THEATRE

ALBERT HALLS BOLTON

www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

Saturday 22nd October

THE CROWN BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE

Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odilie, who resembles each other so strikingly one can easily be mistaken for the other.

BRIDGEWATER HALL

www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Saturday 22nd October

THE HALLE- E.T THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT

Relive the magic of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial on the big screen accompanied by a magnificent, live performance from the Hallé. Monday 24th October

HOCUS POCUS IN CONCERT

The perfect Halloween treat, Hocus Pocus in Concert will feature a screening of the complete Disney film with Emmy®-winning composer John Debney’s musical score performed live to the spooky classic film.

THE LOWRY

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

Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th October

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!

The Big Tiny and The Met present Bury’s very own pantomime...

Thu 8 - Sat 24 December

The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW Book Now themet.org.uk / 0161 761 2216

Sunday 23rd – Wednesday 26th October

SHARK IN THE PARK

Featuring all 3 of the ‘Shark in the Park’ Series – Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day – this fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on 3 exciting adventures.

Sunday 30th 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’ series and you can draw along with him!

Sunday 20th November

THE NAUGHTY FOX

Snuggle up in a magical den with comfy creatures – Honk, Splash and TaWit TaWoo – as they teach The Naughty Fox a very important lesson, it’s better to share. Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection and bubbly energy as the two storytellers bring household objects to life.

THE MET BURY

themet.org.uk

Wednesday 26th October

SUNFLOWERS AND SHEDS

A charming tale about a lonely old man and his unlikely friendship with an Eastern European girl. A gentle mix of humour, music and storytelling. For ages 4+.

Thursday 27th October WHEN ANOTHER DRAGON ROARS

Mum and Alfie are going camping. They share stories about Dragons! Scary ones, sulky ones, even angry ones – and discover that emotions, just like Dragons, are tricky beasts. Ages 5+

Saturday 29th October

WOODLAND TALES WITH GRANDDAD

Something is happening in the woods, and only Granddad can help. But is there enough time? Can they save the wood? A magical tale with an urgent environmental message. Ages 3+

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! Saturday 19th November

MORGAN AND WEST – UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE

Morgan and West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! Ages 7 and over.

WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE

watersidearts.org/whats-on

Sunday 23rd October

JACK FROST AND THE SEARCH FOR WINTER

Join tutti frutti for this enchanting new play by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho with important environmental themes, a touch of wintery fun and original live music. Ages 3+.

Friday 28th October

ROALD DAHL AND THE IMAGINATION SEEKERS

Especially made for ages 5 and up, the show is an immersive and interactive performance, involving games and imaginative play, while exploring Roald Dahl’s extraordinary stories, including The BFG and The Twits along the way.

Sunday 30th October

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE

Based on the brand new picture book by Steven Lee (How the Koala Learnt To Hug) and brought to you by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, this beautifully interactive musical celebrates everything great about being a kid - and everything great about having one.

Saturday 5th November

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time.

Z ARTS

335 Stretford Road Hulme M15 5ZA www.z-arts.org

Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th October

PINOCCHIO

In this adaptation of Pinocchio expect the classic elements of the story – a poor woodcarver, the tell-tale growing nose, the dream of becoming a real boy – combined with Stuff and Nonsense’s hallmark hilarity, skilled puppetry, original music, fantastic staging, outstanding performers and extraordinary physical tricks. Suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3-10).