Singalonga host will start with a preshow where they will warm up your voices, teach you some hand actions, show you how to use the famous Singalonga props bag during the film and when to Boo the arrogant Gaston and of course judge the fancy dress competition! For those of you who have been abandoned somewhere on a desert Island and don’t know the story… Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside. So some along and celebrate this “tale as old as time”, dress as your favourite character and get ready to feel part of a real fairy tale. Tickets: £18.00, Children £13.00, Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children): £56.00, 1 Adult, 2 Children: £42.00
electric theatre Tel: 01483 444789 STORY POCKET THEATRE
STORYTELLER, STORYTELLER
Saturday 24th March, 2pm. Clowning, slapstick and magical, non-verbal storytelling create a feast of laughter and pure joy as two storytellers go head-to-head in a high-energy battle for laughs. High wire antics, swimming, a test of strength, demented dancing and even tennis feature in this madcap extravaganza. Oh, and a lot of raspberries are blown! “Storyteller, Storyteller is quite simply the most brilliant piece of children’s theatre.” Arts Award Voice Suitable for 3+ years. Tickets: £9
THE JUNGLE BOOK Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm. This Easter, The Man in the Moon is delighted to return to the stage of The Electric Theatre with The Jungle Book. Featuring a young cast filled with plenty of local talent, this magical retelling of the classic story makes a perfect family treat. Mowgli grows up thinking that he’s as fierce as a wolf, but when he learns that he’s actually human, he must discover how to reconcile
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two very different worlds. Will he remain with the pack or return to the human world? The Man in the Moon provides locally based drama workshops for children aged five to eighteen years old. They offer young people the opportunity to be part of a theatre company that produces and performs classic productions in a real life theatre. Since 1990, The Man in the Moon has produced over 40 captivating productions at The Electric Theatre, with casts that have included thousands of young people from around the Guildford area. This production of The Jungle Book promises to excite the entire family so there’s no excuse to miss out on this egg-cellent Easter treat. Tickets £12.50/Concessions £10.
epsom playhouse Tel: 01372 742555 EWELL CASTLE PRESENT
GUYS AND DOLLS
Wednesday 21st 2.30pm & 7.30pm -Thursday 22nd March 7.30pm. Following the rip-roaring success of Oliver! The Musical and Bugsy Malone, Ewell Castle School present Guys And Dolls; an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years and haven’t tied the knot. Tickets: £15, conc. £10
G-Live Tel: 0844 7701 797 COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Saturday 31st March, 3pm. Do you love comedy at G Live? Then bring the family! Comedy Club 4 Kids gives you cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old. We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Suitable for: Ages 6-11 years and their grown-ups. Tickets: £11
SHACKLETON’S CAT Wednesday 4th April, 4pm. Shackleton’s Cat comes to Guildford in 2018, as part of ETO’s awardwinning strand of operas for young people. The opera features nine performers, including singers and players, and tells the story of the voyage and destruction of the Endurance 100 years ago, and the subsequent tale of survival against all odds. The opera features an ingenious set, with maps and images from the expedition, interactive songs, a puppet cat, and comprehensive resources for teachers, compiled in partnership with the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge. Curriculum topics include music, drama, geography, science, literacy and maths. The opera lasts just over an hour and is created for children aged 7-11 and their families. Tickets: £10.30
CALAMITY JANE Tuesday 17th April - Saturday 21st April, 7.30pm. Whip crack away with this timeless classic. Let multi award-winning Epsom Light Opera Company take you back to the black hills of Dakota for the ultimate tale of female empowerment and friendship set against the backdrop of the Wild West. The themes of unrequited love, jealousy, companionship, sacrifice and ultimately falling in love are explored beautifully in this 1950s classic musical. Featuring show stopping numbers: ‘Just blew in from the Windy City’, ‘A Woman’s Touch’ and the ultimate love song, ‘Secret Love’, this really is a family favourite you will not want to miss. Tickets: £18
harlequin theatre Tel: 01737 276 500 SON OF BIGFOOT Saturday 24th March, 9.30am & 11.45. Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo, a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy’s initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know,
HairCo. is on their tail as Adam’s traces have led them to Bigfoot! Tickets from £3
leatherhead theatre Tel: 01372 365141 CAPTAIN FLINN and the PIRATE DINOSAUR 2 Tuesday 10th April, 3pm. While in the middle of their school play, Flinn, Pearl and Tom are kidnapped by Mr T the T-Rex and forced to hunt for the secretive Magic Cutlass - a sword that grants the holder any wish! The children are whisked away on a fantastic adventure to a world of devious dinosaurs, deep sea dangers and smelly sausages! Will fearless Flinn outwit the pirate dinosaurs? Is Pirate Pearl brave enough to battle the dangerous dinosaurs? All aboard for a non-stop action-packed theatrical experience with live music, puppetry and dastardly dinosaurs! Tickets: £9
new victoria Tel: 0844 871 7645 MY FIRST BALLET: SWAN LAKE Saturday 12th, 11am, 2pm & 5pm, Sunday 13th May, 11am & 3pm. Give children a first taste of the magical world of ballet. Enjoy one of the most famous ballets of all time together, in this beautifully adapted new version for children aged three upwards. The magician Rothbart has turned the princess Odette into a swan; only at night can she return to human form. Will Prince Siegfried be able to save her or will he fall for Rothbart’s sorcery? Featuring choreography by Antonio Castilla, English National Ballet’s Ballet Master and Repetiteur, this new version follows the familiar story from a different point of view. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, this is the perfect introduction to the magic of ballet, and a fantastic family day out. Tickets from £13.40.