TakeOff Regional Autumn Brochure 2013

CeleBratiNg tHeatre

for CHilDreN & YouNg PeoPle

iN tHe NortH east autuMN 2013 BroCHure takeofffestival.org.uk

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theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

takeoff tHe HoMe of tHeatre for YouNg auDieNCes iN tHe NortH east this autumn, children, young people and their grown-ups can enjoy a brilliant range of shows from across the uk and abroad in theatres near you.

We think that going to the theatre for the first time is a really important thing to do and lots of fun too, so we’ve packed all the fantastic shows into this guide so you can find something that tickles the fancy of the whole family. From Berwick in the North to Richmond in the South, North East families will be spoilt for choice at the array of drama, dance, comedy, poetry and play that is available this autumn.

takeoff festival 21 – 27 oCtoBer 2013 For an extra special treat, join us for the TakeOff Festival in venues in and around Durham. TakeOff Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people and every year we welcome some of the best shows from the UK and abroad to the North East to share with our young audiences. There’s even a special Family Festival Day on Saturday 26th October with lots of shows and free activities for families to enjoy in Durham City.

Go on a night-time adventure to the stars, meet some very naughty polar bears, learn about how fibs can grow into lies and snuggle up to hear some fantastic stories from around the world – TakeOff has something to grow the imaginations of the most important audience of all.

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raisiNg tHe qualitY aND Profile of tHeatre for YouNg auDieNCes iN tHe NortH east At Theatre Hullabaloo, we believe that all children and young people should have access to excellent theatre made especially for them. We are proud to lead the programming in venues across the North East region through the TakeOff Consortium, to improve opportunities for families to enjoy theatre together. There are lots of fantastic shows available right across the region, but TakeOff works with some special partners to make sure they have brilliant children’s theatre available all year round. Why don’t you come and visit them? arC, stockton arts Centre Washington Darlington Civic gala theatre, Durham town Hall theatre, Hartlepool lamplight arts Centre, stanley Middlesbrough town Hall theatre To find out about shows near you, visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and enter your postcode in the search box. Don’t forget to sign up to the Family Theatre newsletter too!

TakeOff, offering great theatre experiences for families in the North East through our partner venues, is supported by Arts Council England.

Audience member, aged 5, TakeOff Festival 2010

Parent, aged 34 TakeOff show at ARC Stockton

“i’ve been here before, this is the place where magic happens.”

t “i’d never thought abou e, atr taking my son to the the ll, sti sit i thought he wouldn’t ou fav rite but now it’s one of our things to do together.

“Children need to go to the theatre as much as they need to run about in the fresh air” Philip Pullman, Children’s Author, The Guardian

TakeOff and TakeOff Festival are produced by Theatre Hullabaloo, the North East’s specialist producer of theatre for young audiences.

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takeoff festival 21 – 27 oCtoBer 2013 TakeOff Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people. This year, the festival returns to celebrate its 26th birthday in the beautiful City of Durham with a jam-packed week of shows from the UK and abroad for audiences from 0 – 16 years.

We’ve got a great programme for everyone from tots to teens, but we’re particularly proud of the opportunities for the very youngest, with some world-class early years theatre to make those first theatre experiences very special ones.

As well as lots of opportunities for schools and nurseries to take part, this year’s TakeOff Festival includes the Family Festival Day (26th October) with lots of shows and activities in Durham City so that the whole family can join in the fun.

Lyn Gardner, Theatre Critic, The Guardian

“With its rich programme of world-class theatre from the uk and beyond, takeoff festival launches children and young people on an imaginative journey without limits”

ted to “Durham Council is deligh r of offe rful nde wo welcome this region for world-class theatre to the people ng you n, dre chil of efit the ben nty” Cou the oss acr and families

Simon Henig, Leader of Durham County Council

HoW to Book To book tickets for any of the shows at this year’s TakeOff Festival (pg 5 to pg 15), please call GalaTheatre Box Office on 0300 266 600.

If you are a school or nursery and you would like to take part in the TakeOff Festival and take advantage of our subsidised transport offer, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo directly on 01325 352 004.

faMilY DaY families are invited to join in on a day of festival fun in Durham City on saturday 26th october Join us for a special bears picnic with cuddlies and grizzlies visit a giant pig and see the funny goings on in his tummy Watch some very naughty polar bears on their arctic adventure visit our dream factory where you can mix up some funny uffy ones and some scary spiky ones follow some comedy characters on a journey as they spin yarns and get very tangled up More details on all family day activities available at www.takeofffestival.org.uk

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sleeP a show about the world of sleep inspired by the inquisitiveness of babies.

A snooze, a doze or forty winks – it’s time to snuggle up for bedtime in a big duvet that hides countless secrets inside. In a theatre experience which is inspired by and captures the inquisitiveness of babies as they explore the world, Sleep shows how the seemingly mundane activity of going to sleep can turn out to be inspiring and surprising.

Presented in a comfortable space with live music and a cosy environment, Sleep has been created specially to support the developmental needs of very young children and to make them feel safe and free to play.

age 0-3

Duration: 30 mins + 15 mins playtime

Performances alington House tues 22 oct 16:00 Wed 23 oct 11:00 & 14:00

Takeoff says...

“This gentle and playful show with gorgeous live music will delight babies with lots of lovely surprises!”

“gentle, sensory experience that mesmerises the children and stimulates their creativity” theatre for you

teatr Baj (Poland)

Photo: Krzysztof Bielinski 5

www.teatrbaj.pl

age 0-3

tHe Polar Bears go WilD Brave young explorers wanted to join two friendly bears on the adventure of a lifetime!

Duration: 45 mins

Where are they going? What will they get up to next?

And have they got enough sandwiches (Polar Bears love sandwiches, everyone knows that)?

Performances

With music, comedy and quite a lot of cheekiness, The Polar Bears Go Wild is the perfect treat for young audiences.

Durham Johnston school Wed 23 oct 11:00 & 13:30 gala studio sat 26 oct 11:00 & 14:30 town Hall theatre, Hartlepool sun 27 oct 14:00

Takeoff says...

“These characters delight people of all ages wherever they go. The show promises to be funny and full of adventure.”

“a gentle and funny adventure… had the children rolling with laughter” Primary times

macrobert & fish & game (scotland) www.macrobert.org www.fishandgame.org Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan 6

H20 a playful investigation that celebrates the power and poetry of water and the fun of making a splash!

Water is an enormous power, a sputtering life and a sparkling joy.

Melting ice, shimmering fountain or rising damp, a refreshing drink or a tidal wave, water is all around us, is even part of us, but it is still full of surprises and mysteries and puzzles scientists to the present day.

age 2+

Duration: 30 mins

Performances

Takeoff says...

“World-class early years theatre makers who know how to appeal to the very young with their interactive sensory playful style – a real treat for families with very little ones”

Durham Johnston school thurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30 fri 25 oct tbc

“splish, splash - three actors explore the element water… a marvellous expedition” stadtanzeiger

Helios theater & Mierscher kulturhaus (germany) Photo: Walter G. Breuer 7

www.helios-theater.de www.kulturhaus.lu

age 2-5

luNa an enchanting theatre experience about friendship, the moon and being brave in the dark Luna is bored in the sky by herself with nobody to play with. Although she is surrounded by stars, they never quite understand her - it’s certainly lonely being the only moon.

Duration: 50 mins

Performances Darlington Civic Mon 30 sept 11:00, 13:30 & 17:30 Pheonix theatre Wed 2 oct 10:00 & 13:30 Durham town Hall Wed 23 oct 09:30 & 11:00 the Witham sun 27 oct 11:00 queen’s Hall arts Centre Mon 28 oct 13:30 & 16:15 Middlesbrough town Hall tues 29 oct 11:00 & 14:00 arts Centre Washington Wed 30 oct 10:30 & 13:30 alnwick Playhouse sat 9 Nov 13:00 & 15:00 georgian theatre sun 10 Nov 14:00

One night she spots a young boy hiding from shadows on his bedroom walls. Luna makes friends with the boy and together they go on a night-time adventure to help him overcome his fears of the dark.

Takeoff says...

“A beautiful new show from a magical original story about a little boy’s nighttime adventures”

“...a show that shone as brightly as the stars in the night sky” Media Wales

theatre Hullabaloo (england) & theatr iolo (Wales) www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk 1 www.theatriolo.com

Photo: Kirsten McTernan 8

BoiNg! Who can sleep on Christmas eve when there are beds to be jumped on, pillows to be fought with and seas to be sailed…

In this enchanting mix of comedy, acrobatics and dazzling breakdance, Wilkie and Joel are drawn into ever more riotous games that turn their bed into a giant trampoline.

Audiences of all ages are guaranteed to leave the theatre with stars in their eyes!

age 3-10

Duration: 50 mins

Performances gala theatre Wed 23 oct 13:30 & 18:30

Takeoff says...

“Don't come and see this is you want to stop your children bouncing on the beds! This is a highly acclaimed piece for all ages with amazing dancers.”

“utterly dazzling. rumbustious, exhilarating dance theatre” **** the guardian

travelling light & Bristol old vic (england) www.travellinglighttheatre.org.uk www.bristololdvic.org.uk Photo: Farrows Creative 9

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toNY aND Mike tHe CouNtrY oWl aND tHe CitY squirrel

age 3+

Duration: 55 mins

Performances

featuring puppetry, original music, and real earth, this is a story about making friends, being different and why that’s ok.

Tony the Owl lives in the countryside. He’s really happy in his little garden until Joe and Charlotte turn up and ruin his peace and quiet. They’ve moved from the city for a quieter life and, to be honest, they’ve got no idea what they’re doing. To make matters worse, they’ve bought Mike the Squirrel with them. He’s loud, he’s cheeky and he likes to party.

Durham Johnston school tues 22 oct 16:00 & 17:30

Takeoff says...

“This play is very funny, with a hilariously grumpy country owl and a hyperactive town squirrel needing to join forces to help the humans.”

“although this show is small, its heart beats loudly” lyn gardner on the Watery Journey of Nereus Pike 2013

tom frankland & laura Mugridge (england) www.tomfrankland.co.uk www.lauramugridge.co.uk 1

Photo: Rachel Ferriman 10

PoP uP an animated fossil of a cartoon.

age 3-6

In re-inventing the pop up book for the stage, Pop up presents the little adventures of a paper-child with an enigmatic sphere: a relationship through rhythm, color and sound, its actual encounter, its mirror-image, its transformations.

Colorful pop up illustrations succeed one another during the show and are quite powerful to stimulate basic emotions and create associations between feelings, forms, and colors.

Takeoff says...

Duration: 50 mins

Performances alington House Wed 23 oct 17:15 & 18:30

“Brilliantly simple, funny and imaginative. The performers create a brilliant pop up world that will delight young and old”

“a witty, intelligent and ironic show that is able to mesmerise children and adults alike” valeria ottolenghi

teatro Delle Briciole solares fondazione Delle arti (italy) www.solaresdellearti.it/teatr odellebriciole 11

HoW HigH? age 4-9

a magical show for 4 - 9 year olds that explores children’s relationship to the world using the concept of height.

Hetty loves to measure things. She measures in feet and hands, in sausages and snails, in butterflies and Barbies.

Duration: 50 mins

Join Hetty as she explores the world of height and meets an extraordinary new friend. A captivating new show with live music, that explores children’s relationship to the world using the concept of height.

Performances gala studio Wed 23 oct 9:30 & 13:00

Takeoff says...

“A quirky, sweet story about measuring things, height, and friendship, sure to amuse and enthrall the whole family”

“very engaging and captivating. a play of awe and wonder” Primary teacher on How High?

Half Moon presents a theatre Jemilda production (england)gland) www.halfmoon.org.uk www.theatrejemilda.co.uk 1

Photo: Half Moon 12

statik rebellious radios, secret sweets and accidental adventures!

It’s Mikey’s first day working at the regimented radio factory. But when a mystery voice unexpectedly comes through the airwaves chaos ensues and rules fall away.

Inspired by the wisdom of children; energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a hilarious show about breaking the mould.

Created using the voices and recordings of hundreds of children in primary schools across Cheshire, StatiK is a celebration of the imagination and wisdom of children.

Takeoff says...

age 7+

Duration: 60 mins

Performances gala theatre tues 22 oct 13:30 arts Centre Washington thurs 24 oct 10:30 & 13:30

“This is an innovative piece of theatre that has been created by properly listening to children. Full of clowning and humour, stylish, and with an important message, this has to be seen.”

“filled to the brim with visual comedy” Public reviews

action transport theatre (england) www.actiontransporttheatre.org Photo: Sylvia Selzer 13

age 8-11

MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out a story about how a master maker-upper started out as a boy with a talent for telling tales.

Polarbear makes things up; stories, jokes, adventures – a master maker-upper. But where did it all begin?

Duration: 60 mins

Mouth Open Story, Jump Out is about the moment that started it all, and how one little decision set off a chain reaction that changed his life forever.

Performances Durham town Hall thurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30 seven stories sat 26 oct 18:00

Takeoff says...

“A show that totally entrances its audience – it’s interactive, funny, honest and Polarbear talks to children like he REALLY understands them”

“the audience were thoroughly invested in Polarbear’s tale, fighting over small details and full of questions at the end” irish times Polarbear &Battersea arts Centre (england)

www.bac.org.uk www.bearheart.org.uk 1

Photo: Sebastian Stern 14

Mess We’re putting on a show. it’s about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off.

age 14+

Josephine is putting on a play, Boris and Sistahl help. It's about anorexia. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and extremely tiny ones).

A new play with songs from 2013 Olivier Award nominated Caroline Horton (You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy).

Duration: 70 mins

Funded by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award.

Performances

Takeoff says...

Durham Johnston school tues 22 oct 10.00 & 19.00

“This show examines an extremely important issue with humour and a lightness of touch that will resonate with older young people.”

“Profound comment on how adolescents exert control over their eating to help stave off the confusions of the adult world” evening standard China Plate presents Caroline Horton and Company (england) www.carolinehorton.net www.chinaplatetheatre.com Photo: Ed Collier 15

age: 6 months - 2 years

WHat’s oN iN tHe NortH east From Berwick in the North to Richmond in the South, North East families will be spoilt for choice at the array of drama, dance, comedy, poetry and play that is available this autumn.

Flick through the following section to find out about all of the shows in venues across the region.

We’ve included full listings at the back too, along with venue information, so you can plan your visit.

HoW to Book

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there are a number of ways to book for the following shows:

a wonderland of tubes in a feast for the senses.

1. visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and find the performance you want to attend. Call the box office number or click on Book tickets to be directed to the venue’s website or booking page for that show to book online.

In a long forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy and treasures that turn from ordinary to extraordinary.

Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes.

Presented as part of Juice – NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning festival for children and young people produced by NewcastleGateshead Initiative.

2. visit the venue’s website directly to book online, details can be found on page 36.

3. Call the venue’s box office directly to book tickets by phone, details can be found on page 36. if you have any questions about the suitability of shows, or would like more information, please contact the venue directly or email info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

Performances Northern stage sat 26 october 10:30 & 13:30

Duration: 55 minutes

oily Cart www.oilycart.org.uk

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age: 6 months - 4 years

age: 0 - 3 years

sHiNY

CirCles iN tHe saND

a participatory performance for children aged 6 months to 4 years and their families.

A wonderland of tubes - tubes filled with sound, tubes that puff out gentle breezes and the scents of the natural world, tubes glistening with kaleidoscopic colours to delight and entrance the young audience.

Presented as part of Juice: NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning festival for children and young people.

a show about the delight of feeling the sand between your toes.

Circles in the Sand is an intimate, imaginative and captivating show exploring sand in new and exciting ways. Welcome to a world of play with buckets and castle building, spinning and tumbling, delighting in the feel of the sand as it trickles between toes and fingers.

Performances

Performances

Dance City tues 29 oct 11:00 & 14:00 Wed 30 oct 11:00 & 14:00

gala studio sat 7 sept 12:15 & 15:00

Duration: 40 minutes Duration: 45 minutes

Duration: 45 minutes

turned on it’s Head www.turnedonitshead.org

Duration: 25 minutes

Halfmoon www.halfmoon.org.uk

age: 0 - 2 & 3 - 4 years

age: 2 - 5 years

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Curious

a gentle, interactive performance with play for babies and young children.

a gentle, giggle-making investigation into the world of objects.

Welcome aboard for a sparkling adventure around the Islands of Objects.

Meet the fantastic creatures living there and look out for hidden treasure. Under a shimmering carousel, a magical world opens up. Simple household materials transform into glittering palaces and shimmering tea parties in an underwater world.

Curious is a perfect giggle-making introductory experience to theatre that explores everyday objects through play.

Journey into a world where pots and pans get mischievously mixed up with planters and pails. The performance concludes with the children venturing onto the stage to dig and rummage in the soft, moist soil.

The first performance at each venue is for age 0 – 2 years and the following two performances are for age 3 – 4 years.

Performances

Performances

arts Centre Washington sat 21 sept 10:30, 12:00 & 14:30 gala studio, Durham sun 29 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30 arC, stockton sat 5 oct 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30

gala studio, Durham sun 22 sept 12:15, 15:00 & 18:30

Duration: 25 minutes

Duration: 40 minutes

Puppetship theatre www.puppetship.com

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age: 2 - 5 years

age: 2 - 6 years

DeeP iN tHe WooDs

MY graNNY is a Pirate

a magical and captivating dance experience for children and their families.

a musical adventure for families, adapted from val McDermid's picture book.

A fun and highly interactive show, taking inspiration from fairy tales, about a little girl who bravely ventures into a dark and mysterious wood.

Encountering tempting trees to climb and beguiling creatures, the audience help create a magical world using shadow and light to guide the girl through her adventure.

Join Granny and her dog Jolly Roger in this swashbuckling musical adventure with skeletons, buried treasure and all sorts of pirate fun. Adapted from Val McDermid’s charming picture book, this rip roaring show is presented by New Writing North and Durham Book Festival in association with Sage Gateshead.

In a Deep Dark Wood is a tailor-made version for 5 – 8 years. See p26

Performances

Performances

arC, stockton thurs 31 oct 10:30 Dance City, Newcastle sat 2 Nov 11:30

gateshead old town Hall sat 5 oct 14.00 Durham town Hall sat 12 oct 10:30

Duration: 35 minutes

Duration: 50 minutes

gobbledegook www.arconline.co.uk

New Writing North www.newwritingnorth.com

age: 3+ years

age: 3+ years

tHe gruffalo & tHe gruffalo’s CHilD

HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs

“a mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…"

Adventure through the deep, dark wood with Mouse as Julia Donaldson's hugely acclaimed 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Gruffalo's Child' are brought to life on the big screen in an exciting double bill of the celebrated animations. Royal Northern Sinfonia play René Aubry’s enchanting scores live. The perfect introduction to the orchestra.

Based on the book by lynley Dodd.

‘Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.’ Featuring characters from books such as Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town.

A musical story for all the family.

Performances

Performances

sage gateshead Mon 28 oct 13:30 & 16:00

alnwick Playhouse sat 12 oct 13.30 & 16.00 Middlesbrough theatre Mon 28 oct 13.00

Duration: 90 minutes (inc. interval)

www.sagegateshead.com

Duration: 40 minutes

Nonesense room Productions www.hairymaclaryshow.co.uk

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age: 3+ years

age: 3+ years

stiCkMaN

tHe uglY DuCkliNg

from the book by Children’s laureate Julia Donaldson.

Stick Man lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three…’ But the world is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him. He even ends up on a fire!

Packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

a perfect introduction to the magic of live ballet.

A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up, shunned by those around her who see her as too ugly to fit in. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and turns into a beautiful swan.

Performances

Performances

empire theatre, Consett tues 1 oct 16:30

theatre royal Newcastle fri 20 sept 11:00 & 13:00

Duration: 35 minutes

Duration: 45 minutes

scamp theatre & Watford Palace theatre

Northern Ballet www.theatreroyal.co.uk

www.leisureworks.net

age: 3+ years

age: 3 - 6 years

sPiNNiNg YarNs

BloWN aWaY

imagine a world of play where your favourite stories are knitted, woven and spun together.

Join two comedy characters on a journey through a web of wool and yarn as they learn about how stories are woven, embroidered and recycled. Get tied in knots, spin straw into gold and meet some fantastic fairytale characters that find themselves in a bit of a tangle.

Free as part of Festival of Thrift. Limited capacity, so reserve via website www.festivalofthrift.co.uk

the wind can whisk you up into the sky, the wind can take you on an adventure!

What if, one windy night a little girl arrives in your bedroom and tells you she’s the wind? Join us as a small boy is whisked away on an unforgettable journey with her.

Flying through the air with the world so small below them, they feel big, and when you’re big you can do anything at all!

Performances

Performances

festival of thrift lingfield Point, Darlington sat 21 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30 sun 22 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30

ashington Children’s Centre sat 26 oct 15:50 orton Market Hall, Penrith sun 27 oct 15:00

Duration: 35 minutes

Duration: 40 minutes + 20 mins creative play with cast

theatre Hullabaloo www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

Birdsnest theatre www.highlightsnorth.co.uk

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age: 3 - 7 years

age: 3 - 7 years

tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf

siD’s sHoW

a beautiful new wintery tale inspired by the famous aesop fable.

A beautiful wintery tale about a boy, unable to find delight in what is around him who seeks adventure and the thrill of the unknown! Inspired by the famous Aesop fable, this delightful play has an ensemble of actor musicians who play all the characters including a scary wolf or two...

Join sid from CBeebies in a fantastic fun-filled adventure.

Join Sid as he sets out on a heroic quest to find out where in the world his favourite socks and shoes have got to!

Share in his adventures in the sea, the jungle and floating in outer space. An interactive show crammed with games, songs, poems and magic.

Performances

Performances

the Customs House, south shields tues 29 oct 14:00 arC, stockton tues 29 oct 11:30 & 14:30 arts Centre Washington thurs 7 Nov 10:30 & 13:30

the Maltings theatre & Cinema, Berwick sun 22 sept 13:00

Duration: 55 minutes (inc. interval)

Duration: 55 minutes

tutti frutti Productions www.tutti-frutti.org.uk

www.sidsloane.org

age: 4+ years

age: 4+ years

forest of faBles

PiNoCCHio

ancient tales of aesop performed with beautiful and inventive imagery.

Every leaf shudders as Wind puffs, in vain, to blow the traveller’s coat from his back. But when the Sun comes out, the man removes it effortlessly, whilst surprise, fun and puppet inhabitants come out to play in the fabulous forest!

a witty and inventive retelling of the much loved tale.

Pinocchio's father, 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.

Puppetry, illusion and music combine to create a show that is inventive, witty and with a big heart.

Performances

Performances

the georgian theatre royal sat 12 oct 14:00

alnwick Playhouse tues 29 october 11:30 & 14:00

Duration: 55 minutes

Duration: 60 minutes

theatre rotto Productions www.idolrich.co.uk

scamp theatre www.scamptheatre.com

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age: 4+ years

age: 4+ years

tHe elePHaNt BriDesMaiD

MisuNDerstooD MoNsters

a magical musical about weddings and wombats and the loveliest elephant the world has ever known.

saint georgie, a professional monster catcher and his faithful sidekick, squeezy, are on their most dangerous mission yet.

Join Nessie the Elephant and her friends as they search for an outfit fancy enough (and large enough) to make her the jungle’s most beautiful Elephant Bridesmaid. Come to the theatre wearing your own fancy clothes (or fancy dress) for the chance to take part in a fashion show with Nessie!

They are unstoppable heroes who use the latest digital technology to battle vile beasts. But when Earth is threatened by tiny Scoodlefug aliens, Georgie is forced to question who the real bad guys are!

Performances

Performances

empire theatre, Consett sat 26 oct 15:00

arC, stockton sat 21 september14.30

Duration: 60 minutes

Duration: 50 minutes

the People's theatre Company www.turnedonitshead.org

Halfmoon www.arconline.co.uk

age: 5 - 8 years

age: 6+ years

iN a DeeP Dark WooD

CoMeDY CluB 4 kiDs

a magical and captivating dance experience for children and their families.

A fun and highly interactive show, taking inspiration from fairy tales, about a little girl who bravely ventures into a dark and mysterious wood.

Encountering tempting trees to climb and beguiling creatures, the audience help create a magical world using shadow and light to guide the girl through her adventure.

like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 kids!

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old.

We have the best comedians from the UK and the world circuit doing what they do best‌ but without the rude bits!

Deep in a Dark Wood is a tailor-made version for 2 - 5 years, without the scary bits. See p19.

Performances

Performances

arC, stockton thurs 31 oct 12:30 & 14:30 Dance City sat 2 Nov 15:00

arC, stockton sat 26 oct 14:30

Duration: 60 minutes

Duration: 45 minutes

gobbledegook www.arconline.co.uk

Makin Projects www.arconline.co.uk

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age: 6+ years

age: 7 - 12 years

HorriBle sCieNCe

CuDDY aND His Mates

the stunning science of everything

a play about the Northern saints inspired by the lindisfarne gospels

Why don’t penguins get spots? Could picking your nose be dangerous?

Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head?

Meet Cuthbert the country lad, Bede the bookish one, and Godric a daredevil who later became a pirate-adventurer. The play tells of their childhood escapades before monastic life and how they ran their mothers ragged just like children do!

Includes an original sound score of live Northumbrian pipe music.

Billy has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy world of Horrible Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?!

www.lindisfarnegospels.com/lindisfarnegospels-durham

Performances

Performances

Darlington Civic theatre tues 5 Nov 19:00 Wed 6 Nov 10:30 & 13:30 thurs 7 Nov 13:30 & 19:00 fri 8 Nov 10:30 & 19:00 sat 9 Nov 11:00 & 14:30

sage gateshead sat 21 sept 14.00 queen’s Hall Hexham sat 5 oct 14:30

Duration: 50 minutes

Duration: 120 minutes (inc. interval) Birmingham stage Company www.birminghamstage.com

Jack Drum arts & Mad alice theatre Co www.jackdrum.co.uk www.madalicetheatre.co.uk

age: 8+ years

age: 8+ years

eMil aND tHe DeteCtives

le MouliN Magique

an action-packed adventure for all the family.

a fable about generosity overcoming greed.

Scene of the crime: a slow train to Berlin. Young Emil, travelling alone, falls asleep and is robbed of all his money.

The chief suspect is the man in the bowler hat, but how to catch him? It calls for quick wits, a cool head and some clever detective work. So begins the great adventure.

The poor Miller Jean-Pierre and his wife are starving. The wind does not blow to turn the mill to grind the corn, the plants do not grow and there’s no food for the animals.

Performances

Performances

Darlington Civic theatre sat 21 sept 13:30 & 16:00 gala theatre, Durham sat 5 oct 14:30

queens Hall Hexham thurs 26 sept 13:15 & 18:00 Hartlepool town Hall fri 4 oct 13:30

Duration: 70 minutes

Duration: 55 minutes

red earth theatre and mac Birmingham redearththeatre.wordpress.com www.macarts.co.uk

theatre sans frontiers www.tsf.org.uk

In this delightful fable, they must pray to the elements before hatching a cunning plan to overcome the greedy Baron.

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age: 9+ years

age: 12+ years

ZigZagZigZag

MY stePsoN stole MY soNiC sCreWDriver

a beautiful story about adventurous friendship, unfortunate circumstances and the pain of letting go.

Inspired by David Grossman’s story The ZigZag Kid, ZigZagZigZag is a comingof-age tale that explores the friendship of 12-year-old boys Nono and Chaim through their magical adventures. Find yourself in the heart of the action as they find out what it truly means to grow up and see their lives change forever.

a heart-warming tale about families and everyone's favourite doctor.

Inspired by an obsession with Doctor Who and following an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe 2012, Chortle Award nominee Toby Hadoke’s My Stepson Stole My Sonic Screwdriver is a heartwarming tale which begins with losing a partner and ends with gaining a stepson and pays homage to everyone’s favourite doctor on the way.

Performances

Performances

seven stories, Newcastle sun 27 oct 11:00 & 14:30 st Mary’s Heritage Centre, gateshead Mon 28 oct 11:00 & 14:30 tues 29 oct 14:30 Wed 30 oct 11:00 & 14:30

Customs House, south shields fri 4 oct 19:30

Duration: tBC

Duration: 60 minutes

Mif Creative, ZeveN & Crying out loud www.mif.co.uk/event/zig-zag-zig-zag

toby Hadoke www.tobyhadoke.co.uk

takeoff festival listiNgs 2013 sHoW

age

Mess statik sleeP

tiMe (eND)

Date

veNue

BoX offiCe

14+

10:00 (11:10)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

7+

13:30 (14:30)

Tues 22 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 6600

0-3

16:00 (16:45)

Tues 22 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

toNY & Mike

3+

16:00 (16:50)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

toNY & Mike

3+

17:30 (18:20)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

Mess

14+

19:00 (20:10)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

luNa

2-5

09:30 (10:20)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Town Hall

0300 026 6600

HoW HigH?

4-9

09:30 (10:20)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

sleeP

0-3

11:00 (11:45)

Wed 23 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

11:00 (11:45)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

luNa

2-5

11:00 (11:50)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Town Hall

0300 026 6600

HoW HigH?

4-9

13:00 (13:50)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

13:30 (14:15)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

BoiNg!

3-10

13:30 (14:25)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 6600

sleeP

0-3

14:00 (14:45)

Wed 23 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

PoP uP

3-6

17:15 (18:05)

Wed 23 Oct

PoP uP

3-6

18:30 (19:20)

Wed 23 Oct

BoiNg!

3-10

18:30 (19:25)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 6600

2+

11:00 (11:30)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

8-11

11:00 (12:00)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Town Hall

0300 026 6600 0300 026 6600

H2o MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out H2o MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out

2+

13:30 (14:00)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Johnston School

8-11

13:30 (14:30)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Town Hall

0300 026 6600

H2o

2+

TBC

Fri 25 Oct

TBC

0300 026 6600

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

11:00 (11:45)

Fri 25 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

14:30 (15:15)

Fri 25 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

HoW to Book To book tickets for any of the shows at this year’s TakeOff Festival (pg 5 to pg 15), please call Gala Theatre Box Office on 03000 266 600 If you are a school or nursery and you would like to take part in the TakeOff Festival and take advantage of our subsidised transport offer, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo directly on 01325 3520004.

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regioNal listiNgs Presented at a takeoff partner venue, offering great theatre experiences for families in the North east Denotes half term takeoff festival shows age

tiMe (eND)

Date

veNue

BoX offiCe

CirCles iN tHe saND

0-3

12:15 (12:55)

Sat 7 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

CirCles iN tHe saND

0-3

15:00 (15:40)

Sat 7 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

uglY DuCkliNg

3+

11:00 (11:45)

Fri 20 Sept

Theatre Royal, Newcastle

0844 811 2121

sHoW

uglY DuCkliNg

3+

13:00 (13:45)

Fri 20 Sept

Theatre Royal, Newcastle

0844 811 2121

sParkle

0-4

10:30 (11:10)

Sat 21 Sept

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

11:30 (12:05)

Sat 21 Sept

Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

festivalofthrift.co.uk

sPiNNiNg YarNs

3+

sParkle

0-4

12:00 (12:40)

Sat 21 Sept

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

sPiNNiNg YarNs

3+

13:30 (14:05)

Sat 21 Sept

Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

festivalofthrift.co.uk

eMil aND tHe DeteCtives

8+

13:30 (14:40)

Sat 21 Sept

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

sParkle

0-4

14:30 (15:10)

Sat 21 Sept

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

CuDDY aND His Mates

7-12

14:00 (14:50)

Sat 21 Sept

Sage Gateshead

0191 443 4661

4+

14:30 (15:20)

Sat 21 Sept

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

Sat 21 Sept

Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

festivalofthrift.co.uk

MisuNDerstooD MoNsters sPiNNiNg YarNs

3+

15:30 (16:05)

eMil aND tHe DeteCtives

8+

16:00 (17:10)

Sat 21 Sept

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

sPiNNiNg YarNs

3+

11:30 (12:05)

Sun 22 Sept

Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

festivalofthrift.co.uk

Curious

0-3

12:15 (13:00)

Sun 22 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

siD’s sHoW

3-7

13:00 (13:55) inc. interval

Sun 22 Sept

The Maltings, Berwick

01289 330 999

sPiNNiNg YarNs

3+

13:30 (14:05)

Sun 22 Sept

Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

festivalofthrift.co.uk

Curious

0-3

15:00 (15:45)

Sun 22 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

sPiNNiNg YarNs

3+

15:30 (16:05)

Sun 22 Sept

Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

festivalofthrift.co.uk

0300 026 6600

Curious

0-3

18:30 (19:15)

Sun 22 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

le MouliN Magique

8+

13:15 (14:35)

Thurs 26 Sept

le MouliN Magique

8+

18:00 (19:20)

Thurs 26 Sept

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham Queen's Hall Arts Centre, (Hexham Abbey Festival)

01434 652 477

sParkle

0-4

11:30 (12:20)

Sun 29 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

sParkle

0-4

13:30 (14:20)

Sun 29 Sept

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

sParkle

0-4

15:30 (14:40)

Sun 29 Sept

luNa

2-5

11:00 (11:50)

Mon 30 Sept

luNa

2-5

13:30 (14:20)

Mon 30 Sept

luNa

2-5

17:30 (18:20)

stiCkMaN

3+

16:30 (17:05)

luNa

2-5

luNa

2-5

le MouliN Magique

31

01434 652 477

8+

01325 486 555

Mon 30 Sept

Civic at Central Hall, Darlington Civic at Central Hall, Darlington Civic at Central Hall, Darlington

Tues 1 Oct

Empire Theatre, Consett

01207 218 171

10:00 (10:50)

Wed 2 Oct

The Pheonix Theatre, Blyth

01670 367 228

13:30 (14:20)

Wed 2 Oct

The Pheonix Theatre, Blyth

01670 367 228

Fri 4 Oct

Town Hall Theatre Hartlepool

01429 890 000

13:30 (14:50)

01325 486 555

01325 486 555

age

tiMe (eND)

Date

veNue

BoX offiCe

MY stePsoN stole MY soNiC sCreWDriver

12+

19:30 (TBC)

Fri 4 Oct

The Customs House, South Shields

0191 454 1234

sParkle

0-2

10:30 (11:10)

Sat 5 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

sParkle

3-4

12:30 (13:10)

Sat 5 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

MY graNNY is a Pirate

2-6

14:00 (14:50)

Sat 5 Oct

Gateshead Old Town Hall

0191 443 4661

sParkle

3-4

14:30 (15:10)

Sat 5 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

01434 652 477 0300 026 6600

sHoW

7-12

14:30 (15:20)

Sat 5 Oct

eMil aND tHe DeteCtives

8+

14:30 (15:40)

Sat 5 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

MY graNNY is a Pirate

2-6

10:30 (11:20)

Sat 12 Oct

Durham Town Hall (Durham Book Festival)

0300 026 6600

HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs

3+

13:30 (14:25)

Sat 12 Oct

Alnwick Playhouse

01665 510 785

forest of faBles

4+

14:00 (14:55)

Sat 12 Oct

The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond

01748 825 252

HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs

3+

16:00 (16:55)

Sat 12 Oct

Alnwick Playhouse

01665 510 785

Mess

14+

10:00 (11:10)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

CuDDY aND His Mates

statik

7+

13:30 (14:30)

Tues 22 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 6600

sleeP

0-3

16:00 (16:45)

Tues 22 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

toNY & Mike

14+

16:00 (16:50)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

toNY & Mike

14+

17:30 (18:20)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

Mess

14+

19:00 (20:10)

Tues 22 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

luNa

2-5

09:30 (10:20)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Town Hall,

0300 026 6600

HoW HigH?

4-9

09:30 (10:20)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

sleeP

0-3

11:00 (11:45)

Wed 23 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

11:00 (11:45)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

luNa

Durham Town Hall,

0300 026 6600

2-5

11:00 (11:50)

Wed 23 Oct

HoW HigH?

4-9

13:00 (13:50)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

13:30 (14:15)

Wed 23 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

BoiNg!

3-10

13:30 (14:20)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 6600

sleeP

0-3

14:00 (14:30)

Wed 23 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

PoP uP

3-6

17:15 (18:05)

Wed 23 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

PoP uP

3-6

18:30 (19:20)

Wed 23 Oct

Alington House, Durham

0300 026 6600

BoiNg!

3-10

18:30 (19:25)

Wed 23 Oct

Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 6600

statik

7+

10:30 (11:30)

Thurs 24 Oct

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

H2o

2+

11:00 (11:30)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out

8-11

11:00 (12:00)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Town Hall,

0300 026 6600

statik

7+

13:30 (14:30)

Thurs 24 Oct

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

H2o

2+

13:30 (14:00)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Johnston School

0300 026 6600

8-11

13:30 (14:30)

Thurs 24 Oct

Durham Town Hall,

0300 026 6600

H2o

2+

TBC

Fri 25 Oct

TBC

0300 026 6600

tuBe

6m-2

10:30 (11:25)

Sat 26 Oct

Northern Stage, Newcastle

0191 230 5151

MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out

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sHoW tHe Polar Bears go WilD tuBe

tiMe (eND)

Date

veNue

BoX offiCe

0-5

11:00 (11:45)

Sat 26 Oct

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

6m-2

13:30 (14:25)

Sat 26 Oct

Northern Stage, Newcastle

0191 230 5151

Gala Studio, Durham

0300 026 6600

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

Empire Theatre, Consett

01207 218 171

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

14:30 (15:15)

Sat 26 Oct

CoMeDY CluB 4 kiDs

6+

14:30 (15:30)

Sat 26 Oct

tHe elePHaNt BriDesMaiD

4+

15:00 (16:00)

Sat 26 Oct

BloWN aWaY

3-6

15.50 (14:50)

Sat 26 Oct

MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out

8-11

18:00 (19:00)

Sat 26 Oct

luNa

2-5

11:00 (11.50)

Sun 27 Oct The Witham, Barnard Castle 01833 631 107

ZigZagZigZag

9+

11:00 (12:00)

Sun 27 Oct

tHe Polar Bears go WilD

0-5

14:00 (14:45)

Sun 27 Oct

tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf

3-7

14:00 (14:55)

Sun 27 Oct

14:30 (15:00)

Ashington Children's Centre 01670 819 988

Seven Stories, Newcastle (Juice Festival)

0845 271 0777 ext 715

Sun 27 Oct

Seven Stories, Newcastle (Juice Festival) Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool The Customs House, South Shields Seven Stories, Newcastle (Juice Festival)

0845 271 0777 ext 715

0845 271 0777 ext 715 01429 890 000 0191 454 1234

ZigZagZigZag

9+

BloWN aWaY

3-6

15.00 (16:00)

Sun 27 Oct

Orton Market Hall, Penrith

015396 247 32

ZigZagZigZag

9+

11:00 (12:00)

Mon 28 Oct

St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead

0191 433 6965

HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs

3+

13:00 (14:15) inc. interval

Mon 28 Oct

Middlesbrough Theatre

01642 815 181

luNa

2-5

13:30 (14:20)

Mon 28 Oct

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

01434 652 477

3+

13:30 (15:00) inc.interval

Mon 28 Oct

Sage Gateshead

0191 443 4661 0191 433 6965 01642 815 181

tHe gruffalo & tHe gruffalo’s CHilD

ZigZagZigZag

9+

14:30 (15:30)

Mon 28 Oct

St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead

HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs

3+

15:30 (16:45) inc. interval

Mon 28 Oct

Middlesbrough Theatre

3+

16:00 (17:30) inc. interval

Mon 28 Oct

Sage Gateshead

0191 443 4661

luNa

2-5

16:15 (17:05)

Mon 28 Oct

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

01434 652 477

sHiNY

6m-4

11:00 (11:45)

Tues 29 Oct

Dance City, Newcastle

0191 261 0505

luNa

2-5

11:00 (11:50)

Tues 29 Oct

Middlesbrough Town Hall

01642 815 181

PiNoCCHio

4+

11:30 (12:30)

Tues 29 Oct

Alnwick Playhouse

01665 510 785

tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf

tHe gruffalo & tHe gruffalo’s CHilD

33

age

3-7

11:30 (12:25)

Tues 29 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

sHiNY

6m-4

14:00 (14:45)

Tues 29 Oct

Dance City, Newcastle

0191 261 0505

luNa

2-5

14:30 (15:30)

Tues 29 Oct

Middlesbrough Town Hall

01642 815 181

PiNoCCHio

4+

14:00 (15:00)

Tues 29 Oct

Alnwick Playhouse

01665 510 785

tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf

3-7

14:30 (15:25)

Tues 29 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

ZigZagZigZag

9+

14:30 (15:30)

Tues 29 Oct

St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead

0191 219 3455

luNa

2-5

10:30 (11:20)

Wed 30 Oct

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

sHiNY

6m-4

11:00 (11:45)

Wed 30 Oct

Dance City, Newcastle

0191 443 4661 0191 443 4661 0191 219 3455

ZigZagZigZag

9+

11:00 (12:00)

Wed 30 Oct

St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead

luNa

2-5

13:30 (12:15)

Wed 30 Oct

Arts Centre Washington

sHiNY

Dance City, Newcastle

6m-4

14:00 (14:45)

Wed 30 Oct

ZigZagZigZag

9+

14:30 (15:30)

Wed 30 Oct St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead

0191 443 4661

DeeP iN tHe WooDs

2-5

10.30 (11:05)

Thurs 31 Oct

01642 525 199

ARC, Stockton

0191 261 0505

age

tiMe (eND)

Date

veNue

BoX offiCe

iN a DeeP Dark WooD

5-8

12:30 (13:15)

Thurs 31 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199

iN a DeeP Dark WooD

5-8

14:30 (15:15)

Thurs 31 Oct

ARC, Stockton

01642 525 199 0191 261 0505 0191 261 0505

sHoW

DeeP iN tHe WooDs

2-5

11.30 (12:05)

Sat 2 Nov

Dance City, Newcastle

iN a DeeP Dark WooD

5-8

15:00 (15:45)

Sat 2 Nov

Dance City, Newcastle

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

19:00 (21:00) inc.interval

Tues 5 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

Wed 6 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

Wed 6 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

10:30 (12:30) inc. interval 13:30 (15:30) inc. interval

tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf

3-7

10:30 (11:25)

Thurs 7 Nov

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf

3-7

13:30 (14:25)

Thurs 7 Nov

Arts Centre Washington

0191 219 3455

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

Thurs 7 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

Thurs 7 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

13:30 (15:30) inc. interval 19:00 (21:00) inc.interval 10:30 (12:30) inc. interval 19:00 (21:00) inc.interval 11:00 (13:00) inc. interval

Fri 8 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

Fri 8 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

Sat 9 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

luNa

2-5

13:00 (13:50)

Sat 9 Nov

Alnwick Playhouse

01665 510 785

HorriBle sCieNCe

6+

14:30 (16:30) inc. interval

Sat 9 Nov

Darlington Civic Theatre

01325 486 555

luNa

2-5

15:00 (15:50)

Sat 9 Nov

Alnwick Playhouse

01665 510 785

luNa

2-5

14:00 (14:50)

Sun 10 Nov The Georgian Theatre Royal, 01748 825 252 Richmond

HoW to Book There are a number of ways to book for the following shows: 1. Visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and find the performance you want to attend. Call the box office number or click on Book Tickets to be directed to the venue’s website or booking page for that show to book online.

2. Visit the venue’s website directly to book online, details can be found on page 36.

3. Call the venue’s box office directly to book tickets by phone, details can be found on page 36.

TakeOff Festival is part of #familyartsfestival 18 Oct - 3 Nov 2013 familyartsfestival.com

If you have any questions about the suitability of shows, or would like more information, please contact the venue directly or email info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk 34

veNue iNforMatioN aND faCilities keY WC Accessible toilets

Assistance dogs welcome

Bottle warmer

Street level access

Nearest buggy accessible parking

Infrared hearing facilities

Lift access

Family friendly bar/cafe

Children’s menu

Free parking

Relaxed performances

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Disabled parking

Automatic doors

Play facilities

Induction loop

Wheelchair spaces

alington House 4 North Bailey, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3ET Box Office: 03000 266 600

empire theatre & Cinema Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB Box Office: 01207 218 171

Durham town Hall Market Place, 17 Claypath County Durham, DH1 1RH Box Office: 03000 266 600

alingtonhouse.org.uk

leisureworks.net

durham.gov.uk

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alnwickplayhouse.co.uk WC

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P ashington Children's Centre Highlights rural touring Alexandra Rd, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9EF Box Office: 017683 539 53 highlightsnorth.co.uk WC

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Civic at Central Hall The Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket Darlington, DL1 5RP Box Office: 01325 486 555 darlingtoncivic.co.uk WC

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gala theatre & studio 1 Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA Box Office: 03000 266 600 galadurham.co.uk

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*Walkergate car park

Dance City Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4BR Box Office: 0191 261 0505 dancecity.co.uk

gateshead old town Hall West Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HE Box Office: 0191 232 8289 thesagegateshead.org/tourdates/gateshead-old-town-hall

Northern stage Barras Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 7RH Box Office: 0191 230 5151 northernstage.co.uk

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* *Grainger Town car park

the georgian theatre royal Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW Box Office: 01748 825252 georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk WC

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sage gateshead St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR Box Office: 0191 443 4666 sagegateshead.com WC

seven stories 30 Lime St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PQ Box Office: 0845 271 0777 sevenstories.org.uk WC

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Darlington Civic theatre Parkgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1RR Box Office: 01325 486 555 darlingtoncivic.co.uk

Family area

Middlesbrough town Hall Albert Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 2QJ Box Office: 01642 729 729 middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk

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*Dovecot Street arts Centre Washington Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington. NE38 8AB Box Office: 0191 219 3455 artscentrewashington.co.uk

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P the Customs House Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 1ES Box Office: 0191 454 1234 customshouse.co.uk

arC Dovecot Street, Stockton-On-Tees TS18 1LL Box Office: 01642 525 199 arconline.co.uk

Middlesbrough theatre The Avenue Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA Box Office: 01642 815 181 middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk

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alnwick Playhouse Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1PQ Box Office: 01665 510 785

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Baby changing facilities

orton Market Hall Highlights rural touring Market Street, Orton, Penrith Cumbria, CA10 3RL Box Office: 017683 539 53 highlightsnorth.co.uk WC

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the Phoenix theatre 37A Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS Box Office: 01670 367 228 thephoenixtheatre.org.uk

st Mary’s Heritage Centre St Mary’s Church, Oakwellgate Gateshead, NE8 2AU Box Office: 0191 433 6965 gateshead.gov.uk

theatre royal Newcastle 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR Box Office: 0844 811 2121 theatreroyal.co.uk WC

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Durham Johnston Comprehensive school Crossgate Moor Durham, DH1 4SU Box Office: 03000 266 600 durham-johnston.durham.sch.uk WC

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festival of thrift Lingfield Point Darlington, DL1 1RW Box Office: 01325 486 486 festivalofthrift.co.uk WC

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the Maltings theatre & Cinema Eastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1AJ Box Office: 01289 330 999 maltingsberwick.co.uk WC

queen’s Hall arts Centre Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3LS Box Office: 01434 652 477 queenshall.co.uk \

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town Hall theatre Hartlepool Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY Box Office: 01429 890 000 hartlepooltownhalltheatre.com WC

the Witham Woodleigh, Flatts Road Barnard Castle, DL12 8AA Box Office: 01833 631 107 thewitham.org.uk WC

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