Little Lyric Autumn Season Brochure 2015

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Autumn Season Brochure 2015 020 8741 6850 / www.lyric.co.uk

to Little Lyric

this season

We are delighted to unveil our new Autumn/Winter season brochure dedicated to our littlest audience members.

Saturday Shows

4-7

Half Term Shows

8-9

This season, you’ll find exciting shows from some of the best theatre companies from around the country, as well as our new programme of acting, singing and dance classes taking place each week in our new Reuben Foundation Wing.

Lyric Christmas Shows

We look forward to welcoming our “Little Lyric” audience very soon!

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Classes and Activities

Artistic Director

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Tickets 13 Your Visit 14 How To Find Us Diary

Sean Holmes

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• A LYNGO THEATRE PRODUCTION

Sat 12 Sep • 11am & 1pm / 60 mins

Sat 19 Sep • 11am & 1pm

Pinocchio comes to life on stage in a retelling of the classic tale with puppetry, illusion and specially composed music.

A story with a big heart.

Would you trust a talking cat? A tale of a sure-footed feline who fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. It’s the cat’s whiskers.

Pinocchio

Ages 4 - 9

Photo by Adam Crossthwaite

Puss in Boots

Ages 4 - 7

/ 50 mins

• A BLUNDERBUS PRODUCTION

Sat 26 Sep • 11am & 1pm

/ 60 mins

My Pet Monster and Me

Sat 03 Oct • 11am & 1pm

Ruby Flew Too!

/ 60 mins

Sophie Bucket lives on a farm with her Dad. One day, she finds an egg, keeps it warm, and out pops a cuddly, toothy, burpy, baby MONSTER. Told with magical songs, enchanting music and exquisite puppetry.

Once upon a time, upon a nest, there lived... Ruby. In this interactive and playful adventure Ruby Flew Too! is brought to life using original music, hand-made puppets and delightful storytelling.

Ages 3 - 7

Ages 2 - 7

heart-warming

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• A TOPSY TURVY THEATRE PRODUCTION

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• An Indefinite Articles Production

• A HAND TO MOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION

Sat 10 Oct • 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm / 40 mins

Sat 17 Oct • 11am & 1pm

/ 45 mins

Arnold’s Big Adventure

The Dragon’s Tale

A unique, interactive show set in its very own custom-built bell tent telling the adventures of Arnold the acorn... there may even be a smidgen of synchronised swimming.

An original take on George and the Dragon, told in flashback by the Dragon himself accompanied by a very special Damsel in Distress on a hurdy-gurdy.

Ages 4 -8

Ages 3-10

• A THEATRE ALIBI PRODUCTION

Sat 24 Oct • 11am & 2pm

/ 60 mins

Olive & The Dream Train

By Daniel Jamieson

A rollercoaster ride through the mind-boggling mysteries of everyday life as nine year old Olive takes the wheel of her very own dream train.

Ages 5-11

• AN AMELIA BIRD AND PHILIPPA HERRICK PRODUCTION SUPPORTED BY THE OLD MARKET, BRIGHTON

Sat 07 Nov • 11am & 1pm

The Boy Who Never Grew Up

Do you want to go to Neverland?

Join us on a special adventure, with music and fun this is a show of imagination and magic for anyone who wishes to never ever grow up.

Ages 4+

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• A TESSA BIDE PRODUCTION

October half term

• A STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION

'Totally captivating' Primary Times on Blunderbus, Hugless Douglas

Tue 27 - Sat 31 Oct • 11am & 1pm / 55 mins

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Ages 2+

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They only went out for a stroll... to let the food cool down...ten minutes, tops. But when the three bears got home the house was a mess and Baby Bear’s porridge had vanished completely.

And that was just the beginning! A brilliant mix of mischievous moments for everyone in the family.

February Half Term

• A BLUNDERBUS THEATRE PRODUCTION

'Packs charm in bucketsloads' The Stage on Blunderbus' The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Tue 16 - Sat 20 Feb • 11am & 1pm

Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ages 3-7

Magic comes to life for February half term in Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Created by the acclaimed company behind Dotty the Dragon and My Pet Monster and Me.

Christmas at the Lyric

• A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH PRODUCTION

• A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH AND PINS AND NEEDLES PRODUCTION

‘Magic’

Christmas at the Lyric ★★★★★

‘Magnificent.’

The Times, on Panto 2014

The Observer

★★★★

‘Enchanting’ The Sunday Times

Published by Puffin Books © Raymond Briggs

Sat 21 Nov – Sun 03 Jan

Cinderella

Written by Tom Wells Ages 6+

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Traditional panto is back for another sensational year with plenty of festive fun in true Lyric style. So grab your glittery Converse and put the pumpkin into top gear as Cinderella heads to the biggest party of the season to meet a very charming Prince.

Fri 20 Nov – Thu 24 Dec Raymond Briggs’

Father Christmas For under 6s

Back for another brilliant year.

Join Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve. Christmas isn't Christmas without this Lyric family favourite.

Fridays / 18 Sep - 11 Dec Hip Hop with Zoo Nation for ages 4-7

Become the coolest kid around with these fun, energetic Hip Hop classes for the youngest enthusiast. £90 per term

Take part in our fun and friendly new classes in theatre, dance, music, film, TV & digital at the Lyric.

Tuesdays / 22 Sep - 01 Dec Do Re Mi Fa with Musiko Musika for ages 2 - 5 + adult

Saturdays / 26 Sep - 05 Dec Acting Up with the Lyric for ages 7- 9

A fun music session for families giving a perfect introduction to singing, instruments, games and rhythm.

Push your imagination to its limits and explore new and exciting worlds with our youngest and brightest theatre group.

£3.50 per class / £35 per term

£3.50 per class / £35 per term

World Music Academy: World Explorers with Musiko Musika for ages 5- 7

Thursdays / 17 Sep - 10 Dec

Contemporary Dance

with Dance West for ages 7- 11

Thursdays / 24 Sep - 03 Dec

A fun-filled musical learning experience using sounds from around the world.

No experience needed.

To book your tickets visit or call www.lyric.co.uk / 020 8741 6850

Saturday and Half Term Shows All tickets £8 Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas

All tickets £10 Schools and Nurseries £8

Cinderella

£15 - £35 Under 16 £15

Young people of all abilities can join us for the chance to dance and get moving!

£3.50 per class / £35 per term

£8 per class / £80 per term

You must become a Lyric Young Company member to take part in our classes and activities.

Family Tickets £70

For more classes and information on how to become a Lyric Young Company member visit www.lyric.co.uk or call our Box Office team on 020 8741 6850.

(for 2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children. Strictly limited availability, cannot be booked online) All children over the age of 18 months must have a ticket.

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(excluding premium seats) Schools rates available, please contact the Box Office for details.

What do the age ranges mean?

All our shows have age recommendations but these are guidelines only. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can I bring my baby?

We welcome babies, but if they cry we ask that you take them outside of the auditorium. Children under 18 months old can sit on a lap and do not need a ticket. However, if they require a seat a ticket must be purchased.

Is there somewhere I can leave my pram/buggy?

Yes, we have a pram/buggy park available – please ask at the Box Office when you arrive.

Are there Baby Changing Facilities?

Yes, we have Baby Changing Facilities.

Disabled Visitors

We are committed to ensuring the Lyric is welcoming and fully accessible to all visitors.

What is there to eat and drink?

Peyton and Byrne bakery/cafe on the ground floor is open all week and welcomes our family audiences with a wide choice of healthy options and sweet treats. Lyric Bar and Grill, located upstairs, is open from 12pm –6pm and offers a Little Lyric menu, fresh juices and bar snacks for families to enjoy before or after your show as well as being the perfect place to hold kids parties.

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Fri 09 Oct - Sun 01 Nov The nationwide festival returns to the Lyric celebrating arts and culture for the whole family.

Now in it’s third year at the Lyric this year's shows include, Arnold’s Big Adventure (pg 6), The Dragon’s Tale (pg 6) and Olive at the Dream Train (pg 7).

Go to www.familyartsfestival.com for details on events around the UK.

The Lyric believes it is very important to look after the environment.

• We have a living roof to help put oxygen back into the air • We recycle everything.

• We are officially one of the greenest theatres in London.

We want to know how you stay Green.

Tweet us @LyricChildren #LoveGreen

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HOW TO FIND US

By Tube District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. We are 2 minutes walk from the station.

Sat 12 Pinocchio 11am & 1pm Sat 19 Puss in Boots 11am & 1pm Sat 26 My Pet Monster and Me 11am & 1pm

By Car

October

The Lyric is outside the congestion charging zone and there is a large and inexpensive car park nearby on Glenthorne Road, or there is plenty of on-street parking.

By Bus Lots of buses go to and through Hammersmith. We are just 2 minutes from Hammersmith Broadway Bus Station.

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September

Sat 3 Ruby Flew Too 11am & 1pm Sat 10 Arnold’s Big Adventure

11am, 1pm & 2.30pm Sat 17 The Dragon’s Tale 11am & 1pm Sat 24 Olive and the Dream Train

11am & 2pm Tue 27 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 11am & 1pm Wed 28 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 11am & 1pm Thu 29 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 11am & 1pm Fri 30 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 11am & 1pm Sat 31 Goldilocks and the Three Bears 11am & 1pm

December

Sat 07 The Boy Who Never Grew Up 11am & 1pm Fri 20 Father Christmas 1pm Sat 21 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm

Cinderella 6pm FFN Mon 23 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm Tue 24 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm Wed 25 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm Thu 26 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm Fri 27 Father Christmas

11.30am, 1pm & 4pm

Cinderella 7pm Sat 28 Father Christmas

9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm,

Tue 01 Father Christmas

9.30am, 11.30am & 1pm Wed 02 Father Christmas

9.30am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm

Cinderella 10am & 1.30pm SP Thu 03 Father Christmas 9.30am,

11.30am SP, 1pm & 2.30pm

Cinderella 10am & 1.30pm SP Fri 04 Father Christmas 9.30am,

2.30pm & 4pm

Cinderella 2pm & 6pm Sun 29 Father Christmas

10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm Mon 30 Father Christmas 9.30am, 11.30am & 1pm

FFN Free First Night for Hammersmith and Fulham residents. Call the Box Office for details SP Schools Performance

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11.30am SP, 1pm & 2.30pm

Cinderella 1.30pm SP & 7pm Sat 05 Father Christmas

9.30am,11am, 12.30pm, 2pm,

3.30pm & 5pm

Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm Sun 06 Father Christmas

10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 5.45pm

Cinderella 1.30pm & 5.30pm Mon 07 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm Tue 08 Father Christmas

9.30am, 11.30am & 1pm

Cinderella 1.30pm SP Wed 09 Father Christmas

9.30am, 11.30am,

1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Cinderella 10am & 1.30pm SP

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November

December Thu 10 Father Christmas 9.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Cinderella 10am & 1.30pm SP Fri 11 Father Christmas 9.30am,

11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Cinderella 1.30pm SP & 7pm Sat 12 Father Christmas 9.30, 11am & 12.30pm

Sun 13 Father Christmas 10am, 11.30am,

1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 5.45pm

Cinderella 1.30pm & 5.30pm Mon 14 Father Christmas

11.30am & 1pm Tue 15 Father Christmas

9.30am, 11.30am & 1pm

Cinderella 1.30pm SP Wed 16 Father Christmas 9.30am,

11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Cinderella 10am & 1.30pm SP Thu 17 Father Christmas 9.30am,

11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Cinderella 1.30pm SP & 7pm Fri 18 Father Christmas - 9.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm

Cinderella 7pm Sat 19 Father Christmas 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm

Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm

Sun 20 Father Christmas

10am, 11.30am, 1pm,

2.30pm, 4pm & 5.45pm

Cinderella 1.30pm & 5.30pm Mon 21 Father Christmas 9.30am, 11am,

12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm

Cinderella 2.30pm & 7pm Tue 22 Father Christmas 9.30am,

11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm

Cinderella 2.30pm & 7pm Wed 23 Father Christmas 9.30am, 11am,

12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm

Cinderella 2.30pm & 7pm Thu 24 Father Christmas 9.30am, 11am,

12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm

Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30 Thu 31

Christmas day Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm Cinderella 1.30pm & 5.30pm Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm Cinderella 1.30pm

January Fri 01 New Year's Day Sat 02 Cinderella 2.30pm & 6.30pm Sun 03 Cinderella 1.30pm & 5.30pm

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