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Million Dollar Quartet
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Million Dollar Quartet provides a unique insight to discover how rock ‘n’ roll inspired and defined a generation through its telling of the electrifying story of the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis came together to make music, and ended up making history… Monday – Wednesday at 8.00pm, Thursdays at 3.00pm & 8.00pm Monday 25th July – Monday 29th August Age: 8+ Running Time: 1hrs 40 mins (No interval)
Family First Nights Mousetrap Theatre Projects 23-24 Henrietta Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8ND “I would like to thank you for your fantastic work, because of you I have been able to enjoy the theatre with my family and without your much appreciated help this would have been almost impossible. Once again thank you.” - Participant 2010
Noel Coward Theatre
Make it a day to remember! To enrich the theatre experience, bring your family to a special free workshop before the matinee, chose from: Wicked
Apollo, Victoria Theatre Wednesday 10th August Workshop at 11.30am – 1.00pm and Show at 3pm
STOMP!
Ambassadors Theatre Thursday 18th August Workshop at 11.30am – 1.00pm and Show at 2.30pm
Lend Me A Tenor
Gielgud Theatre Saturday 20th August Workshop at 11.30am – 1.00pm and Show at 2.30pm
David Walliams’ Mr Stink
Thriller Live Lyric Theatre
Thriller Live is the spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop – Michael Jackson, and the Jackson Five. Thriller Live is the Jackson’s first dedicated theatrical show, now in its 3rd thrilling year! Tuesday – Thursday at 7.30pm Sundays at 3.30pm Tuesday 26th July – Thursday 25 July Age: 7+ Running Time: 2hrs 20mins
The Rose Theatre, Kingston
David Walliams, star of Little Britain, has written the smelliest book of all time. Chloe doesn’t like school very much. She isn’t as cool as the other kids. No iPhone, no DS and no friends. Then she meets MR STINK - the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her and that includes her mother - an awful snob who wants to be the local MP and is trying to rid the streets of its homeless. About to lose her only friend, Chloe finds Mr Stink a secret hiding place...but is there more to him than meets the nose? Tuesday 26th, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July at 7pm Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July at 2.30pm Sunday 31st July at 11am & 3pm Age: 7 + Running Time: 2 hrs 10mins
Pygmalion
Garrick Theatre One of theatre’s most entertaining explorations of gender and class restrictions Pygmalion tells the story of ego-centric Professor Higgins who makes a bet with his friend that he can transform the manners and speech of a Cockney flower girl and pass her off as a society lady. Pygmalion remains one of Shaw’s most popular plays, full of his trademark wit and style. Starring Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon. Monday 15th August – Wednesday 17th August at 7.30pm Age: 12+ Running Time: 2hr 15mins
Potted Potter Garrick Theatre
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Performances with Family Workshops
Watch CBBC’s Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening firebreathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience! Thursdays and Saturdays at 11.30am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.00pm, Sundays at 4pm & 7pm Thursday 18th August – Monday 29th August Age: 7+ Running Time: 75 mins (No interval)
NB – the above show dates are for families planning to attend both the workshop and the show. If you would like more information, fell free to call us on 020 7240 6606
The Railway Children Waterloo Station Theatre
This spectacular adaptation of E. Nesbit’s classic steams into the former Eurostar Terminal at London’s Waterloo Station. In a breathtaking theatrical event, a 1000 seat venue has been built around the railway tracks with audience seated on either side. Featuring Stirling Single, a gorgeous 66-tonne steam locomotive, join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they tell their story. Wednesdays at 7.30pm 27th July and 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th August Age: 5+ Running Time: 2hrs 30mins
STOMP!
Ambassadors Theatre STOMP is a unique combination of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion: eight performers use boots, bins, brooms and everything including the kitchen sink to create ‘Pure Stage Magic’. Monday and Thursday at 8pm, Thursday and Sunday at 3pm (Thursday 18th August – Family Workshop + Performance) Monday 25th July – Sunday 28th August Age: 8+ Running Time: 1 hr 40 minutes (No interval)
The 39 Steps
The Tiger Who Came To Tea Vaudeville Theatre
Based on the award winning picture book by Judith Kerr, this delightful family show is packed with fun for youngsters everywhere. The show is the ideal introduction to theatre for pre and primary school children and their families. Featuring magic and sing-along songs, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is perfect for developing literacy and listening skills, and audience participation is highly encouraged! Tuesday – Friday at 11am Saturday & Sunday at 10.30am & 12.30pm Tuesday 26th July – Sunday 28th August Age: 3+ Running Time: 55mins (No Interval) Photo: Alex Rumford
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre Was the Wicked Witch of the West really wicked or the victim of a corrupt regime? You might think you know the whole story about the Land of Oz, but this award-winning stage production skillfully and accessibly encourages children to look at things very differently. Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm Wednesday at 2.30pm (Wednesday 10th August – Family Workshop + Performance) Monday 25th July – Monday 29th August Age: 7+ Running Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Criterion Theatre A huge hit both in the West End and on Broadway, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller The 39 Steps is hilariously recreated on stage as the Olivier and Tony award winning ‘Best Comedy’. The wonderfully inventive show features four fearless actors playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun. Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 8pm Tuesday 26th June – Wednesday 24th August Age: 8 + Running Time: 1hr 45mins
Monday 25th July – Monday 29th August 2011
Bring your family to the theatre for just £5 a ticket!
enables young people to access and engage with the best of London’s theatre. Family First Nights is one of its core access programmes. Registered charity no. 1053434 We are most grateful to The Colwinston Charitable Trust, The Dorset Foundation and The John Younger Trust for their generous funding of Family First Nights and to the producers of the participating theatre productions for their valued support. ...inspiring young people
...inspiring young people