Theatre Watch
Theatre Watch Arlington Arts Centre
Norden Farm Centre
Wednesday 23rd February
Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 23rd February
OLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
One winter, Oldilocks finds a teddy bear in the park and remembers a delicious bowl of porridge she tasted years ago in the woods. Something else happened but she can’t quite remember what… so she sets off for the forest. Will she find the bears’ house and what will happen then? For ages 3 to 7 years.
Elvis Schumacher, cobbler and craftsman, has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear. But now he’s hit hard times... Everyone’s buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Sole-less. Time is running out for Elvis. With one piece of leather left and Bunyan’s factory growing, can anyone help him?
Corn Exchange Newbury
Thursday 24th February
Mary Hare School, Newbury www.arlington-arts.com T: 01635 244246
www.cornexchangenew.com Friday 25th – Sunday 27th February
THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giantsized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Saturday 5th March
SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ The smash hit Spontaneous Potter Kidz is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy show, based on your suggestions! Hilarity ensues as wizarding sketches and entirely new Potter stories are magically improvised on the spot - with live musical accompaniment! Sunday 6th March
LONDON RHYMES An eclectic, high energy musical experience for families with children aged 0 to 7 led by Rosie and a band of amazing live musicians.
Maidenhead www.norden.farm
THE HUG A tale of hope, empathy and acceptance. Based on the heartwarming and funny book The Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar. Starring a Hedgehog and a Tortoise both in search of a restorative hug. Saturday 26th February
Saturday 26th February
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA-NOISY KIDS This out-of-this-world concert for the whole family is packed full of music inspired by space, from thrilling classics to film music favourites. Back in Reading by popular demand, Noisy Kids concerts are fun and accessible, designed for families to discover their new, favourite orchestral music.
South Hill Park Bracknell
The Watermill Theatre
Bagnor, Newbury Box office: 01635 46044 www.watermill.org.uk Thursday 31st March – Saturday 2nd April
www.southhillpark.org.uk
THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS
Wednesday 16th February
A gripping tale of adventure, myth, and finding the way home. Performed by The Watermill Youth Ensemble.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR This story of Matilda, a girl with magical powers who dreams of a better life, and the children she inspires will have audiences cheering for the “revolting children” who plan to teach the grownups a lesson. A Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony Awardwinning hit Matilda The Musical. Sunday 27th February
TWIRLYWOOS LIVE Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.
Theatre Royal Windsor
Box Office: 01753 853 888 theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk Saturday 12th March
ALICE IN WONDERLAND FAMILY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE Let’s All Dance returns with this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much loved characters and superb music brings the famous tale to life in this magical ballet production.
MORGAN AND WEST: UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza!
Reading Arts
www.whatsonreading.com Saturday 19th February
THE DARK Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the basement. It doesn’t visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does… Join Lazlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again. The Dark is accessible for blind and visually impaired children through integrated audiodescription and touch tours. Tuesday 22nd February
SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE FOR KIDS World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes mad music with his mouth. Become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!
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