Theatre Watch

The Atkinson

Lord Street, Southport www.theatkinson.co.uk/visit-us

Saturday 23rd October CAPTAIN PUGWASH AND FRIENDS: PIRATE DAY

The dastardly Captain Gatling is bringing his plethora of magic, mind bending trickery and juggling skills to our shores. Watch as the Captain performs his tricks learnt from years on the high seas, takes on daring challenges and shares his rarest treasures with you.

Tuesday 26th October HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG

Ten years after the publication of Steven Lee’s best-selling book, Karen The Koala and her fabulous furry friends are back to answer that age old question and remind us once again why there’s nothing quite as wonderful as a nice warm hug.

Wednesday 27th October POP PRINCESSES

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor, and internet sensation, JoJo Siwa, plus songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals.

Saturday 20th November JAY FOREMAN’S DISGUSTING SONGS FOR REVOLTING CHILDREN

Jay provides a cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family friendly show.

Friday 26th November SANTA’S BEST CHRISTMAS EVER

A family show most suitable for 2-7 year olds, where every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa – after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever!

Friday 10th December – Sunday 2nd January CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME

Take the whole family to Cinderella, a spellbinding new Christmas pantomime staged in The Atkinson’s traditional theatre.

Floral Pavilion

Marine Parade, New Brighton, Wirral Box Office: 0151 666 0000

Saturday 23rd –Sunday 24th October PEPPA PIG BEST DAY EVER

Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

Tuesday 9th –Wednesday 10th November DEAR ZOO

Rod Campbell’s much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of puppetry and songs.

Saturday 4th December –Sunday 2nd January BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

A spectacular pantomime for the whole family.

Gladstone Theatre

Port Sunlight www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk

Wednesday 27th October HARRY PANTO – RETURN TO FROGWARTS!

Magical illusions, pop songs and things that go bump in the night all form the essential ingredients of this bewitching plot sure to delight youngsters and adults alike.

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Saturday 18th –Tuesday 28th December CINDERELLA

This Christmas, you’re invited to the biggest ball of all at M&S Bank Arena. Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her dull life as a servant to meet a handsome Prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming is going to hold a royal ball, it seems she may get her wish after all, but with the Ugly Sisters around, who knows what will happen. Maybe with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and a generous helping of fairy dust, and a glass slipper, perhaps Cinderella’s wish could come true and she will live happily ever after?

St Helens Theatre Royal

Corporation Street, St Helens www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com

Thursday 21st –Sunday 31st October JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

A cast of St Helens Theatre Royal favourites are coming together again for the family favourite.

Monday 22nd –Tuesday 23rd November DRAGONS AND MYTHICAL BEASTS 2021

Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family.

Friday 10th December –Sunday 9th January 2022 GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

Join Goldilocks this festive time who, with the help of the Three Bears, tries to save her Big Top from a rival circus owner!

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse

www.everymanplayhouse.com

Tuesday 26th –Wednesday 27th October STICK MAN

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

Friday 29th –Saturday 30th October FIREMAN SAM LIVE!

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?

Saturday 20th NovemberSaturday 15th January ROBIN HOOD

Regular writers Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton have put their own marvellously mischievous spin on the classic tale of heroism, social justice and… tights!

Liverpool Empire

www.atgtickets.com/venues/ liverpool-empire

Monday 8th-Thursday 11th November

RIVERDANCE-THE NEW 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

The 25th Anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.

Sunday 28th November THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across the UK, featuring its musical score performed live to the film.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

www.liverpoolphil.com

Saturday 30th October SPOOKTACULAR!

The whole family is invited to experience the power of a full symphony orchestra at this lively, interactive concert. Fidgeting is allowed and fancy dress is positively encouraged. The concert will last about an hour.

Inspire Imaginations

Virtual Classrooms for Schools

Discover new legacies of transatlantic slavery virtual classroom, and face-to-face workshops. Book online at

liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/schools

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