Half Moon Autumn Brochure 2019

What’s On Sep – Dec 2019 Celebrating world class theatre for young audiences 020 7709 8900 | halfmoon.org.uk All Tickets £7

Season diary DATE

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10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am–4pm 10.30am–4pm 4.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 11am & 2pm 1.15pm 4.30pm & 7pm 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 4.30pm & 7pm 10am–4pm 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm 11am, 1pm & 3pm 4.30pm & 7pm 4.30pm & 7pm 1.30pm & 4.30pm 3pm & 7pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 11am & 2pm 4.30pm & 7pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 11am & 2pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 11am, 1pm & 3pm 5.30pm 8pm 5.30pm 8pm 10.30am 11.45am 1.15pm 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm

PRODUCTION

Kaleidoscope Open House London Open House London Rolling Down the Road Rolling Down the Road Rolling Down the Road New Voices New Voices New Voices Fun Palaces Drag Queen Story Time Arthur’s Dream Boat Same Same…But Different Lily & the Baby Albatross Crowded Crowded Crowded Crowded Crowded Rumpelstiltskin and the Snail of Destiny Rumpelstiltskin and the Snail of Destiny Rumpelstiltskin and the Snail of Destiny Crowded Emily Rising Emily Rising Emily Rising Glisten Glisten Eclipse Youth Theatre Sharing Lunar Youth Theatre Sharing Equinox Youth Theatre Sharing Solar Youth Theatre Sharing Comets Youth Theatre Sharing Sunbeams Youth Theatre Sharing Moonbeams Youth Theatre Sharing Outside the Igloo Under the Frozen Moon

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6–18 months All All 3–11 3–11 3–11 Various Various Various All All 2–8 All 18 months–4 years 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 13+ 7–11 7–11 7–11 0–18 months 0–18 months All All All All All All All 4+ 3+

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Welcome to our autumn season Our 13-week season of theatre for young audiences features a wide range of exciting and entertaining productions from 12 imaginative companies which specialise in captivating young minds.

We’re thrilled to be working with Apples and Snakes, England’s leading spoken word poetry organisation, on a provocative new co-production for teenagers; there’s an exciting three-day festival of new work for young people in collaboration with Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance; Fun Palaces, our free family fun day, returns for a fifth year; plus we’re pleased to team up with family singer songwriter David Gibb on a new musical show for children and families.

After a break of five years, we are excited to once again be involved with Open House London, the world’s largest architecture festival; giving free public access to 800+ buildings. Over the weekend of 21–22 September, we will be offering free guided tours of our theatre and backstage areas.

We are also delighted to launch Orbit, a new Youth Theatre group for School Years 10–13. This is our eighth group for young people. Find out more on page 18.

In 2020 Half Moon Young People’s Theatre celebrates its 30th birthday. We will be marking the occasion with lots of special events and activities, but we’re very proud to kick-start the festivities by launching Theatre Passport, our ticket scheme to help unlock a child’s creative journey. Find out more on page 17.

See you soon.

Chris Elwell, Director

Support us As a registered charity, each year we need to raise more than half of our turnover to support our various activities and keep our prices affordable.

Support Half Moon today and help us to deliver our vital programme of work.

Ways to make a difference

Online: Donate securely via our website: halfmoon.org.uk You can also make a donation when you book tickets By standing order: Pick up a form from our foyer, download from our website or call 020 7709 8900

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Gallery @ Half Moon

Fri 20 Sep 10.30am & 1.30pm 6–18 months 25 mins

Fibs and Other Stories

by Dominika Lipniewska 6 Sep – 21 Dec 2019 A playful collection of artworks by illustrator and designer Dominika Lipniewska. Using geometric shapes and lines to create bold and eye catching graphic designs, Fibs and Other Stories explores the often humorous subject of white lies told by parents to children to protect them from the truth, or because they don’t know the answers to the questions children ask.

For all our exhibitions, we provide a gallery trail for children and special events.

School and community groups can visit free of charge to support young people in gaining Arts Award Discover and Explore.

Contact Beccy on 020 7709 8908 or beccy@halfmoon.org.uk

FILSKIT THEATRE PRESENTS

Kaleidoscope Blink. Blink again. What do you see? Day by day your world is filling up with colour. Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling lights that glisten and gleam. Your reflection is staring back at you. Wide eyed and full of hope. Mirrors, lights, colours and sounds.

The world is your kaleidoscope.

Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as a multicoloured kaleidoscope is brought to life for you and your baby.

At the end of the performance there is an interactive play session.

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Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sep 10.30am–4pm (first tour 10.30am; last tour 3.30pm) All ages

Thu 26 Sep 4.30pm Fri 27 Sep 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 28 Sep 11am & 2pm

Ages 3–11 60 mins

Open House London Half Moon is taking part in this year’s Open House London, the world’s largest architecture festival, giving free public access to 800+ buildings, walks, talks and tours over one weekend. We’ll be running free guided tours of our beautiful Victorian building, the former Limehouse Board of Works, every 30 minutes, including our auditorium and backstage areas.

We will also be opening up some of the Half Moon Theatre archive for you to look at, as well as having a free art cart available for children throughout the day.

Join us for this special event and see our work from a different perspective.

For more information about Open House London, visit openhouselondon.org.uk Photo by Ian Dingle, DH&CO, www.tutti.space

LITTLE SEEDS MUSIC, HALF MOON AND THE STORY MUSEUM OXFORD PRESENT

Rolling Down the Road

by David Gibb

All aboard! Family singer songwriter David Gibb is proud to be the driver of the world’s first bus to be powered by song. However, his passengers’ choice of music can sometimes be a little unusual.

From talking sunflowers to digging for buried treasure, David needs your help to find the perfect song for each of his passengers and get his magical, musical bus rolling down the road!

Guaranteed to have both parents and children singing along in no time, this is a show that the whole family can enjoy together.

Also on tour nationally. Visit halfmoon.org.uk/ touring for more details.

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Wed 2 Oct – Fri 4 Oct

For ages and running times, see the information below HALF MOON AND ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE PRESENT

New Voices

Wednesday 2 October

An exciting three-day festival of new work for young people created by students about to graduate from Rose Bruford College’s MA Theatre for Young Audiences and MA Actor-Musicianship courses.

By Lily Elliott 1.15pm | Ages 10+ | 45 mins

Featuring an impressive selection of theatre styles and genres – including puppetry, comedy, live music and dance – discover a refreshing and stimulating collection of new work for young audiences.

A series of pop-up events will take place during the festival. Please check the website for more information: halfmoon.org.uk

Killer Boss

A work-in-progress musical comedy exploring the trials and tribulations of working in an office, and what it is like to have a frustratingly annoying boss.

Thursday 3 October

NeuroHack

By Stasa Dukic and Katie Ross 4.30pm | Ages 11+ | 40 mins How do we stay connected when our screens compete for attention? An inclusive performance that tackles the question of how to be human in a digital world.

The Last Supper

By Alexandra Andrei in collaboration with Elliot Windsor 7pm | Ages 15+ | 60 mins A man and a woman are preparing dinner, but they forgot the key ingredient – each other. Can they remember in time?

Friday 4 October

But Why Does It Have To Be?

By Sarah Allwright in collaboration with Dexter Newman 10am | Ages 4–7 | 40 mins

We are all different. We all play, learn and explore in our own unique way. But what happens when you don’t understand how others experience the world?

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All Tickets £3

Sat 5 Oct 10am–4pm All ages welcome Free Family Fun Day

After the Rain

Fun Palaces

A playful, poetic dance-theatre production exploring the ever-changing formation of clouds, and the importance of weathering the storm.

Our free family fun day returns for a fifth year with an exciting recycling theme that asks what you can do as an individual to reduce, reuse and recycle. Join us as we create a Fun Palace throughout our building and garden with an inspiring programme of events for all ages, celebrating arts, culture and science.

By Abigail Huan and Dexter Newman in association with Five Stones Theatre International and Page One Theatre 11.30am | Ages 2+ | 25 mins

Destination Coda

By Victor Correia and Jake Reynolds 1.30pm | Ages 10+ | 30 mins An exciting and theatrical musical piece that fuses music and puppetry to create a heartfelt tribute to a young man’s complex journey growing up.

Feel My Bass... Hit!

Throughout the day, we will have pop-up performances, live music, art sessions and craft workshops. Plus, we’ll have tea, cake and a few surprises along the way.

Dip into one or two events or stay for the whole day!

All events are free. Refreshments are available to buy throughout the day.

By Remi Fadare 4.30pm | Ages 11–16 | 35 mins A memoir of self-discovery, acceptance and friendship from a neurodiverse performance artist at the intersection of sexuality, race, gender and disability.

Give Me A Minute

By Evie Jones 7pm | Ages 13+ | 40 mins

Are we defined by ourselves or by other people? A new piece of music theatre that explores identity, womanhood and how we make ourselves heard.

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Sat 12 Oct 11am & 2pm All Ages 30 mins

Sat 19 Oct 11am & 2pm Ages 2–8 45 mins

THE NIGHTBUS PRESENTS

Drag Queen Story Time All aboard The Nightbus for unforgettable stories, frolics and glitter! Join us for a story time like no other, read aloud by The Nightbus with distinctive glamour and flair, for children and adults alike. Come with your family and enjoy a series of stories with empowering characters that will turn archetypes on their head.

Muslim by birth and mind, The Nightbus is a performer and theatremaker who interrogates society’s capacity to accept and champion queer identity, race and religion. Through the media of drag, storytelling and spoken word, they disarm audiences with effortless glamour before presenting stories about harmony and shared experience.

After the performance there is a play session for everyone to enjoy.

Part of Black History Month.

LONG NOSE PUPPETS PRESENTS

Arthur’s Dream Boat One night, Arthur has an amazing dream about a beautiful pink and green boat with a stripy mast. He can’t wait to tell everyone about it, but no one (not even his dog!) is interested. In fact, they don’t notice that this very same boat is growing on his head, getting larger and larger by the minute!

Soon, Arthur is bouncing along the waves in his very own dream boat. Maybe now his family will listen to him!

Based on the book by Polly Dunbar, with music by Tom Gray of Gomez, Arthur’s Dream Boat is a magical and playful children’s show with breathtaking puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur’s in his dream boat!

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Sat 26 Oct 11am & 2pm All Ages 55 mins

Sat 2 Nov 11am, 1pm and 3pm Ages 18 months – 4 years 25 mins

SONIA SABRI COMPANY PRESENTS

Same Same…

But Different

A feel-good family show mixing Kathak, hip hop, contemporary and street dance, with live music and physical storytelling, to create a playful and colourful world exploring curiosities and fears, the times we feel different and when we belong.

Inspired by the well-known Anglo-Asian phrase ‘same, same but different’, meaning “Yes, something kind of similar, but not the exact same thing”, the three dancer-musicians conjure a magical atmosphere celebrating individuality, diversity and the bonds which connect us all. This new, non-verbal production is a celebratory dance theatre show for everyone to enjoy.

Part of Black History Month.

TALL TREE THEATRE PRESENTS

Lily & the Baby Albatross Lily and Nina are out on their fishing boat, off on another voyage full of music and song! Their latest adventure is all about birds; big and small, fast and slow, flapping and gliding and pecking at the carefully placed bait. What makes the perfect bait?

Does bigger bait mean you can entice bigger birds – even an albatross?

Watch the birds appear, take a close look at how they fly and then give it a go yourself, in a show about bird spotting, flying and feeling free! You’ll meet all sorts of feathered friends and you might even solve the mystery of what’s inside the colourful eggs.

After the show, you can chat to the adventurers and take to a closer look at the puppets.

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Wed 6 – Mon 11 Nov & Mon 18 Nov

Wed & Thu 4.30pm & 7pm, Fri 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Mon 11 Nov 10.30am & 1.30pm, Mon 18 Nov 4.30pm & 7pm Ages 13+ and adult audiences 60 mins A HALF MOON AND APPLES AND SNAKES CO-PRODUCTION

Crowded

How do you sort your head out when it gets too crowded in there?

It’s the beginning of summer and the community festival is in full swing in the local park. Everyone is there. Crowds queue but among the smiles and excitement lies something that could spoil this party…

Developed in direct response to the growing number of teenagers in the UK struggling with their mental health, Crowded tells the story of ordinary young people whose anxiety, depression and desire leads to harmful and destructive behaviours.

Giving voice to emotions that are often unspoken due to social stigma, Crowded is a powerful, funny and uncompromising story, presented in a striking, immersive spoken word style with the audience part of the action.

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It is written and performed by three exciting poet performers: Desree, Laura Rae and Slam the Poet, with additional text by Rosemary Harris.

Originally commissioned in association with the London SPINE Festival 2019.

This production contains themes that some people may find distressing.

Also on tour nationally. Visit halfmoon.org.uk/crowded for more details.

Special Event

On Saturday 9 November, 5–6pm, there will be an open mic event for emerging talent, curated

by Patrick Evans. Come along for an hour of free expression through poetry and spoken word in response to the themes of Crowded.

Join us and feel free to take to the mic!

Thu 14 Nov 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 15 Nov 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 16 Nov 11am & 2pm Ages 4+ 55 mins

Thu 21 Nov 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 22 Nov 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 23 Nov 11am & 2pm

Ages 7–11 60 mins

THEATRE OF WIDDERSHINS PRESENTS

Rumpelstiltskin and the Snail of Destiny Poor Polly Buckwheat, the Miller’s daughter, is in a bit of a pickle! If she doesn’t turn a roomful of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn a bit nasty. But should she accept the kind help of an eccentric man who mysteriously appears in her prison cell?

Of all the fairytale characters, Rumpelstiltskin has got to be the most mixed up. He is helpful yet demanding; secretive yet nosy; short yet owning a name as long as his beard. Not surprisingly, this story of transformation will make you laugh and gasp at the same time!

LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE AND GOBLIN THEATRE PRESENT

Emily Rising

Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find that her feet can’t touch the ground and no one can understand why. To everyone’s surprise, Emily keeps rising higher and higher.

From sleeping upside-down on her ceiling and flying above her school playground, to soaring over a starry-skied London; Emily’s adventure is just beginning.

Emily discovers a world that looks completely different. She’s not scared at all – it’s fun being high up. But she’s not coming down…

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Fri 29 Nov 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 30 Nov 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Ages 0–18 months 20 mins

Sat 14 Dec 11am & 2pm Ages 4+ 50 mins

HALF MOON PRESENTS

Glisten

a Daniel Naddafy production An interactive performance for babies aged 0–18 months and their grown-ups.

The audience are taken on a sparkling and shimmering immersive journey exploring the world of reflective materials.

Watch as the empty space of the theatre fills with colour, sounds and surprises, creating a multi-sensory landscape ready to explore after the performance is over.

At the end of the performance, babies and parents are invited onto the stage for an interactive play session.

Early booking is advised as Glisten is performed to a very small audience.

Also on tour nationally. Visit halfmoon.org.uk/ touring for more details.

THE KNOTTED PROJECT AND HAWK DANCE THEATRE PRESENT

Outside the Igloo Pixel, Crash and Click are not your normal penguins. Safe in their igloo, they play their way through life with screens and games, until one day the power goes off and the three penguins step out of their igloo for the first time. Searching for the power, they embark upon an adventure of discovery and magic, following cracks in the ice, scaling enormous mountains and swimming in freezing lakes. Stepping outside may have been the biggest adventure yet!

Sitting amongst the set and performers, the young people in the audience play an essential part in helping the three penguin friends on their amazing wintry journey.

After the performance there is a play session for everyone to enjoy.

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Sat 11 Jan 11am & 2pm Ages 2+ 40 mins

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Under the Frozen Moon It’s so cold in Nunavut that the moon has frozen. A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. Under the dazzling aurora and glittering stars, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats.

In this heartwarming tale, a young girl sets out to confront the dragon, who has hoarded all the fire and lights for himself.

With lively poetry, transforming sets, exciting puppetry and atmospheric live music, Under the Frozen Moon brings life to a beautiful world of ice and adventure.

NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE PRESENTS

Thumbelina

There was once a little girl so small she could float on a lily pad and ride on the back of a dragonfly. Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb and her encounters with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow, is played gently amongst gardening tools, leading her to ultimate happiness in the kingdom of flowers.

Using traditional glove, rod and shadow puppets, this is an excellent introduction to the magic of theatre.

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Each year high up in the snowy mountains of Switzerland the villagers of Dorta bang their drums to keep the fearsome Mountain Dragon away. But this year is different.

One cold winter morning Mimi discovers something extraordinary – a baby dragon asleep in the woodshed! But how did he get there and what happens if his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to reach the Dragon’s castle at the very top of the mountain and return the baby dragon safely home.

Adapted from the book by Michael Morpurgo, this heart-warming tale is an epic mountain adventure about friendship and courage, that’s packed full of snow, dragons, lively songs and captivating puppetry.

LYNGO THEATRE PRESENTS

Tom Thumb

One night tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad talking – there’s nothing left to eat so they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest! Outwitting his parents and the ogre, Tom shows everybody that even though he is small he is still mighty, as he protects his brothers, finds the treasure and makes sure they’ll never be hungry again.

Performed entirely on and under a kitchen table, this classic story is brought to life in a playful and fascinating show full of magic, with feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest. Join tiny Tom on his very big adventure!

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Party @ Half Moon Celebrate your child’s special day at Half Moon. Book tickets for your group to see the afternoon show on the Saturday of your choice and hire our Upper Studio space (max. 25 children) for a post-show 90 minute party, for an additional £120.

For more information, or to book, please call 020 7709 8900 or email us: admin@halfmoon.org.uk

Bookshop @ Half Moon We are delighted to offer a pop-up bookshop in partnership with the well-loved Brick Lane Bookshop.

There’s a rolling selection of popular children’s books for all ages on offer, from classic favourites to some of the hottest new titles. The bookshop also stocks contemporary greeting cards, so Half Moon is the perfect place to buy that special gift or new bedtime story. bricklanebookshop.org

Host your event here Do you need a space for a meeting, seminar or book launch?

Or perhaps a studio theatre for rehearsing, filming or a photo shoot? Half Moon has several fully accessible spaces available to hire. With very competitive rates and excellent transport links, we’re a great choice for hosting your event.

Theatre: Up to 100 people, full sound and lighting rig Upper Studio: up to 30 people Red Room: Up to 10 people Foyer: Up to 60 for a launch, 15 for meetings Workshop: For design and painting Technical assistance available. Please contact us with your requirements: call 020 7709 8900 or email admin@halfmoon.org.uk 15

About Half Moon

we include, we inform, we inspire Half Moon is a local organisation with a national remit, committed to supporting artists and young people at every stage of their creative development. Our activity includes a season of professional plays for young audiences, new writing and artform development, and an extensive Creative Learning programme, including eight Youth Theatres.

Half Moon also tours professional work for young audiences across the UK under our producing arm, Half Moon Presents. For current productions and tour dates, visit halfmoon.org.uk/touring You can explore the full history of Half Moon Theatre online at our digital archive stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk

A snapshot of last year’s achievements: »» 26,000 workshop participants »» 25,000 audience members »» 173 work experience sessions

»» 163 artform development sessions »» 93 schools worked with in Tower Hamlets »» 14 shows toured to 137 other venues, including 18 libraries

We couldn’t do it without: We are also extremely grateful for support from: Action for Bow Amazon Smile BBC Children in Need The Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation Bruce Wake Charity Charity Bank Charles S. French Charitable Trust The Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust The Charterhouse Charitable Trust Chesterhill Charitable Trust City Bridge Trust Clarion Housing Group The Coln Trust Co-op Local Community Fund The Derek Shuttleworth Educational Trust Donald Forrester Trust East End Community Foundation easyfundraising The Edward Gostling Foundation 16

The Fitton Trust Garfield Weston Foundation Grange Farm Centre Trust The Harold Higham Wingate Foundation Jack Petchey Foundation Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund Leonard Cheshire London Bridge Community Fund Lucille Graham Trust The Lynn Foundation Mrs Smith and Mount Trust Mrs Margaret Guido’s Charitable Trust Mytime Active Newcomen Collett Foundation Noël Coward Foundation The Ocean Regeneration Trust The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust Souter Charitable Trust Southern Housing Group St James’s Place Charitable Foundation St Olave’s Foundation United St Saviour’s Charity Also a big thanks to our many individual donors.

Theatre Passport

Unlock a Child’s Creative Journey

Half Moon is your local theatre and has been providing professional plays for young people aged 0–18 since 1990.

As part of our 30th birthday celebrations in 2020 we need your help to launch Theatre Passport, a free ticket scheme for Tower Hamlets school and community groups. This type of scheme has been very successful in other areas of the UK and we want to ensure children in our borough don’t miss out.

Working together with businesses, organisations and individuals, we can give local children the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre, many for the first time, and start them on their creative journey.

Attending live performances can provide a host of benefits, including improving emotional wellbeing and giving opportunities to discuss challenging subjects. Enjoyment and education rolled into one!

Please help us to ensure children can access the arts locally.

A DONATION OF:

would let four young people visit Half Moon would allow an entire class to come* would go towards a whole school outing† 40 children and adults †400 children and adults

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To find out more, or for donations of £3,000, please email jackie@halfmoon.org.uk or call 020 7709 8903.

You can donate online at halfmoon.org.uk/passport or send a cheque made payable to Half Moon Young People’s Theatre to: Half Moon, 43 White Horse Road, London E1 0ND 17

Get involved!

Why not join one of Half Moon’s Youth Theatres? It’s a brilliant way to explore drama, create performances and make lots of new friends at the same time. We have eight groups that run during term time.

Half Moon’s Youth Theatres School Years 1–3

Comets: Saturday 10am–11am Sunbeams: Saturday 11.15am–12.15pm Moonbeams: Saturday 12.45pm–1.45pm

School Years 4–6

Eclipse: Tuesday 4pm–5.45pm Equinox: Wednesday 4pm–5.45pm

School Years 7–9

Lunar: Tuesday 6.30pm–8.30pm

School Years 10–13

Orbit: Wednesday 6.30pm–8.30pm

Teenagers with disabilities (specialist group)

Solar: Wednesday 6.30pm–8.30pm

Autumn term begins on Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Saturday 28 September 2019.

Youth Theatre Sharings will take place between 3 and 7 December 2019, check the season diary for more information.

For more information about our Youth Theatres visit halfmoon.org.uk/yt or contact us on 020 7709 8900.

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Inclusive All of our Youth Theatres are open to young people with disabilities and our venue is fully accessible.

5 reasons to join »» Great value! Just £6 per session (£3 concession) »» Run by friendly and experienced tutors »» No auditions »» See shows at Half Moon and visit other London theatres »» Performances each term for friends and family

Arts Award We are able to support our Youth Theatre members to gain a Discover, Explore, Bronze and Silver Arts Award. The Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification that has been developed by Arts Council England and Trinity Guildhall and aims to inspire young people to develop their arts and leadership talents.

Schools & teachers can also participate Last year, Half Moon worked with almost 26,000 workshop participants in over 1,800 Creative Learning sessions, including working with 93 of the 101 schools in our home borough of Tower Hamlets (and over half of these engaged with at least two schemes). We work with nurseries, children’s centres, schools, colleges and community and youth organisations on a range of engaging projects, including supporting young people and schools in gaining Artsmark and Arts Award. We deliver curriculum-focused workshops, after-school activities and initiatives to encourage young people to get into theatre, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers and other school staff, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service (THAMES).

Projects include

Careers in Theatre: A hands-on, project-

management style experience for 11–17 year olds of all aspects of professional theatre

CPD for Teachers: A series of practical

training sessions for primary and secondary school staff

Early Years Creative Play: Sessions for children to explore their physicality and imaginations and to feel confident with creative play Gallery @ Half Moon: A chance for schools to experience the art in our gallery, meet the artist and use the pictures as stimulus for art, literacy and other curriculum work

Dramatic Maths: An innovative project using drama and storytelling to engage children in KS2 maths

Next Steps: A programme using drama to

DramaWorks: Bespoke experiential

Speech Bubbles: A year-long intervention programme working with KS1 children to develop their communication skills through drama

residencies in non-mainstream settings for young people with additional needs or life limiting conditions

support Year 6 and 7 students with their transition to secondary school

For more information visit halfmoon.org.uk/learning and subscribe to our e-newsletter. To discuss any of the projects or suggest other ways you would like to work with us at Half Moon, contact Beccy on 020 7709 8908 or email beccy@halfmoon.org.uk

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Book tickets

By phone: 020 7709 8900 Online: halfmoon.org.uk In person: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm

Sat 10am–4pm All tickets £7 (New Voices tickets £3). No booking fees. Group discounts available. Free tickets for babies under 12 months, unless the show is specifically for their age range. See our website for booking conditions.

Getting to us

By train/tube: Just 2 minutes’ walk from Limehouse

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