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12 BOX OFFICE Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Surrey. 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 2,672,883 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Bedfordshire & Luton, Berkshire, Birmingham & Black Country, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, Cardiff & The Vale, South West Wales, Newport & Monmouthshire, Cheshire & The Wirral, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland, Glasgow & West of Scotland, Essex (North & Mid, South & West), Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Hereford & Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Dublin, Leinster, South and West), Kent (East, North & West), Lancashire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, London (East, North, South East, South West, South, West), Merseyside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland, Newport & Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Plymouth, Somerset, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Sunderland & Durham, Surrey, Sussex (East & West), Tees Valley, Warwickshire and Solihull, Wiltshire, Yorkshire (North & East, South and West). For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011.

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If you are feeling anxious you are not alone!

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t the Parenting with Anxiety Project at the University of Sussex, we are focused on finding ways to help parents and children navigate the world with confidence.

If you feel anxious you may find yourself feeling worried about your children. Our research shows that with the right support parents can help their children become more confident.

would describe yourself as high in anxiety with a child aged 2-11 we would love you to join us.

Half of the parents will do the course and the others will just answer questions, but everyone is playing an important role in helping children with anxiety. www.parentingwithanxiety.org.uk

We now want to find out if families will benefit from an 8-module online course. If you

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Children feel so proud of what they achieve with Angela’s Swim School.

Learning to swim when your young is the best way to build confidence, strength and stamina. So, children join our Parent & Baby lessons from 4 months old, with specialist follow-on lessons for toddlers and preschoolers before moving through the more advanced levels.

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earning to swim is the essential life skill we give to every child we teach. There are lots of skills to learn, four swim strokes

To help children learn to swim properly, Angela’s Swim School has developed the Swimstylers – inspirational characters who bring our teaching programme to life. They

show children step-by-step all that’s needed to become confident and capable swimmers.

The six Swimstylers feature on class names and badge awards so charting progress with them is really easy. Children start as total non-swimmers and end up as strong multilength swimmers.

Angela’s Swim School is a major provider of child and adult lessons in the Southeast, with pools nearby in Cobham and East Horsley.

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ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS

Best known for school group breaks since 1957, we’re here to let you in on a secret –PGL offer Family Adventure Holidays and Kids Adventure Holidays too!

Family Adventure Holidays Whether you’re planning a break for just you and the kids, looking to join with friends or solo parenting, PGL is the choice for you! Take part in family activities as a group by day, then discover free-time activities and sociable evenings together with other families by night. Everything you need is included, so there is nothing left to do but have fun!

Kids Adventure Holidays Let your children fly solo and discover their maverick mode on a residential kids adventure holiday this May half term, summer or October half term! Our experienced on-site teams look after their every need and supply them with an action-packed schedule to keep even the most energetic busy! We even offer ‘first timer’ and ‘introductory’ breaks – where all the children are in the same boat, having not travelled with us before.

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May and Summer Holiday Fun for Kids!

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Win a FREE DAY for your child at Mega Camps during the school holidays Mega Camps provide childcare during the school holidays at multiple locations for children ages 4-14. They pride themselves on putting on a wide range of activities for the children such as Wet N Wild, Animal Workshops, Nerf Wars, Wall Climbing, Dance Workshops and much more.

To be in with a chance to win a free day at Mega Camps for your child simply answer the question below: How many followers do Mega Camps have on their Facebook page?

A) 2000-5000 followers B) 5001-9000 followers C) 9001-12,000 followers D) 12001+ followers

Are you in need of childcare this May Half-Term and Summer Holiday? Well look no further as Mega Camps in Epsom are here to help. Dedicated to providing the best childcare activity camps for children aged 4-14 during the half-term & school holidays we have seen our attendance grow year on year.

At Mega Camps we understand that all children are different and therefore we offer an amazing range of sports, arts & crafts and Mega activities each day, these include Wet N Wild, Animal Zoo Workshops, Wall Climbing, Archery, Bungee Trampolining,

Dance Workshops, Nerf Wars, Inflatable Fun, and much more.

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The selected winner with the correct answer will be awarded with a free day at Mega Camps for their child (valid until 05/08/2022).

All our staff are enhanced DBS checked and fully qualified within their role to ensure that every child has the best experience possible.

Whether you want to send your child for multiple weeks or single days we’ve got an offer suited for you. Offers are currently available and spaces are limited.

To view your local Mega Camps venue and to book some May Half-Term or Summer Holiday fun simply visit our website: www.megacamps.net

The World’s Number One Water Activity Parks Liquid Leisure has two world leading water activity parks in the South East for you visit. Both the Windsor and Shepperton sites have the very popular Aqua Parks, which are a great way to get the kids out and enjoying exercising in the outdoors. Windsor has other water sports to try, such as water skiing and wakeboarding (like snowboarding on water).

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sports to get involved with, such as kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Both sites have open water swimming, for those who are training to become the next triathlon stars or for those that are looking for a new way to get fit. So, get outdoors and have fun getting fit at a Liquid Leisure near you. www.liquidleisure.com

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Your Child’s First Day

Deep breath... it’s your child’s first day in Reception. The chances are they have had a happy, busy day but occasionally, once the initial excitement of starting school wears off and tiredness sets in, you may find yourself with a wobbly child.

Stay calm and positive if your child shows signs of being upset when leaving you. If you have any concerns, no matter how small, speak to your child’s teacher (away from little ears!). If there is an issue with transition points, such as being left in the morning, the teacher will be able to put in place strategies to help: for example, giving your child a task to carry out when they arrive.

At Barrow Hills, we have timetabled ‘show and tell’ sessions. Encouraging children to share something special from home – be it an object or an activity – increases their confidence and benefits their social skills as they enjoy engaging with and listening to their peers.

Talking to your child about their day is important. Your school may operate an online ‘learning journal’ where the teacher posts pictures of your child undertaking various activities. This can be a peg to hang questions on. Saying, “What were you making with the playdough?” is more likely to receive an enthusiastic response than the more general, “What did you do today?”

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You child may behave beautifully in school but exhibit challenging behaviour at home. This is not uncommon; after working hard during the day, children may let it all go when they get back to familiar surroundings.

Rest and relaxation is important. Bear that in mind when choosing any afterschool activities. Sticking to your bedtime routine also matters. ‘Lights-out’ may be when your child decides to tell you all about his or her day at school. Factor in time for these conversations.

There can be a lot of changing, doing up zips and putting on aprons in Reception, so practising these skills (when you have plenty of time!) will help your child foster their sense of mastery.

During the Reception year, the children will be taught life skills such as ‘what makes a good friend’; but anything you can do to encourage your child to master the arts of sharing and taking turns will support their social interactions in class. Play dates in a neutral environment (a trip to a local park), rather than inviting children back to your house where your child may become territorial, can also be beneficial.

Finally, remember that teething problems are entirely normal – this is a significant step in your child’s lifelong learning journey. The school’s teaching team will be there to offer caring support to your child… and to you.

Rachel Harris, Reception Teacher, Barrow Hills School

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If you are look rim more ev ts w ww.p en 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WATTS TOTS Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. A multi-sensory Early Years programme.

Join us to explore art and nature through storytelling, music, movement and making.

Booking required. www.wattsgallery.org.uk

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13 MAY TRAILS AND TALES: ZOG Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TW. 10am - 2.30pm. Listen to the story of “Zog”

by Julia Donaldson with a craft activity, then explore a trail around the garden. Booking essential.

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14 MAY TANDRIDGE MUM2MUM MARKET The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY. Tandridge Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Sale is a place to buy and sell pre-loved pregnancy, maternity, babies and children’s items. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk 16 MAY LITTLE SEEDS FOREST SCHOOL Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TW. Explore the woodlands through organised play including mud, fire, dens, woodland crafts and lots of fun! Book for either the morning or the afternoon session. £10 per session.

McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar. £15. Family Ticket – £56 (admits four, at least one of party must be 18+) 22 MAY BACH TO BABY - FAMILY CONCERT Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PW. Critically Acclaimed Concerts for baby and you to enjoy together! Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your baby in tow.

19 MAY FREE FAMILY FIRST AID TRAINING

BY KITE FAMILY HUB Mytchett Primary School, Hamesmoor Road, Mytchett GU16 6JB. We are pleased to be able to offer a free 3-hour basic first aid course to Kite families. This course is being held within Mytchett Nursery & Primary Academy and is open to all Kite families.

21 MAY THE HUG The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8NP. Based on the heartwarming and funny book ‘The Hug’ by Eoin

28 MAY - 05 JUNE SUMMER MAKE SPACE Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. Learn to make your own natural watercolour paints and nature brushes, before creating your own landscape paintings inspired by the Limnerslease landscape. Activity devised with artists Jo Hayward and Jo Sapia. 10.30am – 11.30am, 1 – 2pm, 3 – 4pm. £3 per child. www.wattsgallery.org.uk

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MAY HALF TERM FUN: SUPER BEES! RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. Make a buzz at the garden with a week of fun activities and events all about our favourite pollinators. 10am - 5pm.

CELEBRATE THE JUBILEE THIS HALF TERM AT POLESDEN LACEY Join Polesden Lacey’s Jubilee treasure hunt trail. See what treasures you can uncover as you follow the clues around the garden in this special Jubilee treasure hunt. Pick up a clue sheet from visitor reception, complete the trail and claim a prize at the end. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey 30 MAY - 05 JUNE FARM YARD ANTICS AT GODSTONE FARM Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, RH9 8LX. As the sun shines, we’ll be inviting little ones to become farmers for the day! Our all-new Farmyard Antics experience will give children the opportunity to meet our farmers and find out what is involved being a farmer.

31 MAY FOREST FUN Join us in our Forest School area to explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a treat around the fire. For children aged 2+ years. Bookings available.

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01 JUNE ENCANTO WORKSHOP Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1UP. Act, Sing and Dance with Synergy Dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film Encanto.

Learn and create dances and make a magic prop to take home! Join the adventure as you relive the characters, songs and life of The Madrigals family and the magical world of Encanto! For ages 5+. 3.45-5pm. Wear your favourite outfit or themed costume!

02 JUNE PLATINUM JUBILEE LAWN PARTY Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ. Collect a takeaway from our Tea Shop and join us at the lawn in the Limnerslease woodlands for an afternoon of games, activities and pop-up performances. 123pm. www.wattsgallery.org.uk

PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION Polesden Lacey. Over the extended bank holiday weekend, we’ll be turning back the clocks to the era of the Queen’s coronation with a fifties-themed celebration. With live music on the terrace from 1pm, the South Lawn is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and enjoy a picnic whilst soaking in the stunning views across the valley. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey 03 - 04 JUNE SHYNEFEST Merrist Wood College Worplesdon Guildford Surrey GU3 3PE. ShyneFest has already established itself as a special part of the Surrey music scene. And the 2022 festival is going to be bigger and bolder than ever before. There’s plenty on site to keep every member of the family occupied. www.shynefest.uk 04 JUNE

02 - 05 JUNE PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS Guildford’s beautiful historic High Street will be ablaze with colour as bunting will hung across the High Street. Look out for the shop window displays - the brilliant Business Improvement District, Experience Guildford will be coordinating a Jubilee shop window competition..

GODALMING TOWN SHOW & CARNIVAL The Burys Godalming GU7 1HR. Carnival Parade and Town Show with high quality live acts, a variety of entertainment stalls and games and stalls with food, drink and other offerings. Entry by donation.

PICNIC IN THE CASTLE GROUNDS Guildford Castle Grounds, Castle Street, Guildford. GU1 3UW. Celebrate Guildford in Bloom and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Picnic in the Castle Grounds. Come along and bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment.

05 JUNE – 11 SEPTEMBER LAZY JAZZ SUNDAYS Take it easy this summer with the return of Lazy jazz Sundays to Polesden Lacey.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the South Lawn listening to the soulful sounds of jazz drifting from the terrace. Bring a picnic, and a rug, and simply soak up the atmosphere.

2 - 4pm Normal admission applies. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey 11 - 26 JUNE SURREY ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS 2022 Studios Across Surrey. For sixteen days in June Surrey artists will be welcoming the public into their studios for the annual Surrey Artists’ Open Studios (SAOS) event taking place right across the county. As well as a chance to meet and talk to artists in their place of work, the open studios event offers visitors the opportunity to view demonstrations, buy artwork, enter a free prize draw and even get involved in creative workshops. www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk/map

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ALL THE VERY BEST THEATRE, ARTS AND FILM NEAR YOU Farnham Maltings 01252 745444

29 May Catch That Beast!

Farnham Maltings produced company Bucket Club Theatre return to the Maltings with Catch That Beast! a magical, deliciously silly show about a society with one mission: to capture mythical beasts. £8 age guidance. 5-11 years. 60mins 30 May Family Activity Trail Workshop Join A Line Art for this fun, interactive session where adults and children can play and create ideas together. price.

Free (child and accompanying adult both require a ticket.) Ages 4+. 45mins.

18 June The Enchanted Cinema: The Red Turtle Live cinema performers Gareth Wilkins and Kieron Chissik invite you to watch Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Red Turtle’ with live music. Alongside this, you will be invited to create the sound of an island forest, scuttling beach creatures and seabirds in a workshop inspired by the film.

1 July The Bug Hotel Come inside The Bug Hotel, a celebration

of the wildlife that lives beneath our feet. The Bug Hotel is a mini musical adventure for 0-2 year olds that takes place in a beautifully designed multisensory tent space. 15mins.

New Victoria Theatre 020 7206 1174

18 & 19 May Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!

Prepare for the brand new live show packed full of songs, games and laughter.

16 July Pop Princesses A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.

fox have all survived the locked downs and are back out on the road. They can’t wait to see you, so get ready to be involved. £23.

wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Private Peaceful The Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, have a tough rural childhood facing the loss 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. A brand new adaptation for Storytelling with interactive and sensory role-play.

Adult + Child: £10.50.

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21 May DAME DOLLY DOES GOLDILOCKS Dame Dolly is ready for her production of Goldilocks & the Three Bears, there’s only one problem, none of her cast have shown up! Will the boys and girls (and of course the grown ups too) help Dame Dolly out? Tickets £5.

28 May SQUISH: CIRCUS SKILLS WITH PATCHES Patches’ circus school - Roll up roll up, Patches is in town and she wants to invite you to her circus school. Funny, silly circus skills show followed by an interactive workshop and a balloon gift and certificate on graduation. 45 mins of pure joy! Workshops at 11am, 1pm, 3pm.

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In The Night Garden Live In the Night Garden Live is coming to Guildford in 2022! Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! Tickets from £17.50

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Paul Zerdin: Hands Free Paul’s smash hit tour has extended into 2022 by popular demand. Sam, Albert, Baby, Roger the bodyguard and an urban

The Gruffalo A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark

Spontaneous Storytelling Join award-winning local storyteller Danyah

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Cranleigh Arts 01483 2780000

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SUMMER THEATRICAL TREATS AT FARNHAM MALTINGS!

There’s a packed line-up to keep all ages entertained during the summer months. The programme features theatre, dance, music and film!

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irst up, Meet Me a Tree is an interactive first opera for 0–2-year-olds and their carers with music by Schumann, Delibes and Handel. HurlyBurly invites you and your baby on a multisensory journey through a year in the life of a tree: singing with blackbirds, marching through fallen leaves, smelling new blossom and feeling the wind on your cheeks.

Meet Me a Tree takes place in the Great Hall on Fri 20 May at 10am, 11.30am & 2pm.

Tickets £16 for adult & baby.

Catch That Beast! is a magical, deliciously silly show about a society with one mission: to capture mythical beasts. Through recruiting the audience as new members, the show explores how we interact with

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wild things and how the youngest among us might bring about change. Full of offbeat humour, original live music, inventive puppetry, and audience participation, it is suitable for audiences aged 5-11. Catch That Beast! Sun 29 May at 11.30am & 2.30pm (outside space) Tickets £8.

The Enchanted Cinema: Jubilee Special, Sat 18 June at 2.30pm, is an opportunity to join cinema composers Gareth Wilkins (piano, harp) and Kieron Chissik (guitar, viola) to create live scores for award-winning animation. Family audiences will help the musicians create sound effects live on stage to become a forest growing, an ocean, gnashing teeth, a flying horse, a penguin, an owl and a snail (what does a snail sound like, you may ask), by using their voice or instruments provided. Family ticket for four: £40 Book tickets and find out much more about the summer season on Farnham Maltings website farnhammaltings.com or call box office 01252 745444. primarytimes.co.uk/surrey

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Miller (I Believe in Unicorns, Meet Pippi Longstocking, Perfectly Imperfect Women) for an interactive, fun and educational Storytelling Session. Recommended for children aged 6-10 years old.

narrative, fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and lovely music to enthral children and families. 40mins.

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LEGO® display and open build event by The BRICK People Are you a fan of LEGO bricks? Ever wondered what it was like to build with thousands of bricks, surrounded by other official LEGO creations and custom builds by other LEGO fans? This event is for you!

10am. £5.

Dorking Halls 01306 881717

16 July Plays in the Park - Scoot Theatre present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream “The course of true love never did run smooth...” Hermia loves Lysander.

Lysander loves Hermia. But Demetrius loves Hermia. And Helena loves Demetrius. They all run away into the woods where the mischievous fairy Puck has plenty of tricks in store for them!

Electric Theatre 01483 444789

29 May The Princess and The Pea This gorgeous new production mixes Let’s All Dance’s signature crystal clear

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Epsom Playhouse 01372 742555

Close Up Magic May 2022 Close Up Magic is one of the most impressive forms of the art and this unique format showcases some of the best and most skilful exponents. Prices from: £17.50.

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7 May Rooted in Guildford Family Fun Day Come on down and get involved in a host of FREE and fabulous activities for children of all ages to enjoy. Taking over the G Live foyers for one day only, this Family Fun Day will be focused on boosting your family’s health and wellbeing through play. With activities set to include: Group Yoga by Samanya Yoga. Ukulele Workshop by A Touch of Musicality. Face Painting by Zoe Warner.

Mindful Colouring. Music Making and much more. Join us between 10am-3pm.

1 June Create Your Own Comic!

Learn how to draw a variety of weird and wonderful sea creatures - Goblin sharks, yeti crabs, vampire squids and more! Then

combine different underwater animals to create your own crazy characters and their underwater realms. Join illustrator Aaron Blecha, as we take a deep dive into Sea Creature Creation. You’ll also receive your very own sketch, drawn by Aaron himself! For ages 7 - 12 years old. £20.

22 - 23 July The Tiger Who Came To Tea The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show. Ages 3+

Harlequin Theatre 01737 276500

30 May Fartology The funniest, most outrageous science show in the world! BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates takes you on an unforgettable, explosive scientific journey through the bizarre chemistry, biology and physics behind our farts. Complex biochemistry is transformed into a hilarious adventure using massive bottoms, vortex cannons, rockets, vast whoopee cushions, explosions and the world’s loudest fart machine. Recommended for ages 7+.

1 June The Wizard of Oz Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical

adventure to the Land of Oz. 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.

7 August The Queen’s Knickers Her Majesty’s knickers have been nickedcall the royal guard! It’s a busy year for the Queen – she has lots of important events to attend. But disaster has struck the palace as Her Majesty’s knickers have been nicked! Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit. Will they be her ‘at home’ knickers – adorned with corgis – or her ‘garden party’ knickers, or perhaps her woolly Balmoral ones?

Leatherhead Theatre 01372 365141

26th – 28th May Peter Pan – A musical Adventure Peter Pan tells the classic tale of a boy who refuses to grow up. On a quest to find stories with which to entertain his young cohorts in Neverland. Peter returns to the real world and meets Wendy, Michael and John Darling. The Darling children accompany Peter back to Neverland where they learn to fly and get involved in all sorts of adventures and defeat Captain Hook. Tickets from £16.50

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