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www.thecivicstourport.co.uk 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 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

www.courtyard.org.uk 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

Malvern Theatre

www.malvern-theatres.co.uk 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 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

www.themarkettheatre.com 9th April 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.

www.norburytheatre.co.uk 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

www.number8.org 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

Palace Theatre

www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 13th April 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* 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

www.worcestertheatres.co.uk 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.

7th May 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.

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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