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08 - 24 APRIL, HANBURY HALL 01 APRIL - 29 MAY PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY FUN Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn St, Worcester WR1 2ND. Hop on over for Easter Paint-Your-Own-Pottery. Choose from a range of bisque such as eggcups, mugs, plates, bunny figurines and trinket holders, and even Dragons Eggs and pet water bowls. Be surrounded by inspiration, plus friendly staff are on hand to help. Book a table, then try out your artistic skills for an hour and a half.

Enjoy refreshments as you create your own unique piece. You can choose to explore the Museum’s fun interactives and family backpack trails before or after painting. Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 10am – 4pm. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/pyop 03 APRIL PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS EASTER SHOW The Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, WR14 3HA. Join in with Peter Rabbit & friends Easter show – on his musical journey to find his Easter egg. For all ages, family entertainment. 2:30pm – 5pm.

Don’t miss this fantastic family Easter show with super star Peter Rabbit!!! He’ll take you on a musical journey all about his chocolate eggs, with familiar Easter songs to sing and dance to along the way.

Sunday 3rd April, arrival from 2:30pm, show times; 3-4pm, then meet and greets, photos and Easter eggs till 5pm. Tickets: £10 per child, £5 per adults and under 2s go free. Contact us for your tickets before they sell out! charactervisits.co.uk

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND PERFORMED BY RSOCA The Regal, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE. As their second production, the fantastic students of the Regal School of Creative Arts (RSoCA) present ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Enjoy this lovely production live on the main stage at The Regal and help support the next generation of local talent. The Regal School of Creative Arts meets on Sundays mornings for rehearsals at The Regal and accepts students from year 1 to year 13. 3pm DINO DISCOVERY FAMILY FUN DAY Hereford Racecourse Roman Rd, Hereford HR4 9QU. Looking for things to do with the family with a bit of a twist? Then explore our brand new ‘Jurassic’ themed Family Fun Day on Sunday 3rd April! Before racing, watch in amazement as Triceratops and Raptors roam our racecourse. There will also be a host of other FREE Children’s entertainment to keep the kids busy while the parents can enjoy 7 thrilling jump races! Don’t forget the best bit – Kids go FREE! Making this one of the best value family days out in Herefordshire. Kids Go Free! Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult (some exclusions apply for Festival fixtures and Live After Racing events). You’ll need to select a child ticket when making your booking. www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk 08 - 24 APRIL EASTER EGG HUNTS Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA. This spring, treat your little ones to a

world of adventures at Hanbury Hall on the Easter adventures in nature trails.

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map, pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. Suitable for dogs on short leads. Please be aware that we have livestock throughout the parkland trail route. 9:30am-4:30pm 09 APRIL MRS. CROP AND HER HAIRDRESSING SHOP - CHILDREN’S THEATRE STAC Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall & Worcester Rep Theatre Company. Will Mr. Wig Wig Wiggle, the wig salesman’s visit to Mrs. Crop’s Salon change her son Top Knot’s life for good and persuade Harry Hirsute, that he really does need a haircut after all? – 10.30am & 11.45am. boxoffice@worcestertheatres.co.uk. worcestertheatres.co.uk 09 - 10 APRIL INTERNATIONAL LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL Avoncroft Museum, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR. Avoncroft Museum will be host to The International Living History Festival 2022 as part of an exciting partnership with Pike and Shot Events Join us for an unforgettable family day out exploring our buildings which will be brought to life with re-enactors from the Bronze Age to the Cold War. Experience lots of hands-on activities, explore the historically themed market and delve right into the past over this unique weekend.

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10 APRIL EXCITING SCIENCE The Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall & Worcester Rep Theatre Company. This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years and up. Featuring silly, fun, factual Science experiments, it’s the perfect way to engage the mind and imagination during a dull and boring half term holiday!.

A show full of wiz, bang, pop... and splurt!

2:30pm. boxoffice@worcestertheatres. co.uk worcestertheatres.co.uk 12 APRIL MOTHER GOOSE EASTER PANTO 174 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61.

A tale of golden eggs, quests for beauty, fairy magic, circus acts & so much more in a spellbinding egg-stravaganza! With a multi-talented 2person cast, this laughter packed performance features colourful characters, hilarious comedy, fantastic music, circus acts, lavish costumes & stunning sets. Mother Goose promises to be the funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever! Will fame, fortune and beauty change Mother Goose? Book your tickets now to find out! Tickets £5 per child Includes a drink and Easter egg.

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The Place For Family Fun!

For Easter family fun, visit Dick Whittington Park. Rain or shine it is the place for family fun, exercise and relaxation. Set in a beautiful location the Park offers a large indoor heated Play Barn with slides, climbing fames trampolines, climbing frames, trampolines, a climbing wall and wavey mirrors.

orchard and cottage gardens. Look out for the baby ducks.

Enjoy the Hidden Valley nature trails around the park: wander around the lakes and pathways, and up the zig zag path to the hilltop viewing point the into the ancient wood.

Experience the Gloucestershire apple

break. Normal admission charges apply plus £2.50 per child for craft activities (includes all materials). Hayley’s Kitchen will be open from 10 – 5 offering hot and cold food, cakes, and refreshments. We have 2 picnic areas on site with a covered area available. www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk

The Who’s Who Gallery gives an insight into famous Gloucestershire characters including J.K. Rowling and Eddie the Eagle. Food and drink is available in the restaurant with picnic areas around the Park and Sensory Garden. Dogs welcome outdoors.

Dick Whittington Park T: 01452 831000 Fb: Dick Whittington Park W: www.dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk

family day out. There’s so much for youngsters to get involved in, with many of the activities free – hop on board for a tractor ride, go wild with bushcraft or try your hand at some fun crafts with Junk Fish. Tickets £9, Under 16’s £5, and Under 2’s free.

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14 APRIL COUNTRYTASTIC Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

CountryTastic returns to the Three Counties Showground this 14 April 2022.

Visitors can expect an action-packed day of discovery with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone’s favourite farmer from BBC Countryfile and the Cotswold Farm Park, Adam Henson will be headlining this year’s show. Get involved in an action-packed, hands-on event with food, farming and the countryside at its core. Whatever the weather, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, CountryTastic is the perfect Easter Holiday

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT HARTLEBURY Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury. DY11 7XZ. Looking for an eggcellent way to celebrate Easter? Look no further! Bring your eggsplorers to Hartlebury Castle for a cracking good time! Explore the beautiful grounds of the Castle as you hunt for the hidden Easter eggs and surprises!

EASTER AT EASTNOR Eastnor Castle, Ledbury HR8 1RL. Enjoy our Easter Global EGGventure Family Treasure Hunt celebrating 150 years of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. Find clues around the castle and grounds and hand

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in your entry for a chocolate treat at the end. You’ll also be entered into the prize draw for the chance to win an enormous Easter egg! eastnorcastle.com 16 APRIL SQUIDGE The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9JR. For children 3-8 years and their grown ups. Do you squish or squash, tickle or most certainly not, handshake or hug, stretch out or snuggle in like a bug? ‘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. At the heart of the piece is a tale of friendship, compromise and how each and every one of us need touch to make us feel alive!

Each family will be seated in their very own interactive seating area, which will magically light up at moments throughout the cinema experience and will be full of exciting textures for little hands to explore! Expect slimly fun and lots of bubbles. £7.50.

16 & 17 APRIL EGGS-CELLENT EASTER ACTIVITIES The Nest, Hereford Rd, Ledbury HR8 2PZ. Join us this Easter for some eggs-cellent activities! Onsite egg-hunts, Easter rabbit hunt and more to keep you all entertained this Easter weekend! Enter the raffle to win an amazing prize nestledbury.co.uk

the halls and even more outside (number of outdoor stands weather-dependent) together create an incredibly eclectic shopping experience, with items on sale range from furniture, lighting and textiles to jewellery, clothing, teddies and toys.

This is the perfect event for the interior designer, crafter, up-cycler and thriftseeker. Entrance: 7.30am – 3.30pm at £5 (cash only) per person (accompanied children under 16 go free) Fair dates in 2022 13 February, 18 April, 29 May, 26 June, 24 July, 29 August, 18 September, 9 October, 4 December. www.b2bevents.info BOUNCING BUNNIES PLAY DAY The Commandery - Worcester, The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester. Join us on Easter Monday as the bunnies take over The Commandery. Bring your bouncing bunnies to enjoy the farm barn bouncy castle and slide and hop all around The Commandery. There will be games in the glorious Commandery gardens for you to enjoy. What bunny can resist animal skittles, giant Jenga and giant Connect 4 ? Once your bunnies have finished bouncing, see if they can find all the eggs hidden around the museum to receive a chocolatey treat, then they can get creative and design and colour in their very own Easter egg. No need to pre-book, just turn up. Normal admission charges apply + £2 per Easter Egg trail and 50p for the bouncy castle.

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18 APRIL MALVERN FLEA AND COLLECTORS FAIR Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

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LOVE cake. What will George do? Oh No, George! is the delightfully playful tale of a dog who wants to be good but just can’t resist temptation. 1:30pm & 3:30pm. worcestertheatres.co.uk. boxoffice@worcestertheatres.co.uk 19 - 21 APRIL EASTNOR RUN AROUND DAYS Eastnor Castle, Ledbury HR8 1RL. Let off some steam in the school holidays! eastnorcastle.com 29 - 30 APRIL HEREFORD RIVER CARNIVAL Hereford River Carnival is a two day celebration of the River Wye that takes place in, on, beside the river & around the city of Hereford on early May bank holiday weekend each year. It is run by volunteers and regularly attracts around 10,000 visitors. The next spectacular Hereford River Carnival will take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 April 2022, a variety of fantastic activities on land and river. A celebration of arts, culture and community.

30 APRIL - 02 MAY MARCHES MAKERS FESTIVAL Kington. HR5 3DJ. The Marches Makers Festival in Kington, on the English border with Wales, presents a bank holiday weekend of delights including a miniature artworks exhibition, four other exhibitions, interactive workshops, open studios, live theatre and garden based sculpture in venues throughout the town. Independent High St businesses include cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, accommodation and lots more. Come and make a weekend of it in some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. www.marchesmakers.co.uk

01 MAY FUNTOPIA AT REDDITCH The BIG day out for little kids is coming to Redditch for the first time ever!!!

We’ll be offering 3 amazing, fun-filled events in the summer of 2022!! Our fun-filled festival is packed with Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Course, Inflatable Slide, Bungee Run, Human Wrecking Ball, Inflata-Bull, Nerf Wars, Driving School, Circus Skills, Sumo Suits, Giant Games, Space Hopper Races, Crafty Corner and more – all included in the price of your wristband! We even have an incredible Under 5’s area for our mini guests, filled with Bouncy Castles, Soft Play, Ball Pool, Ride On’s, Giant Piano Mats and other fun toys and games. Funtopia is designed especially for younger visitors ( Up to 10 years of age) and we encourage all grown ups to play too! Visitors can enjoy unlimited play on the activities and inflatables as many times as they like during their stay! Arrive hungry and sample an array of delicious menus in our Food Court which offers sweet and savoury meals to suit all taste buds!

Don’t forget to treat those at home as you wander around our Artisan and Trade Stalls which have a selection of unique products for sale. For those wanting to extend the fun, why not have a go on our pay-per-go rides and games?! 11am-5pm.

Unlimited Play Wristbands are priced as follows: Under 90cm Free of Charge; Over 90cm £10; Adult £2.50; Family of 4 Ticket (2ad & 2ch) £23; Family of 5 Ticket (2ad & 3ch) £32. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. Wristbands go on sale from 10:30am on the event day. Also 2nd July & 11th August.

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RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL Three Counties Showground Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Malvern Hills, RHS Malvern Spring Festival 5-8 May launches the summer gardening show calendar. Come and be inspired by award-winning show gardens and take home new discoveries from amongst the exquisite plants and flowers displayed by top nurseries within the floral marquee and plant arcades. There is plenty of specialist advice on offer too from celebrity gardeners and experts and a treat for foodies around every corner, celebrating the best of local produce.

Advance tickets to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival start at £24.85 for general admission, children under 16 go free.

IGB MAY WEEKENDER 2022 Our first IGB Weekenend Away will be held at The Greenhouse at Barnes Close - a retreat centre in the beautiful Waseley Hills in Bromsgrove. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN VIA EVENTBRITE - IGB’s May Weekend will be unhurried time together, relaxed activities, food and some reflective spiritual time - a few of our activities will have an online element for those who can’t join us in person. We’ll be together just over 24 hours - the venue is close enough to Birmingham for many folks to choose to sleep in their own beds, but there is accommodation for those who need to/ want to stay over. You can also opt to come for just the Saturday afternoon/ evening (if 24 hours seems too long for you!). This is an accessible venue with some accessible accommodation.

Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Hop on over to The Museum of Royal Worcester for our Easter Paint-Your-OwnPottery activities and children’s explorer trails around the Museum.

At our Easter Paint-Your-Own-Pottery sessions you can choose from egg cups, mugs, bowls, plates, Easter chic figurines and even some very special Dragon Eggs. We’ve also got bird boxes, beautiful rabbit shaped trinket holders and of course water bowls for the four legged friend in your life.

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artistic skills. We’ve even ordered in extra love heart red paint too.

We’ll then discount £5 off your total spend at the end of your session.

If you’d like to you can also explore the Museum before or after your Paint-Your-OwnPottery session. Discover our collections, plus we have plenty of fun activities for children including our themed explorer back pack trails.

Once you’ve finished painting, we will glaze and fire your painted pot it in our kiln. The colours will become richer, and your item will have a hard shiny clear surface – which is food safe should you wish to use it once you take it home.

We are located close to car parks, including blue badge, local cafe Good Roots and less than 5 minutes walk to Worcester’s famous Cathedral, river side walk and high street, so you really can make a day of it.

Book your 90 minute session for just £15 per table (groups of up to 6), plus the cost of the pottery item you choose (prices from £9).

We need 7 – 10 days to glaze and fire, and will then contact you to let you know your item is ready for collection. We can post your item back to you for an additional cost – please speak to a member of staff on the day if this is required. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/pyop primarytimes.co.uk/hereford_worcester

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• aMazing Hedge Puzzle • Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo • Miniature Golf

Visit butterflyzoo.co.uk For everyday value ticket prices!

Come rain or shine come along and have a good time!

Symonds Yat West HR9 6DA Open daily from 10am Safe secure metered parking

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AT THE SWAN THEATRE The Civic

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20th April Little Mix Show Now playing its 5th successful year touring the UK and having played to over 100,000 people around the country, the Little Mix Show is back! 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. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to you.There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show! The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the brand new Confetti album. Dance & scream to a packed-out playlist of songs that include Black Magic, Power, Break Up Song, Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor. 7pm. Adults: £ 15.

Concessions: £ 12.

23rd April The Wizard of Oz THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 2020 AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. All tickets booked for the April 2020 date will be transferred to the new date. If the new date is not suitable you will, of course, be entitled to a full refund. KD Theatre Productions are delighted to be touring their critically acclaimed larger than life 14 EASTER 2022

musical adaptation of The Wizard Of Oz for a 4th triumphant year. Featuring a professional cast of 7 Actors, high energy choreography and stunning sets and costumes. Come and meet Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Follow Dorothy as she tries to find her way home. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. It’s not going to be easy for Dorothy to find her way home with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her!

Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help? Find out by joining us at Easter!

This spectacular adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic story is packed with good jokes, quality song and dance routines, spectacular scenery and plenty more for all the family! Adults £14.50 Children/ Concessions £11.50 Group of four £46.50 1st May Civic’s Got Talent Do you have a talent (hidden or otherwise)? Are you 14 years old or under? Do you want to let people see your talent – whatever it is? Then this is the event for you! The Civic will be hosting a Talent show for any young person to enter – free of charge – to give you the chance to show us what you got. Magic, Comedy, Dance, Singing, or balancing a 100 cups on the end of the your nose! Whatever your talent we want you to show it off on our stage. FREE ENTRY – Entry details from our Hall Manager on 01299 823339 or

ccaldwell@thecivicstourport.co.uk Start Time: 1pm. Adults: £1, Concessions: Free

The Courtyard

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13th & 14th April Out of this World (Ages 7-12) Join The Courtyard for two days of space exploration! From Astronauts to Aliens, you’ll take part in lots of fun drama, singing and movement activities, all themed around Outer Space. Delivered in person at The Courtyard. Ages 7 – 12.

Sessions run from 10am – 3pm on both days. £30 or £15 for half day

new ensemble retelling by Simon Reade, directed by Elle While, explores the lengths a young soldier will go to, to fight for what is right. Age Guidance: 9+ Running time: approx 2 hours including an interval Tues - Sat Eves & Sat Mat: £33.04, £30.80, £27.44, £24.08, £20.72 Wed & Thurs Mats: All seats £15.68 £2 Concessions Over 60s / Unwaged Under 26s £15.68 Members Discounts Apply (Price includes 12% booking fee) Show Times: Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th May Evenings at 7.30pm Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2pm

Market Theatre

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10th - 14th May Private Peaceful The Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, have a tough rural childhood facing the death of their father, financial hardship and a cruel landlord. Their fierce loyalty to each other pulls them through, until one day they both fall for the same girl. And then the Great War comes. Set against the epic backdrop of WW1, we join 18 year old Private Tommo Peaceful in the trenches as he takes us on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of courage, devotion, family and friendship. Award winning Private Peaceful was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, won the Red House Children’s Book Award and won the Blue Peter Book Award. Acknowledged by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, The Butterfly Lion) as his favourite work, this thrilling

We Are Not Shellfish We are really excited to be bringing the hugely innovative Sabotage Theatre Company to The Market Theatre. Their imaginative use of mask and puppets is guaranteed to enthral and enchant audiences from 7 to 90 in this rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a bite. Leah is trying to collect all the plastic out of the ocean before it’s too late. Then one day, she finds the best piece of sea treasure ever, a plastic bottle containing a mysterious phone number. Soon she is in conversation with Ahmed, a boy adrift in the sea of humanity that is the Calais Jungle. But when the text messages stop, Leah must summon all her courage to build a boat from salvaged plastic and embark on an epic voyage to find her friend. 2:30pm. Standard:£8, Family:£35 The Family price admits 2 adults 3 children.

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Norbury Theatre

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9th April Children’s Theatre Performed by The Norbury Players Children’s Theatre, a play performed by adults especially for children aged 3 to 10 years. They make a fun birthday treat.

Tickets £2.

Number 8

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20th April Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science Science and silliness abound for ages seven to 107! Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza!

Magicians, time travellers and all-round spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualified scientists, and now are bring their love of enlightenment to the stage! Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science!

On TV Morgan & West have fooled Penn & Teller (Fool Us ITV 1), competed to be the Next Great Magician (ITV 1), and even attempted to escape The Slammer (CBBC). Please note: Morgan & West take full responsibility for any horizons broadened, passions enflamed or minds blown during the course of the show. £13, 16 & under £10 - 2.30pm

23rd April Wizard of Oz 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. Anton Benson Productions return with another all-singing, all-dancing rib-tickling show, starring Easter Panto favourites, Ryan “Wally” Greaves, Dame Phylip “Dolly” Harries along with all-star cast Atomic Kitten’s Kerry Katona as the Wicked Witch of the West, Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood as Tin Man, Coronation Street’s Brian Capron as The Wizard, X Factor/CBBC’s Lauren Platt as Dorothy and Kate Salmon as Glinda. £19.50*. £18.50* (disc) £68.00* (Family) £16.50* Additional children

Worcester Live

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9th April Mrs. Crop and Her Hairdressing Shop The Swan. Will Mr. Wig Wig Wiggle, the wig salesman’s visit to Mrs. Crop’s Salon change her son Top Knot’s life for good and persuade Harry Hirsute, that he really does need a haircut after all? 10.30am & 11.45 am Tickets £3 - £2.75 per ticket for groups of 10 or more - Under 2s Free 10th April Exciting Science at the Swan This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years and up. Featuring silly, fun, factual Science experiments, it’s the perfect way to engage the mind and imagination during a dull and boring half term holiday! A show full of wiz, bang, pop …. and splurt! 2:30pm. £13.

Palace Theatre

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13th April

The Lollipop Lady The Swan. Lola the Lollipop lady is transported by magic to the seaside for a well-deserved holiday but finds herself in the middle of a dispute between Mr. Knickerbocker Glory, the ice cream man and Jolly Roger, the local hot dog salesmancum-pirate. - 10:30am & 11:45am. £3 £2.75 per ticket for groups of 10 or more.

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Animal Antics Time for The Animal Guyz who are fast becoming one of the UK’s leading animal presenters to literally bring the stage to life with this brand-new funny, entertaining and educational live show that will delight the whole family. A show packed with animal effects, music and laughter, designed to both entertain and educate using no live animals, stunning puppetry and special effects to bring incredible life-like and size animals and dinosaurs to the stage right before your eyes. Dinosaurs from the past, Elephants from Africa, saltwater crocodiles from Australia and the incredible Orangutans from Indonesia to name but a few all making their way out onto the stage as part of some incredibly moving moments.

However, when The Animal Guyz are involved, it does mean that talking about animals does not always go completely to plan so prepare for a completely wild and exciting show. An experience not to be missed so book today 6:30 pm Full Price - £16.50* Child/OAP - £13.50* Family £58.00* Box (max 4 people) - £60.00*

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24th & 25th May The Gruffalo The Swan. 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.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

1.30pm, 4.30pm, 10.30am, 4.30pm £14 £12 for school groups,

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