Family Brochure Autumn 2019

Humbug! The Hedgehog Who Couldn’t Sleep

The best in theatre, activities and entertainment for

Families

At the Albany, Canada Water Theatre and Deptford Lounge.

3 for 2 on shows across the season. See back cover for details.

FACEPLANT THEATRE PRESENTS

One Duck Down Saturday 7 September, 1pm & 3pm At Canada Water Theatre

7,000 rubber ducks. Seven Seas. One big adventure!

Inspired by a true tale that saw 7,000 rubber ducks cast adrift in a mighty storm, this award-winning show is jam packed with music, clowning and puppetry.

Featuring set and props created from recycled rubbish found on land and at sea, join us on an ocean clear-up adventure that would make David Attenborough proud.

Winner of Family Show of the Year at Vault Festival 2018.

Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 3+

THE ALBANY AND KENNY BARAKA PRESENT

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Work-in-Progress Sunday 8 September, 3pm At the Albany A hip-hop garden party for families.

Photo: Alex Brenner

Underground hip-hop hero, Kenny Baraka AKA the Green Man is on a mission to make stuff green.

He needs your help to save the city before there are no trees, grass or fields left. Join him in Plot 17.

Pay-What-You-Decide. Ages 7+ This event takes place in the Albany garden.

Commissioned by Apples and Snakes with support from Team London Bridge and the Albany.

GOLDEN TOAD THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

Errol’s Garden

Work-in-Progress Reading Friday 20 September, 12pm At Canada Water Theatre

Pay-What-You-Decide. Ages 3+

Photos: Helen Murray,

Errol is a young boy living in the inner city who longs for his own garden. This is a workin-progress sharing of an interactive children’s musical, exploring community, imagination and a passion for plants. Filled with catchy songs, humour and imagination.

Based on the book by Gillian Hibbs.

LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRESENTS

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Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September, 2pm & 4pm At Canada Water Theatre

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We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one, what a beautiful day! We’re not scared.

A family go on an expedition of a lifetime, running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud and peering into a cave. What will they find? An enchanting puppetry production based on the book by Michael Rosen.

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Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 2+

FILSKIT THEATRE PRESENTS

Kaleidoscope

Monday 7 October,11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm At the Albany Wednesday 9 October,11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm At Canada Water Theatre

Photo: Alex Brenner

Bursting with mirrors, lights, colours and sound, Kaleidoscope is the perfect introduction to theatre for your little one. Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as a multi-coloured kaleidoscope is brought to life for you and your baby.

Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 6 – 18 months Please note that both parents / carers and babies need a ticket to this event

DANCE UMBRELLA PRESENTS

Sunday 13 October, 2pm & 5pm At the Albany

Photos: Helen Murray,

Voyage into the unknown with this bewitching gem of a family show, in which gravity dissolves, bodies bravely contort and optical illusions conjure other worlds.

Leaving room for the imaginations of children to soar, this international hit features two dextrous performers, vivid costumes and eerie props. With dance, theatre, mime and stage trickery set to music from Grieg’s Peer Gynt.

Tickets £12 / £8 concs. / £34 family ticket . Ages 7+ A Dance Umbrella Orbital London Tour in partnership with artsdepot, Fairfield Halls, Stratford Circus Arts Centre, the Albany, The Place and Watermans.

Image: Philippe Pache

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LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE AND GOBLIN PRESENT

Emily Rising

Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 October, 1pm & 3pm At Canada Water Theatre Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find that her feet can’t touch the ground, and no one can understand why. To everyone’s surprise Emily keeps rising higher and higher.

From sleeping upside-down on her ceiling to soaring over a starry-skied London, Emily’s adventure is just beginning.

She’s not scared at all, it’s fun being high up.

But she’s not coming down…

Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 7+

October Half Term PINS AND NEEDLES PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

The Bear

Tuesday 22 October, 2pm & Wednesday 23 Thursday 24 October, 11am & 2pm At the Albany One night when she’s fast asleep, an enormous white bear climbs into Tilly’s bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head.

But Tilly’s not scared.

With dazzling puppetry, delicious music and dozens of laughs, The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

‘Move over War Horse this polar puppet is magic.’

The Guardian

From the book by Raymond Briggs Adapted by Pins and Needles Productions Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 3+

Make a day of it

Enjoy the children’s libraries on your visit to Canada Water Theatre or Deptford Lounge, explore the Albany garden and take part in free activities and games or just relax and enjoy food and drink in our cafés.

Photo: Luke MacGregor

DUMBSHOW, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ALBANY AND ARC STOCKTON, PRESENT

Humbug! The Hedgehog Who Couldn’t Sleep Sunday 1 – Sunday 29 December Various times – see website for full performance schedule.

At the Albany

You don’t want to be above ground when winter comes around: every hedgehog knows that.

As Humbug tries to hibernate in her cosy nest, suddenly her home comes under threat! Forced to leave her bed, she goes on a quest to find a new place to call home. Along the way she meets a host of weird and wonderful characters, but will she find the perfect place for a slumber party where she can snuggle up till spring?

This humorous and uplifting tale of friendship and belonging is full of charming characters and visual flair to entertain children and adults alike.

Originally developed and produced with Nuffield Southampton Theatres.

Festive Treat!

Tickets £12 / £8 concs £34 family ticket £8 groups 10+ (plus every 11th ticket free) Ages 3+ BSL Interpreted: 5 December, 10.30am Relaxed: 10 December, 10.30am & 28 December, 11am Audio Described: 27 December, 11am

TALL STORIES PRESENTS

The Snow Dragon Saturday 2 November, 1pm & 3pm At Canada Water Theatre Billy has everything a young goat could need.

On New Year’s Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies. But how will Billy escape when he bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest. And has he been naughty or nice?

Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs from the company that brought you The Gruffalo.

FILSKIT THEATRE PRESENTS

Stella

Sunday 3 November, 2pm & 4pm At the Albany Stella is a Star Engineer. From her home on the Moon she keeps the stars shining bright for when we need them most. But down on Earth things are changing. The stars are burning out and it’s up to Stella to save them.

Using projection, playful performance and aerial circus, we want to talk about our sky and how sometimes it’s important to turn out the lights and wish upon a star.

Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 3+

THE ALBANY AND LEWISHAM HOMES PRESENT

Love2Dance Showcase

Sunday 24 November, 2pm & 6pm At the Albany Love2Dance members come together to show off what they have learnt in a spectacular live street dance showcase.

Featuring guest performances from professional dancers.

Love2Dance is a partnership between the Albany and Lewisham Homes giving young people in the borough opportunities to access high quality workshops, events, performances, and master classes. Visit the Get Involved section of the Albany website to find out more. £5 / £2 Lewisham Homes Residents. All Ages

The Last Noël

Tickets £7 / £24 family ticket. Ages 3+

The Last Noël

ATTIC THEATRE COMPANY AND ARTS AT THE OLD FIRE STATION PRESENT

The Last Noël Sunday 24 November, 2.30pm At Deptford Lounge

It’s Christmas Day. Three generations of a family are busy preparing a feast, and you’re invited. But someone is missing from the table. The Last Noël is a funny, moving and uplifting play with live music and original songs by award-winning writer Chris Bush. Make this a Christmas you’ll never forget.

Pay-What-You-Decide. Ages 12+

D-LIVE! THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

Frozen Snow Queen Friday 20 & Saturday 21 December, 12pm & 7pm At Canada Water Theatre A brand new festive adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen with incorporated British Sign Language and spoken English.

Featuring a cast of two live performers joined digitally by a host of other characters. Join us on a journey through an icy landscape with a young woman searching to find her soulmate who has been kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen.

Tickets £12 / £8 concs. / £34 family ticket. Ages 6+ This show uses creative captioning and integrated BSL.

We’re signed up to Family Arts Standards, which means we’re dedicated to ensuring that families have all the facilities they need to feel welcome in our building – from the baby-change to snacks in the cafés. We’re also a Relaxed venue so you’re welcome to pop out of our shows if you need to and go back in whenever you’re ready.

Get Involved Each year, thousands of young people get involved in projects, courses, workshops, clubs and events at the Albany. They tell us it improves their confidence, they make new friends and learn new skills.

Visit the Get Involved section of the Albany website explore the full programme.

Access

Lewisham Homes Resident?

All our venues are Relaxed venues and are fully wheelchair accessible. We aim to make our events accessible for all. If you require assistance for your access needs, please call our box office, text 07946 374743 or visit our website for full details of facilities at all of our venues.

Please notify us of access needs when booking so we can facilitate a great experience.

First visit FREE for Lewisham Homes Residents who have never been to the Albany.

Lewisham Homes Residents can enjoy £5 tickets for adults and £2 tickets for under 16’s as well as free workshops and events all year round. This is part of the Albany and Lewisham Homes unique partnership, bringing benefits to residents in over 18,000 homes in the borough of Lewisham.

Terms and conditions apply.

Up to six tickets per household per show.

The Albany

Deptford Lounge

Canada Water Theatre

Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG

9 Giffin Street, Deptford, London SE8 4RJ

21 Surrey Quays Road, Canada Water, London SE16 7AR

thealbany.org.uk

deptfordlounge.org.uk

canadawatertheatre.org.uk

3 for 2 Offer

The 3 for 2 offer applies when you book at least one ticket for three separate shows or more.

See the Albany website for full terms and conditions.

Book Online thealbany.org.uk Box Office 020 8692 4446 The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG /albany.deptford

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