broadway, Barking IG11 7LS
020 8507 5607 www.broadwaytheatre.co.uk
The Phil joins together with neighbours on Hope Street for the fifth family-friendly street party on this iconic street. At the heart of the event is the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Open Day, a chance to get an insider’s view of the Phil as it celebrates the opening of its season of music, film, comedy and events. Drop in throughout the day for music and fun for all ages, with performances by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, chamber music, roots, jazz, films, talks and tours.Free.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Philharmonic Hall
Hope Street
Liverpool L1 9BP
Box Office: 0151 709 3789
The Phil joins together with neighbours on Hope Street for the fifth family-friendly street party on this iconic street. At the heart of the event is the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Open Day, a chance to get an insider’s view of the Phil as it celebrates the opening of its season of music, film, comedy and events. Drop in throughout the day for music and fun for all ages, with performances by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, chamber music, roots, jazz, films, talks and tours.Free.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Philharmonic Hall
Hope Street
Liverpool L1 9BP
Box Office: 0151 709 3789
Are you ready to boogie with Pete? Star of the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies TV show Boogie Beebies, catch the much-loved Pete Hillier in his hit stage show Boogie Pete live - featuring all your favourite songs and dances including Go, Go Mango, Hey Monkey and Ocean Motion! Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun-packed show for children of all ages. Cameras and pens at the ready, Pete will be coming to meet, greet and sign autographs after the show!
Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Preston
Box Office : 0845 344 0802
Fresh from a national tour and the Edinburgh Festival the Court is delighted to welcome back professional children’s puppet theatre, Theatre of Widdershins, with three tales from the Queen of all storytellers - the incredible Scheherazade.
Court Theatre, Tring
Box Office: 01442 824673
Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up in the hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’, takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice. 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”.
Theatre Royal Windsor
Box Office: 01753 853 888 www.theatreroyalwindsor
The West-Ends favourite musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Milton Keynes starring Brian Conley and Les Dennis - The ultimate feel good family show full of popular hits, it’s the musical with everything. Big Hair, Big Heart Big Hit - book now!
Milton Keynes Theatre
Box Office: 0844 871 7652
The West End’s favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre. Starring Brian Conley as you've never seen him before and Les Dennis as the loveable Wilbur Turnblad, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Box Office: 01908 606090 www.miltonkeynestheatre.com
This book and film event gives parents and children a chance to share the book and film together, and enjoy a lovely family experience. 7pm, price tbc.
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
With a unique combination of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion, eight performers use boots, bins, brooms and everything including the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm! For more information visit www.stomp.co.uk. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.30pm. Friday 5pm & 8.30pm. Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Theatre Royal Nottingham
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Two of the world’s greatest chess masters battle it out at the world chess championships but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Directed by Strictly Come dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood includes great hits like One Night In Bangkok and I Know Him So Well. Time 7:30pm, Mat Wed/Sat 2:30pm Tickets £13.30 - £33.50
Edinburgh Playhouse
18/22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh.
Box Office: 08744 8471660 www.EdinburghPlayhouse.org.uk
Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism. This year featuring the beautiful dance artist Lale Sayoko, described as elegant, graceful, mysterious & mesmerising. Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere… 7.30pm. Harrogate Theatre, Oxford St, Harrogate, Box Office: 01423 502116, www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Fun Music Making sessions for children aged 2 - 5 and their carers. 10 - 11am. Early booking is advised as places are limited. Coffee bar open from 9.15am. Colouring and making activities in the foyer before the session starts.
The Stables, Milton Keynes
Box Office: 01908 280800
Book Online: www.stables.org
BAOS Youth launches their latest show, an exuberant, rock and roll musical full of ice cream and intrigue...
Come and see the ice cream parlour, enjoy the music & dancing - fun for all the family!
Thurs 23rd-Sat 25th September 7.30pm at The Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, Westbury on Trym
Tickets 0117 962 2588
7.30pm Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings. The Bard’s comedy gets a magical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose musical version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured. It’s enchanting entertainment for people of all ages because the most famous lines are woven into easy-to-understand modern language. Simply a dream come true.
Tickets: £12.00, Under 16 £9.00
Middlesbrough Theatre. Box Office: 01642815181
Much loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage! Hop along to the theatre and join in the fun as this endearing pair take you on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. 11am (25th Only); 1.30pm; 4.30pm. £12.50 (£9.50) Location of Event: AB Paterson Auditorium
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
Wexford - music, dance, art, cabaret, readings, etc all over Wexford town and ALL FREE! Commences 1pm at Selskar Square with Jelly Roll Jazz Trio. Catch a truncated re-run of Myriad Dance's fantabulous Project 101 outside Wexford Arts Centre (5.30-7.30pm). There is samba drumming, a short preview of this years Opera Festival, art exhibitions, walking tours, open air music on Monck Street.
Wexford - music, dance, art, cabaret, readings, etc all over Wexford town and ALL FREE! Includes music and dancing in Selskar. Also a truncated re-run of Myriad Dance's fantabulous Project 101 at Redmond Park.
Och aye the noo !” Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers THE SINGING KETTLE will dress to impress after being invited by Lord Spout of Glenkettle to help rescue his run down castle. All tickets £10.50, Family Saver £38, Groups 10+ £7.50 12noon.
Carnegie Hall
Dunfermline, Fife
Tel: 01383 602302 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
Go outside. Look under a leaf. Turn over a log. Part the grass and look very very carefully. What do you see? In a world where a dew drop is the size of a swimming pool and a flower is as tall as a skyscraper, an insect falls in love with a beautiful butterfly. A heart-warming story in miniature about love, friendship, reaching for the moon and dancing leaf to leaf. Swim with the shadow-fish to the ocean and fly with a nightingale all the way to the romantic stars. Inspired by the poems of Federico García Lorca, dance and music fuse with Spanish and English text in this exciting new show for children aged 4 and over and their family and friends.
After the performance join Peut-être Theatre’s workshop, an opportunity for children and their families to feel like ants and beetles, scorpions and spiders through using their bodies and imaginations. Scurry, jump, hop and crawl just like real insects and then turn those moves into a dance in this fun, interactive and active session.
The Corn Exchange Newbury
Box Office: 01635 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Holly Webb, author of the best-selling Lost in the Snow, introduces her latest adorable (if slightly mischievous) character Rascal. Go along and hear her talk about all his adventures in her new book, My Naughty Little Puppy. Part of Windsor Festival.
The Firestation Theatre
St Leonard’s Road
Windsor
Box Office 01753 866865 www.firestationartscentre.com
THE CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOW 2010-STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Now in its 8th year, The Children's Bookshow gives children a chance to experience the enthusiasm, energy and passion of some of today's top writers for children and illustrators. Carll Cneut, Illustrator of Antonio on the Other Side of the World and Getting Smaller, and Stories From Around the World will be present, Carll Cneut's distinctive artwork has earned him international renown. But Carll didn't always want to be a book illustrator. When he was younger he wanted to be a circus artist! Find out more about the books and experiences that inspired him as Carll shares some of his stories and illustrations. Age guideline suitable for children at lower KS2.
Oxford Playhouse
Beaumont Street, Oxford
Box Office: 01865 305305
The story of The Jingle Dress takes us on a journey with Native American, Raylene and her friends, Tayo (from West Africa) and Lucy (from the UK) and explores their heritage through a fusion of cultural dance and music styles. The show asks "what are you made of; what have you inherited?" Whether we have inherited the same funny toes as our grandma or the music and movements of a culture, we all have a story within us that was written long before we were born and becomes part of what makes us special. Ages 3-5.
South Hill Park
Bracknell
Box Office: 01344 484123 www.southhillpark.org.uk
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...?
St. Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
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...?
St. Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
CRAMPHORN THEATRE
Performance times: 11am & 2pm.
A magical tale of adventure and friendship that will appeal to the child within everyone! With bewitching music and beautiful hand- carved puppets, this is a funny and moving story about a brave little boy and a scared little dragon, which grow to become the very best of friends. Tickets: adult £7, conc £5, family £30.
CHELMSFORD THEATRES (Civic/Cramphorn)
01245 606505 www.chelmsfordbc.gov.uk/theatres
Join Sam and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! This day promises to be one of Fireman Sam's busiest yet as he's called on to save a festival that promises to rock Pontypandy. Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on? Will Elvis finally get to perform? And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone? The Hero next door is back, ‘rock on’ down to Pontypandy to join in all the fun.
The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett
Box Office: 01923 859291
Tickets £8 / £6 concession. Come and join Scotty, Lulu, Thor the Dinosaur, The Happy Crew, Insey Winsey Spider, Three Little Speckled Frogs and Wizard Wonky for another rip-roaring adventure in the land of Musical Make Believe. Sixty minutes of dancing, laughing and sing along silliness. 1.30pm and 4.00pm
The MacRobert
University of Sterling
Box Office: 01786 466666 www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk
James Campbell’s brand new comedy show is now mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet. Some artists go to the desert to write songs. James went to Essex - the nice part (with windows). Accompanied by a piano teacher he found in a forest this show is like none other more than it is like the last one. When you leave Primary school, you will never see another recorder ever again. When you leave this show you will never see marmosets in the same way ever again.
Anvil Arts
Churchill Way
Basingstoke
Box Office: 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Presented by StageWorks Performing Arts School. Formed in 1999, StageWorks is now one of the leading Performing Arts Schools for children aged 4-16 years. The aim to give children confidence, self-belief and determination within a positive and creative environment. This prestigious annual event gives children the opportunity to show off their talents in front of a panel of five judges. For all entries, details, tickets and booking information call 01628 898038. A non-professional performance. For further information visit http://www.stageworks.org.uk
The Kenton Theatre
New Street
Henley-on-Thames
Box Office: 01491 575698
The national competition series comes to Royal & Derngate. All the regions high schools will be entering teams to compete in the regional Street Dance Championships with the winners representing Northamptonshire at the national final.
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road
Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Box office: 01604 624811
Have you ever thought about what’s on the other side of the mirror?. It’s the place where dreams come from, all light and floaty, and it’s where the Dust Man lives. At bed time he reaches out, takes you by the hand and you fly off together on the wind, into your dreams. Suitable for 5 years and over
The Mill, Banbury
Box Office 01295 279002
The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – crack! – it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – crack! – it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
A tribute to Glee and other gleeful tunes
At the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh: Sun 26 – Wed 29 September
Directed and staged by Carole Todd (Dreamboats & Petticoats, Dancing in the Streets), Don’t Stop Believin’ – Songs From Glee is the first and only live UK stage show dedicated to the Golden Globe winning TV Show, Glee! This brand new, high energy, high octane music and dance extravaganza features all of the greatest hits from the show, including Don’t Stop Believin’, Gold Digger, Proud Mary, Somebody to Love, Keep Holding On.....plus Haute Couture, American footballers and cheerleaders – all mashed up together! So whether you’re a total ‘gleek’ or just fancy a top night of musical entertainment; grab your mates, grab your hairbrush and join us at the Festival Theatre for Don’t Stop Believin’!
Suitable for all ages. Visit www.dont-stop-believin.com for more about the show.
Listings Information
Festival Theatre Edinburgh Sun 26 – Wed 29 September
Sun 6pm / Mon – Wed 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 - £24.50
Box Office: 0131 629 5000 www.festivaltheatre.org.uk
Other Scottish Dates:
2 – 6 November
Kings Theatre, Glasgow
Box office: 08448 717 620 www.ambassadortickets.com/King's-Theatre
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, live action and music. 2-D and 3-D worlds mingle as we find out if Lola will ever tidy her messy room or if Charlie will get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed. Who knew there were so many problems to overcome first? The Tigers want their bedtime milk, the Dancing Dogs have borrowed Lola’s pyjamas – not to mention the Ogre in the wardrobe! Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play is ideal for ages 3+.
Reading Arts
Box Office: 0118 9606060 www.readingarts.com
From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming rags-to-riches story of Annie’s adventures, from the New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world for decades and will continue for many years to come. Leading a star cast of over 40 talented artistes, the hilarious Su Pollard stars as the dastardly gin-soaked Miss Hannigan.
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2JS
Box Office: 0151 666 0000
Fairies and Fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night's Dream has them all. The Bard's comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured.
Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House
Quay Street
Manchester www.getlive.co.uk
Box Office: 0844 847 2328
From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming rags-to-riches story of Annie’s adventures, from the New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world for decades and will continue for many years to come. Leading a star cast of over 40 talented artistes, the hilarious Su Pollard stars as the dastardly gin-soaked Miss Hannigan.
Floral Pavilion Theatre
Marine Promenade
New Brighton
Wirral
CH45 2JS
Box Office: 0151 666 0000
Fairies and Fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night's Dream has them all. The Bard's comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured.
Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House
Quay Street
Manchester www.getlive.co.uk
Box Office: 0844 847 2328
A hilarious and mouth-watering Scottish/Italian show with live music and cooking! In the small town of Plain in Scotaly, the larger-than-life Strega Nona makes magical remedies and wild and wondrous recipes. The townspeople are steadily seduced but when Big Anthony tries to discover the secret of Strega Nona's magic spaghetti pot, he gets more than he bargained for! Suitable for age 3+
Tickets £4 Time 10am & 1:30pm
Bathgate Regal Community Theatre
Box Office 01506 630085 www.bathgateregal.org
Returning by popular demand, Buxton Opera House’s youth theatre project, Onstage, presents a re-worked and extended version of their highly successful Arabian Nights … and Days. The show is a magic carpet ride to a universe of wonder and delight. There will be tales of learned sages and magic potions, fishermen and genies, three apples that bring betrayal and death, and a magnetic mountain containing the secrets of the world.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
The Best Of British Variety Tour is back for its third consecutive year, uniting the cream of variety entertainment from past decades. The show sees the return, by popular demand, of Paul Daniels and The Krankies, who appear alongside the host for the show, the irrepressible Christopher Biggins, Irish singer Dana, The Grumbleweeds and, for the first time as a solo act, Syd Little of Little & Large fame.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Celebrating 90 Years of Acton Amateur Operatic Society. Full of comedy, tragedy, romance, period costumes, with lots of fantastic song and dance. This is a wonderful musical production for all the family. Set in the small Kingdom of Euphrania, during the mid 18th century. This magical period tale of Cinderella who lives with her domineering step family, has her life changed when she is visited by a mysterious stranger, as she toils away in the kitchen. Mean while in the King's Palace, the heir to the throne is under pressure to marry and make a Royal alliance, to prevent a war with their neighbouring Kingdoms.
The Crewe Lyceum
Heath Street, Crewe
Box Office: 01270 537333
Returning by popular demand, Buxton Opera House’s youth theatre project, Onstage, presents a re-worked and extended version of their highly successful Arabian Nights … and Days. The show is a magic carpet ride to a universe of wonder and delight. There will be tales of learned sages and magic potions, fishermen and genies, three apples that bring betrayal and death, and a magnetic mountain containing the secrets of the world.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
The Best Of British Variety Tour is back for its third consecutive year, uniting the cream of variety entertainment from past decades. The show sees the return, by popular demand, of Paul Daniels and The Krankies, who appear alongside the host for the show, the irrepressible Christopher Biggins, Irish singer Dana, The Grumbleweeds and, for the first time as a solo act, Syd Little of Little & Large fame.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Celebrating 90 Years of Acton Amateur Operatic Society. Full of comedy, tragedy, romance, period costumes, with lots of fantastic song and dance. This is a wonderful musical production for all the family. Set in the small Kingdom of Euphrania, during the mid 18th century. This magical period tale of Cinderella who lives with her domineering step family, has her life changed when she is visited by a mysterious stranger, as she toils away in the kitchen. Mean while in the King's Palace, the heir to the throne is under pressure to marry and make a Royal alliance, to prevent a war with their neighbouring Kingdoms.
The Crewe Lyceum
Heath Street, Crewe
Box Office: 01270 537333
7.30pm & 1.30pm mats on two days. Adult £14.50-£11.50/child £10 With an eye on schools, Pilot Theatre in association with York Theatre Royal brings William Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers. The theatre will be transformed into a Verona full of poetry, music, dangerous rivalries and secret love. Pilot Theatre promise a fast moving and contemporary telling which will inspire and enthuse audiences of all ages with its intensity and exuberance. Octagon Theatre, Petter’s Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20, 01935 422 884, www.octagon-theatre.co.uk
Falkirk Operatic Society return with a cabaret evening of songs from the musicals and movies old and new. 7.30pm.
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
The Premiere of Swan Lake from the acclaimed Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. The ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance.
The Lighthouse Theatre
Kettering Conference Centre
Thurston Drive
Kettering
NN15 6PB
Box Office: 01536 414141
Get ready to witness something magical as Disney on Ice – 100 Years of Disney Magic comes to Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from Mulan, The Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Lilo & Stitch will take to the ice to celebrate 100 years of Disney magic. Filled with breathtaking Disney moments you’ll remember forever, this skating spectacular has a collection of 60 unforgettable Disney stars, sing-along music, stunning choreography, elaborate sets and beautiful costumes. As the audience are taken on a journey through memorable Disney stories, the bright colours of Nemo’s costume glisten, a blanket of snow falls on Mulan and a giant present is opened to reveal Buzz Lightyear. So whatever your age this show is sure to capture your imagination! Tickets are priced at £12.50 to £34.50 (plus booking fee).
Trent FM Arena
Nottingham
24hr Ticket Hotline: 08444 124 624
Over 200 pupils from the Janice Hughes School of Dance will they take to the stage. Along with music from old favourites like 'Pack Up Your Troubles' and 'Buy Me a Banjo' they will also perform to more modern numbers like 'Rehab' and 'Empire State of Mind'. From the beginning to end, Be Inspired will provide exciting, colourful and enthusiastic dance routines from pupils range from the age of 3 to 25.
Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House
Quay Street
Manchester www.getlive.co.uk
Box Office: 0844 847 2328
Over 200 pupils from the Janice Hughes School of Dance will they take to the stage. Along with music from old favourites like 'Pack Up Your Troubles' and 'Buy Me a Banjo' they will also perform to more modern numbers like 'Rehab' and 'Empire State of Mind'. From the beginning to end, Be Inspired will provide exciting, colourful and enthusiastic dance routines from pupils range from the age of 3 to 25.
Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House
Quay Street
Manchester www.getlive.co.uk
Box Office: 0844 847 2328
Come along and be part of the magic with your favourite preschool characters! A fantastic new show featuring Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam and Fifi Forget-me-not, and not forgetting the world’s favourite penguin, Pingu – bringing together all your favourite characters on stage for the first time in a 75 minute live singing and dancing show, offering something younger members of the family will never forget!
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Box Office: 0116 233 3111
Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage! Hop along and join in on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s classic Guess How Much I Love You tales are brought to life in this charming show full of songs, games and laughter. Ages 3+. 1.30pm & 3.30pm Sat/ 12pm & 3pm Sun. Pentland Theatre.
ARTSDEPOT
Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12
020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Gerald was a tall giraffe, whose neck was long and slim.
But, his knees were awfully bandy, and his legs were rather thin.
A funny, touching and triumphant story, written especially for children aged over 4, and adults, too!
CURVE
Box Office: 0116 242 3595
James Campbell’s brand new stand-up comedy show is now mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet. £8/£6. Comedy and Songs for kids.
Dundee Rep
Dundee
Tel: 01382 233530 www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
ON THE OTHER HAND PRESENTS-THE MARVELLOUS MAGICAL COAT
A modern day fairy story about a little boy who is given a huge coat. At first he hates it, but then it takes him into a strange land. That's when the adventure begins.
Everything was fine in the land, until one very strange day, when everyone woke up and found that half the people had a blue nose and the other half had a red nose. Now you wouldn't think that would make a great deal of difference, would you? But it did. Now in the forest there lives this monster, it's huge, it's horrible, with great big eyes and great big ears, and it flies through the air with its massive wings dragging his gigantic belly. Actually it's a small purple dragon with a terrible cold, but that's what rumours do for you...
Central Studio Basingstoke
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke
Box Office: 01256 418318/ 01256 417511
Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, a charming, tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! Join 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!) Suitable for ages 6 – 106!
Tickets: Adults £6, children £5, Group of 4 £20.
Performance: 2:30pm.
Memorial Hall
Barry
Box Office: 01446 738622 www.memorialhalltheatre.co.uk
Station Officer Steel has booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival, it’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be … at any cost. This day promises to be one of Fireman Sam’s busiest yet as he’s called on to save a festival that promises to rock Pontypandy.
Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on? Will Elvis finally get to perform? And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone?
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Station Officer Steel has booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival, it’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be … at any cost. This day promises to be one of Fireman Sam’s busiest yet as he’s called on to save a festival that promises to rock Pontypandy.
Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on? Will Elvis finally get to perform? And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone?
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Watch how 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. Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark. Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show that's inventive, visually and verbally witty with a big heart. Suitable for age 4+ Ticket £6 Family of 4 £22 Time 11am and 2pm
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
CBeebies Presenter Andy Day brings his much loved humour to this high energy, fast-paced children’s comedy. In a production aimed at 4-10 year olds (and their entire families!!), Andy and long-term comedy partner Michael James create the hilarious, slap-stick and chaotic …Big Box of Bananas! Andy’s popularity amongst pre-school Britain, coupled with his and Mike’s ability to wow the audience, sets the scene for a packed house!
The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett
Box Office: 01923 859291
Saturday 1pm & 4pm. Sunday 10am & 1pm. £13 - £19/children £2 off/family £50 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! Wyvern Theatre Swindon Tel 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Hop along and join in on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s classic Guess How Much I Love You is brought to life in this
char ming show full of songs, games and laughter.
Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, Box Office 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Storytelling and puppetry are combined 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. Two 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.
Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishops Stortford Museum, South Road
Box Office: 01279 651746
Theatre of Widdershins takes you on an exciting journey through roasting deserts, sand dunes, scented markets and fish filled seas, using puppets, masks, storytelling and wonderfully atmospheric music. Genies, camels, flying carpets - welcome to the world of the Arabian Nights! Ideal for age 5+
The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
Box Office: 01707 645005
11.30am & 2.30pm
Using drawing with chalk and light, live video projection and puppets, to explore the folktales surrounding the adventures of Jack and the Giants.
Suitable for children aged 5+ their friends & families.
Ticket £9/£5/Family £23
THE JUNCTION
The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain's Got Talent present their first solo show.
This inspirational dance act have become an international phenomenon with stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves. They've worked with some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Jamelia and won countless awards including World Dance Champions and Best Street Dance Act.
Reading Arts
Box Office: 0118 9606060 www.readingarts.com
Once upon a stormy night, while the wind and the rain were howling outside, the Royals were all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenly there came a knock at the door and a very wet, very untidy girl was brought inside. Become 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. This quirky and inventive adaptation of Hans Andersen’s bedtime tale is played out among sheets and blankets with puppets, objects and dreamlike projections.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Once upon a stormy night, while the wind and the rain were howling outside, the Royals were all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenly there came a knock at the door and a very wet, very untidy girl was brought inside. Become 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. This quirky and inventive adaptation of Hans Andersen’s bedtime tale is played out among sheets and blankets with puppets, objects and dreamlike projections.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
SUN 3 OCT
A truly delightful musical centred on Annie’s journey to find her real parents. Tragedy, warmth, danger and fun come together in this moving musical masterpiece complete with big Broadway numbers such as Tomorrow, Hard Knock Life and Together At Last.
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Box Office : 01282 664400
CBeebies favourite double act is coming to town! Chris & Pui invite you to join them at the theatre, and why not bring along your favourite teddy bear or doll?! Over the course of the show, Chris & Pui discover musical instruments, play joining-in games, sing songs & bring some of their on-screen antics to the stage.
The Muni Theatre, Colne
Box Office : 01282 661234
Performance time: 3pm.
One of the world’s most compelling and innovative percussion groups, fill the stage with more instruments than you’ll have ever seen on a stage before; from xylophones, triangles and cymbals to the rather more unusual. Tickets: adult £7, child £4.
HARLOW PLAYHOUSE
01279 431945 www.playhouseharlow.com
Adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom - this is a magical, musical delight for children aged 3+ .
Royal & Derngate
Guildhall Road
Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Box office: 01604 624811
Mixing nightclub vibes with West End production values, Blaze is an 80 minute high-energy, non-stop dance spectacular showcasing some of the hottest DJs, B-Boys and street dancers in the world. Directed by top choreographer Anthony Van Laast, Blaze includes the talents of 'So You Think You Can Dance' finalists Lizzie and Tommy, and is sure to delight street dance junkies and newcomers alike. Experience the thrill of street dance as you've never seen it before! 7.30pm
Royal Concert Hall
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
7:30 pm. 2:30pm on 7th and 9th. £22–£28/children £2 off The rags-to-riches story of Annie’s adventures, from the New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that warms the heart. Su Pollard plays Miss Hannigan in the show that includes the songs It’s A Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow. Wyvern Theatre Swindon Tel 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
FTH is delighted to be the host venue for Shakespeare for Schools Festival’s 10th Anniversary. £7.50 / £5.50. 7pm.
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
It’s time to sing out loud! Voice in a Million is coming to Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Thursday 7th October 2010! This is a show like you’ve never seen before as over 3,000 children from across the UK, sing as one. The schools, choirs and vocalists will perform together as they attempt to break a world record and raise funds for the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF). Creative Director Jo Garofalo and her husband came up with the idea last year after adopting, she said: “We want to raise awareness for the need for families in England, you don’t often hear of the number of children here that need adopting.” Voice in a Million aims to record thousands of children singing across the UK as they travel on a moving and musical journey through the story of adoption. The recordings will then be used to produce a record breaking single featuring one million voices. For more information on how to take part in the performance visit www.voiceinamillion.com/wordpress. This is sure to be an inspiring event and tickets are on sale now priced at £20 - £25 (plus booking fee).
Trent FM Arena
Nottingham
24hr Ticket Hotline: 08444 124 624
A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away. With the help of a daft dog, beautiful bird and a friendly frog the lost belongings are retrieved but is there room on the broom for everyone? Suitable for age 3+ Time Thu – Sat 10:30am, Fri & Sat 12:30pm Tickets £10
Kings Theatre
2 Leven Street, Edinburgh,
Box office 0131 529 6000 www.eft.co.uk
Performance time: 11am.
Get ready to boogie with Pete from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show Boogie Beebies! Come and join in with all your favourite songs and dances. Suitable for ages 2+. Tickets: adult £9, child £7
Queens Theatre
Billet lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents SYMPHONIC ROCK
Ken Bruce BBC Radio 2 Presenter. Nick Davies Conductor. Metro Voices
Following sell-out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall, experience the thrill of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing legendary rock anthems and classic pop tracks live on the Royal Concert Hall stage. Featuring hits by: COLDPLAY, BON JOVI, ERIC CLAPTON, ELBOW, QUEEN, LED ZEPPELIN, TINA TURNER, THE MOODY BLUES and many more! Plus! SYMPHONIC SGT. PEPPER (The Beatles) 7.30pm.
Royal Concert Hall
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Performance time: 11am.
Get ready to boogie with Pete from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show Boogie Beebies! Come and join in with all your favourite songs and dances. Suitable for ages 2+. Tickets: adult £9, child £7
QUEENS THEATRE, HORNCHURCH
01708 443333 www.queens-theatre.co.uk
There once was a remarkable tin soldier who fell in love with a beautiful paper dancer. They tumbled out of a window, so beginning a perilous journey into the unknown…
A playful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s poetic story that is perfect for your over- 3s.
CURVE
Box Office: 0116 242 3595
Performance time: 3pm.
Tall Stories, the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, presents its latest show. Inspired by nursery rhymes and the Big Bang – stories, music and the mystery of space lift you up, up and away. Suitable for ages 4+. Tickets: adult £6, child £5.
Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, Stratford E15 1BX
0844 357 2625 www.stratford-circus.com
Moscow Ballet present Tchaikovsky's classical ballet Swan Lake. Probably the most popular of all ballets, this ultimate fairy tale is a favourite of ballerinas and audiences alike. An evil sorcerer, enchanted swans and the power of true love all play their part in this dramatic production.
Anvil Arts
Churchill Way
Basingstoke
Box Office: 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Strega Nona is renowned for her handy magic remedies but raises eyebrows with her wild and wondrous recipes. Big Tony only eats spaghetti. Cunningly he spies Strega Nona activating her magic spaghetti pot and is determined to master it’s magic. 3pm.
Tickets £8 (Conc £5).
Dundee Rep
Dundee
Tel: 01382 233530 www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk
Join Bombus and Borage the Bee Guides, as they take you into a Giant Hive for an unforgettable journey. Learn about the world of bees with vigorous bum-waggling, maniac inventions, giant pollen and an ancient Oracle. With Pif-Paf’s trademark intricate props, specially commissioned music, unique video projections, theatre and song. The performance takes placce in Maidenehad Town Centre.
Norden Farm Centre for The Arts
Maidenhead
Box Office: 01628 788997
James Campbell’s brand new comedy show is now mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet. Some artists go to the desert to write songs. James went to Essex - the nice part (with windows). Accompanied by a piano teacher he found in a forest this show is like none other more than it is like the last one. When you leave primary school, you will never see another recorder ever again. When you leave this show you will never see marmosets in the same way ever again.
Reading Arts
Box Office: 0118 9606060 www.readingarts.com
Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee have starred together on Cbeebies for many years and their latest series Show Me Show Me has inspired this brand new production. Over the course of the show, Chris & Pui discover musical instruments, play joining-in games, sing songs & bring some of their on-screen antics to the stage. Enjoy songs and games. Take along favourite toys (teddy bears, dolls or figures).
Tickets: Adults: £12. Children: £10 Family of 4: £35.
Performance: 12 noon.
St David’s Hall
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
Granny Flo’s attic is full of old junk…or is it? On a rainy day, a curious child, Ruby, explores it, discovering forgotten treasures including an interesting pair of shoes. Her imagination is sparked and she embarks on a magical journey meeting a pirate, some animals and even has a trip into space! A brilliantly imaginative one-woman show using original music, movement and dance. Suitable for families with children age 3+.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Granny Flo’s attic is full of old junk…or is it? On a rainy day, a curious child, Ruby, explores it, discovering forgotten treasures including an interesting pair of shoes. Her imagination is sparked and she embarks on a magical journey meeting a pirate, some animals and even has a trip into space! A brilliantly imaginative one-woman show using original music, movement and dance. Suitable for families with children age 3+.
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
An hour of fun with award-winning author Julia Donaldson and her husband Malcolm. They will be acting out Julia’s stories and singing her songs, with lots of help from the audience. 4pm. Tickets £6 / £5 children
The MacRobert
University of Sterling
Box Office: 01786 466666 www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? (DAYTIME PRODUCTION FOR SCHOOLS)
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Box Office : 01253 290190
The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece.
Wycombe Swan,
High Wycombe
Box Office: 01494 512000
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 his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!
Milton Keynes Theatre
Box Office: 0844 871 7652
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 his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!
Milton Keynes Theatre
Box Office: 01908 606090 www.miltonkeynestheatre.com
In Hairspray, it's 1962, the '50s are out and change is in the air. 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 programme's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray!
New Theatre Oxford
Box Office: 0870 602 1120 www.getlive.co.uk/oxford
The Imperial Ice Stars, are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice, on a two-year world tour. With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography from leading ice director Tony Mercer, and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away. The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level.
Wycome Swan
Box Office: 01494 512000 www.wycombeswan.co.uk
Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance.
New Theatre, Oxford
Box Office 0844 847 1585 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Starring Connie Fisher as Maria. The world's best-loved musical is coming to the Liverpool Empire. This lavish and critically acclaimed production, direct from the London Palladium, tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains and works it's magic once again, for young and old alike.
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Lime Street, Liverpool
Box Office: 0151 708 3232 / 0870 6063536
Starring Connie Fisher as Maria. The world's best-loved musical is coming to the Liverpool Empire. This lavish and critically acclaimed production, direct from the London Palladium, tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains and works it's magic once again, for young and old alike.
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Lime Street, Liverpool
Box Office: 0151 708 3232 / 0870 6063536
You may find yourself in the middle of a crazy colourful carnival with some hot Latin beats, or maybe surrounded by the stillness of space with its calm light and weightless atmosphere, this journey winds its way to some pretty funky places. Setting the scenes with vibrant projections and inspiring dance moves, meet our friendly and creative team of dancers who will guide you through the musical journey that is We Dance, Wee Groove. A unique experience to watch, listen, play and explore the four corners of the dance floor with the best dance partner there is - your wee groover. For children aged 6 months to 4 years old - and their grown ups!
Cumbernauld Theatre
Box Office: 01236 732887
Website: www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
Much loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage! Hop along to the theatre and join in the fun as this endearing pair take you on a magical journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Enjoy songs, games and laughter.
Thwaites Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn
Box Office : 01254 685500
White is a playful and highly visual new show for very young children and is a perfect first time theatre experience. Catherine Wheels is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed children’s theatre company. For ages 2 - 4.
Tron Theatre
Box Office: 0141 552 4267
Website: www.tron.co.uk
A unique experience to watch, listen, play and explore the four corners of the dance floor with the best dance partner there is, your wee groover. Setting the scene with vibrant projections and inspiring dance moves, We Dance, wee groove will take you on a trip of a lifetime. Jump on board in Scotland! For children aged 6 months - 4 and their grown ups! Ticket £6 Family of 4 £22 Time 10am and 1:30pm
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
Ghost stories, animal fables and tall tales are brought to life by Young Co. in this acclaimed adaptation of Scottish stories from the Travelling community, handed down through the generations. Based on traditional Scottish stories told by Duncan Williamson. Creep up to the campfire to hear about hunchbacks befriending swans, enchanted pots that fill with gold and a girl who is saved from the body-snatchers by a pair of magic boots!
Citizens Theatre
Box Office: 0141 429 0022
Website: www.citz.co.uk
7.00 pm. A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, and 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee! Don't forget your dancing shoes and be prepared to rock out as High School Rocks! Adults £14.50. Children £12.50 Family ticket £48.00 Under 16s must be accompanied by an Adult 18+
Caird Hall
Dundee
Tel: 01382 434940 www.cairdhall.co.uk
Following the success of the national tour of Basil’s High Skool Mania, Duo Entertainment are proud to bring you the action-packed stage version of Basil’s current hit Saturday morning TV show – Basil’s Swap Shop! Join Basil and the cast for a fun packed family laughter show, with gallons of games, giggles and prizes. A must see treat for all. BOOM BOOM!
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Box Office : 01253 290190
Tickets £6 / £5 children. Theatre Hullabaloo, in partnership with the egg, Theatre Royal Bath, present a fantastical ballet with puppets and pirates for children aged three years old and above and their families to enjoy.
The MacRobert
University of Sterling
Box Office: 01786 466666 www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk
A fast moving, funny and exciting show for kids & entertainment for the whole family cram-packed with skilful and unusual juggling tricks, classic comedy routines set to music, funny puppets, unusual trickery including food juggling, top spinning, balancing and lots of audience participation. As an eccentric city gent, Tim clowns his way through his formidable repertoire with aplomb. But when the props get the upper hand, things go frantic and hilarity ensues!
Central Studio Basingstoke
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke
Box Office: 01256 418318/ 01256 417511
Based on the classic Pigeon books by Mo Willems, this lively family show is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement featuring original music and lots of audience participation! The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: 'Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!' But Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes and pleads even singing a song to get his own way. But will you let him drive?
The Corn Exchange Newbury
Box Office: 01635 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Strega Nona is renowned for her handy magic remedies but raises eyebrows with her wild and wondrous recipes. Big Tony only eats spaghetti. Cunningly he spies Strega Nona activating her magic spaghetti pot and is determined to master it’s magic.
11.30am & 1.30pm. £8 (£6)
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
The Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School presents Dance Express 2010. A superb evening’s entertainment, choreographed and produced by principal Tracy Quaife. Pupils of all ages will perform in dazzling costumes to a wide range of musical styles, showing the many talents of our young stars of tomorrow. A night not to be missed. 7.15pm
Royal Concert Hall
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Strega Nona is renowned for her handy magic remedies but raises eyebrows with her wild and wondrous recipes. Big Tony only eats spaghetti. Cunningly he spies Strega Nona activating her magic spaghetti pot and is determined to master it’s magic. 3pm. £4.50 (£3.50)
Adam Smith Theatre
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Tel: 01592 412929 www.attfife.org.uk/attfife
A fantastic new show for 2010 from hit entertainment and premier productions featuring Bob The Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Fifi Forget-Me-Not, Fireman Sam and Pingu Live on stage in concert! The Little Big Club Live in Concert brings together kids favourite characters live on stage for the first time in a 90-minute stage show. Beautifully written and choreographed, there is something for the whole family!
The Camberley Theatre
Knoll Road
Camberley
Box Office: 01276 707600
Brand new stand-up comedy mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet... Check out an advance preview at the Wheee! festival weekend when James is performing twice each day in the afternoons. Suitable for 6 years + and families. All Tickets £6. 3PM . Djanogly Theatre
Lakeside Arts Centre
University Park, Nottinghamshire
Box Office: 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Steven Lee runs The People's Theatre Company and is author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy. Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, 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!
The Crewe Lyceum
Heath Street, Crewe
Box Office: 01270 537333
Steven Lee runs The People's Theatre Company and is author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy. Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, 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!
The Crewe Lyceum
Heath Street, Crewe
Box Office: 01270 537333
“Her Benny”, is a rags to riches, feel good, family musical, following the fortunes of urchin Benny and his little sister Nell, as they rely on courage and love to survive in Victorian Liverpool. With rousing song and dance numbers and plenty of Scouse humour.
St. Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
“Her Benny”, is a rags to riches, feel good, family musical, following the fortunes of urchin Benny and his little sister Nell, as they rely on courage and love to survive in Victorian Liverpool. With rousing song and dance numbers and plenty of Scouse humour.
St. Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street
St. Helens
Merseyside
Performance times vary.
A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo! How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+. Tickets: adult £10, conc £7.50
CHELMSFORD THEATRES (Civic/Cramphorn)
01245 606505 www.chelmsfordbc.gov.uk/theatres
Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. When his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
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? Using actors and 3D Bogglevision, Horrible Science has the awful answers and this astounding show will thrill you and your children. From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the incredibly squishy world.
Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House
Quay Street
Manchester www.getlive.co.uk
Box Office: 0844 847 2328
Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. When his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!
Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton
Box Office: 0845 127 2190 www.buxton-opera.co.uk
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? Using actors and 3D Bogglevision, Horrible Science has the awful answers and this astounding show will thrill you and your children. From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the incredibly squishy world.
Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House
Quay Street
Manchester www.getlive.co.uk
Box Office: 0844 847 2328
A story told with music, movement, puppetry, and fun. The end of winter. The distant cawing of crows. In a furrowed field stands a lonely scarecrow. He is confused and fed up." You. Scare crows. That's what you do. Scare! Crows!" But the cheeky, noisy birds just won't go away! What can he do? Suitable for age 5+ Tickets £6 Family of 4 £22 Time 11am and 2pm
Brunton Theatre
High Street, Musselburgh,
Box Office: 0131 665 2240 www.bruntontheatre.co.uk
A hilarious and mouth-watering Scottish/Italian show with live music and cooking! In the small town of Plain in Scotaly, the larger-than-life Strega Nona makes magical remedies and wild and wondrous recipes. The townspeople are steadily seduced but when Big Anthony tries to discover the secret of Strega Nona's magic spaghetti pot, he gets more than he bargained for! Suitable for age 3+
Tickets £5 (£4) Time 1:30pm
Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre
Eastgate, Peebles
Box office 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
As part of our season for under 5s and their families, FTH is delighted to present an enchanting and charming new Scottish production.. 10:00 & 14:00. £12 (Adult and 1 child ticket) Additional tickets £6.50 Group price £5.50
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
A great high energy theatrical show of non-stop dance from some of the world hottest B Boys, street dancers and breakers. Time Thur 2:30, Fri 6pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm Tickets £11.50 - £21.50
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Box Office: 0131 529 6000 www.eft.co.uk
A comedy for children and families from 3-93 with music and cooking from the makers of Hare & Tortoise, Heelie-go-Leerie and Molly Whuppie. Strega Nona is renowned for her handy magic remedies but raises eyebrows with her ‘fancy’ cooking. Big Tony only eats spaghetti. Cunningly he spies Strega Nona activating her magic spaghetti pot and is determined to master its magic. One day she goes out and Big Tony seizes his chance to invite the town to a feast. Big Tony is a hero! Until he discovers he can’t stop the pot…! Tickets £5.
Cumbernauld Theatre
Box Office: 01236 732887
Website: www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
Kenneth H Wax and Nick Brooke Ltd present this Tall Stories prodcution, Adapted from the best- selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - Crack! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom!A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo! Ages 3+.
The Camberley Theatre
Knoll Road
Camberley
Box Office: 01276 707600
Blake’s incredible journey started in 2007 when four friends reunited on Facebook and quickly took the music world by storm as they blurred the lines between pop and classical singing, creating a unique sound like none before. 7.30pm. £20.00 - £35.00
Perth Concert Hall
Tel: 0845 612 6324 www.horsecross.co.uk
Tickets £6 / £5 concession. Brother and sister, Luis and Natalia, are playing in the foothills of the Andes. They see a beautiful, shimmering ball and chase after it. 3pm and 6pm
The MacRobert
University of Sterling
Box Office: 01786 466666 www.macrobert.stir.ac.uk
BBC Worldwide has announced two dates at Trent FM Arena Nottingham of the very first production of Doctor Who Live on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th October 2010.
The new stage show, based upon the BBC’s smash-hit, award-winning series Doctor Who, promises to deliver a spectacular audio/visual experience featuring live music, special effects and appearances from the show’s most popular monsters. With an out-of-this-world set, Doctor Who Live will feature special FX, optical illusions and spectacular pyrotechnics building to an epic finale. Specially edited video clips, drawn from the TV Programme will be shown on a massive screen and accompanied by the music of longtime Doctor Who composer Murray Gold. These iconic scores will be brought to life by a 16 piece orchestra live on stage. Doctor Who Live has been conceived as a fully immersive music and monsters spectacular. Please note that actors from the TV series will not be appearing live on stage. Tickets are priced at £25, £34.50 and £38.50 (plus booking fee). Please note that there is a maximum of six tickets per person.
Trent FM Arena
Nottingham
24hr Ticket Hotline: 08444 124 624
Snuggle in and cozy up for a charming tale of imagination, friendship and discovery. Mouse wants to play games, ask questions, fly to the moon and go to the party. But she's just too shy… until a new friend moves in. 11am & 2pm.
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
Songtime Theatre Productions are proud to present the timeless classic musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, which has captured the hearts and minds of millions with its charming story of the British governess brought into the court of Siam to tutor the King's many children. Once within the splendour of the Royal Palace, Anna and the King grow to understand one another and learn about each other's cultures.
Theatre Royal Windsor
Box Office: 01753 853 888 www.theatreroyalwindsor
Enjoy World Class Ice Skating in the intimacy of the theatre. From the creators of Cinderella on Ice. No admittance to under 3s.
Tickets: From £15. Under 16 £2 discount.
Performance: Times vary.
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2063 64 64 www.wmc.org.uk
Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! With great new songs, daring new rescues, and more adventure than ever before!
Tickets: Adults £14, children £12. Family of 4: £44.
Performance: 1pm & 4pm.
St David’s Hall
Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
Opera North performs the irresistible story of the wooden boy who longs to be good. Join Pinocchio on his quest to become a real boy guided by a Blue Fairy and chirping Cricket. Spellbinding music, memorable songs and a magical set shape this fantastical production. Suitable for age 7+ Time Wed – Fri 6:30pm Sat 2pm & 7pm Tickets £15 - £27 (under 16 £5)
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Box Office: 0131 529 6000 www.eft.co.uk
Wolfman Investigates: The Curse of the Manic Museum
Wolfie returns in an all-new Spooktacular adventure for Halloween! Join Wolfie once again for an exciting adventure in the haunted corridors of the old museum, as he battles evil mummies and Doctor ClockVerk - the most villainous villain he has ever faced! He's once again joined by Lydia, M.A.G.I.C. - and you! Help him save the world before teatime (again). Panto-style fun for the whole family.
Thwaites Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn
Box Office : 01254 685500
Join Falkirk Bohemians in a toe tapping musical for ages thirteen years and upwards. £9.50 / £7.50 7.30pm.
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
Now 15 years old, Circus Hilarious is creating laughter and mayhem all over the UK. Featuring the Best Comedy Award Winners, father and son Clive Webb and Danny Adams, together with award-winning clown Cousin Timoni and Mick Potts' legendary rock band 'Clownforce', they create side-splitting humour with all the fun, magic and excitement of the big top, guaranteed to make the whole family roar with laughter - not just kids, but Mum and Dad too! - making it the most hilarious family occasion you could imagine. In addition, unmissable slapstick comedy, magic, lots of surprises and world famous international artists, plus the stunning Circus Hilarious Dancers.
Thwaites Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn
Box Office : 01254 685500
As part of our season for under 5s and their families, FTH is delighted to present an enchanting and charming new Scottish production.
£8 (£6). 10.30am; 12; 2pm
The Byre Theatre
St Andrews, Fife
Tel: 01334 475000 www.byretheatre.com
Stories of witches, enchantment, goblins and ghosts. Come and be spooked and surprised, at the old Scottish New Year with storyteller and performer Allison Galbraith. Suitable for children. Time: 2.30pm.
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Box Office: 01355 261000
Email: ekartscentre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Details of the panto available soon.
Everyman Theatre
(and the Studio Theatre)
7 Regent Street
Cheltenham GL50 1HQ
Tel 01242 572573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk
Details of the panto available soon.
Everyman Theatre (and the Studio Theatre)
7 Regent Street
Cheltenham GL50 1HQ
Tel 01242 572573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk
A tribute to Glee and other gleeful tunes! Join us at Don't Stop Believin' for an evening of singing and dancing to all your favourite songs. Bursting with energy and feel-good fun, this brand new show features all the hits you love, including Don't Stop Believin', Living on a Prayer, Gold Digger, Don't Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love, Keep Holding On..... plus a few surprises! Never before has a show had so much music, dancing, haute couture and cheerleaders … all mashed-up together!
King’s Theatre
Box Office: 0870 060 6648
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
Setting the scenes with vibrant projections and inspiring dance moves, meet our friendly and creative team of dancers who will guide you through the musical journey that is We Dance, wee groove. A unique experience to watch, listen, play and explore the four corners of the dance floor with the best dance partner there is, your wee groover. For children aged 0-4.
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Box Office: 01355 261000
Email: ekartscentre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
14:00. A screening of the classic film with subtitles on-screen so you can sing along to every word! Especially for the family audience. £10 Family £35
Singalonga Sound of Music
19:00 The smash-hit musical show that has been all around the world and is now back in FTH. £10 / Family £35
Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk, W Lothian
01324 506850 www.falkirk.gov.uk
From Birmingham to Broadway! - ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’
Birmingham Stage Company celebrate their 18th anniversary year with a packed schedule of three UK tours and plans for their New York debut!
The company was founded in 1992 by Neal Foster who is still the Actor/Manager of BSC. He persuaded such stars as Dustin Hoffman, Glenn Close, Jack Lemmon, Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen to be interviewed by him in front of a paying audience to raise the money to mount the company’s first production. Since then BSC has become one of the UK’s leading producers of family plays and they are currently touring the UK with a brand new version of Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine and the ground-breaking Horrible Science featuring amazing 3D Bogglevision.
In October their tour of The Firework-Maker’s Daughter by the multi-award winning writer Philip Pullman will open at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre. It tells the story of Lila, whose dreams of becoming a firework-maker are dashed when her father tells her it is no job for a girl. Setting out in secret for Mount Merapi in search of the elusive royal sulphur, Lila faces pirates and supernatural creatures - and soon she must return to save her imprisoned father with a firework display that must rival the best on earth! BSC open their new production on 20 October and it will then tour the country for six months including a 12 week Christmas season at the company’s home base, The Old Rep Theatre Birmingham from 9 November.
BSC have just enjoyed great success with their production of Twelfth Night in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Damascus and next March their highly acclaimed production of Skellig will play on the famous 42nd Street in New York March 2 – 13 at the New Victory Theater. The play’s author David Almond was recently awarded the prestigious international Hans Christian Andersen Award for his contribution to children’s literature. BSC originally toured this show in 2008/9 with Neal Foster in the title role, directed by Phil Clark with designs by Jackie Trousdale.
Neal Foster said today: “It’s wonderful to discover that children from Abu Dhabi to New York are as interested in quality theatre as they are in Birmingham. We are very excited to be touring the world with shows that started in the little 378 seat Old Rep Theatre in Station Street. From Station Street to 42nd Street with a flap of Skellig’s wings!”
Booking is now open for BSC’s Christmas season of ‘The Firework Maker’s Daughter’ playing at The Old Rep Theatre in Station St Birmingham 6 Nov to 5 Feb box office 0121 303 2323 or book online at www.birminghamboxoffice.co.uk.
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!
New Wimbledon SW19
Box Office: 08712 975 454
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!
New Wimbledon SW19
Box Office: 08712 975 454
Original songs with actions and choruses. Musical games and circle dancing. Join in the pixie ring or be a planet orbiting the sun before the spaceship Imagination heads back to the moon. Time: 2pm. Suitable for all children.
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Box Office: 01355 261000
Email: ekartscentre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Rockapella Direct from the USA, first ever UK tour New York Times. The hippest and hottest a cappella group to hit the airwaves!" Rockapella are the worlds leading a cappella group, renowned throughout America. 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50/£18 + booking fee Concessions £1.50 off
Caird Hall
Dundee
Tel: 01382 434940 www.cairdhall.co.uk
Age Guidance: 4+ This live performance mixes dance with music, set and costume to create a beautiful narrative. With all the favourite characters from the story plus a few additions.
Tickets: £10 - £27. Children £10 Off Top 3 prices. Family ticket (2+2 or 3 + 1,(includes goodie bag): £80.
Performance: Wed 7pm, Thu - Sat 2pm & 7pm. Fri 10.15am.
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2063 64 64 www.wmc.org.uk
7.30 pm. The Evergreen Festive Tale Of...Nutcracker...Returns. Clara celebrates this festive season at the silberhaus palace her favourite party venue, despite those maraudering mice and their evil king. Tickets £ 21/£19 Concessions £1 off. Children accompanied by an Adult 18+, £5
Caird Hall
Dundee
Tel: 01382 434940 www.cairdhall.co.uk
Gillybean Theatre School presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr based on the original Disney movie and featuring all of your favourite songs. Suitable for all ages. 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm.
East Kilbride Village Theatre
Box Office: 01355 248669
Email: village.theatre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo, adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows the witch's hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! – it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? So fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom. A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Info: 0141 332 3321
Bookings: 0141 240 1133
Website: www.theatreroyalglasgow.com
Box Office: 0870 060 6647
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
7.30pm. Be stunned by their breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as they conduct an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones. Over 16s only. Tickets: £25
Caird Hall
Dundee
Tel: 01382 434940 www.cairdhall.co.uk
The King and Queen of Inajiffy are shocked when the evil Witch Wazere places a curse on their daughter Katrina, that on her eighteenth birthday the princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die. Suitable for all ages. 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm.
East Kilbride Village Theatre
Box Office: 01355 248669
Email: village.theatre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Thriller Live is a spectacular, high-octane show celebrating the career of the world's undisputed King of Pop – Michael and the Jackson 5. Thriller Live marks the first Jackson's dedicated live theatrical experience ever! Moonwalking its way around the world, Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jacksons’ greatest hits. Featuring over two hours of hit songs including I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off the Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller plus many more!
King’s Theatre
Box Office: 0870 060 6648
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
A Christmas Carol is the story of grumpy old Scrooge and his discovery of the true joys of Christmas and is one of the most famous ever told. As ever our fantastic Christmas show is guaranteed to be a memorable experience packed full of theatrical magic and thrilling storytelling. Yes, we’ve got a ghost but don’t worry it’s funny and friendly and so the show is suitable for children (and adults!) of all ages.
Cumbernauld Theatre
Box Office: 01236 732887
Website: www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
The wicked Sheriff of Nottingham wants rid of his brother's children, so that he can get his hands on their riches. Aided by his henchmen, Smash and Grab, the two children are abandoned in the woods. Suitable for families
East Kilbride Arts Centre
Box Office: 01355 261000
Email: ekartscentre@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
£5-£26. Arthur Ransome’s children’s novel set in the Lake District bursts onto the stage. Bristol Old Vic Theatre, King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED, Tel: 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk
Starring in his first ever Scottish panto Join the Hilarious Jim Davidson who plays Robin Hood. A fantastically, fun panto for all of the family.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Box Office: 0141 332 1846
Website: www.paviliontheatre.co.uk
Featuring never before seen sets and costumes and a brand new script, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is set to be another spectacular, laugh-a-minute panto. Book now!
King’s Theatre
Box Office: 0870 060 6648
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
Captain’s Log. Stardate 2110. A century ago the SS Pantoprise left its home planet. Led by former-bingo-caller-turned-astrophysicist, Commander Flo White, and her daughter Snow, a hardy troupe of panto characters have been sent on a mission to save the Pantosphere from total destruction. But the evil and once-beautiful Hingeroan (boo! hiss!) plans to beam aboard to seek revenge on the lovely Snow for being the ‘fairest in the galaxy’. Will her evil plan succeed? And who are those seven little men stowed away in the ship’s hold…? Beware of Glasgow panto invaders! From the trusted creators of Ya Beauty and the Beast and Mother Bruce comes an interstellar escapade that boldly goes where no Dame has gone before. Join the loopy Prince Space Cadette and the robot PC Three-O, in a show for all the family that’s got a galaxy of gags, a solar system of songs and is light years ahead of the competition.
Tron Theatre
Box Office: 0141 552 4267
Website: www.tron.co.uk
Following the huge success of sell out of 2009’s Santa’s Little Helpers the changing house once again welcomes children between the ages of 3 and 6 and their carers for more seasonal storytelling. Join us in the crisp winter cold catching snaowflakes, making snow angels and having fun. But what happens when grumpy Jack Frost stops the snaowflakes falling? Wrap up warm and join us for what is sure to be a Very Cosy Christmas! For ages 3 to 6.
Tron Theatre
Box Office: 0141 552 4267
Website: www.tron.co.uk
It’s the Christmas holidays and Max the mouse has a big dream - to be an ice skating champion! Wonderland is a 45 minute interactive Christmas show specially created for 3-6 year olds with puppets, original music and songs. It’s cold outside and the duck pond is hard to get to when you’re only a little mouse. Join Max on a big adventure as he learns how to skate and meets new friends including Santa’s ninja elf and Jackie the bird!
Citizens Theatre
Box Office: 0141 429 0022
Website: www.citz.co.uk
The theatre’s panto looks east. Following the success of last year’s (and this year’s) pantomime, the Playhouse are taking us all on a magic carpet to Arabia.
Playhouse Theatre
Salisbury
Tel 01722 320333 www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Siobhan Redmond to star in The Secret Garden at the Festival Theatre
The Festival Theatre is delighted to announce that acclaimed Scottish actress Siobhan Redmond is to lead the cast in its brand new musical production of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s novel The Secret Garden this Christmas.
Redmond, who is renowned for her hard-hitting television roles in shows such as Holby City, The Bill and Between The Lines, as well as recent stage appearances for the National Theatre of Scotland in The House of Bernarda Alba and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Dunsinane by David Greig, will star as the frosty but faithful housekeeper Mrs Medlock.
She is joined by Danish musical star Caspar Philipson as Archibald Craven and by West End favourite Graham Bickley, perhaps best known as Joey Boswell in Carla Lane’s comedy series Bread for the BBC, who plays the role of Dr Neville Craven. One half of the legendary duo Hale and Pace, Norman Pace, fresh from his appearances in Chicago adds a touch of comic genius to the role of Ben Weatherstaff, the gardener.
John Stalker, Chief Executive, said: “I am thrilled that Siobhan is joining The Secret Garden company. She is a towering figure in British theatre and along with all the other superb members of our cast our audiences are promised a veritable garden of delights at the Festival Theatre this Christmas.”
The cast of 20 also includes local children Sophie Kavanagh and Toby Hughes, who were hand-picked by West End casting director David Grindrod, to appear as Mary Lennox and Colin Craven in the show.
Based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden is the latest in an exciting line of in-house productions from the Festival Theatre. Featuring the enchanting music of Lucy Simon and the spellbinding lyrics of Marsha Norman, the show won two Tony Awards when it first opened on Broadway in 1991 and received a triumphant revival from the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2000.
First published in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel continues to appeal to readers of all ages and regularly appears in the Top 10 of all time favourite children’s literature. In a sad and lonely house on the Yorkshire moors, the melancholy routine of a family in mourning is turned upside down with the arrival of a young orphan, Mary Lennox. When the curious child discovers the key to the hidden door of a secret walled garden – a secret she shares with her bedridden cousin Colin - a long-locked away magic is released, changing the lives of all, forever.
The Secret Garden will be appearing at the Festival Theatre from Thursday 9 December 2010 to Saturday 8 January 2011, before transferring to the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada at the invitation of prolific producer and theatre manager David Mirvish.
The cast also includes: James Bisp, Sophie Bould, Ellie Coldicutt, Tomm Coles, Kate Coysten, Hadrian Delacey, Cara Duffy, Hazel Gardner, Raj Ghatak, Lauren Hood, Sian Howard-Jones, Holly Julie, Chris Milford, Haydn Oakley, Aryana Ramkhalawon and Jos Slovic. For further information and biographies please go to www.secretgardenmusical.co.uk.
Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Thu 9 December 2010 – Sat 8 January 2011
See box office for times and ticket prices www.festivaltheatre.org.uk / 0131 529 6000
Age 6+. The Egg’s big show.
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
Age 6+. The Egg’s big show.
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
Age 6+. The Egg’s big show. 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 little boy who didn’t grow up will be the star of this year’s pantomime. Captain Hook is to be played by Paul Nicholas. Paul is best known for his role as Vince in BBC’s Just Good Friends, and more recently as surgeon Mr Woods in ITV’s The Royal Today.
Wyvern Theatre
Swindon
Tel 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
The rip-roaring adventure story of Aladdin will be brought magically to life in a spectacular production starring actor, television presenter and all-round entertainer, John Barrowman, in the title role of Aladdin. Aladdin has all of the traditional elements of pantomime but with the added surprise of an array of 3D special effects. Wearing 3D glasses at certain points throughout the show the audience can rub the magic lamp as it appears in front of their nose, summon the magical 3D Genie from his lamp and join Aladdin on a superb magic carpet ride! Aladdin is outstanding entertainment and quality pantomime at its best! Book now!
SECC Glasgow
Box Office: 0844 395 4000
Website: www.secc.co.uk
Diversity, a street dance group that is best known for winning the third series of Britain's Got Talent, famously beating Susan Boyle in the live final. The group, initially known as Swift Moves, formed in 2007 and its now your chance to see them perform at Glasgow’s SECC. Time: 7.30pm
SECC Glasgow
Box Office: 0844 395 4000
Website: www.secc.co.uk
Ashley Page's vivid reworking of the much-loved fairytale makes a welcome return to the stage. Antony McDonald’s unmistakable sumptuous designs transport the heroine’s search for happiness to a decadent 'Vivienne Westwood meets Andy Warhol' 18th Century France, with Scottish Ballet's phenomenally talented dancers bringing this unforgettable tale to life.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Info: 0141 332 3321
Bookings: 0141 240 1133
Website: www.theatreroyalglasgow.com
Box Office: 0870 060 6647
Website: www.ambassadortickets.com
Panto with Chris Harris.
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET
Tel: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
Panto with Chris Harris. Yes, Christmas is only round the corner! Theatre Royal Bath, Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET, Tel: 01225 448844, www.theatreroyal.org.uk Includes The Main House, The Egg and Ustinov Studio
Join us for a family celebration of your favourite Christmas carols and music. Conducted and presented by the irrepressible Christopher Bell, the concert will include the magical film The Snowman shown on the big screen and accompanied by Howard Blake’s timeless music.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Box Office: 0141 353 8000
Website: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
Follow the yellow brick road with an all-star cast featuring Joel Beckett from BBC's EastEnders, Chelsie Padley from BBC's Tracy Beaker and Andy Pelos from Tommy the WestEnd Musical. Tickets: From £9.95.
Weymouth Pavilions
Box Office: 01305 783225 www.weymouth.gov.uk
Join the City of Glasgow Chorus and Orchestra for a great night of festive favourites, popular classics and some great music from the stage and screen. Have some fun with the Twelve Days of Christmas and the traditional pulling of 1800 crackers as well as singing along to favourites such as White Christmas, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and many more! Music from the stage and screen will feature the big tunes from The Magnificent Seven, Indiana Jones and Star Wars, and to get your lungs and hips in action, join the Chorus singing a medley of all the hits from Mamma Mia!
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Box Office: 0141 353 8000
Website: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
2pm, and 11am Sun. £10-£8.50
Musical adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A chance to see the popular show in Somerset.
Octagon Theatre
Petter’s Way
Yeovil, Somerset BA20
01935 422 884 www.octagon-theatre.co.uk
