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Season diary DATE
TIME
PRODUCTION
AGE
PAGE
Sat 12 Jan
11am & 2pm
Snow Baby
3+
7
Sat 19 Jan
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Rise and Fall
3 – 6
7
Fri 25 Jan
10.30am & 1.30pm
Susannah and the Sunflower
3 – 8
8
Sat 26 Jan
11am & 2pm
Susannah and the Sunflower
3 – 8
8
Fri 1 Feb
10.30am & 1.30pm
The Goose Who Flew
3 – 7
8
Sat 2 Feb
11am & 2pm
The Goose Who Flew
3 – 7
8
Fri 8 Feb
10am, 11.15am & 1.30pm
Circles in the Sand
0 – 3
9
Sat 9 Feb
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Circles in the Sand
0 – 3
9
Sat 16 Feb
11am & 2pm
Mole and Gecko: The Show
5+
9
Sat 23 Feb
11am & 2pm
If All the World Were Paper
3 – 6
10
Sat 2 Mar
11am & 2pm
Out of the Hat
2 – 8
10
Sat 9 Mar
11am & 2pm
Jack and the Beanstalk
3+
11
Sat 16 Mar
11am & 2pm
Noisy Holiday
3+
11
Tue 26 Mar
5.30pm
Eclipse Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Tue 26 Mar
8pm
Lunar Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Wed 27 Mar
5.30pm
Equinox Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Wed 27 Mar
8pm
Solar Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Sat 23 Mar
11am & 2pm
Hansel and Gretel
3+
12
Sat 30 Mar
10.30am
Comets Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Sat 30 Mar
11.45am
Sunbeam Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Sat 30 Mar
1.15pm
Moonbeam Youth Theatre Sharing
All
4
Fri 5 Apr
1.30pm
Glisten
0 – 18 months
12
Sat 6 Apr
10am, 11.15am & 2pm
Glisten
0 – 18 months
12
Coming soon DATE
TIME
PRODUCTION
AGE
PAGE
Thu 2 May
10.30am & 1.30pm
The Flying Bath
2 – 5
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Fri 3 May
10.30am & 1.30pm
The Flying Bath
2 – 5
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Sat 4 May
11am & 2pm
The Flying Bath
2 – 5
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Thu 13 Jun
10.30am & 1.30pm
Young Herbert’s Horrors
3 – 7
13
Fri 14 Jun
10.30am & 1.30pm
Young Herbert’s Horrors
3 – 7
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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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Welcome to our spring season A very warm welcome to Half Moon’s new season of theatre for young audiences, which features 35 performances, 12 productions and 7 Youth Theatre performances. The Goose Who Flew is a new collaboration between Half Moon and Lots of Odds, which opens here in February before touring the UK. We’re also delighted to be working with Tam Tam Theatre to bring back their enchanting show for the very young, Circles in the Sand, in February. We’re pleased to once again team-up with Daniel Naddafy on his much loved show for babies, Glisten, which returns to Half Moon as part of a two month tour in April. There’s lots to look forward to! Don’t forget there’s free parking at weekends and we are just a 2 minute walk from Limehouse mainline and DLR station. See you soon. Chris Elwell, Director
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 3
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 seven groups that run during term time.
Half Moon’s Youth Theatres School Years 1 – 3
Comets: Saturday 10am –11am Sunbeam: Saturday 11.15am –12.15pm Moonbeam: Saturday 12.45pm –1.45pm
School Years 4 – 6
Eclipse: Tuesday 4pm – 5.45pm Equinox: Wednesday 4pm – 5.45pm
School Years 7 – 12
Lunar: Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Teenagers with disabilities (specialist group)
Solar: Wednesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm Spring term begins on Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Saturday 19 January 2019. Youth Theatre Sharings will take place between 26 and 30 March, 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 24,000 young people in over 1,500 Creative Learning sessions across 131 schools. 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. This includes 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 Dramatic Maths: An innovative project using drama and storytelling to engage children in KS2 maths DramaWorks: Bespoke experiential
residencies in non-mainstream settings for young people with additional needs or life limiting conditions
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 Next Steps: A programme using drama to support Year 6 and 7 students with their transition to secondary school
Speech Bubbles: A year-long intervention programme working with KS1 children to develop their communication skills through drama
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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Gallery @ Half Moon
Party @ Half Moon
An exhibition of screen prints by Justine Ellis and Tiff Howick
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 £100.
Imprinted
10 Jan – 18 Apr London based printmakers Tiff Howick and Justine Ellis present a collection of their hand screen printed art. Tiff’s vibrant prints of British wildlife are influenced by childhood picture books and fashion illustrations. Justine’s striking prints are inspired by mid-century art, architecture, textiles and ceramics.
For more information, or to book, please call 020 7709 8900 or email us: admin@halfmoon.org.uk
For all our exhibitions, we provide a gallery trail for children and special events. School and community groups can visit free of charge. Visits can also support young people in gaining Arts Award Discover and Explore. Contact Beccy on 020 7709 8908 or beccy@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 6
Sat 12 Jan 11am & 2pm Ages 3+ 50 mins
Sat 19 Jan 11am, 1pm & 3pm Ages 3 – 6 40 mins
SOUP SOAP THEATRE PRESENTS
Snow Baby
Deep in the remote snowy forest an icy wind blows and snowflakes fall from the sky. Doris and Bear Man live on the hill, alone but happy. Wrapped up in a snowy smother, they are in love. But when the snowstorm comes, Bear Man disappears! How will Doris survive by herself in a forest plagued with nothing but bad weather and a cloud of hungry crows? Snow Baby is a magical experience featuring beautiful puppetry, imaginative storytelling and music that will give you goose bumps. It is a gentle show exploring family, love and loss, with lots of music, confetti and funny bits for the whole family to enjoy. #SnowBaby PAGE ONE THEATRE PRESENTS
Rise and Fall
Come and explore an ecosystem of balloons: universes in miniature. You’ll meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, balloons are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away. Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go. At the end of the performance there is an interactive stay and play session.
#RiseAndFallPlay
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Fri 25 Jan 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 26 Jan 11am & 2pm
Ages 3 – 8 50 mins
Fri 1 Feb 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 2 Feb 11am & 2pm
Ages 3 – 7 40 mins
RIPSTOP THEATRE PRESENTS
Susannah and the Sunflower Susannah dreams of creating the most beautiful flower garden but nothing seems to grow. With the help of some magic seeds from the wizard, Susannah sets out on a fantastical shadow adventure, following in the footsteps of Jack and the Beanstalk. Face to face with the giant who lives in the Cloud Castle, can Susannah avoid being eaten and help cheer him up? Everyone knows giants love to dance and eat ice cream, but even giants can feel lonely. Will the giant chicken come to her rescue and what do the snails at the bottom of the garden have to say? Told using simple shadow puppetry this is a celebration of all things that grow tall and dream big. #SusannahAndTheSunflower
HALF MOON PRESENTS
The Goose Who Flew a Lots of Odds Theatre production
Goose loves the summer, playing with his family and friends, but soon it will be time for him to fly south for the winter. As his journey begins, things are not as they should be. Down below, a border has appeared and there are barbed wire fences and flashing lights. Using charming storytelling, simple puppetry and an assortment of quirky characters, The Goose Who Flew is a heartfelt story about the importance of compassion, community and understanding, which offers an age appropriate exploration of the issues facing people who seek safety in a new land. Also on tour nationally. For more details visit halfmoon.org.uk/halfmoonpresents
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Fri 8 Feb 10am, 11.15am & 1.30pm Sat 9 Feb 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Ages 0 – 3 25 mins
Sat 16 Feb 11am & 2pm Ages 5+ 45 mins
HALF MOON PRESENTS
Circles in the Sand a Tam Tam Theatre production
Join us in a world of buckets, castle building, spinning and tumbling in this delightful show for under 3s which explores sand in new and exciting ways. With no words, and accompanied by an evocative soundtrack of world music, Circles in the Sand is an intimate, imaginative and captivating show, providing the perfect introduction to theatre for the very young. At the end of the performance, children are invited onto the stage to delight in the feel of the sand as it trickles between fingers and toes. Early booking is advised as this show has limited capacity. Also on tour nationally. For more details visit halfmoon.org.uk/halfmoonpresents
#TamTamCircles
SIMON MOLE AND GECKO PRESENT
Mole and Gecko: The Show A rapper and a singer. A mole and a gecko. A river. A boat with no name. A quest for adventure. A quest with a duck! Join our heroes as they find out that what they thought they were searching for might be less important than what they find along the way. Mole and Gecko is an interactive rap musical that you (the audience) help create, featuring live songs, rap stories, and instant poems. #MoleGecko 9
Sat 23 Feb 11am & 2pm Ages 3 – 6 50 mins
Sat 2 Mar 11am & 2pm Ages 2 – 8 45 mins
BIG WINDOW AND AJTC THEATRES IN ASSOCIATION WITH NOTTINGHAM LAKESIDE ARTS PRESENT
If All the World Were Paper
If all the world were painted blue And you were me and I were you… Fred and Ted are best friends. They’ve been best friends a long, long time. But they don’t always see eye to eye. Fred likes things ‘just so’. Ted is more ‘that’ll do’. Today, they have a job to do… together. One adventure playground. One big task. One friendship. Two grandads. Two paintbrushes. Two very different ways of doing things. If All the World Were Paper is a hilarious and poignant new play about falling out, making up and the joy of true friendship. #TwoGrandads LONG NOSE PUPPETS PRESENTS
Out of the Hat
When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show. Along the way they encounter some fabulous characters, from a giant singing frog to some beautiful fireflies, who all help to create their dream. Will the conjuring trick work and will anything ever come out of the hat? A story about friendship and true magic, with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez, that will have everyone joining in. #OutOfTheHat
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Sat 9 Mar 11am & 2pm Ages 3+ 50 mins
Sat 16 Mar 11am & 2pm Ages 3+ 55 mins
LYNGO THEATRE PRESENTS
Jack and the Beanstalk Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come! The classic fairy tale gets the Lyngo Theatre treatment so expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as CBeebies’ Patrick Lynch tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion! #FeeFiFoFum
KID CARPET AND THE NOISY ANIMALS PRESENT
Noisy Holiday
The Noisy Animals are looking forward to their dream holidays and have some brilliant ideas about where in the world they want to go. Kid Carpet just wants them all to be together, but will he be able to keep everyone happy when he can’t even get them in the car? Noisy Holiday is a ridiculous and funny story about going on holiday, with silliness and mischief for the whole family. Expect flying tents, diving bears, massive carrots and Ibiza anthems. This lively show contains comedy, puppetry, live animation and hot new tracks from Kid Carpet. #NoisyHoliday
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Sat 23 Mar 11am & 2pm Ages 3+ 50 mins
Fri 5 Apr 1.30pm Sat 6 Apr 10am, 11.15am & 2pm Ages 0 – 18 months 20 mins
GOODY AND STOREY AND NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE PRESENT
Hansel and Gretel Deep in an enchanted forest, everybody’s looking for something to eat. A tasty treat, a sticky sweet – some children’s feet? Hansel and Gretel are lost, searching for a way home, only to find themselves on the menu of a sweet-toothed witch. A colourful retelling of the classic Grimms’ fairy tale, serving up a feast of delicious music, dynamic scenery and knock-yoursocks-off puppetry. Hansel and Gretel is a show to tickle your eyes, your ears, and your tastebuds. #HanselAndGretel
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 gentle and immersive journey exploring the world of reflective materials. Watch as the empty space of the theatre fills with colour, sounds and surprises, creating a multisensory landscape. 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, creating an intimate theatrical experience. Also on tour nationally. For more details visit halfmoon.org.uk/halfmoonpresents
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Coming soon Thu 2 May 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 3 May 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 4 May 11am & 2pm
Ages 2 – 5 45 mins
Thu 13 Jun 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 14 Jun 10.30am & 1.30pm Ages 3 – 7 45 mins
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRESENTS
The Flying Bath
When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – but they’re always home for the children’s bath time at the end of the day. This charming and adventurous story is based on the book by Julia Donaldson, with illustrations by David Roberts, and is brought to life using music, rhyme and puppetry in this exciting new stage adaptation. #FlyingBath
HALF MOON PRESENTS
Young Herbert’s Horrors a Justin Coe production
Living on a boat should be the ideal life for a wannabe pirate, but a storm brews up when Herbert is sent home from school and Mum calls on Uncle Albatross – scourge of all pirates – to warn him of the dangers of rebellion. But who is Great Uncle Albatross and do his cautionary tales really have the power to make Young Herbert behave? Or will they just give Young Herbert the horrors? Young Herbert’s Horrors is a pirate adventure with a twist, featuring swashbuckling verse, jaunty music, gallows humour and the obligatory parrot! Also on tour nationally. For more details visit halfmoon.org.uk/halfmoonpresents
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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 seven 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/halfmoonpresents
Stages of Half Moon Celebrating the rich heritage of Half Moon Theatre since 1972 Explore the full history of Half Moon Theatre online at stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk through photographs, programmes, news stories, documents, videos and filmed interviews with over 100 people. There are more than 500 pages of information on productions, projects, people and buildings, so lots to discover! The Stages of Half Moon exhibition is now on permanent display in the upper corridor. It’s overflowing with photographs and original posters, so do take a look and learn more about our long history. stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk #HalfMoonHistory 14
A snapshot of last year’s achievements: »» 24,000 workshop participants »» 22,000 audience members »» 1,332 volunteer hours »» 295 artform development sessions with 55 artists »» 177 work experience sessions »» 170 members of our »» 7 Youth Theatre groups »» 131 schools and nurseries worked with in Tower Hamlets »» 13 shows toured to 124 other venues, including 32 libraries
We couldn’t do it without: We are also extremely grateful for support from: Action for Bow Apples and Pears Backstage Trust BBC Children in Need The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation The Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation Bruce Wake Charitable Trust The Buzzacott Stuart Defries Memorial Fund Charity Bank Chesterhill Charitable Trust Co-op Local Community Fund The Derek Shuttleworth Educational Trust East End Community Foundation easyfundraising
Ernest Cook Trust Figure53 for QLAB4 The Fitton Trust Garfield Weston Foundation Grange Farm Centre Trust Jack Petchey Foundation Joanies Fund The Lynn Foundation Ocean Regeneration Trust Postcode Local Trust Rhododendron Trust The Royal Victoria Hall Foundation The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust Souter Charitable Trust The Sterry Family Foundation Theatres Trust Unity Theatre Trust The Worshipful Company of Horners Also a big thanks to our many individual donors.
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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. 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
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Half Moon Young People’s Theatre Ltd is a registered company in England & Wales (2479179). Registered office: 43 White Horse Road, London E1 0ND. Registered Charity: 1010192. This brochure is printed using the environmentally friendly waterless printing process and is Forest Stewardship Council certified (FSC).