Family Theatre
Family Theatre
18 Apr
Hanuman Tales
A comic takes on one of the earliest Hanuman stories, which lifts us up, celebrates the sun and teaches us a lesson. This lovable Monkey’s tale is told through puppetry, Kathak, Tabla and play.
Stratford Circus
Box Office: 020 8279 1080 28 Mar
The best shows around... Barbican
Box Office: 020 7638 8891 23 Mar
Music For Youth: The Future is Now
Music For Youth kick off their 50th birthday celebrations with an evening of fresh, cross-genre performances, showcasing the diversity of music from young emerging UK talent.
2 May
David Walliams and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Best-selling author David Walliams invites you into his delightful and topsy-turvy world with a concert of words and music. There will also be a reading from his brilliant books by David himself. Ages 7+.
16 May
LSO Discovery 30th Anniversary Family Concert
This family concert is specially designed to entertain the whole family. Be led through a themed programme featuring popular favourites alongside music you’ll never have heard before. Ages 7-12.
Broadway Barking Box Office: 020 8507 5607 4 Apr
The Wizard of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road as you go on a toe tapping musical adventure somewhere over the rainbow. Join Dorothy and Toto as they search for The Wizard, and make friends along the way.
10 Apr
The Sooty Show
Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy! Join Sooty for his brand new Laugh Out Loud Magic Show! Be astounded at Sooty’s flying 6
16 Mar - 10 May ‘20
car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage. Ages 3+.
Half Moon Young People’s E1
When Little Titch and her scruffy rucksack arrive at the giant, pink house it is not what she expected – a blanket of thick grey dust covers everything in sight. Ages 4-9.
5 Apr
Box Office: 020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk 18 – 27 Mar
Dust
Dust
Sing in the Spring
Support the work of the Youth Music charity in this amazing evening of song, led by the resident youth choir Enjoy NewYVC. Expect the show! incredible young musicians and And don’t surprise guests. forget to say Suitable for all you saw it in ages.
(Selected dates). When Little Titch and her scruffy rucksack arrive at the giant, pink house it is not Primary what she expected 14 – 16 Apr Times! – a blanket of thick grey dust covers everything in Little Red Riding sight. Ages 4-9. Hood
Kenneth More Ilford Box Office: 020 8553 4466 25 Apr
Mr Men and Little Miss
Join your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss characters as they leap off the page and onto the stage in this beautifully crafted and hilarious live stage show.
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
Box Office: 01708 443 333 21 Mar
Mad Science: Crazy Chemistry
Discover crazy chemistry and roaring reactions through a number of awesome experiments including flash paper, sugary explosions and elephant’s toothpaste!
13 Apr
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
We all want to meet people from history – the trouble is everyone is dead. What if a Viking moved in next door? Will you see eye to eye with Admiral Nelson? It’s history with the nasty bits left in.
It’s Christmas Eve and Grandma is not feeling too well… Luckily Little Red has a basket of supplies to help. Keep on the path, don’t talk to strangers and don’t mention Grandma’s whiskers. Ages 3+.
to live world-class jazz together and take part in interactive musical activities. Great for all ages.
Wilton’s Music Hall Box Office: 020 7702 2789 7 – 9 Apr
Unbelievable Science
Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza. Ages 7-107.
Southbank Centre
Box Office: 020 7960 4200 4 – 5 Apr
Comedy Club 4 Kids
The best stand-ups around do their thing for a family audience – without the rude bits. Familyfriendly, but not dumbed down, kids add their own surreal edge to the heckles.
7 – 11 Apr
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Meet a whole host of colourful characters from best-loved titles including Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Ages 3+.
14 – 15 Apr
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
(Also 30-31 May) Sing and dance along with everyone’s favourite pig family in an interactive introduction to live orchestra for the whole family, taking in Mozart and ‘Muddy Puddles’.
15 – 19 Apr
25 Apr
Big Up!
Slime
Being a slug is hard. Everyone thinks you’re disgusting. Slug and Caterpillar are starving, and the only leaf left in the garden is just out of reach. Slug thinks they should work together, Caterpillar has other ideas.
What happens when a beatboxer, a singer and a puppeteer arrive on stage but nothing is ready? No set, no instruments, no puppets. No rules. Ages 4+.
9 May
High in the sky, clouds sit above us, out of reach and all alone. But one day, Claud has an idea! The 11.15am performance is smaller and calmer for children with SEND needs or on the autistic spectrum.
Arthur’s Dream Boat
One night, Arthur has an amazing dream about a beautiful pink and green boat with a stripy mast. He can’t wait to tell everyone about it, but no one (not even his dog) is interested. Ages 3+.
16 May
Family Jazz Sessions
Jazz sessions with a childfriendly twist, where adults and little ones can bop away
16 – 17 Apr
intotheclouds
9 May
Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert
In a live performance featuring big-screen projections, 33 energetic musicians become your guides. Hear straight from the performers and discover the ingredients of classical music. Ages 5-11.
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