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February Half Term 2019 February 4th - April 1st 2019

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Education, Roundabout, Bookstore, Pinboard, Theatre and more!

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In Hereford & Worcester

Second Floor, Richardson House, 21/24 New St, Worcester. WR1 2DP. Tel: 01905 723011 Fax: 01905 780103 Publishing Editor: Dawn Pardoe - 01905 727909 Design and Production: Paul Blyth Sales & PR Rachel Seabright - 01905 727900 rachel@pw-media.co.uk

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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Hereford & Worcester. It is also available by subscription at £50 per year. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is not our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2,630,139 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Beds & Luton, Berkshire, Black Country, Bucks & Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Cardiff and S E Wales, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh, Essex, Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland, Glasgow & Central Scotland, Gloucester, Hampshire, Hereford and Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, South Dublin, Cork & Waterford), Kent, Leicester, Lincolnshire, East, West, South & North London, Newcastle & North Tyneside, Norfolk, Northampton, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Tees Valley, West Midlands, Wiltshire, South & West Yorkshire. For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KUMON’S

TWO-WEEK FREE TRIAL To take part in our Free Trial, contact your local Instructor, Sacha Elsey, and book a consultation. As our programmes are individualised, your child will be assessed so their study can be tailored precisely to their ability.

Our aim at Kumon is to help children of any age and any ability discover their full potential.

Established for 60 years, the Kumon Maths and English Programmes enable students to develop the confidence and skills to tackle challenging work independently.

Kumon study equips students with core study skills that help any child to achieve beyond expectations. Your local Droitwich study centre is offering a twoweek Free Trial of the Kumon programmes between 21 February and 15 March for all new students.

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The Kumon Droitwich Study Centre is located at The Salvation Army Church Hall, Ombersley Way, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0AB. Classes run on Tuesday and Friday from 4.15pm to 6.15pm.

To find out how Kumon study can help your child excel, contact your local Instructor, Sacha Elsey on 07736 234950 or email droitwich@kumoncentre.co.uk. kumon.co.uk

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TELL TALE HEARTS PRESENTS TRUNK TALES Henry Sandon Hall, The Royal Porcelain Works Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NE. 11am-12noon. £7.50. A lady, a trunk and a collection of stories from around the globe.

A trunk is a box for belongings; belongings that have travelled far and wide... Especially when it belongs to this particular lady... Join her to share in tales of boastful toads, magical fish and fearsome beasts of the wild woods. Using puppetry and the contents of her magical trunk she will create Arabic seas, epic mountains, fields of turnips and the tallest trees. The children are invited into the performance by creating waves, helping to find a suitor for the mouse bride and even acting out a character or two from the stories.

This interactive storytelling show is designed to unleash the imagination of children from 4 years plus (and those of their adults too!). Running time 55 minutes with no interval. boxofficemanager@worcesterlive. co.uk. Tel: 01905611427

Saturday 9th February – Saturday 9th March

EASTNOR POTTERY AND THE FLYING POTTER Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique?

Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and eight electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance.

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Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Cost: £130 Includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing (1-3 pots) and the cost of posting your masterpieces. Tel: 01531 633 886. www.eastnorpottery. co.uk/potters-wheel-workshops/

Sunday 10th

IN THE WILLOWS HIP-HOP DANCE WORKSHOP 3pm & 5pm. Aged 17-25? Love hip hop? With everything from House, to Waacking – join us for some fast paced fun and great vibes in this FREE 90 minute hip-hop dance class. Learn routines from Metta’s hip-hop musical In The Willows, choreographed by Rhimes Lecointe. Led by one of the country’s leading hip hop dance teachers Sheila Attah (Bird Gang) this is a dance class for everyone – beginners welcome! You will also have the opportunity to discover more about joining the community chorus of In The Willows, touring to Malvern in April ’19. Advance booking essential to book a place please call the box office on 01684 892277 .

Free Admission. For more information please contact Bridget (bridget@ malvern-theatres.co.uk).

Saturday 16th Sunday 24th FROZEN KINGDOM

Maylord Street, Hereford, HR1 2DT. Buckle In, as you are taken on a live 30 minute musical journey with The Ice Queen, The Snow Princess and Hans, where we learn that a family’s love is too strong for anyone to break. After the show, drift into the Ice Palace and use this time to take photos of your little Prince or Princess, as they have their minute of fame on The Ice

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Queen’s famous Ice Throne. Finally, come on in to our Enchanted Forest and have your moment with The Ice Queen, The Snow Princess and Hans, photos will be taken with the characters which can be purchased at your own discretion! 10am to 4pm. www.enchantedkingdomhereford. co.uk Child Ticket: £9.95 (2+ - 14 years. Adult Ticket: £5.95 (15 years +) No children under 2.

never seen it before! Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with fireballs, fire tornadoes and explosive chemical reactions.

Mark Thompson has been enthralling audiences for over 20 years with his fascinating journeys around the Universe. Now he is turning his attention to things a little closer to home. Suitable for family audiences from age 4 upwards. 01386 555488

FAIRY DOORBELLS AT THE FIRS

ADVENTURE CLUB

Lower Broadheath. Use your magic wand to find our fairy doors at The Firs. Ring the doorbell to see who lives inside. Our cheeky fairies might set you nature tasks along the way. When you find all of our tree fairies a tinkling prize awaits you. If you love our fairy friends, make your own to take home. £2 per trail, £1 per craft. 10.30am – 4pm

Saturday 16th March 18th Saturday May BRICK HISTORY

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery.

Pivotal moments of history retold in LEGO®. Warren Elsmore’s Brick History exhibition takes famous moments from history and imagines them in LEGO® bricks. From DNA and the Big Bang to Mozart, Martin Luther King and mobile phones, LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles, and triumphs, made from everyone’s favourite Danish toy.

From tiny recreations of Concorde and the Titanic that could fit in your hand, to a 1.5m square medieval castle bustling with activity, there are models to make you smile, to make you think, and to inspire you to build a better world. The exhibition is sure to delight all generations; reliving moments in history through inspirational models, an activity zone with soft bricks and LEGO® building and modelling for all ages, Hereford City LEGO® trail, free prize draw, plus special ‘Family Saturday’ and holiday activities.

Advanced booking is advised. Tickets: £3.50 adult, £2.00 child, under 5’s free, £8.50 family. School bookings also available at £60 per class. For more details and online booking visit www. herefordshire.gov.uk/LegoBrickHistory

Tuesday 19th

MARK THOMPSON’S SPECTACULAR SCIENCE SHOW Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG. 2:30pm to 3:30pm. £10, 16 & under £8. You think science is boring? Think again; this is science like you have

Queenswood Dinmore Hill Leominster HR6 0PY, Leominster HR6 0PY, 10:00am - 2:00pm Winter inspired adventures in the woods including campfire cooking, fire lighting, den building, using tools, games, seasonal crafts and more! For children aged 7 to 14 years

Tuesday 19th Friday 22nd

LUCKY DIP HISTORY Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU Who knows what history period you will discover with our ‘lucky dip’ history craft packs? 11:00am to 3:00pm 01905361821

Wednesday 20th

GET CRAFTY WORKSHOP Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum Dinmore Hill Leominster HR6 0PY, Leominster HR6 0PY, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Join us for winter-inspired craft and cooking on a campfire to keep us warm! Get Crafty! is a nature-based craft session with activities aimed at children aged 2 to 12 years who must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

We also run a free sensory play activity alongside for the under 2s.

LUDLOW RACES First race 1.50pm Racing at Ludlow Racecourse. This friendly National Hunt racecourse, often referred to as “Lovely Ludlow” by Radio 5 Live, is just 2 miles north of Ludlow town centre. A great day out for all race fans. According to local legend in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came here to match their horses. There is certainly a record of racing in 1725. The course retains its Edwardian character and also its strong club atmosphere. Now a National Hunt Course, jumping started in the mid- nineteenth century. Gates are open 2 hours before the first race. First race times are subject to change, please check www.ludlowracecourse.co.uk for changes.

Let us help YOUR family to improve themselves!

Unlock your child’s potential with Stagecoach Performing Arts Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage

CWMBRAN & MONMOUTH 01633 662283 cwmbran@stagecoach.co.uk KIDDERMINSTER 01562 66194 kidderminster@stagecoach.co.uk LEDBURY & MALVERN 01684 439452 malvern@stagecoach.co.uk

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Society (HAPS) are performing Jack and the Beanstalk at The Courtyard, Hereford. In aid of The Born Sleeping Appeal in Hereford. Tickets available from The Courtyard box office on 01432 340555. Adult £14, Senior Citizen and Children £12, Family ticket £45 (2 Adults, and 2 Children), Discount for group bookings. A great Pantomime to be enjoyed by all ages

Worcestershire, WR13 6NW Well established large veteran, vintage & classic tractor and machinery show plus classic commercials. Saturday HJ Pugh auction plus vintage spares day on Sunday 01697 451882

Friday 22nd February Saturday 2nd March

THE WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Leominster HR6 9PT. Multi-Activity Days for childre aged 7-12 years Climbing, Zip Wire, Assault Course and more. 9:00am to 3:30pm. Tel: 01568780111. COST: £24.50. Book your child in for Easter at the same time as February Half Term to receive further Multi-Day Discounts. At Easter we will have Holiday Clubs on 16th, 18th, 23rd & 25th April. With Teen Activity Day on Wed 24th April. All days booked and paid for at the same time are eligible for the Multi-Day Prices.

SNOW WHITE CHARITY PANTO

Wednesday 20th Saturday 23rd

TRACTOR WORLD SHOW

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Hereford Amateur Pantomime

Areley Kings Village Hall, Areley Common, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0NB. A fabulous family friendly pantomime, packed full of fun and jokes for all to enjoy! Profits to local causes. Please come and see Snow White and her 8 dwarves! Friday 22nd and Friday 1st at 7.30pm; Saturday 23rd and Saturday 2nd at 2pm and 7pm tickets@akplayers.co.uk 01299 871804 Adults £8 and Concessions £6

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th

Spring Tractor World & Classic Commercial Show at Three Counties Showground, Malvern,

MARCH Friday 1st

Hope City Church, Hereford, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2EP. The Watoto Children’s Choir are excited to share a brand new production for the 2019 UK Tour: ‘We Will Go’ Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled extensively since 1994, sharing a message of hope for Africa’s orphans and widows. To date, the choir has toured six continents and performed to enthralled audiences in schools, retirement homes, churches, parliaments, state houses and royal palaces. The Watoto Children’s Choir concert is a fundraising event for Watoto. The choir’s members are orphans and other vulnerable children; many of them have suffered the loss of one or both parents and now live in a Watoto village. Accompanied by a team

of adults, the choir presents Watoto’s vision and mission by sharing personal stories, music and dance. Free

Sunday 3rd

VISTMYMOSQUE Craven Arms, Drop-in 12-5pm Craven Arms Islamic Centre (www. cravenarmsic.org) once again open its doors as part of the national VisitMyMosque annual open day scheduled for Sunday 3rd March 2019. It’s an opportunity to gain an insight into what happens inside a mosque and ask any questions you may have on Islam. Prayers will take place at 1.15pm and 4.00pm but everyone is welcome to drop-in between 12-5pm at a time to suit. If you have any queries, or to register your interest, please contact Umar on 01588 676319 or email him at salaam@cravenarmsic.org. Address is Noor House, Newton Street, Craven Arms, SY7 9PQ. They look forward to welcoming you with tea and pakoras.

Saturday 9th

GARLIC THEATRE PRESENTS THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF Henry Sandon Hall, The Royal Porcelain Works Severn Street, Worcester, WR1

Venues in Gloucester Tel: 07971 584901 Cheltenham Tel 07971 584901 Tewkesbury Tel 07926 312645 Ross on Wye Tel 07725 228016

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R 2NE 11:00am to 11:40am £7.50. Who’s that trip trapping over my bridge? This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish!

Garlic Theatre creates a magical world to entrance and delight a young audience, with puppets, live music, storytelling and singing. We travel to Sweden where the troll lives happily under his bridge fishing. Nobody knows he is there because he is so shy. The people from the town start to throw rubbish under the bridge and soon there are no more fish in the river. Our troll becomes so hungry that when he sees a goat trip trapping by he tries to eat him and the story

unfolds. What happens to the troll and how is the river cleaned of all the rubbish? Running time approx.

40 minutes

Saturday 16th March Saturday 18th May BRICKHISTORY LEGO®

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery.

LEGO® works created by Warren Ellesmore An exhibition not to be missed! ‘Brick History is a journey through pivotal moments in world history, modelled in LEGO® bricks

by Warren Elsmore and his team of artists. Forget dry lists of kings or endless battles – this is history brought to life at a relatable, human level, featuring key figures from Mozart to Martin Luther King, scientific discoveries from the Big Bang to DNA, and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings. Enjoy the LEGO models, from tiny recreations of Concorde and Titanic that would sit in your hand, to an impressive 1.5m square castle bustling with activity in periods of both peace and war.’ Mar 16th – May 18th - Tues-Sat 10-4.00 Late opening Fridays till 6.30. Extra opening Sunday 15 April Prices £8.50

Family £3.50 Adult £2 Children.

Under 5’s free Prices may be subject to change nearer the event

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th MEGA BOOK SALE

Annual Fundraising event for Ludlow Assembly Rooms organised by Ludlow Assembly Rooms Fundraising Events (LARFE) Thousands of second-hand books, CDs and DVDs at great bargain prices! Time: 10.00 – 16.00 Website: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk Admission: £5 before 11.00 (Sat only); 50p at all other times

Thursday 21st

MOTHERS DAY MARKET A special Market for Mother’s Day; held at Ludlow Market in Castle Square A wide range of products sold by over 30 different stall holders. Ludlow has held street markets since the twelfth century.

Nowadays, a traditional openair market, managed by Ludlow Town Council, takes place in the town square (Castle Square) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year. In addition to the regular market,

most Sundays see the market stalls being used either as a Antiques & Collectors Market or for various specialist themes such as books, gardens or crafts.

Saturday 23rd

LYNGO THEATRE PRESENTS TOM THUMB Henry Sandon Hall, The Royal Porcelain Works Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NE boxofficemanager@worcesterlive. co.uk 01905611427. One night tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad talking – there’s nothing left to eat so they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest!

Outwitting his parents and the ogre, Tom shows everybody that even though he is small he is still mighty as he protects his brothers, finds the treasure and makes sure they’ll never be hungry again. Performed entirely on and under a kitchen table, this classic story is brought to life in a playful and fascinating show full of Lyngo’s magic with feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest. Come and join tiny Tom on his very big adventure!

2:00pm to 3:30pm £7.50.

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE AND WIN!!

For your chance to win a £50 voucher from BBC Inflatables (redeemable off your next hire) simply find and circle the FIVE DIFFERENCES, take a picture and send by email, text or via Facebook. The winner will be drawn on Friday 29th March.

Email: info@bbcinflatables.co.uk Text: 07765 000777 Facebook: BBC Inflatables

Themed Bouncy Castles & Soft Play t: 01905 841902

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Pottery Painting Studio in Evesham Town Centre We are a friendly studio where anyone, of any age is welcome to drop in and create their own unique piece from our fantastic range of ceramic bisques and papier mache items.

We have an extensive range of the highest quality pottery available to paint, selected to suit all budgets with a variety of different Animals, Characters and Objects. Or Decopatch one of our quality Papier mache items with papers of your choosing. On your own or with family - why not pop in and have a look at what we have to offer? Our Bisque price includes everything; the only extra we charge for is Tea or Coffee.

We hold regular craft classes with guest instructors, ie Needlefelting.

Contact us for a list of events. Or if you fancy a natter with your friends without the kids, come along to one of our Adult only evenings, you can bring your own tipple, we cannot guarantee the painting will improve but it`s great for relaxing.

We can also offer birthday or retirement parties or anything inbetween.

Kaz & Annie’s, Ceramics and More, 18 Vine Mews, Evesham, WR11 4RE Tel: 01386 304878 or Email ceramicsandmore18@hotmail.com

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Theatre OWS FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SH The Artrix Tel: 01527 577330 MIMI AND THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON

Thursday 21st February, 2pm. £12, £10 - Under 16s £40 - Family Ticket 2+2 or 1+3.

Skewbald Theatre proudly present Michael Morpurgo’s Mimi and the Mountain Dragon. High up in the snowy mountains of Switzerland the villagers of Dorta bang their drums, blow their horns and ring the bells to keep the fearsome Mountain Dragon away. But this year is different. One snowy morning Mimi discovers something extraordinary- a baby dragon sleeping in her woodshed! The

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little creature is lost and frightened but how did he get there and what happens when his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to reach the Dragon’s castle at the very top of the mountain and return the baby to its mother. With lively original songs, atmospheric storytelling and magical puppets Mimi and the Mountain Dragon is an exciting new show about friendship, courage and adventure for anyone who loves snow, dragons and stories. A magical musical puppetry adventure adapted from the book ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’ written by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Helen Stephens. Running time 50 mins.

Suitable for families and children aged 3+ and everyone who loves stories.

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The conquest Tel: 01885 488575 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Thursday 14th - Saturday 23rd February. 7.30pm with Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Adults £12, Under 16s £8 Family Ticket £36.

Conquest Productions Pantomime.

Beauty and the Beast is a traditional family pantomime following the story of the cruel young prince punished by being turned into a monster until he can win true love. Helped, or maybe hindered, by the usual cast of pantomime characters, the Conquest Panto is a riot of song, dance, laughter, and happy ever after enjoyment for everyone. Don’t miss it!

The courtyard Tel: 01432 340555 SUSANNAH AND THE SUNFLOWER

Saturday 16th February, Adults and children £7.50. Susannah dreams of an amazing flower garden and when the Wizard thanks her for looking after his cow by giving her three magical seeds, her dream starts

to grow. Following in the footsteps of Jack and the Beanstalk she embarks on a fantastical shadow adventure. A celebration of the magic of growing things and dreaming big for everyone aged 3+. Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity from 10.30am: Make a paper plate sunflower to take into the show!

THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF

Saturday 30th March. £7.50 adult and children. Who’s that trip trapping over my bridge? This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish.

Garlic Theatre create a magical world to entrance and delight a young audience. With puppets, live music, storytelling and singing. We travel to Sweden where the troll lives happily under his bridge fishing. Nobody knows he is there because he is so shy. The people from the town start to throw rubbish under the bridge and soon there are no more fish in the river. Our troll becomes so hungry that when he sees a goat trip trapping by he tries to eat him and the story unfolds. What happens to the troll and how is the river cleaned of all the

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rubbish? Puppet Theatre suitable for 3-6 year olds. Devised and designed by the Company Direction Roland Allen Puppetry Direction Mark Pitman Music Director Iklooshar Malara.

Courtyard Family Saturdays PreActivity from 10.30am: Create your own animal bookmarks.

Heskins (2017 UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People) and features original songs, music, magic and a dose of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium!

Most suitable for ages 7+

norbury theatre evesham arts Tel: 01386 446944 ANIMALCOLM

Saturday 30th March, 2.30pm. £13 all seats. Malcolm doesn’t like animals, which is a problem because his family love them - their house is full of pets. The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip.

And there he is, on the bus, heading to... oh no. A farm... full of animals!

After an adventure unlike any other, Malcolm begins to understand animals more deeply than anyone. But will he end up the same as before? A vibrant, energetic and gloriously funny musical, combining physical theatre and outstanding storytelling style to bring David Baddiel’s magical and wonderfully comic bestseller.

malvern theatre Tel: 0845 287 2146 JILL MURPHY’S THE WORST WITCH

Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th March. Tickets from £14.56 Concessions £2 off. A new play

by Emma Reeves Directed by Theresa Heskins. Long before Harry Potter there was Mildred Hubble. An ordinary girl who found herself in an extraordinary place: a school for witches. Now in her final year, accident prone Mildred and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest and most important adventure yet… Jealous Ethel Hallow is always out to spoil Mildred’s fun.

Miss Hardbroom is opposed to all fun in general. And just as Mildred sparks some inevitable mayhem certain to upset them both, an old enemy returns with a plan for revenge that could threaten not just the Academy, but the whole world. Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch stories have sold more than five million copies worldwide and been made into numerous films and TV series. The most recent and successful of which is written by playwright Emma Reeves (Royal Television Society Award for Best Children’s TV Programme and 2017 British Screenwriters Award for Best Children’s Programme), who now brings these stories to life on stage in a major new play touring the UK direct from a Royal & Derngate Christmas season. Featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, this thrilling new stage adaptation is directed by Theresa

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Tel: 01905 770154 CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Saturday 16th February, 2:30pm.

Tickets £2.00. The Norbury Players present an amateur production, a short play performed by adults especially for children aged 3 years plus. They make a fun birthday treat!

‘DISNEY - PETER PAN JR’ Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th February, 7:00pm Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. Tickets £10/8 for children 12 years and below - no other concessions. Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, Disney’s Peter Pan JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up... with no flying required! The score includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs and a story featuring one rousing adventure after another.

Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John.

But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Neverland. Their journey introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook! It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded captain, who has his own sinister plans in mind for our hero. Disney’s Peter Pan JR. is a magical story with countless opportunities for clever staging and design, and large ensemble numbers featuring cliques of classic characters.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Saturday 16th March, 2:30pm.

Tickets £2.00. The Norbury Players present an amateur production, a short play performed by adults especially for children aged 3 years plus. They make a fun birthday treat!

Number 8 Tel: 01386 555488 NORTHERN BALLET: ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER Saturday 2nd March, 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Tickets: £8.50, 16 & under £7. Treat the little ones with this screening of a fun and captivating ballet that has been created especially for children retelling the famous Brothers Grimm story.

Including colourful animations and

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an introduction to the story from BBC presenter Anita Rani, who will also lead a ‘learn the dance moves’ session with some of the characters. Part of a series of three ballets to be screened at Number 8 that were originally shown on CBeebies and offer an ideal opportunity to introduce toddlers and young children to the excitement and experience of a trip to the theatre.

palace theatre Tel: 01527 65203 PINOCCHIO

Wednesday 20th February, 1.30pm & 4.30pm. Tickets: prices vary. Immersion Theatre are thrilled to present a brand new, larger-than-life musical adaptation of the much-loved classic, Pinocchio!

Based on the fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in this high energy re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures. Packed with comedy, audience interaction, and a host of new songs guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish, this high energy musical promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family, no strings attached!

PROFESSOR PEPPERPOT - BALLOONTASTIC! MAGIC SHOW

Saturday 9th March, 2pm.

Tickets: prices vary. Suitable for all. Local children’s entertainer and Balloon Maestro will exclusively perform his outstanding children’s Magic Show’s in Redditch, before embarking on a country-wide tour.

The Professor is well known within the local community and has earned the accolade as one of the best balloon modellers in the UK! Here are a few things people have said about The Professor. “very funny, thoroughly entertaining” ‘fantastic! - cannot recommend him highly enough” “It was the best money we have ever spent and we will recommend you to everyone” For more testimonials and reviews visit The Professors Facebook page. Why not bring your parents.

Grandparents relatives and friends to the palace theatre this autumn and let them enjoy the magic and mirth of Professor Pepperpot.

TWIRLYWOOS LIVE!

Saturday 16th March, 1.30pm & 4pm. Tickets: prices vary.

Suitable for all. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage comes another enchanting show for young audiences. The Twirlywoos are setting sail around the UK to welcome young fans along for a theatrical adventure. Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they share the

delight of discovery. With beautifully inventive puppetry the show promises a cast full of all your favourite characters from the hit TV show. Running Time 50 mins approx. no interval

HORRIBLE HISTORIES

Wednesday 27th March, 1.30 & 7pm Tickets: prices vary. Suitable for all. We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new West End show that has never toured before - featuring all new scenes! Would you be shaken or stirred

by Richard III? Mount a mutiny against King Henry VIII! See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots!

Would you be hanged by King James I for being a witch? Peep into the world of Samuel Pepys and help Georgian detectives find the headless man! Take a trip into the night with the night soil men and discover how to survive the first ever train ride! It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

swan theatre Tel: 01905 611427 THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN

Sunday 17th February, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Adults £12, U16s £10. Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out there for the last twelve years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages!

FRECKLE PRODUCTIONS AND ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON PRESENT: ZOG

Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st March, 10:30am to 11:30am.

Adults £14.50, U16s £12.50, Groups of 10+ £12.50). Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet… a duel with Gadabout the Great! From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog promises to be roaring fun for all ages.

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