Competitions

Thursday 10th February PINOCCHIO

An original ballet based on The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.

The Plaza Stockport

Box Office: 0161 477 7779 stockportplaza.co.uk Friday 3rd December –Sunday 9th January DICK WHITTINGTON

Starring Brian Capron alongside Bradley Thompson, Join the much- loved hero Dick Whittington for the purr-fect family adventure as he seeks fame and fortune alongside his trusty feline friend.

Waterside Arts Centre

Sale, Trafford watersidearts.org Wednesday 24th November – Saturday 1st January THE NOT SO UGLY SISTERS

A brand new musical re-telling of Cinderella from the perspective of the ‘Not So’ Ugly Sisters, reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family by Wrongsemble.

Friday 10th –Saturday 11th December COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROVISED PANTO (JUNIORS)

Heroes, villains, songs and silliness are guaranteed as the gang improvise a brand new pantomime using only your suggestions and a sprinkling of fairy dust.

Monday 13th –Friday 17th December LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

A wolf in granny’s clothing knows all about what fun dressing-up can be, and in Little Red Riding Hood the magical wardrobe opens its doors to a fantastic display of gorgeous garments.

Competition Primary Times

To enter the competition please email to competitions@primarytimesmag.com When you enter make sure you give us your name, address, email, age and school. Please note: Primary Times will only use your details to contact the competition winners.

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SILCOCK’S WINTER WONDERLAND MANCHESTER!

The UK’s largest indoor Christmas theme park, Silcock’s Winter Wonderland Manchester is back at EventCity from the 4th December and we are delighted to offer a free Family Ticket to this spectacular event! Featuring over 50 family rides and attractions all under one roof, the fun includes Dodgems, Family Roller Coasters, Waltzer and lots of children’s rides. There is also a dazzling array of shows including TV stars Daisy & Ollie, a Mini Panto and a spectacular Christmas Circus – it’s the perfect treat for the young and youngat-heart! And this festive family adventure would not be complete without a visit to Father Christmas and his Reindeer who will be available to meet and greet until Christmas Eve! Send in your entry marked ‘Winter Wonderland Manchester’ by the closing date of Friday 3rd December and you will be put into the prize draw.

Sunday 13th February CURIOUS INVESTIGATORS

Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do: sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding new things to investigate. When she discovers a mysterious egg hidden in the rubbish, the pair need the audience’s help to rescue an unborn chick. A cracking adventure created in collaboration with engineering experts from Lancaster University: a delightfully surprising, highly visual show for 3-7 year olds and their grown-ups.

Wigan Little Theatre

www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk/ whats-on

Thursday 2nd –Saturday 18th December DICK WHITTINGTON

There’ll be singing, dancing, comedy sketches and as usual a crazy dame to add to the fun.

Z Arts

335 Stretford Road, Hulme WM15 5ZA Box Office: 0161 232 608

Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th December FAMILY VOGUE BALL

Four houses go head to head in an epic vogue ball for all the family. A performer from each house will catwalk, dance and lip sync to be crowned by you the audience, the ultimate house with our interactive event where the audience decides the winner.

Saturday 11th December ROCKIN’ RHINOS CHRISTMAS CRACKER

‘Fronted by John Cooper Cat, The Rockin’ Rhinos are Manchester’s foremost family animal band. This is music for the under-7’s that grown-ups will love too as they mix ska, punk and rock classics with their own songs.

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Granny Cool – a shout out to all grandparents

Granny Cool is a wonderful children’s picture book celebrating the amazing relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents. It also celebrates children blessed with mixed heritage families. Granny Cool challenges the stereotypical image of grannies traditionally portrayed in children’s literature. Author Doreen Cox was inspired to write the story to provide a more contemporary insight into the growing demographic of young(ish!), dynamic, grandparents who commonly support families today. This 32-page, beautifully illustrated paperback is an engaging read for little ones (aged 0-7) and grown-ups alike. The heart-warming story depicts how, through shared activities on a coastal holiday at granny’s house, two young children deepen the bond between grandchildren and grandparents while learning more about their amazingly cool granny! This charming book is also a delightful celebration of mixed heritage families in the hope that it will allow more children to feel connected through the joy of sharing stories. Look out for the spider hiding in the pages of Granny Cool!!! Granny Cool by Doreen Cox – Priced £7.99 www.grannycool.co.uk