Family Theatre Guide The Atkinson
Floral Pavilion
HOME Manchester
Parr Hall
Lord Street, Southport T: 01704 533 333 W: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events
Marine Parade, New Brighton, Wirral Box Office: 0151 666 0000
T: 0161 200 1500 W: homemcr.org
Thursday 7th -Saturday 9th April
Sunday 10th April
Tuesday 29th March-Saturday 23rd April
Warrington W: www.parrhall. culturewarrington.org
MILKSHAKE LIVE “MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S MUSICAL”
THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS
Learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake! friends and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and the stage brings Milkshake! to life. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible.
Based on the best-selling novel by Sophie Anderson, Marinka and her unusual house are brought to life in this brand new production by award-winning theatre company, Les Enfants Terribles.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Following the success of Elf, Local amateur dramatics group SONG presents Shrek The Musical! Join the award winning musical theatre company with a cast of young people aged 10-20 on their journey to Duloc and beyond. Tuesday 26th-Wednesday 27th April
THE GRUFFALO
Monday 11th April
HORRIBLE HISTORIESTERRIBLE TUDORS
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.
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack!
The Epstein Theatre
Wednesday 13th April
Hanover House, 85 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DZ T: 0844 888 9991 W: www.epsteintheatre.co.uk Wednesday 13th-Sunday 24th April
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK The show tells the rags to riches story of a boy who sells the family’s cow for a handful of beans, getting him into a lot of trouble with his poor mother. But the story takes a magical twist when the beans sprout into a magnificent beanstalk that reaches up to a mystical land high in the sky. Sunday 1st May
PRINCESS AND SUPERHERO AFTERNOON TEA Themed Afternoon Tea followed by a spectacular show which combines classic party games with storytelling, drama, dancing and imagination! You can also put your circus skills to the test in the interactive grand finale. Sunday 17th April
BASIL BRUSH- BASIL’S BIG ORCHESTRAL ADVENTURE Basil Brush joins forces with the full orchestra to present a fun-packed extravaganza featuring a sparkling mix of popular classics plus music from everyone’s favourite blockbuster movies and TV shows.
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Monday 18th-Wednesday 20th April
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE!
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Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Friday 22nd April
RAPUNZEL-A TANGLED MUSICAL ADVENTURE With a wicked witch, a feisty heroine, a tap dancing horse and a host of adventures, Rapunzel promises to be a vibrant take on a classic and much loved story.
M & S Bank Arena Liverpool W: www.mandsbankarena.com Friday 6th May
STRICTLY COME DANCING: THE PROFESSIONALS Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director of Choreography Jason Gilkison, the tour will feature an exciting line-up of 10 magnificent dancers and Strictly TV favourites.
Northwich Memorial Court T: 0333 666 3366 W: brioentertainment.org Friday 25th -Saturday 26th March
THE WIZARD OF OZ Anton Benson Productions return with another all-singing, all-dancing rib-tickling Easter panto starring Northwich favourite Ryan Greaves and more to be announced! Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the cowardly Lion as they journey on a panto-filled adventure through Oz to meet the legendary Wizard and defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Also on 26th March, 11am-3pm. Saturday 9th April
TWIRLYWOOS From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages. The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter. 2pm.
Saturday 19th-Sunday 20th March
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Saturday 16th April
I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE Based on the brand new picture book by Steven Lee this adorable family musical celebrates everything great about being a kid – and everything great about having one.
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic W: www.liverpoolphil.com Friday 25th March
MAD PROFESSOR Designed especially for younger audiences, this concert is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the sights and sounds of an orchestra. Wriggling, dancing and exploring are all part of the 45-minute experience! Enjoy music through storytelling, in the informal surroundings of the Music Room easy to access, with plenty of space for prams and a baby-changing area.
St Helens Theatre Royal Corporation Street, St Helens W: www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com Monday 21st-Tuesday 22nd March
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, songs and, of course, all the animals from the zoo.
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