Family Theatre Guide The Atkinson Lord Street, Southport T: 01704 533 333 W: www.theatkinson.co.uk/events Saturday 28th May
THE WIZARD OF OZ Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic ‘The Wizard of Oz.’Ages 5+. Tuesday 31st May
MORGAN AND WEST : UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! Friday 3rd June
PONGO’S PARTY! Featuring the voices of Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis from CBeebies as Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow. Saturday 18th June
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.
Floral Pavilion Marine Parade, New Brighton, Wirral Box Office: 0151 666 0000 Saturday 25th June
IRBY DANCE STUDIO Show your support to the amazing talented pupils from Irby Dance Studio. A fantastic, entertaining show for all the family to enjoy. Friday 1st July
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling costume changes.
Tuesday 5th-Wednesday 6th July
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, MakkaPakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! Saturday 16th-Sunday 17th July
DANCE FEVER 2022 DANZA Sit back and enjoy a spectacular evening of entertainment from the talented young dancers after a two year wait.
Liverpool Empire W: www.atgtickets.com/venues/ liverpool-empire/ Monday 6th-Saturday 11th June
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT The sensational brand-new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the Liverpool Empire Theatre for one week only! Sunday 12th June
SING-A-LONG-A THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Cheer on Hugh Jackman as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loudly as you want. Wednesday 15th-Saturday 18th June
Liverpool Everyman W: www.everymanplayhouse.com Monday 30th May
W: www.liverpoolphil.com
DRAMA WEEK AGES 8-11
Sunday 26th June
children will be introduced to a theme for the week and build on it using lots of imagination, storytelling, improvisation and drama skills.
SUMMON THE SUPERHEROES!
Thursday 2nd-Saturday 4th June
ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Zog, super keen student turned airambulance, still lands with a crashbang-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu.
Manchester Palace Theatre W: www.atgtickets.com/venues/ palace-theatre-manchester/ Thursday 31st March-Saturday 4th June
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
put on your Superhero suits, capes and masks and fill the fabulous Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for a fantastically Super-Powerful afternoon of sensational sounds for caped crusaders, masked, mysterious men and wonder women. There will be some superheroes in the foyer before the concert, so you might just get a picture with your favourite! The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will be using their super-ability to play superheroic themes for Batman, Spiderman, The Incredibles, Superman and many more.
St Helens Theatre Royal Corporation Street, St Helens W: www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com Tuesday 17th -Thursday 19th May
Disney first debuted Beauty and the Beast on Broadway 26 years ago. Members of the original creative team have reunited on this new production that features all of the spellbinding music and lyrics of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th July
We Love Little Mix features all-live vocals, breath-taking costumes and an impressive light and video show capturing the look, sound and dance moves of one of the UK’s best-loved girl bands. This non-stop, high-energy show is packed with all your favourite Little Mix songs including DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song, Shout to my Ex, No More Sad songs, and many more.
LORD OF THE DANCE 25 years of Lord of the Dance.
BILLIONAIRE BOY From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story!
Parr Hall
Tuesday 5th-Saturday 9th July
Friday 10th-Saturday 11th June
SCHOOL OF ROCK
THE GRUFFALO
The global hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. Ages guidance 8+.
Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. To celebrate the arrival of the children’s favourite in Warrington, Primary Times has teamed up with Parr Hall to offer a family ticket to one of four performances on 10 and 11 June. To be in with a chance of winning simply tell us which hungry creature Mouse first meets in the story. Details in the competition section.
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!
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Warrington W: www.parrhall. culturewarrington.org
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Friday 3rd June
WE LOVE LITTLE MIX
Wednesday 22nd-Thursday 23rd June
PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and icecreams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!
Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/merseyside for thousands more great days out
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