Amazing shows for kids! Lyric Hammersmith www.lyric.co.uk / 0871 22 11 720
Calls cost 10p a minute
What’s Inside? We’ve made a few small changes this year that will help you and your family make the most of the Lyric.
As well as two Half Term treats we’ve also made sure Easter is extra special — even if it falls at a funny time of year.
We’ve added some Messy Play workshops, with art and games after our Saturday Shows, so you can have lots of fun and make as much mess as you like with glitter and paper (and mum, dad, grandma or grandad won’t have to clear up!).
And as a special thank you — for everyone who comes week in, week out to the Lyric, we’re offering 10% off your tickets if you book for 6 or more childrens shows in advance.
A Half Term Spring De-light
Saturday shows + Messy Play
Ages 2 – 6 (page 3)
The Circus comes to town for Easter
Ages 2 – 4 (page 4)
A Magical May Half Term Ages 4+ (page 5)
To book, just call our new phone number 0871 22 11 720 Calls cost 10p a minute or visit www.lyric.co.uk
Ages 2 – 6 (pages 6 – 9)
Summer Party
Ages 2+ (page 10)
Dates for your Diary and Ticket info (pages 10 – 11)
A Half Term Spring De-light 19 – 23 February
Created by Travelling Light Theatre Company This is a great new show from the internationally-acclaimed makers of the sell-out shows Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me, Clown and Cloudland.
Shadow Play mixes music, dance and mime to take you on a wondrous journey through a world of endless possibilities and infinite inspiration. ‘Everything children’s theatre should be, and much that adult theatre should be too.’ Venue Magazine. Ages 2 – 6 / 45 mins Adults £8 / Children £6
Image: Carys Hull of BdH
An empty space: clean and bright. Add light, sound and materials. A new world is waiting for us. Now we can be explorers.
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The Circus comes to town for Easter 8 – 12 April
Created by Lyngo Theatre Every family is a circus — in lots of ways. There are toddling clowns, teenage lions, mums who spin plates and dads who fly by the seat of their pants. Circus Minimus puts our everyday life in the spotlight, taking us from the front garden into the dining room and then to bed. But it doesn’t stop there as we dive into dreams and fly up to the stars and beyond. Our circus puts you in the ring and lets you do your thing! This is the latest show from Lyric family favourites Lyngo Theatre — the makers of Egg and Spoon and The Fish’s Wishes. Ages 2 – 4 / 40 mins Adults £8 / Children £6 4
LYNGO THEATRE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EGG, THEATRE ROYAL BATH
A Magical May Half Term 28 – 31 May
Created by Gomito Productions Unable to sleep without her bedtime story, a young girl goes in search of the source of all stories. She asks an eccentric librarian and suddenly finds herself in the forest of inspiration, where riddles unlock maps, swamps are alive, and if you want to go somewhere fast — ask an eagle! Puppetry, live music and dozens of Little Red Things come together in this fast-paced magical adventure. ‘Pure magic... Gomito has created something special.’ HHHHH British Theatre Guide Ages 4+ / 50 mins Adults £8 / Children £6 5
Weekend Fun! 19 Jan 11am, 1pm / 45 mins
Flyaway Katie
Created by Long Nose Puppets with music by Tom Gray of Gomez
Katie is alone and feeling grey. The birds in the pictures look so colourful. If only she could be as bright as them, who knows what might happen? A ‘magical and beautiful’ (The Guardian) flight of fancy from the makers of Shoe Baby, based on Polly Dunbar’s popular children’s book. Meet the puppets after the show. Ages 2 – 7
New this year Saturdays = Great shows and Messy Play! We have plenty of new fun things to do after our Saturday shows this year. Join us for Messy Play ( ) after Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse, Cinderella – Ashputtel, Muttnik the Dog and The Elves and the Shoemakers. We’ll get the glitter and glue ready — so you can get stuck in. Make your mess here, not at home! Cost £2 (places limited) 6
Adults £8 / Children £6 26 Jan 11am, 1pm / 45 mins
Cinderella – Ashputtel
Created by Banyan Puppet Theatre Told with a magical blend of storytelling, puppetry and original music, don’t miss this enchanting recreation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale. Cinderella-Ashputtel is a imaginative and playful show using where everyday objects are transformed to tell a story guaranteed to delight both young and old. ‘Brilliantly inventive.’ The Stage Ages 3 – 7 Messy Play / 12pm, 2pm
02 Feb 11am, 1pm / 45 mins
Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse
Created by Clydebuilt Puppets
A delightful twist on a classic tale. An adventurous Red Riding Hood, an independent Granny (back home from her latest worldwide trip), and of course the wonderful Wicked Wolf who plans to eat them both. Who will save the day? First-rate fun with brilliantly made puppets. Ages 3 – 7 Messy Play / 12pm, 2pm
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Saturday Shows 01 Mar 11am, 1pm / 50 mins
08 Mar 11am, 1pm / 50 mins
Muttnik — The First Dog in Space
Dr Nose Travels Through Time!
Muttnik is a stray dog from Moscow on a mission to go where no other dog has been before. Watch her dance in zero gravity, fly a rocket and dig holes on the moon in this enchanting story of the first Russian space dog, told with puppets, performance and music.
Thurtinkle is from the land of the big noses. He lives in a tiny Tardis-like house that travels through time. Visit Vikings, question Queen Victoria and shake hands with Shakespeare in a magical blend of storytelling, music and innovative puppetry.
‘Moving as well as great fun.’ HHHH The List, Edinburgh Ages 3+ Messy Play / 12pm, 2pm
‘Family entertainment doesn’t get much better than this.’ Metro Ages 4+
Created by Niki McCretton
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Created by Dynamic New Animation
Adults £8 / Children £6 15 Mar 11am, 1pm / 50 mins
22 Mar 11am, 1pm / 50 mins
The Sun Dragon
The Elves & the Shoemakers
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Jacob, a boy who dreams of flying.
When two worlds meet — there’s magic!
Jacob has just one night to save a distant world from darkness. It starts in his back garden one blustery autumn evening and ends 5 billion light years away on a planet filled with wonderful creatures and eccentric characters. Ages 4+
Things aren’t going well for the shoemakers. They are hungry, cold and down to their last piece of leather for a pair of shoes. But help comes in a very unexpected way… Magic, music and puppets bring this enchanting story to life. Ages 3+ Messy Play / 12pm, 2pm
Created by Gomito Productions
Created by mac productions
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Summer Holiday Fun
Last year 500 people danced with umbrellas in Lyric Square (and it wasn’t even raining!). What will you do at our annual Summer Party this year? A FREE fun-packed day of shows and activities for all the family created by some of London’s best theatre-makers. From ages 2+ / 12 Jul, all day FREE event
Information
Age Ranges All our shows have age recommendations but these are guidelines only. Children can only be admitted with adequate adult supervision. 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. Visitors with Disabilities We are committed to ensuring the Lyric is welcoming and fully accessible to visitors. For more information call 0871 22 11 720 or visit www.lyric.co.uk.
This brochure is available in large print format. Please call 0871 22 11 720 or email access@lyric.co.uk for your copy. All information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print, but we reserve the right to make changes to our programme where necessary.
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Calendar and Tickets The Elves & the Shoemakers Ages 3+ Sat 22 Mar 11am
Circus Minimus
Flyaway Katie Ages 2 – 7 Sat 19 Jan
11am
1pm
Cinderella – Ashputtel Ages 3 – 7 Sat 26 Jan 11am 1pm
Red Riding Hood’s Magic Purse
Ages 3 – 7 Sat 02 Feb 11am 1pm
Shadow Play
Ages 2 – 6 Tue 19 Feb Wed 20 Feb 11am Thu 21 Feb 11am Fri 22 Feb 11am Sat 23 Feb 11am
3pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm
Muttnik — The First Dog in Space Ages 3+ Sat 01 Mar 11am 1pm
Dr Nose Travels Through Time!
Ages 4+ Sat 08 Mar 11am 1pm
The Sun Dragon
1pm
Ages 4+ Sat 15 Mar 11am 1pm
Ages 2 -_– 4 Tue 08 Apr 11am Wed 09 Apr 11am Thu 10 Apr 11am Fri 11 Apr 11am Sat 12 Apr 11am
1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm
3pm 3pm 3pm
Little Red Things
Ages 4+ Wed 28 May 10.30am 12.30pm 3.30pm Thu 29 May 10.30am 12.30pm Fri 30 May 10.30am 12.30pm 3.30pm Sat 31 May 10.30am 12.30pm 3.30pm
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Adults £8 Children and concessions £6 Family Ticket £24 for 4 seats (must include one child) Nurseries and Schools £6 Messy Play £2
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To plan your journey visit www.tfl.gov.uk or call 020 7222 1234 (Textphone 020 7918 3015) Contacting Us We’re always happy to hear from you Telephone 0871 22 11 720 Fax 020 8741 5965 e-mail enquiries@lyric.co.uk www.lyric.co.uk
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