FAMILY THEATRE GUIDE

GR SWIMMING SCHOOLS GIVES EVERY CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME WATER CONFIDENT

GR Swimming Schools has an amazing team to support you & your children in their swimming journey and their reviews speak for themselves. Jo is a strong supervisor who values communication - bulletins keep parents informed about lessons and she is on hand to answer questions from parents at sessions and explain GR’s unique lesson structure and progression. There are 12 million people in the UK who are Aquaphobic (have a fear of water). GR have a certified Advanced Aquaphobia Coach, helping with the emotions that adults and children have with water which greatly affects their lives. GR’s Rookie Lifeguard courses follow the RLSS syllabus, supporting the Physical and Skills sections of the DofE in secondary schools (Duke of Edinburgh Awards). Participants must be good swimmers of 100m+ ability as they must wear clothes for all sessions – which is gruelling! Is your child up to the GR challenge? W: www.swimlessons.co.uk

STAGECOACH OFFERS 2-WEEK TRIAL CLASSES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Performing Arts are so much more than singing, dancing, and acting. At Stagecoach, they help children develop Creative Courage For Life and unlock your child’s potential. They help to enhance life skills such as confidence, teamwork, coordination, and communication through fun and engaging classes. They offer a two-week trial giving your child the opportunity to try their classes and meet new friends, whilst channelling energy through creativity and expression. Stagecoach offers weekly classes in singing, dancing and acting during term time for 4 – 18 year olds and you can sign your child up for a two-week trial for the Autumn Term to see if it’s right for them! W: www.stagecoach.co.uk

FREE 2-WEEK TRY OUT AT ARTEMIS STUDIOS – A CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS CHARITY

Artemis Studios is a children’s performing arts charity offering outstanding training for children and young people. They specialise in musical theatre productions, acting and musical theatre exams, and have competitive cheerleading and hip hop crews. They are Ofsted registered and can accept childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare payments. With incredible, qualified staff, including West End directors and choreographers, they offer classes from just 4 years old - through to 24! As well as evening and weekend classes, they offer free and low-cost holiday classes. Artemis classes are subsidised – so no student pays more than £5 an hour, with the average being only £3.90 an hour. Sign up now for a free two-week try out for acting, singing, dancing, Hip Hop or Cheer! W: www.artemis-studios.co.uk or www.bracknellcheer.co.uk

FAMILY THEATRE GUIDE

CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY

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Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th October

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW

Four timeless stories are brought to life in one delightful show.

NORDEN FARM MAIDENHEAD

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Wednesday 26th – Thursday 27th October

SPY MONKEY

A new comedy dance film featuring popular characters from the Indian epic, the Ramayana, including interaction with the cast. Ages 4+. Saturday 29th October

SPOOKY CONCERTINI WITH JOHNNY AND THE RAINDROPS

Full of spooky songs to get you and the kids shakin’ like a Skeleton, moanin’ like a Zombie and stompin’ like a Monster. Johnny and the Raindrops promise to get children and grown-ups dancing and moving, singing and grooving.

READING ARTS

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Sunday 18th September

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Saturday 8th October

HIBERNATION

Join award winning Little Bulb (house band in CBEEBIES The Nutcracker) as together you will prepare to take a very long nap! Audience members are encouraged to bring a favourite blanket and any cuddly friends who would like to tag along! For ages 3-7 and their families

Sunday 16th October

SING-A-LONGA-ENCANTO

From the producers of Singa-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madigral with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing.

SOUTH HILL PARK BRACKNELL

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Sunday 23rd October

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Set to a stunning classical score, this production will showcase new choreography by Artistic Director, Christopher Moore, as well as feature new sets and costumes created especially for this production. Tuesday 25th October

MORGAN AND WEST UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE

Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza.

Wednesday 26th October

NICK SHARRATT’S HALLOWEEN DRAWALONG

Join much loved children’s author and illustrator, Nick Sharratt, for a special Halloween themed drawalong. He’ll be sketching gently spooky characters from a selection of his fun-filled picture books, including the hugely popular You Choose’, Shark in the Park’ and ‘Pants’ series. And you can draw along with him. Ages 4yrs+

Thursday 27th October

THE DINOSAUR SHOW

Join Hunter and Shelly as they step back 65 million years on their mission to rediscover the Lost Kingdom of the Dinosaurs. The Dinosaur Show brings a host of pre-historic creatures to life and the opportunity for you to see them up close. Ages 3+.

Starting from £20 per person

Whether you’re looking to spend your festive celebrations with colleagues, friends or family, we have a variety of events and packages to suit all at Holiday Inn Reading-South! From Winter Wonderland Party Nights and Festive Lunches to New Year’s Eve Family Buffets, we make every moment magical. Join us for your Christmas celebrations this year where you can eat, drink and be merry! For more information speak to a member of our events team or visit letsdochristmas.com to download our brochure.

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