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This season there are lots of new and exciting ways for children and families to have fun at the Lyric. The UK’s best children’s theatre companies are here to entertain your under 7s plus there is plenty of activity-packed fun for all the family with Messy Play and new Party Play.
We are also opening our doors and welcoming you to our new Family Sundays – so why not join us for a leisurely breakfast or brunch whilst we entertain the kids. With something for everyone to enjoy this autumn we look forward to welcoming you to the Lyric very soon. Sean Holmes Artistic Director
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Everyone loves the weekend and we’re here to make them even better. We’ve got an exciting season of Saturday shows, full of stories and adventure, including the return of last year’s most popular shows Room on the Broom and The Princess and the Pea. Book early to avoid disappointment. Also on Saturdays you can join us for our popular Messy Play workshops. Come and get messy with paint, glitter and glue. See page 14 for more details and look out for the to find out when workshops are happening. See page 25 for ticket prices.
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Sat 12 Sep
Sat 19 Sep
Giraffes Can’t Dance 11am & 1.30pm / 55 mins
Room on the Broom 11am & 1pm / 55 mins
Created by Blunderbus Theatre Company
Created by Tall Stories
Gerald the Giraffe is not a good dancer. He’s different from all the other animals and every year he dreads the great Jungle Dance. But one moonlit night Gerald discovers that all you need is a different song to dance to.
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. There’s a helpful dog, bird and frog, but will there be room on the broom for everyone?
Ages 3+
Ages 3+
Messy Play 12pm & 2.30pm.
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
See page 14 for details.
See page 14 for details. 5
Sat 26 Sep
Sat 03 Oct
JackaJack 11am & 1pm / 50 mins
The Night Keeper 11am & 1pm / 50mins
Created by Tucked In Productions
Created by Gomito Productions
Lucille is all alone in a mysterious new world. Her only hope of survival lies in the paws of her mischievous little puppy, Jack. With extraordinary creatures and flying umbrellas can they find their way across a landscape of broken magic?
Following Little Red Things and The Sun Dragon, our five favourite adventure storytellers return to take us on a journey back in time.
Ages 4+
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Also on Sunday. See page 11 for details. Ages 4+
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
See page 14 for details.
See page 14 for details.
Sat 10 Oct
Sat 17 Oct
The Princess and the Pea 11am & 1pm / 45 mins
One Little Word 11am & 1pm / 35 mins
Created by Banyan Theatre Company
Created by M6 Theatre Company
A playful and comic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s bedtime tale of a prince in search of a real princess, a tower of mattresses and, of course, a tiny pea.
Set off with two friends as they play dressing up and explore new places and adventures. But what happens when there can only be one Captain of the ship? A beautiful story of friendship told with an original soundtrack.
Ages 2+
Ages 3+
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
See page 14 for details.
See page 14 for details. 7
Sat 07 Nov
Sat 14 Nov
Handa’s Hen 10.30am, 11.45am 1.30pm & 2.45pm / 35 mins
Circles in the Sand 10.30am, 11.30am 1.30pm & 2.30pm / 40 mins
Created by Little Angel Theatre
Created by Tam Tam Theatre
When Handa and her friend Akeyo go Tam Tam Theatre return with their new show looking for Grandma’s black hen Mondi, they for young children. Join them as they play in find two fluttery butterflies around the hen the sand and build sandcastles. At the end of house, three stripy mice under the grain the show you could even play in the sand too. store, four little lizards behind the pots… But where is Mondi? Ages 2+
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Ages 6 months – 3 years
Messy Play 12.30pm.
Messy Play 12.30pm.
See page 14 for details.
See page 14 for details.
Sat 21 Nov
Sat 09 Jan
Old Mother Hubbard 11am & 1pm / 45 mins
The Night Before Christmas 11am & 1pm / 60 mins
Created by Garlic Theatre
Created by Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare‌ Or was it? Come on a nursery rhyme journey with puppets, singing teapots and a feast of musical treats.
The makers of the hit Don’t Let the Pigeon shows are back. Eddie the mouse sets off in search of Father Christmas. Along the way he dodges a cat, gets directions from a toy soldier and is given unexpected advice from a magical fairy.
Ages 3+
Ages 3+
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
Messy Play 12pm & 2pm.
See page 14 for details.
See page 14 for details. 9
We’re throwing open our doors on selected Sundays every month as we invite you and your family to our brand new Family Sundays. You can see a show together and then let the children enjoy an activity whilst you take it easy or get involved. With a special weekend menu in Café Brera, why not treat yourself to a leisurely breakfast or brunch with the Sunday papers, whilst the children have fun in Messy Play or Party Play. With lots of other activities and special guest entertainers it’s a day of fun for all the family. See page 25 for ticket prices.
Photos: Steve Hickey 10
The Night Keeper 11am & 2pm See page 6 for details.
The Forest 11am & 2pm See page 16 for details.
Messy Play 12pm & 3pm
Messy Play 12pm & 3pm
Party Play 12pm & 3pm
Party Play 12pm & 3pm
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Christmas Baking Time 11am & 1pm
Messy Play 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
See page 18 for details.
Jack and the Beanstalk 3pm See page 20 for details.
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Party Play 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
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If you fancy getting your mitts on paint, glitter, stickers and glue on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon, be sure to check out Messy Play. Look out for to find out when Messy Play is. With only 25 spaces per workshop, book now to guarantee your place.
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Who says it has to be someone’s birthday to throw a party? Well, not at the Lyric as we have fun with fancy dress, party games and balloons‌ just because we want to! Look out for to find out when Party Play is. With only 25 spaces per workshop, book now to guarantee your place.
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Autumn Half Term
Image: www.stemdesign.co.uk
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24 Oct – 01 Nov A thrilling new performance combining dance, images, sound and light from the company that brought And the Rain Falls Down and Brilliant to the Lyric. Come and join us in the heart of the forest, a place of adventure and bursting with life.
Directed & Choreographed by David Harradine & Sam Butler A FEVERED SLEEP AND FUEL PRODUCTION
Ages 5 – 7 Messy Play on 24 Oct 12pm & 2.30pm. Messy Play & Party Play on 01 Nov 12pm & 3pm. See page 14/15 for details. 17
A Christmas treat for little people
Image: Claire de Loon 18
27 Nov – 03 Jan Top children’s theatre company Oily Cart are back at the Lyric with a new scrumptious production. Two playful bakers battle through flour snowstorms, forests of breadstick trees and jagged mountains of crust to meet marvellous dough characters as the aroma of Christmas baking fills the room.
Written & Directed by Tim Webb AN OILY CART PRODUCTION
Ages 3 – 6 Messy Play on 28 Nov, 05, 12, 19 Dec & 02 Jan 12pm & 2pm. Messy Play & Party Play on 20 Dec & 03 Jan 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. See page 14/15 for details. 19
Christmas fun for all the family
Image: Alex Howe 20
21 Nov – 09 Jan Welcome to our Lyric Christmas With a sparkle and some magic The smell of fun Fee fi fo fum And Jack (whose life is tragic) Until he meets our villain And the gift of magic beans A silly cow, a giant stalk and A mad mum in between Tell dad and mum Bring everyone Come see, it’s stratospheric It’s here at last It’s Christmas time It’s panto at the Lyric!
Written by Richard Bean, Joel Horwood, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm & Ché Walker Directed by Steve Marmion A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH PRODUCTION
For all ages Messy Play & Party Play on 20 Dec & 03 Jan 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. See page 14/15 for details. 21
Sat 12 Sep Sun 13 Sep Mon 14 Sep Tue 15 Sep Wed 16 Sep Thu 17 Sep Fri 18 Sep Sat 19 Sep Sun 20 Sep Mon 21 Sep Tue 22 Sep Wed 23 Sep Thu 24 Sep Fri 25 Sep Sat 26 Sep Sun 27 Sep Mon 28 Sep Tue 29 Sep Wed 30 Sep Thu 01 Oct Fri 02 Oct Sat 03 Oct Sun 04 Oct Mon 05 Oct Tue 06 Oct Wed 07 Oct Thu 08 Oct Fri 09 Oct Sat 10 Oct Sun 11 Oct Mon 12 Oct Tue 13 Oct Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct Fri 16 Oct 22
Giraffes Can’t Dance 11am & 1.30pm
12pm & 2.30pm
Room on the Broom 11am & 1pm
12pm & 2pm
JackaJack 11am & 1pm
12pm & 2pm
The Night Keeper 11am & 1pm The Night Keeper 11am & 2pm
12pm & 2pm 12pm & 3pm
The Princess and the Pea 11am & 1pm
12pm & 2pm
Sat 17 Oct Sun 18 Oct Mon 19 Oct Tue 20 Oct Wed 21 Oct Thu 22 Oct Fri 23 Oct Sat 24 Oct Sun 25 Oct Mon 26 Oct Tue 27 Oct Wed 28 Oct Thu 29 Oct Fri 30 Oct Sat 31 Oct Sun 01 Nov Mon 02 Nov Tue 03 Nov Wed 04 Nov Thu 05 Nov Fri 06 Nov Sat 07 Nov Sun 08 Nov Mon 09 Nov Tue 10 Nov Wed 11 Nov Thu 12 Nov Fri 13 Nov Sat 14 Nov Sun 15 Nov Mon 16 Nov Tue 17 Nov Wed 18 Nov Thu 19 Nov Fri 20 Nov Sat 21 Nov Sun 22 Nov Mon 23 Nov Tue 24 Nov Wed 25 Nov Thu 26 Nov Fri 27 Nov Sat 28 Nov
One Little Word 11am & 1pm
12pm & 2pm
The Forest 10.30am & 1.30pm
12pm & 2.30pm The Forest 10.30am & 1.30pm
1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 11am & 2pm
12pm & 3pm
Handa’s Hen 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm & 2.45pm
12.30pm
Circles in the Sand 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
12.30pm
Old Mother …
Christmas Baking Time
11am & 1pm
10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm
12pm & 2pm
12pm & 2pm
Jack and the … 7pm
Jack and the Beanstalk
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Sun 29 Nov Mon 30 Nov Tue 01 Dec Wed 02 Dec Thu 03 Dec Fri 04 Dec Sat 05 Dec Sun 06 Dec Mon 07 Dec Tue 08 Dec Wed 09 Dec Thu 10 Dec Fri 11 Dec Sat 12 Dec Sun 13 Dec Mon 14 Dec Tue 15 Dec Wed 16 Dec Thu 17 Dec Fri 18 Dec Sat 19 Dec Sun 20 Dec Mon 21 Dec Tue 22 Dec Wed 23 Dec Thu 24 Dec Fri 25 Dec Sat 26 Dec Sun 27 Dec Mon 28 Dec Tue 29 Dec Wed 30 Dec Thu 31 Dec Fri 01 Jan Sat 02 Jan Sun 03 Jan Mon 04 Jan Tue 05 Jan Wed 06 Jan Thu 07 Jan Fri 08 Jan Sat 09 Jan 24
12pm & 2pm
Jack and the Beanstalk
1.30pm & 7pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am 1.30pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm
12pm & 2pm
10am & 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am & 1.30pm 10am 1.30pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm
10am & 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am & 1.30pm 10am 7pm 2pm & 7pm 3pm 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm Christmas Day Boxing Day 1pm & 3pm
2pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm
2pm & 7pm
11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm New Years Day 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm
2pm & 7pm 2pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm
2pm & 7pm 3pm
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 2pm & 7pm
Christmas Baking Time
10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm
10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm
10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm
The Night … 11am & 1pm
12pm & 2pm
12pm & 2pm
12pm & 2pm
12pm, 2pm & 3pm
Saturday Shows, Sunday Shows, The Forest & Christmas Baking Time Adults £8 Children £6 Family Ticket £25 (for four people, must include one child) Nurseries and Schools £6 Jack and the Beanstalk Adults £10 / £15 / £20 / £25 Children £10 Family Ticket £50 (for four people, must include one child) Schools £10 Messy Play £3 Party Play £3
To book tickets for any of the above shows visit or call:
www.lyric.co.uk / 0871 22 117 20* *Calls cost 10p a minute from BT landlines, other networks may vary. No booking fees. 25
Age Ranges Children can only be admitted with adult supervision. All our shows have age recommendations but these are guidelines only. We welcome babies, but if they cry we ask that you take them outside. Food and Drink for Children and Families Café Brera at the Lyric is open every day. They offer children’s lunch boxes and also cater for children’s parties if you want to make your visit to the Lyric extra special. For more information call Café Brera on 020 8741 6835.
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Visitors with Disabilities We are committed to ensuring the Lyric is welcoming and fully accessible to all visitors. For more information call 0871 22 117 20 or visit www.lyric.co.uk.
This brochure is available in large print format. Please call 0871 22 117 20 or email access@lyric.co.uk for your copy.
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Travelling to the Lyric By Tube to Hammersmith (zone 2) District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City Lines. We are 2 minutes walk from the station.
To plan your journey visit www.tfl.gov.uk or call 020 7222 1234 (Textphone 020 7918 3015)
By Car The Lyric is outside the congestion charging zone and there is a large and inexpensive car park nearby on Glenthorne Road.
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Lyric Hammersmith is a Registered Charity, No. 278518 All information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to make changes to our programme where necessary.