Family Theatre

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 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 Dust 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 Sing in the Spring Support the work of the Youth Music charity in this amazing evening of song, led by the resident youth choir NewYVC. Expect

incredible young musicians and surprise guests. Suitable for all ages. 14 – 16 Apr Little Red Riding Hood 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+. 25 Apr 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. 9 May 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 car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage. Ages 3+. Half Moon Young People’s E1 Box Office: 020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk 18 – 27 Mar Dust (Selected dates). 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. 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. Enjoy the show! And don’t forget to say you saw it in Primary Times! Family Theatre The best shows around...

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 Big Up! 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+.

16 – 17 Apr intotheclouds 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.

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.

Raphael Independent School, Hornchurch Park Lane, RM11 1XY

OPEN DAYS: 21st, 28th March, 18th, 25th April, 2nd, 9th, 16th May

THIS EASTER HOLIDAY

Mon to Thu 17:30 - 20:30 FROM 6 TH April TO 17 TH April 2020 Available in participating JRC branches

March a few hours on the farm is great way of getting involved in the local community, especially for children who may not have visited a working farm before. For more details visit www.stepneycityfarm.org We Can Be Heroes, Walthamstow Trades Hall, E17 4RQ 12noon-3pm. A daytime disco for grown-up geeks and kid sidekicks. For fans of comic books, superheroes, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons and every aspect of geek culture, past and present. An afternoon of awesome. For more details visit www. walthamstowtradeshall.com

April Fri 3 Apr Pop-Up Community Picnic, Barkingside Recreation Ground, IG6 2PE 2.30-4.30pm. An all age informal get together near the playground. Take along your rug or seating, snacks and friends and join in for ecofriendly games, face painting, litter picking and eco living tips. For more information visit www.redbridge.gov. uk/ourstreets Fri 3 – Sat 4 Apr FAM EAST Family Market and Social, Old Spitalfields Market, E1 6AA. Kick off the holidays with this ultimate market day out. Shop at the pop-up market packed with the best kid’s clothes, accessory and toy brands. Play at the all-day creative play space or book a creative workshop including slime making, art or bag making. For more information visit www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.co.uk Fri 3 – Sun 5 Apr Now Play This, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA London’s leading festival of experimental games returns with a weekend of exciting gameplay for all ages to enjoy. There’ll be a host of interactive arcades, immersive displays, workshops and performances. For more information visit www.somersethouse.org.uk

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed. Sat 4 Apr Eco-Easter Egg Cups and Crafts, Poplar Union, E14 6TL 11am-1pm. Get crafty and creative this Easter with this eco-friendly family workshop. Upcycle your empty egg cartons with a splash of paint, a dried flower and stripy straws to make a colourful spring flower decoration and hanging mobiles. Charges apply. For more details visit www.poplarunion.com Bush Craft and Campfires, Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, RM12 6DF (Also 16 Apr). 1.30-2.30pm, 2.30- 3.30pm. Fun wood whittling as well as cooking a pitta bread pizza on an open fire. Ages 4+. Charges apply. Booking required. For more information visit www.essexwt.org.uk Sat 4 – Sun 5 Apr Magical Museum Sleepover, V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA 7pm-10am. Visit the museum for an evening of enchanted exploration, magical mayhem, exploding potions (and wands) and find out what happened to the mischievous apprentice in a musical bedtime story. For more information visit www.vam. ac.uk/moc Sat 4 – Sat 18 Apr Easter Egg Hunt, Epping Forest District Museum, EN9 1EL (Not Thurs). 10am-4pm, Sat 10am5pm. Follow the trail around the museum to claim your chocolate prize. Drop-in. Charges apply. All ages. For more information visit www. visiteppingforest.org Sat 4 – Sun 19 Apr Wild Families, RSPB Rainham Marshes, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1SZ Pick up a trail sheet at the visitor centre, go wild in the playground or hire a bike and explore. Every Tues, Weds and Thurs through the holidays, join in pond dipping adventures to delve into the wildlife ponds and discover hidden creatures. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk Easter Eggstravaganza, Lee Valley Farms, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2EF An action-packed Easter holiday to guarantee smiles all the way home. Watch interactive shows, explore the fab Easter grotto where the Easter bunny can be found, bottle feed lambs, meet and greet farmyard favourites and more. For more information visit www.lvfarms.co.uk

” “ I saw your event in Primary Times.... Please mention you saw the event listed in Primary Times Mon 6 Apr Easter Egg Hunt, Romford Shopping Hall, RM1 3AB 10am-4pm. Charges apply. Search for Easter eggs around the centre. For more information visit www. romfordshoppinghall.com Autism Friendly Easter Explorer Backpacks, Valence House Museum, Dagenham, RM8 3HT 11am-2pm. Autism-friendly session for children with autism and/ or sensory or learning needs to enjoy with their families. Dress up and explore the museum with the Easter themed backpack, filled with different fun activities. Under 8s. For more details visit www. valencehousecollections.co.uk Easter Bonnets, Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, RM12 6DF 10-11am, 11am-12noon, 1-2pm. Create a fun Easter bonnet for the holiday. Charges apply. Booking required. For more information visit www.essexwt.org.uk Storytelling with Amanda Addison, Discover, Stratford, E15 4QZ 2.15-3.15pm. Join author Amanda Addison for an interactive reading of Boundless Sky, the story of a bird, a chance encounter and a long journey home. Then create a colourful swallow to fly together with the flock before taking it home. Free. Ages 4+. For more information visit www. discover.org.uk Messages from Space, Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SD (Also 17-18 Apr). 10am-4pm. This free Deaf Children’s Holiday Bible Club is for children aged 8-16 and will include games, crafts, talks and a visit to Greenwich Planetarium. Deaf Sunday School runs every Sun 3-4pm. For more details and to book email tabernacledeaf@gmail.com or call 020 7735 7076. THCP Forest School, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, E3 4PX (Also 14-17 Apr). Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, which can include bush craft skills, whittling, fire lighting and cooking on fires, through to bug hunts and bird watching. For more information visit www.fothcp.org

Mon 6 – Fri 17 Apr Easter Trail, The Mall Walthamstow, E17 7JR The Easter Bunny is setting off to travel the world in 2020 and he’s dropping off Easter eggs along the way, but where is he going? Solve the clues and at the end of the trail you’ll receive a personalised certificate and a small gift. For more details visit www.themall.co.uk/walthamstow An Easter Eggs-pedition, Bank of England Museum, EC2R 8AH (Closed 10-13 Apr). 10am-4.30pm. Follow the Easter trail to find the brightly decorated eggs placed around the museum. Note the letter on each egg then unscramble them to find a hidden message. Also, enjoy Easter crafts. Free, drop in. For more details visit www.bankofengland. co.uk/museum Tues 7 Apr Eggcellent Easter Creations, Valence House Museum, Dagenham, RM8 3HT 11am-12noon, 1.30-3pm. (4-5pm, Autism-friendly session with a reduced sensory experience). Spring into Easter and get creative with these Easter themed arts and craft activities. Charges apply. Sign up at Reception 1 hour before session as spaces are limited. For more information visit www. valencehousecollections.co.uk Simnel Cake Making Workshop, Rainham Hall, Havering, RM13 9YN 10.30am-1pm. Learn how to make Simnel Cake and pick up tips from the expert in-house chefs. Take your finished cake home to share with your family. Children welcome with adult supervision. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rainham-hall Tues 7 – Sat 18 Apr Easter Explorer Backpacks, Valence House Museum, Dagenham, RM8 3HT (Selected dates). 10am-4pm. Calling all young explorers. Explore the Museum with the Easter themed backpacks, filled with different fun activities. Pick up your hat and binoculars to help you on your adventure. Under 8s. Free, dropin. For more details visit www. valencehousecollections.co.uk Create and Play – Treasure Trails, Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT 10am-12noon. Two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities. The session is themed around a children’s story and includes a ‘make to take home’. Charges apply, booking required. Ages 4-6. For more information visit www.queenstheatre.co.uk