famiLy t Heatre guide

CastLe tHeatre

www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Saturday 11th-Tuesday 14th February sTRANGe WoRLD (U)

The clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission into uncharted and treacherous territory. starring Jake Gyllenhal, dennis Quad & lucy lui.

Saturday 18th February siNG A LoNG A eNcANTo cheer on mirabel as she tries to save the magic surrounding the encanto. sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free props bag.

Sunday 19th February

THe JUNGLe BooK following the success of last year’s smash-hit “Wind in the Willows”, immersion Theatre are thrilled to be reviving their criticallyacclaimed musical adaptation of the rudyard Kipling family favourite.

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th

February

JosepH AND THe AMAZiNG

TecHNicoLoUR

DReAMcoAT YoUTH

Top hat Theatre school will take to the stage with the smash-hit musical by andrew lloyd Webber based on the biblical tale of Genesis, Joseph and the amazing Technicolour dreamcoat.

Thursday 30th-Saturday 1st April

WeLLiNGBoRoUGH

GANG sHoW

Bringing a brand new show with songs from across the years, something to suit all ages - a night full of colour, dance, and great costumes.

tHe Core

www.thecorecorby.com

Friday 17th February

FiNDiNG cHesTeR

When chester her cat goes missing, edith needs the help of her local delivery man Trevor and his mousey trainee, Taz, to get her cat back.

Saturday 18th February

WoMAN LiKe Me- THe LiTTLe MiX sHoW

The energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, little mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial popvideo choreography.

Thursday 23rd February

UGLY DUcKLiNGNoRTHeRN BALLeT retelling the famous hans christian andersen fairy-tale, Ugly duckling is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time.

Saturday 18th March spARKs pReseNTs spRiNGTiMe ADVeNTURes spring into action with the youngest theatre groups sparks as they delight and entertain you with stories and characters with a springtime theme. masque tHeatre www.masquekettering.co.uk/

Thursday 16th-Saturday 18th February

UTG pReseNTs MATiLDA JR roald dahl’s matilda The musical Jr . is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by roald dahl, and features a book by dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim minchin. tHe oLd savoy www.theoldsavoy.co.uk

Saturday 11th February

THe LiTTLe MeRMAiD FAMiLY pANTo

Will melody the magical mermaid find her voice, which was stolen by the evil sea Witch in order to ensure she can be with her one true love and live happily ever after. full of beautiful scenery, sparkling costumes, and lots of fun for all the family.

Sunday 13th February

THe AMAZiNG BUBBLe MAN louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science, and fun of bubbles. louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.

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Thursday 16th February

MiLKsHAKe LiVe

Join Paddington, daisy & ollie, milo, noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s clues, and milkshake! monkey for an unforgettable family time at milkshake monkey’s musical! learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite milkshake! friends.

Friday 17th February ciRcUs specTAcULAR! featuring international circus acts, amazing magic and lots of laughs. royaL

And Derngate

www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Monday 13th-Saturday 25th February

UNeXpecTeD TWisT a re-telling of the charles dickens classic, oliver Twist, by one of the best-loved figures in the children’s book world, michael rosen.

Saturday 18th February sQUiDGe squidge is a fun interactive dance film with music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives.

Sunday 5th March

NMpAT spRiNG

FesTiVAL oF

MUsic- oRcHesTRA specTAcULAR northamptonshire music and Performing arts Trust (nmPaT) presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – county Junior orchestra, county Training orchestra and county youth orchestra.

Monday 6th-Thursday 9th March

NMpAT BiG siNGscHooL oF RocK northamptonshire music and Performing arts

Trust (nmPaT) presents a youth group production of school of rock. a celebration of vocal work across northamptonshire with massed choirs of 500 young singers from schools across the county, also featuring nmPaT county choirs.

Sunday 12th March

NMpAT spRiNG

FesTiVAL oF

MUsic- WiND BAND specTAcULAR northamptonshire music and Performing arts Trust (nmPaT) presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – county Junior Wind orchestra, county Training Wind orchestra and county youth concert Band.

To enter the competition please email competitions@primarytimesmag.com. When you enter make sure you give us your name, address, email, age and school. Closing date is Sunday 12th February. Please note Primary Times Northamptonshire will only use your details to contact the competition winners.