Theatre Guide

Your family theatre guide

The Atkinson

Lord Street, Southport Box Office: 01704 533 333 www.theatkinson.co.uk/events

Thursday 4th – Saturday 6th August DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

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

The Brindley Theatre

High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire tickets.thebrindley.org.uk

Saturday 16th July THE MONKEY WITH NO BUM

Based on the popular children’s book by Asa Murphy. Take your little monkeys to meet Headmaster Mr Plop, Miss Jolly and Charlie the Monkey for a fun-filled visit to Jungle School, in a brand-new interactive children’s show full of dancing, music and laughter.

Saturday 27th August DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE

Contact the venue for details.

Tuesday 30th August FIREMAN SAM

Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, actionpacked show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus. So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold!

Crewe Lyceum

crewelyceum.co.uk

Saturday 9th July FOX DANCE ACADEMY SHOWCASE 2022

Prepare yourselves for a fantastic night of ballet, tap, modern, pointe, musical theatre, acrobatics, contemporary and street dance.

Friday 5th – Saturday 6th August THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show. Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music.

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. Closing date is Friday 29th July. Please note: Primary Times will only use your details to contact the competition winners.

WIN 2 TICKETS TO MANCHESTER ORIGINALS VS OVAL INVINCIBLES AT EMIRATES OLD TRAFFORD ON 31st AUGUST

Primary Times have teamed up with The Hundred this Summer to give you the chance of winning a fantastic day at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday 31st August. To enter this competition, send in your entry marked ‘The Hundred’ and you will be placed in our prize draw. Closing date is Friday 29th July. Good Luck !

www.epsteintheatre.co.uk/ whats-on

Sunday 17th July THE MONKEY WITH NO BUM

Based on the popular children’s book by Asa Murphy. Take your little monkeys to meet Headmaster Mr Plop, Miss Jolly and Charlie the Monkey for a fun-filled visit to Jungle School, in a brand-new interactive children’s show full of dancing, music and laughter.

Sunday 14th August POP PRINCESSES

A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. 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.

Floral Pavilion

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

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August WEST END SUMMER SCHOOL

A fun-filled week of singing, dancing, acting, meeting new friends, and having some muchneeded fun! The event is run by cast members from Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers and the team are heading up from London to bring the West End to New Brighton.

Liverpool Empire

www.atgtickets.com/venues/ liverpool-empire/

Wednesday 13th – Thursday 14th September PEPPA PIG BEST DAY EVER

Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

Liverpool Everyman

www.everymanplayhouse.com

Monday 25th July DRAMA WEEK

Children will be introduced to a theme for the week and build on it using lots of imagination, storytelling, improvisation and drama skills. The fun-filled week culminates in a performance on Friday afternoon. It’s a great way for children to explore their creativity, develop skills and make new friends! Also on 1st August.

The Quays, Salford Box Office: 0343 208 6000 thelowry.com

Saturday 30th July –Sunday 21st August THE GRUFFALO

Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Tuesday 23rd –Sunday 28th August SARAH AND DUCK

Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go!

M&S Bank Arena

www.mandsbankarena.com

Sunday 31st July PAW PATROL LIVE – RACE TO THE RESCUE

Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” brings everybody’s favourite pups to the stage for an action-packed, highenergy, musical adventure.

St Helens Theatre Royal

Corporation Street, St Helens www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com

Tuesday 30th –Wednesday 31st August JURASSIC LIVE

Jurassic Live is a new and thrilling fun, educational and interactive stage show, taking you on an adventure with our dinosaur rangers throughout the Jurassic zoo on the hunt for a missing dinosaur. Along the way you’ll meet and learn about dinosaurs from the Cretaceous and Jurassic eras including the Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops and even the mighty T-Rex In our hilariously fun family show.

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!

Free family activities this summer at Tate Liverpool!

Check out timings at www.tate.org.uk/liverpool