CHILDREN’S THEATRE
What's On The Alban Arena 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk
Children’s Theatre
Thu 22 Feb The Bubble Show at Watford Palace Theatre
Sun 18 Feb Milkshake Live On Holiday Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure! Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed! Thu 22 Feb The Sooty Show - 75th Birthday Spectacular! Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan! With buckets of audience participation and gallons of giggles, this spectacular celebration of the longest-running children’s television show in the world will delight Sooty fans old and new and is a must-see treat for the whole family. Thu 29 Feb–Sat 2 Mar Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful princess who falls under a curse from an evil fairy. We follow the sto=ry of the prince and his journey to overcome the obstacles and awaken the princess. In the end, will true love’s kiss awaken the princess, and will the kingdom be saved. Artsdepot, N12 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Sun 21 Jan Can Bears Ski? Can Bears Ski? is based on the book by poet Raymond Antrobus, Ted Hughes award-winner, who draws on his own experience as a deaf child in a hearing world. With a set inspired by Polly Dunbarʼs stunning illustrations, puppetry and music, Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre are delighted to bring this beautiful story to the stage. Ages 3+. Sun 28 Jan Comedy Club 4 Kids Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! Ages 6+.
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Sun 4 Feb The Great Big Dinosaur Show Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs about all your favourite prehistoric protagonists (and some you haven’t heard of yet!). Expect some spine-tinglingly funny scares and get your groove on to some Jurassic Classics! Ages 4–11. Fri 9–Sun 11 Feb Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book Go and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Ages 3–8. Wed 14–Sun 18 Feb Dear Zoo Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Ages 2+. Sun 25 Feb Claytime The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Each Claytime is totally unique – creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience. Interactive theatre at its most engaging. Ages 3–6. Wed 28 Feb Kaleidoscope Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as a multi-coloured Kaleidoscope is brought to life for you and your baby. Ages 6 - 18 months.
The Beck Theatre 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jan Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea! Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre. Harrow Arts Centre, HA5 0208 416 8989 www.harrowarts.com
Sat 10 – Sun 18 Feb Alice in Wonderland Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure and meet a host of outlandish characters including Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the Mad-as a bat-Hatter! Children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought vividly to life in a show packed with comedy, music, audience interaction, and fun for the whole family! Ages 4+ Little Angel Theatre, N1 020 7226 1787 www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until Sat 27 Jan WOW! It’s Night-time Discover the magic of the twilight hour in this beautiful stage adaptation of Tim Hopgood’s book WOW! It’s Night-time. The curious little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you’ll soon see. Ages 2-5 Until Sun 4 Feb Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book Charlie loves reading. Especially
books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Go and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Ages 3-8. Sat 3 Feb – Sun 14 Apr The Everywhere Bear The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! This captivating and beautiful story from bestselling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb springs to life with rhyme, original music and delightfully expressive puppets in this fun and exciting stage adaptation. Ages 3-8. Sat 10 Feb – Sun 21 Apr Medusa’s First Kiss Through playful knitted puppetry and electrifying punk rock music from Holly Mallett (Moxy in CBBC’s Andy & The Band) and P Burton-Morgan (In The Willows, Little Mermaid, Jungle Book) this brand new musical of self-acceptance and friendship is brought thrillingly to life. Percy Jackson meets Heartstopper, with rock songs. The 02 Arena, SE10 0208 463 2000 www.theo2.co.uk
Ages 10+. Sat 17 – Sun 18 Feb Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party brings fans’ favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life! Event performances will also feature a dazzling dance party, spectacular light shows and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, the fire and frost-breathing, transforming dragon ARCTICGON, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Puppet Theatre Barge, W9 020 7249 6876 www.puppetbarge.com
Sat 3 Feb – Sun 24 Mar The Insect Circus (Little Venice) The Insect Circus invites the audience to forget reality and become immersed in the strange and beautiful world of insects. Beetles and grasshoppers, wasps and dragonflies, demonstrate their dexterity with great skill and humour. Presented using marionettes, the show breathes new life into the traditional techniques used in Victorian trick marionettes. This show has no words and is accessible to the D/ deaf and Hard of Hearing. Ages 4+. Familiesonline.co.uk
Unicorn Theatre, SE1. 020 7645 0560 www.unicorntheatre.com
Wed 17 Jan – Sun 18 Feb Ready, Steady, Lift Off! A Line Art returns to the Unicorn with their unique brand of interactive arts and musical theatre for the whole family. Ready Steady Lift Off! is an immersive theatre show combining live performance, music, storytelling and painting into one interactive theatre show. The show is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years (not suitable for under 3s due to the size of the rocket). Sat 20 Jan – Sun 18 Feb The Three Billy Goats Gruff Following a hugely successful run last Easter, Stiles and Drewe’s joyful hit musical The Three Billy Goats Gruff returns to the Unicorn for a strictly limited run. Directed by Justin Audibert and featuring music and lyrics by Olivier awardwinning composers Stiles and Drewe (Mary Poppins, Honk!), this magical, fairy-tale show is the perfect first musical for young families. Ages 3-7. Watersmeet, WD3 01923 711 063 www.watersmeet.co.uk
Thu 18 – Sat 20 Jan Oliver! (Youth Theatre Production) The award -winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters
and songs ever to grace the stage. The streets of Victorian England come alive with classic songs such as ‘As Long As He Needs Me’, ‘Pick a Pocket’, Be Back Soon, Reviewing the Situation and many more besides. A truly great musical for all the family to enjoy! Watford Palace Theatre, WD17 01923 225 671 www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Wed 24 Jan Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the award-winning lunchtime comedy show for parents… and you can bring your baby! These shows feature the funniest comedians form TV and the circuit telling their grown up jokes in a totally baby-friendly environment. Wed 21 Feb Peppa’s Cinema Party This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a HUGE occasion she is throwing the MOST EPIC PARTY EVER – and all of her friends are INVITED! (That’s YOU!) Featuring the voices of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, the whole family can enjoy 10 never-before-seen Peppa Pig episodes! And with 5 brand-new songs, as well as 11 interactive entertainment shorts with Peppa and her friends playing, dancing and singing in the real world, you and your little ones will be moving and grooving with Peppa in a whole new way!
Thu 22 Feb The Bubble Show The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles! Ages 3-12. Sat 24 Feb Fireman Sam Live: The Great Camping Adventure Join Sam, Ellie, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in this UK premier, as you become a Pontypandy Pioneer and explore the mountains. With fire engines, helicopters and brand new songs this is one adventure not to be missed!
Winston Churchill Theatre, HA4 01895 250615 www.hilingdontheatres.uk
Thu 18 - Sat 20 Jan Cinderella Fresh on the heels of the ruby slippers in Wizard Of Oz, Argosy Players are back to add a touch of glass to January with their annual pantomime for 2024 - Cinderella. Poor Cinderella is stuck with an evil stepmother and nasty step-sisters with seemingly no way out of her endless chores and horrible life. But is there hope on the way? Full of sing-along tunes, bad puns and bright costumes, go and join Buttons, Dandini and the lovely Fairy Godmother to see if they can cheer Cinderella up and find her very own Prince Charming.
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