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The Courtyard

www.courtyard.org.uk 9 July THE TALE OF THE COCKATRICE Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make your own stick puppet. Deep in the vaults of an ancient priory a hideous creature awakens. A deadly cockatrice is born! Bold knights flee in terror… Can a humble nun defeat the beast? MultiAward-Winning Mumblecrust Theatre present two muddle-headed storytellers, an obscure British legend, breathtaking puppetry and spine-tingling live music in this dark and winding fable for monsterlovers young and old. Tickets £7.50

10 - 12 August THE SNAIL & THE WHALE Join us as we follow the snail with itchy feet on her amazing adventure around the world. This 3 day workshop will include lots of storytelling, games and fun! Ages 4-7 £25 for the 3 half days

21 August KING ARTHUR! Somewhere in Britain, a long time ago, a very, very, very long time ago. So long ago that nobody quite knows whether it happened or not. Or where it happened or not. A boy pulled a sword from a stone and became King. A story of the old world, with knights, wizards, mist and magic. This fun and farcical adventure is a deliberately anarchic and anachronistic re-telling of the Arthurian Legend with live music, physical comedy and lo-fi acrobatics. And some silly jokes… The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences and is company in residence at Pound Arts, Corsham. The company was formed from a shared love of theatre, bakery and humour in Paris by graduates of the Philippe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq schools.

Malvern Theatre

www.malvern-theatres.co.uk 2 - 6 August CRUMBLE BY THE SEA Mr Thumb and his daughter Georgina come to the town of Crumble-by-the-Sea to take part in a baking competition to bake the biggest pastry to fill the King’s belly. There are rumours in the town of a dragon in the mountains. Mr Thumb just can’t get the oven hot enough to bake this pastry, so Georgina sets out on a quest to find something hot enough to heat the oven. Relaxed Performances: Wednesday 3rd and Saturday 6th August at 1pm Relaxed performances will include dimmed show lights, raised house lights and open doors throughout the performance. This is ideal for theatre goers with sensory issues and extra requirements. Venue Coach House Theatre Price: £13.44, Under 16s £10.08 Price includes 12% booking fee Show Times: Evenings at 6pm

23 – 25 August 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; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! £16 Family of 4 £60

Norbury Theatre

www.norburytheatre.co.uk 28 - 30 July THE ADDAMS FAMILY - LOLLIPOP YOUTH THEATRE In its typical creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky fashion, the ghoulish Addams family is visiting the graveyard for an annual gathering of all family members, living dead, and undecided, to celebrate what it is to be an Addams. However, the family encounters an unforeseen obstacle when Wednesday decides to introduce her new “normal” boyfriend Lucas to the family. In protest, Uncle Fester enlists the help of the Addams’ ancestors to call an end to the young budding romance. As Wednesday admits that she is falling in love, Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley worry about her changing ways. As the families of Wednesday and Lucas come together for dinner one fateful evening, chaos ensues and the two families find themselves admitting deep secrets and coming together in ways they never would have imagined. The Addams Family Musical tells the story of love and friendship through adversity, with a comical and macabre yet poignant spin. Tickets from £12

Palace Theatre

www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 14 & 15 July TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Craft, trail and songs. This year we are themed around a ‘Summer of Sport’ so feel free to dress you and your teddy in sports wear! Don’t forget to bring your picnic and your teddy! Booking is essential £4 Venue Forge Mill 10.30 – 11.30 followed by a picnic.

14 - 16 July ANNIE Join the Palace Youth Theatre this summer as they present ANNIE, the perfect musical for all the family. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow”,“It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “ You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”, “NYC” and “Easy Street to name but a few! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of New York City. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Tickets £12.00 £10.00* (disc) £36.00* (family ticket)

19 - 20 July PEPPA PIG 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! Get ready for a road trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! Premium first 4 front rows: £21.00* (CHILD 12 months+ / OAP) Premium front 4 Rows: £19.00* Band 1 (all other seats): £18.00* (CHILD /12 months+ Band 1 (all other seats): £16.00* FAMILY (all other seats): £64.00* Child 0 – 6 months: £0.00 Child 6 – 12 months: £11.00*

8 - 12 August PYT JUNGLE BOOK WORKSHOPS Jungle Book Summer Workshops are open to anyone aged 5-10 years old, whether they are a current member of PYT or not. Workshop style auditions will take place during the first day of workshops and parts will be allocated. Everyone who books onto the workshops will be given a role in the show and there is loads for chorus members to do so there will be lots to do over the rehearsal process and shows. Rehearsals Mon 8th August- Friday 12th August 2022 10am-4pm at The Palace Theatre We will have a break each day for lunch as well as other regular breaks but there will be a lot to get through and we will all be very busy so please make sure your child has plenty food and drinks to get them through the day. Workshops £80 per child

3 September THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT – OUTDOOR THEATRE Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape? Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family. Outdoor theatre in the beautiful natural surroundings at Forge Mill Museum, please bring your own blankets and picnics. Gates open at 4:30pm, performance starts at 5pm. Ticket Prices: Adults: £9.50 Child: £4.50

Worcester Theatres

www.worcestertheatres.co.uk 15 July CONNECT Crisp mornings and fallen leaves. Snowballs and icicles. Spring showers and daisies. Warm summer evenings and sandy toes. In a devised piece of theatre fusing BSL, movement and mask, Vamos Central explores how we connect with each other as the seasons change – touching, gentle and funny

non-verbal theatre from Vamos Theatre’s adults with learning disabilities company. Performances will be followed by a short post show chat with the company. 1.30pm & 7.00pm

24 July SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ Spontaneous Potter...but for kids! Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office! A very magical improv show awaits... The smash hit Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised Harry Potter comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. Hilarity ensues as an entirely new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot - with live musical accompaniment! “NB: Spontaneous Potter is an unofficial show that is not endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros., JK Rowling or her publishers. All rights to the Harry Potter books and associated trademarks are the property of JK Rowling / her publishers. All film / image rights associated with the film series are property of Warner Bros.” 2pm. £14.50.

26 July FIREMAN SAM LIVE! When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus. So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold! 10:30am & 1pm. £16.50 - £17.50

2 - 6 August SHREK THE MUSICAL DON’T miss WODYS monstrously funny show – Shrek The Musical – guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony award-winning fairy-tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know to life on stage. Featuring new songs - and an old favourite in I’m a Believer - beautiful sets, and amazing costumes, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Prepare to be transported Far Far Away, as you join Shrek and his loyal, but infuriating steed, Donkey, when they set off to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower. It’s going to be a hard task – she happens to be guarded by a fearsome, love-sick dragon! Add the vertically challenged villain Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy-tale misfits, and a gingerbread biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance in a spectacular stage musical. The talented cast are planning to make this all-singing, all-dancing, show another sell-out hit for WODYS - so book now to avoid being left in the swamp! £17 - £19 11 August POP PRINCESSES A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals.Come and join the fun! 2pm. £17.50 - £24

14 August SARAH & DUCK’S BIG TOP BIRTHDAY Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go! Let’s just hope the weather holds out… Bursting with all the charm from the BAFTA awardwinning CBeebies show, Sarah and Duck’s enchanting world is brought to life by the team behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Twirlywoos Live. Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family! 1:30pm & 4pm £13 Child - £15 Adult

16 August HEXWOOD SCHOOL OF SORCERY Maisey Hexwood was born into a family of spellbinding sorcerers. Her great grandfather set up the Hexwood School of Sorcery in the early 60’s. It’s now time for Maisey to follow in her family’s footsteps and begin her studies in sorcery. The only problem is, Maisey isn’t very good at magic, in fact she’s terrible! She once attempted a disappearing spell that made her wand disappear. She turned her Mum’s cat florescent pink and her first broomflight ended when she crashed through her neighbour’s garden fence. Join Maisey on her adventures through sorcery school as she meets lots of eccentric and hilarious characters and learns to embrace her magical mishaps and finally love herself, warts and all. 2pm & 4:30pm. £14

24 - 27 August HAPPY FAMILIES Presented by STAC (the Swan Theatre Amateur Company) Full of warmth, understanding and humour, Happy Families is an affectionate and appealing portrait of an ordinary family struggling with change,bereavement and the generation gap. On his graduation day in 1978, John looks back on his teenage years, from1967 - 1973, recalling the embarrassments, tensions, joys and sorrows of family life in West Yorkshire. Older and better educated,he finds himself alienated from his workingclass family who cannot understand his growing intellect and theatrical aspirations. 7:45pm. £10 - £11.