CHILDREN’S THEATRE
What's On The Alban Arena 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk
Children’s Theatre
Thu 22 Feb The Bubble Show at Watford Palace Theatre
Sun 18 Feb Milkshake Live On Holiday Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure! Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed! Thu 22 Feb The Sooty Show - 75th Birthday Spectacular! Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan! With buckets of audience participation and gallons of giggles, this spectacular celebration of the longest-running children’s television show in the world will delight Sooty fans old and new and is a must-see treat for the whole family. Thu 29 Feb–Sat 2 Mar Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful princess who falls under a curse from an evil fairy. We follow the sto=ry of the prince and his journey to overcome the obstacles and awaken the princess. In the end, will true love’s kiss awaken the princess, and will the kingdom be saved. Artsdepot, N12 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Sun 21 Jan Can Bears Ski? Can Bears Ski? is based on the book by poet Raymond Antrobus, Ted Hughes award-winner, who draws on his own experience as a deaf child in a hearing world. With a set inspired by Polly Dunbarʼs stunning illustrations, puppetry and music, Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre are delighted to bring this beautiful story to the stage. Ages 3+. Sun 28 Jan Comedy Club 4 Kids Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! Ages 6+.
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Sun 4 Feb The Great Big Dinosaur Show Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs about all your favourite prehistoric protagonists (and some you haven’t heard of yet!). Expect some spine-tinglingly funny scares and get your groove on to some Jurassic Classics! Ages 4–11. Fri 9–Sun 11 Feb Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book Go and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Ages 3–8. Wed 14–Sun 18 Feb Dear Zoo Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Ages 2+. Sun 25 Feb Claytime The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is totally unique – creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience. Interactive theatre at its most engaging. Ages 3–6. Wed 28 Feb Kaleidoscope Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as a multi-coloured Kaleidoscope is brought to life for you and your baby. Ages 6 - 18 months.
The Beck Theatre 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jan Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea! Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre. Harrow Arts Centre, HA5 0208 416 8989 www.harrowarts.com
Sat 10 – Sun 18 Feb Alice in Wonderland Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure and meet a host of outlandish characters including Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the Mad-as a bat-Hatter! Children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought vividly to life in a show packed with comedy, music, audience interaction, and fun for the whole family! Ages 4+ Little Angel Theatre, N1 020 7226 1787 www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Sat 27 Jan WOW! It’s Night-time Discover the magic of the twilight hour in this beautiful stage adaptation of Tim Hopgood’s book WOW! It’s Night-time. The curious little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you’ll soon see. Ages 2-5 Until Sun 4 Feb Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book Charlie loves reading. Especially
books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Go and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Ages 3-8. Sat 3 Feb – Sun 14 Apr The Everywhere Bear The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! This captivating and beautiful story from bestselling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb springs to life with rhyme, original music and delightfully expressive puppets in this fun and exciting stage adaptation. Ages 3-8. Sat 10 Feb – Sun 21 Apr Medusa’s First Kiss Through playful knitted puppetry and electrifying punk rock music from Holly Mallett (Moxy in CBBC’s Andy & The Band) and P Burton-Morgan (In The Willows, Little Mermaid, Jungle Book) this brand new musical of self-acceptance and friendship is brought thrillingly to life. Percy Jackson meets Heartstopper, with rock songs. The 02 Arena, SE10 0208 463 2000 www.theo2.co.uk
Ages 10+. Sat 17 – Sun 18 Feb Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party brings fans’ favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life! Event performances will also feature a dazzling dance party, spectacular light shows and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, the fire and frost-breathing, transforming dragon ARCTICGON, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Puppet Theatre Barge, W9 020 7249 6876 www.puppetbarge.com
Sat 3 Feb – Sun 24 Mar The Insect Circus (Little Venice) The Insect Circus invites the audience to forget reality and become immersed in the strange and beautiful world of insects. Beetles and grasshoppers, wasps and dragonflies, demonstrate their dexterity with great skill and humour. Presented using marionettes, the show breathes new life into the traditional techniques used in Victorian trick marionettes. This show has no words and is accessible to the D/ deaf and Hard of Hearing. Ages 4+. Familiesonline.co.uk