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iN tHe NortH east autuMN 2013 BroCHure takeofffestival.org.uk
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takeoff tHe HoMe of tHeatre for YouNg auDieNCes iN tHe NortH east this autumn, children, young people and their grown-ups can enjoy a brilliant range of shows from across the uk and abroad in theatres near you. We think that going to the theatre for the first time is a really important thing to do and lots of fun too, so we’ve packed all the fantastic shows into this guide so you can find something that tickles the fancy of the whole family. From Berwick in the North to Richmond in the South, North East families will be spoilt for choice at the array of drama, dance, comedy, poetry and play that is available this autumn.
takeoff festival 21 – 27 oCtoBer 2013 For an extra special treat, join us for the TakeOff Festival in venues in and around Durham. TakeOff Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people and every year we welcome some of the best shows from the UK and abroad to the North East to share with our young audiences. There’s even a special Family Festival Day on Saturday 26th October with lots of shows and free activities for families to enjoy in Durham City. Go on a night-time adventure to the stars, meet some very naughty polar bears, learn about how fibs can grow into lies and snuggle up to hear some fantastic stories from around the world – TakeOff has something to grow the imaginations of the most important audience of all. 1
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raisiNg tHe qualitY aND Profile of tHeatre for YouNg auDieNCes iN tHe NortH east At Theatre Hullabaloo, we believe that all children and young people should have access to excellent theatre made especially for them. We are proud to lead the programming in venues across the North East region through the TakeOff Consortium, to improve opportunities for families to enjoy theatre together. There are lots of fantastic shows available right across the region, but TakeOff works with some special partners to make sure they have brilliant children’s theatre available all year round. Why don’t you come and visit them? arC, stockton arts Centre Washington Darlington Civic gala theatre, Durham town Hall theatre, Hartlepool lamplight arts Centre, stanley Middlesbrough town Hall theatre To find out about shows near you, visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and enter your postcode in the search box. Don’t forget to sign up to the Family Theatre newsletter too! TakeOff, offering great theatre experiences for families in the North East through our partner venues, is supported by Arts Council England.
Audience member, aged 5, TakeOff Festival 2010
Parent, aged 34 TakeOff show at ARC Stockton
“i’ve been here before, this is the place where magic happens.”
t “i’d never thought abou e, atr taking my son to the the ll, sti sit i thought he wouldn’t ou fav rite but now it’s one of our things to do together.
“Children need to go to the theatre as much as they need to run about in the fresh air” Philip Pullman, Children’s Author, The Guardian
TakeOff and TakeOff Festival are produced by Theatre Hullabaloo, the North East’s specialist producer of theatre for young audiences. 2
takeoff festival 21 – 27 oCtoBer 2013 TakeOff Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people. This year, the festival returns to celebrate its 26th birthday in the beautiful City of Durham with a jam-packed week of shows from the UK and abroad for audiences from 0 – 16 years. We’ve got a great programme for everyone from tots to teens, but we’re particularly proud of the opportunities for the very youngest, with some world-class early years theatre to make those first theatre experiences very special ones. As well as lots of opportunities for schools and nurseries to take part, this year’s TakeOff Festival includes the Family Festival Day (26th October) with lots of shows and activities in Durham City so that the whole family can join in the fun.
Lyn Gardner, Theatre Critic, The Guardian
“With its rich programme of world-class theatre from the uk and beyond, takeoff festival launches children and young people on an imaginative journey without limits”
ted to “Durham Council is deligh r of offe rful nde wo welcome this region for world-class theatre to the people ng you n, dre chil of efit the ben nty” Cou the oss acr and families
Simon Henig, Leader of Durham County Council
HoW to Book To book tickets for any of the shows at this year’s TakeOff Festival (pg 5 to pg 15), please call GalaTheatre Box Office on 0300 266 600. If you are a school or nursery and you would like to take part in the TakeOff Festival and take advantage of our subsidised transport offer, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo directly on 01325 352 004.
faMilY DaY families are invited to join in on a day of festival fun in Durham City on saturday 26th october Join us for a special bears picnic with cuddlies and grizzlies visit a giant pig and see the funny goings on in his tummy Watch some very naughty polar bears on their arctic adventure visit our dream factory where you can mix up some funny uffy ones and some scary spiky ones follow some comedy characters on a journey as they spin yarns and get very tangled up More details on all family day activities available at www.takeofffestival.org.uk
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sleeP a show about the world of sleep inspired by the inquisitiveness of babies. A snooze, a doze or forty winks – it’s time to snuggle up for bedtime in a big duvet that hides countless secrets inside. In a theatre experience which is inspired by and captures the inquisitiveness of babies as they explore the world, Sleep shows how the seemingly mundane activity of going to sleep can turn out to be inspiring and surprising. Presented in a comfortable space with live music and a cosy environment, Sleep has been created specially to support the developmental needs of very young children and to make them feel safe and free to play.
age 0-3
Duration: 30 mins + 15 mins playtime
Performances alington House tues 22 oct 16:00 Wed 23 oct 11:00 & 14:00
Takeoff says... “This gentle and playful show with gorgeous live music will delight babies with lots of lovely surprises!”
“gentle, sensory experience that mesmerises the children and stimulates their creativity” theatre for you
teatr Baj (Poland)
Photo: Krzysztof Bielinski 5
www.teatrbaj.pl
age 0-3
tHe Polar Bears go WilD Brave young explorers wanted to join two friendly bears on the adventure of a lifetime!
Duration: 45 mins
Where are they going? What will they get up to next? And have they got enough sandwiches (Polar Bears love sandwiches, everyone knows that)?
Performances
With music, comedy and quite a lot of cheekiness, The Polar Bears Go Wild is the perfect treat for young audiences.
Durham Johnston school Wed 23 oct 11:00 & 13:30 gala studio sat 26 oct 11:00 & 14:30 town Hall theatre, Hartlepool sun 27 oct 14:00
Takeoff says... “These characters delight people of all ages wherever they go. The show promises to be funny and full of adventure.”
“a gentle and funny adventure… had the children rolling with laughter” Primary times
macrobert & fish & game (scotland) www.macrobert.org www.fishandgame.org Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan 6
H20 a playful investigation that celebrates the power and poetry of water and the fun of making a splash! Water is an enormous power, a sputtering life and a sparkling joy. Melting ice, shimmering fountain or rising damp, a refreshing drink or a tidal wave, water is all around us, is even part of us, but it is still full of surprises and mysteries and puzzles scientists to the present day.
age 2+
Duration: 30 mins
Performances
Takeoff says... “World-class early years theatre makers who know how to appeal to the very young with their interactive sensory playful style – a real treat for families with very little ones”
Durham Johnston school thurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30 fri 25 oct tbc
“splish, splash - three actors explore the element water… a marvellous expedition” stadtanzeiger
Helios theater & Mierscher kulturhaus (germany) Photo: Walter G. Breuer 7
www.helios-theater.de www.kulturhaus.lu
age 2-5
luNa an enchanting theatre experience about friendship, the moon and being brave in the dark Luna is bored in the sky by herself with nobody to play with. Although she is surrounded by stars, they never quite understand her - it’s certainly lonely being the only moon.
Duration: 50 mins
Performances Darlington Civic Mon 30 sept 11:00, 13:30 & 17:30 Pheonix theatre Wed 2 oct 10:00 & 13:30 Durham town Hall Wed 23 oct 09:30 & 11:00 the Witham sun 27 oct 11:00 queen’s Hall arts Centre Mon 28 oct 13:30 & 16:15 Middlesbrough town Hall tues 29 oct 11:00 & 14:00 arts Centre Washington Wed 30 oct 10:30 & 13:30 alnwick Playhouse sat 9 Nov 13:00 & 15:00 georgian theatre sun 10 Nov 14:00
One night she spots a young boy hiding from shadows on his bedroom walls. Luna makes friends with the boy and together they go on a night-time adventure to help him overcome his fears of the dark.
Takeoff says... “A beautiful new show from a magical original story about a little boy’s nighttime adventures”
“...a show that shone as brightly as the stars in the night sky” Media Wales
theatre Hullabaloo (england) & theatr iolo (Wales) www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk 1 www.theatriolo.com
Photo: Kirsten McTernan 8
BoiNg! Who can sleep on Christmas eve when there are beds to be jumped on, pillows to be fought with and seas to be sailed… In this enchanting mix of comedy, acrobatics and dazzling breakdance, Wilkie and Joel are drawn into ever more riotous games that turn their bed into a giant trampoline. Audiences of all ages are guaranteed to leave the theatre with stars in their eyes!
age 3-10
Duration: 50 mins
Performances gala theatre Wed 23 oct 13:30 & 18:30
Takeoff says... “Don't come and see this is you want to stop your children bouncing on the beds! This is a highly acclaimed piece for all ages with amazing dancers.”
“utterly dazzling. rumbustious, exhilarating dance theatre” **** the guardian
travelling light & Bristol old vic (england) www.travellinglighttheatre.org.uk www.bristololdvic.org.uk Photo: Farrows Creative 9
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toNY aND Mike tHe CouNtrY oWl aND tHe CitY squirrel
age 3+
Duration: 55 mins
Performances
featuring puppetry, original music, and real earth, this is a story about making friends, being different and why that’s ok. Tony the Owl lives in the countryside. He’s really happy in his little garden until Joe and Charlotte turn up and ruin his peace and quiet. They’ve moved from the city for a quieter life and, to be honest, they’ve got no idea what they’re doing. To make matters worse, they’ve bought Mike the Squirrel with them. He’s loud, he’s cheeky and he likes to party.
Durham Johnston school tues 22 oct 16:00 & 17:30
Takeoff says... “This play is very funny, with a hilariously grumpy country owl and a hyperactive town squirrel needing to join forces to help the humans.”
“although this show is small, its heart beats loudly” lyn gardner on the Watery Journey of Nereus Pike 2013
tom frankland & laura Mugridge (england) www.tomfrankland.co.uk www.lauramugridge.co.uk 1
Photo: Rachel Ferriman 10
PoP uP an animated fossil of a cartoon.
age 3-6
In re-inventing the pop up book for the stage, Pop up presents the little adventures of a paper-child with an enigmatic sphere: a relationship through rhythm, color and sound, its actual encounter, its mirror-image, its transformations. Colorful pop up illustrations succeed one another during the show and are quite powerful to stimulate basic emotions and create associations between feelings, forms, and colors.
Takeoff says...
Duration: 50 mins
Performances alington House Wed 23 oct 17:15 & 18:30
“Brilliantly simple, funny and imaginative. The performers create a brilliant pop up world that will delight young and old”
“a witty, intelligent and ironic show that is able to mesmerise children and adults alike” valeria ottolenghi
teatro Delle Briciole solares fondazione Delle arti (italy) www.solaresdellearti.it/teatr odellebriciole 11
HoW HigH? age 4-9
a magical show for 4 - 9 year olds that explores children’s relationship to the world using the concept of height. Hetty loves to measure things. She measures in feet and hands, in sausages and snails, in butterflies and Barbies.
Duration: 50 mins
Join Hetty as she explores the world of height and meets an extraordinary new friend. A captivating new show with live music, that explores children’s relationship to the world using the concept of height.
Performances gala studio Wed 23 oct 9:30 & 13:00
Takeoff says... “A quirky, sweet story about measuring things, height, and friendship, sure to amuse and enthrall the whole family”
“very engaging and captivating. a play of awe and wonder” Primary teacher on How High?
Half Moon presents a theatre Jemilda production (england)gland) www.halfmoon.org.uk www.theatrejemilda.co.uk 1
Photo: Half Moon 12
statik rebellious radios, secret sweets and accidental adventures! It’s Mikey’s first day working at the regimented radio factory. But when a mystery voice unexpectedly comes through the airwaves chaos ensues and rules fall away. Inspired by the wisdom of children; energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a hilarious show about breaking the mould. Created using the voices and recordings of hundreds of children in primary schools across Cheshire, StatiK is a celebration of the imagination and wisdom of children.
Takeoff says...
age 7+
Duration: 60 mins
Performances gala theatre tues 22 oct 13:30 arts Centre Washington thurs 24 oct 10:30 & 13:30
“This is an innovative piece of theatre that has been created by properly listening to children. Full of clowning and humour, stylish, and with an important message, this has to be seen.”
“filled to the brim with visual comedy” Public reviews
action transport theatre (england) www.actiontransporttheatre.org Photo: Sylvia Selzer 13
age 8-11
MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out a story about how a master maker-upper started out as a boy with a talent for telling tales. Polarbear makes things up; stories, jokes, adventures – a master maker-upper. But where did it all begin?
Duration: 60 mins
Mouth Open Story, Jump Out is about the moment that started it all, and how one little decision set off a chain reaction that changed his life forever.
Performances Durham town Hall thurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30 seven stories sat 26 oct 18:00
Takeoff says... “A show that totally entrances its audience – it’s interactive, funny, honest and Polarbear talks to children like he REALLY understands them”
“the audience were thoroughly invested in Polarbear’s tale, fighting over small details and full of questions at the end” irish times Polarbear &Battersea arts Centre (england)
www.bac.org.uk www.bearheart.org.uk 1
Photo: Sebastian Stern 14
Mess We’re putting on a show. it’s about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off.
age 14+
Josephine is putting on a play, Boris and Sistahl help. It's about anorexia. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and extremely tiny ones). A new play with songs from 2013 Olivier Award nominated Caroline Horton (You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy).
Duration: 70 mins
Funded by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award.
Performances
Takeoff says...
Durham Johnston school tues 22 oct 10.00 & 19.00
“This show examines an extremely important issue with humour and a lightness of touch that will resonate with older young people.”
“Profound comment on how adolescents exert control over their eating to help stave off the confusions of the adult world” evening standard China Plate presents Caroline Horton and Company (england) www.carolinehorton.net www.chinaplatetheatre.com Photo: Ed Collier 15
age: 6 months - 2 years
WHat’s oN iN tHe NortH east From Berwick in the North to Richmond in the South, North East families will be spoilt for choice at the array of drama, dance, comedy, poetry and play that is available this autumn. Flick through the following section to find out about all of the shows in venues across the region. We’ve included full listings at the back too, along with venue information, so you can plan your visit.
HoW to Book
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there are a number of ways to book for the following shows:
a wonderland of tubes in a feast for the senses.
1. visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and find the performance you want to attend. Call the box office number or click on Book tickets to be directed to the venue’s website or booking page for that show to book online.
In a long forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy and treasures that turn from ordinary to extraordinary. Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes. Presented as part of Juice – NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning festival for children and young people produced by NewcastleGateshead Initiative.
2. visit the venue’s website directly to book online, details can be found on page 36. 3. Call the venue’s box office directly to book tickets by phone, details can be found on page 36. if you have any questions about the suitability of shows, or would like more information, please contact the venue directly or email info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk
Performances Northern stage sat 26 october 10:30 & 13:30
Duration: 55 minutes
oily Cart www.oilycart.org.uk
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age: 6 months - 4 years
age: 0 - 3 years
sHiNY
CirCles iN tHe saND
a participatory performance for children aged 6 months to 4 years and their families. A wonderland of tubes - tubes filled with sound, tubes that puff out gentle breezes and the scents of the natural world, tubes glistening with kaleidoscopic colours to delight and entrance the young audience. Presented as part of Juice: NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning festival for children and young people.
a show about the delight of feeling the sand between your toes. Circles in the Sand is an intimate, imaginative and captivating show exploring sand in new and exciting ways. Welcome to a world of play with buckets and castle building, spinning and tumbling, delighting in the feel of the sand as it trickles between toes and fingers.
Performances
Performances
Dance City tues 29 oct 11:00 & 14:00 Wed 30 oct 11:00 & 14:00
gala studio sat 7 sept 12:15 & 15:00
Duration: 40 minutes Duration: 45 minutes
Duration: 45 minutes
turned on it’s Head www.turnedonitshead.org
Duration: 25 minutes
Halfmoon www.halfmoon.org.uk
age: 0 - 2 & 3 - 4 years
age: 2 - 5 years
sParkle
Curious
a gentle, interactive performance with play for babies and young children.
a gentle, giggle-making investigation into the world of objects.
Welcome aboard for a sparkling adventure around the Islands of Objects. Meet the fantastic creatures living there and look out for hidden treasure. Under a shimmering carousel, a magical world opens up. Simple household materials transform into glittering palaces and shimmering tea parties in an underwater world.
Curious is a perfect giggle-making introductory experience to theatre that explores everyday objects through play. Journey into a world where pots and pans get mischievously mixed up with planters and pails. The performance concludes with the children venturing onto the stage to dig and rummage in the soft, moist soil.
The first performance at each venue is for age 0 – 2 years and the following two performances are for age 3 – 4 years.
Performances
Performances
arts Centre Washington sat 21 sept 10:30, 12:00 & 14:30 gala studio, Durham sun 29 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30 arC, stockton sat 5 oct 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30
gala studio, Durham sun 22 sept 12:15, 15:00 & 18:30
Duration: 25 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Puppetship theatre www.puppetship.com
Halfmoon www.halfmoon.org.uk 18
age: 2 - 5 years
age: 2 - 6 years
DeeP iN tHe WooDs
MY graNNY is a Pirate
a magical and captivating dance experience for children and their families.
a musical adventure for families, adapted from val McDermid's picture book.
A fun and highly interactive show, taking inspiration from fairy tales, about a little girl who bravely ventures into a dark and mysterious wood. Encountering tempting trees to climb and beguiling creatures, the audience help create a magical world using shadow and light to guide the girl through her adventure.
Join Granny and her dog Jolly Roger in this swashbuckling musical adventure with skeletons, buried treasure and all sorts of pirate fun. Adapted from Val McDermid’s charming picture book, this rip roaring show is presented by New Writing North and Durham Book Festival in association with Sage Gateshead.
In a Deep Dark Wood is a tailor-made version for 5 – 8 years. See p26
Performances
Performances
arC, stockton thurs 31 oct 10:30 Dance City, Newcastle sat 2 Nov 11:30
gateshead old town Hall sat 5 oct 14.00 Durham town Hall sat 12 oct 10:30
Duration: 35 minutes
Duration: 50 minutes
gobbledegook www.arconline.co.uk
New Writing North www.newwritingnorth.com
age: 3+ years
age: 3+ years
tHe gruffalo & tHe gruffalo’s CHilD
HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs
“a mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…" Adventure through the deep, dark wood with Mouse as Julia Donaldson's hugely acclaimed 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Gruffalo's Child' are brought to life on the big screen in an exciting double bill of the celebrated animations. Royal Northern Sinfonia play René Aubry’s enchanting scores live. The perfect introduction to the orchestra.
Based on the book by lynley Dodd. ‘Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.’ Featuring characters from books such as Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town. A musical story for all the family.
Performances
Performances
sage gateshead Mon 28 oct 13:30 & 16:00
alnwick Playhouse sat 12 oct 13.30 & 16.00 Middlesbrough theatre Mon 28 oct 13.00
Duration: 90 minutes (inc. interval)
www.sagegateshead.com
Duration: 40 minutes
Nonesense room Productions www.hairymaclaryshow.co.uk
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age: 3+ years
age: 3+ years
stiCkMaN
tHe uglY DuCkliNg
from the book by Children’s laureate Julia Donaldson. Stick Man lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three…’ But the world is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him. He even ends up on a fire! Packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
a perfect introduction to the magic of live ballet. A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up, shunned by those around her who see her as too ugly to fit in. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and turns into a beautiful swan.
Performances
Performances
empire theatre, Consett tues 1 oct 16:30
theatre royal Newcastle fri 20 sept 11:00 & 13:00
Duration: 35 minutes
Duration: 45 minutes
scamp theatre & Watford Palace theatre
Northern Ballet www.theatreroyal.co.uk
www.leisureworks.net
age: 3+ years
age: 3 - 6 years
sPiNNiNg YarNs
BloWN aWaY
imagine a world of play where your favourite stories are knitted, woven and spun together. Join two comedy characters on a journey through a web of wool and yarn as they learn about how stories are woven, embroidered and recycled. Get tied in knots, spin straw into gold and meet some fantastic fairytale characters that find themselves in a bit of a tangle. Free as part of Festival of Thrift. Limited capacity, so reserve via website www.festivalofthrift.co.uk
the wind can whisk you up into the sky, the wind can take you on an adventure! What if, one windy night a little girl arrives in your bedroom and tells you she’s the wind? Join us as a small boy is whisked away on an unforgettable journey with her. Flying through the air with the world so small below them, they feel big, and when you’re big you can do anything at all!
Performances
Performances
festival of thrift lingfield Point, Darlington sat 21 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30 sun 22 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30
ashington Children’s Centre sat 26 oct 15:50 orton Market Hall, Penrith sun 27 oct 15:00
Duration: 35 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes + 20 mins creative play with cast
theatre Hullabaloo www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk
Birdsnest theatre www.highlightsnorth.co.uk
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age: 3 - 7 years
age: 3 - 7 years
tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf
siD’s sHoW
a beautiful new wintery tale inspired by the famous aesop fable. A beautiful wintery tale about a boy, unable to find delight in what is around him who seeks adventure and the thrill of the unknown! Inspired by the famous Aesop fable, this delightful play has an ensemble of actor musicians who play all the characters including a scary wolf or two...
Join sid from CBeebies in a fantastic fun-filled adventure. Join Sid as he sets out on a heroic quest to find out where in the world his favourite socks and shoes have got to! Share in his adventures in the sea, the jungle and floating in outer space. An interactive show crammed with games, songs, poems and magic.
Performances
Performances
the Customs House, south shields tues 29 oct 14:00 arC, stockton tues 29 oct 11:30 & 14:30 arts Centre Washington thurs 7 Nov 10:30 & 13:30
the Maltings theatre & Cinema, Berwick sun 22 sept 13:00
Duration: 55 minutes (inc. interval)
Duration: 55 minutes
tutti frutti Productions www.tutti-frutti.org.uk
www.sidsloane.org
age: 4+ years
age: 4+ years
forest of faBles
PiNoCCHio
ancient tales of aesop performed with beautiful and inventive imagery.
Every leaf shudders as Wind puffs, in vain, to blow the traveller’s coat from his back. But when the Sun comes out, the man removes it effortlessly, whilst surprise, fun and puppet inhabitants come out to play in the fabulous forest!
a witty and inventive retelling of the much loved tale. Pinocchio's father, Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Puppetry, illusion and music combine to create a show that is inventive, witty and with a big heart.
Performances
Performances
the georgian theatre royal sat 12 oct 14:00
alnwick Playhouse tues 29 october 11:30 & 14:00
Duration: 55 minutes
Duration: 60 minutes
theatre rotto Productions www.idolrich.co.uk
scamp theatre www.scamptheatre.com
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age: 4+ years
age: 4+ years
tHe elePHaNt BriDesMaiD
MisuNDerstooD MoNsters
a magical musical about weddings and wombats and the loveliest elephant the world has ever known.
saint georgie, a professional monster catcher and his faithful sidekick, squeezy, are on their most dangerous mission yet.
Join Nessie the Elephant and her friends as they search for an outfit fancy enough (and large enough) to make her the jungle’s most beautiful Elephant Bridesmaid. Come to the theatre wearing your own fancy clothes (or fancy dress) for the chance to take part in a fashion show with Nessie!
They are unstoppable heroes who use the latest digital technology to battle vile beasts. But when Earth is threatened by tiny Scoodlefug aliens, Georgie is forced to question who the real bad guys are!
Performances
Performances
empire theatre, Consett sat 26 oct 15:00
arC, stockton sat 21 september14.30
Duration: 60 minutes
Duration: 50 minutes
the People's theatre Company www.turnedonitshead.org
Halfmoon www.arconline.co.uk
age: 5 - 8 years
age: 6+ years
iN a DeeP Dark WooD
CoMeDY CluB 4 kiDs
a magical and captivating dance experience for children and their families. A fun and highly interactive show, taking inspiration from fairy tales, about a little girl who bravely ventures into a dark and mysterious wood. Encountering tempting trees to climb and beguiling creatures, the audience help create a magical world using shadow and light to guide the girl through her adventure.
like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old. We have the best comedians from the UK and the world circuit doing what they do best‌ but without the rude bits!
Deep in a Dark Wood is a tailor-made version for 2 - 5 years, without the scary bits. See p19.
Performances
Performances
arC, stockton thurs 31 oct 12:30 & 14:30 Dance City sat 2 Nov 15:00
arC, stockton sat 26 oct 14:30
Duration: 60 minutes
Duration: 45 minutes
gobbledegook www.arconline.co.uk
Makin Projects www.arconline.co.uk
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age: 6+ years
age: 7 - 12 years
HorriBle sCieNCe
CuDDY aND His Mates
the stunning science of everything
a play about the Northern saints inspired by the lindisfarne gospels
Why don’t penguins get spots? Could picking your nose be dangerous? Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head?
Meet Cuthbert the country lad, Bede the bookish one, and Godric a daredevil who later became a pirate-adventurer. The play tells of their childhood escapades before monastic life and how they ran their mothers ragged just like children do! Includes an original sound score of live Northumbrian pipe music.
Billy has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy world of Horrible Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?!
www.lindisfarnegospels.com/lindisfarnegospels-durham
Performances
Performances
Darlington Civic theatre tues 5 Nov 19:00 Wed 6 Nov 10:30 & 13:30 thurs 7 Nov 13:30 & 19:00 fri 8 Nov 10:30 & 19:00 sat 9 Nov 11:00 & 14:30
sage gateshead sat 21 sept 14.00 queen’s Hall Hexham sat 5 oct 14:30
Duration: 50 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes (inc. interval) Birmingham stage Company www.birminghamstage.com
Jack Drum arts & Mad alice theatre Co www.jackdrum.co.uk www.madalicetheatre.co.uk
age: 8+ years
age: 8+ years
eMil aND tHe DeteCtives
le MouliN Magique
an action-packed adventure for all the family.
a fable about generosity overcoming greed.
Scene of the crime: a slow train to Berlin. Young Emil, travelling alone, falls asleep and is robbed of all his money. The chief suspect is the man in the bowler hat, but how to catch him? It calls for quick wits, a cool head and some clever detective work. So begins the great adventure.
The poor Miller Jean-Pierre and his wife are starving. The wind does not blow to turn the mill to grind the corn, the plants do not grow and there’s no food for the animals.
Performances
Performances
Darlington Civic theatre sat 21 sept 13:30 & 16:00 gala theatre, Durham sat 5 oct 14:30
queens Hall Hexham thurs 26 sept 13:15 & 18:00 Hartlepool town Hall fri 4 oct 13:30
Duration: 70 minutes
Duration: 55 minutes
red earth theatre and mac Birmingham redearththeatre.wordpress.com www.macarts.co.uk
theatre sans frontiers www.tsf.org.uk
In this delightful fable, they must pray to the elements before hatching a cunning plan to overcome the greedy Baron.
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age: 9+ years
age: 12+ years
ZigZagZigZag
MY stePsoN stole MY soNiC sCreWDriver
a beautiful story about adventurous friendship, unfortunate circumstances and the pain of letting go. Inspired by David Grossman’s story The ZigZag Kid, ZigZagZigZag is a comingof-age tale that explores the friendship of 12-year-old boys Nono and Chaim through their magical adventures. Find yourself in the heart of the action as they find out what it truly means to grow up and see their lives change forever.
a heart-warming tale about families and everyone's favourite doctor. Inspired by an obsession with Doctor Who and following an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe 2012, Chortle Award nominee Toby Hadoke’s My Stepson Stole My Sonic Screwdriver is a heartwarming tale which begins with losing a partner and ends with gaining a stepson and pays homage to everyone’s favourite doctor on the way.
Performances
Performances
seven stories, Newcastle sun 27 oct 11:00 & 14:30 st Mary’s Heritage Centre, gateshead Mon 28 oct 11:00 & 14:30 tues 29 oct 14:30 Wed 30 oct 11:00 & 14:30
Customs House, south shields fri 4 oct 19:30
Duration: tBC
Duration: 60 minutes
Mif Creative, ZeveN & Crying out loud www.mif.co.uk/event/zig-zag-zig-zag
toby Hadoke www.tobyhadoke.co.uk
takeoff festival listiNgs 2013 sHoW
age
Mess statik sleeP
tiMe (eND)
Date
veNue
BoX offiCe
14+
10:00 (11:10)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
7+
13:30 (14:30)
Tues 22 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
0300 026 6600
0-3
16:00 (16:45)
Tues 22 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
toNY & Mike
3+
16:00 (16:50)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
toNY & Mike
3+
17:30 (18:20)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
Mess
14+
19:00 (20:10)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
luNa
2-5
09:30 (10:20)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Town Hall
0300 026 6600
HoW HigH?
4-9
09:30 (10:20)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
sleeP
0-3
11:00 (11:45)
Wed 23 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
11:00 (11:45)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
luNa
2-5
11:00 (11:50)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Town Hall
0300 026 6600
HoW HigH?
4-9
13:00 (13:50)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
13:30 (14:15)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
BoiNg!
3-10
13:30 (14:25)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
0300 026 6600
sleeP
0-3
14:00 (14:45)
Wed 23 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
PoP uP
3-6
17:15 (18:05)
Wed 23 Oct
PoP uP
3-6
18:30 (19:20)
Wed 23 Oct
BoiNg!
3-10
18:30 (19:25)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
0300 026 6600
2+
11:00 (11:30)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
8-11
11:00 (12:00)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Town Hall
0300 026 6600 0300 026 6600
H2o MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out H2o MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out
2+
13:30 (14:00)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Johnston School
8-11
13:30 (14:30)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Town Hall
0300 026 6600
H2o
2+
TBC
Fri 25 Oct
TBC
0300 026 6600
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
11:00 (11:45)
Fri 25 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
14:30 (15:15)
Fri 25 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
HoW to Book To book tickets for any of the shows at this year’s TakeOff Festival (pg 5 to pg 15), please call Gala Theatre Box Office on 03000 266 600 If you are a school or nursery and you would like to take part in the TakeOff Festival and take advantage of our subsidised transport offer, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo directly on 01325 3520004. 30
regioNal listiNgs Presented at a takeoff partner venue, offering great theatre experiences for families in the North east Denotes half term takeoff festival shows age
tiMe (eND)
Date
veNue
BoX offiCe
CirCles iN tHe saND
0-3
12:15 (12:55)
Sat 7 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
CirCles iN tHe saND
0-3
15:00 (15:40)
Sat 7 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
uglY DuCkliNg
3+
11:00 (11:45)
Fri 20 Sept
Theatre Royal, Newcastle
0844 811 2121
sHoW
uglY DuCkliNg
3+
13:00 (13:45)
Fri 20 Sept
Theatre Royal, Newcastle
0844 811 2121
sParkle
0-4
10:30 (11:10)
Sat 21 Sept
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
11:30 (12:05)
Sat 21 Sept
Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point
festivalofthrift.co.uk
sPiNNiNg YarNs
3+
sParkle
0-4
12:00 (12:40)
Sat 21 Sept
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
sPiNNiNg YarNs
3+
13:30 (14:05)
Sat 21 Sept
Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point
festivalofthrift.co.uk
eMil aND tHe DeteCtives
8+
13:30 (14:40)
Sat 21 Sept
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
sParkle
0-4
14:30 (15:10)
Sat 21 Sept
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
CuDDY aND His Mates
7-12
14:00 (14:50)
Sat 21 Sept
Sage Gateshead
0191 443 4661
4+
14:30 (15:20)
Sat 21 Sept
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
Sat 21 Sept
Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point
festivalofthrift.co.uk
MisuNDerstooD MoNsters sPiNNiNg YarNs
3+
15:30 (16:05)
eMil aND tHe DeteCtives
8+
16:00 (17:10)
Sat 21 Sept
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
sPiNNiNg YarNs
3+
11:30 (12:05)
Sun 22 Sept
Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point
festivalofthrift.co.uk
Curious
0-3
12:15 (13:00)
Sun 22 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
siD’s sHoW
3-7
13:00 (13:55) inc. interval
Sun 22 Sept
The Maltings, Berwick
01289 330 999
sPiNNiNg YarNs
3+
13:30 (14:05)
Sun 22 Sept
Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point
festivalofthrift.co.uk
Curious
0-3
15:00 (15:45)
Sun 22 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
sPiNNiNg YarNs
3+
15:30 (16:05)
Sun 22 Sept
Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point
festivalofthrift.co.uk
0300 026 6600
Curious
0-3
18:30 (19:15)
Sun 22 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
le MouliN Magique
8+
13:15 (14:35)
Thurs 26 Sept
le MouliN Magique
8+
18:00 (19:20)
Thurs 26 Sept
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham Queen's Hall Arts Centre, (Hexham Abbey Festival)
01434 652 477
sParkle
0-4
11:30 (12:20)
Sun 29 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
sParkle
0-4
13:30 (14:20)
Sun 29 Sept
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
sParkle
0-4
15:30 (14:40)
Sun 29 Sept
luNa
2-5
11:00 (11:50)
Mon 30 Sept
luNa
2-5
13:30 (14:20)
Mon 30 Sept
luNa
2-5
17:30 (18:20)
stiCkMaN
3+
16:30 (17:05)
luNa
2-5
luNa
2-5
le MouliN Magique
31
01434 652 477
8+
01325 486 555
Mon 30 Sept
Civic at Central Hall, Darlington Civic at Central Hall, Darlington Civic at Central Hall, Darlington
Tues 1 Oct
Empire Theatre, Consett
01207 218 171
10:00 (10:50)
Wed 2 Oct
The Pheonix Theatre, Blyth
01670 367 228
13:30 (14:20)
Wed 2 Oct
The Pheonix Theatre, Blyth
01670 367 228
Fri 4 Oct
Town Hall Theatre Hartlepool
01429 890 000
13:30 (14:50)
01325 486 555
01325 486 555
age
tiMe (eND)
Date
veNue
BoX offiCe
MY stePsoN stole MY soNiC sCreWDriver
12+
19:30 (TBC)
Fri 4 Oct
The Customs House, South Shields
0191 454 1234
sParkle
0-2
10:30 (11:10)
Sat 5 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
sParkle
3-4
12:30 (13:10)
Sat 5 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
MY graNNY is a Pirate
2-6
14:00 (14:50)
Sat 5 Oct
Gateshead Old Town Hall
0191 443 4661
sParkle
3-4
14:30 (15:10)
Sat 5 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
01434 652 477 0300 026 6600
sHoW
7-12
14:30 (15:20)
Sat 5 Oct
eMil aND tHe DeteCtives
8+
14:30 (15:40)
Sat 5 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
MY graNNY is a Pirate
2-6
10:30 (11:20)
Sat 12 Oct
Durham Town Hall (Durham Book Festival)
0300 026 6600
HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs
3+
13:30 (14:25)
Sat 12 Oct
Alnwick Playhouse
01665 510 785
forest of faBles
4+
14:00 (14:55)
Sat 12 Oct
The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
01748 825 252
HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs
3+
16:00 (16:55)
Sat 12 Oct
Alnwick Playhouse
01665 510 785
Mess
14+
10:00 (11:10)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
CuDDY aND His Mates
statik
7+
13:30 (14:30)
Tues 22 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
0300 026 6600
sleeP
0-3
16:00 (16:45)
Tues 22 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
toNY & Mike
14+
16:00 (16:50)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
toNY & Mike
14+
17:30 (18:20)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
Mess
14+
19:00 (20:10)
Tues 22 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
luNa
2-5
09:30 (10:20)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Town Hall,
0300 026 6600
HoW HigH?
4-9
09:30 (10:20)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
sleeP
0-3
11:00 (11:45)
Wed 23 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
11:00 (11:45)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
luNa
Durham Town Hall,
0300 026 6600
2-5
11:00 (11:50)
Wed 23 Oct
HoW HigH?
4-9
13:00 (13:50)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
13:30 (14:15)
Wed 23 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
BoiNg!
3-10
13:30 (14:20)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
0300 026 6600
sleeP
0-3
14:00 (14:30)
Wed 23 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
PoP uP
3-6
17:15 (18:05)
Wed 23 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
PoP uP
3-6
18:30 (19:20)
Wed 23 Oct
Alington House, Durham
0300 026 6600
BoiNg!
3-10
18:30 (19:25)
Wed 23 Oct
Gala Theatre, Durham
0300 026 6600
statik
7+
10:30 (11:30)
Thurs 24 Oct
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
H2o
2+
11:00 (11:30)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out
8-11
11:00 (12:00)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Town Hall,
0300 026 6600
statik
7+
13:30 (14:30)
Thurs 24 Oct
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
H2o
2+
13:30 (14:00)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Johnston School
0300 026 6600
8-11
13:30 (14:30)
Thurs 24 Oct
Durham Town Hall,
0300 026 6600
H2o
2+
TBC
Fri 25 Oct
TBC
0300 026 6600
tuBe
6m-2
10:30 (11:25)
Sat 26 Oct
Northern Stage, Newcastle
0191 230 5151
MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out
32
sHoW tHe Polar Bears go WilD tuBe
tiMe (eND)
Date
veNue
BoX offiCe
0-5
11:00 (11:45)
Sat 26 Oct
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
6m-2
13:30 (14:25)
Sat 26 Oct
Northern Stage, Newcastle
0191 230 5151
Gala Studio, Durham
0300 026 6600
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
Empire Theatre, Consett
01207 218 171
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
14:30 (15:15)
Sat 26 Oct
CoMeDY CluB 4 kiDs
6+
14:30 (15:30)
Sat 26 Oct
tHe elePHaNt BriDesMaiD
4+
15:00 (16:00)
Sat 26 Oct
BloWN aWaY
3-6
15.50 (14:50)
Sat 26 Oct
MoutH oPeN, storY JuMP out
8-11
18:00 (19:00)
Sat 26 Oct
luNa
2-5
11:00 (11.50)
Sun 27 Oct The Witham, Barnard Castle 01833 631 107
ZigZagZigZag
9+
11:00 (12:00)
Sun 27 Oct
tHe Polar Bears go WilD
0-5
14:00 (14:45)
Sun 27 Oct
tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf
3-7
14:00 (14:55)
Sun 27 Oct
14:30 (15:00)
Ashington Children's Centre 01670 819 988
Seven Stories, Newcastle (Juice Festival)
0845 271 0777 ext 715
Sun 27 Oct
Seven Stories, Newcastle (Juice Festival) Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool The Customs House, South Shields Seven Stories, Newcastle (Juice Festival)
0845 271 0777 ext 715
0845 271 0777 ext 715 01429 890 000 0191 454 1234
ZigZagZigZag
9+
BloWN aWaY
3-6
15.00 (16:00)
Sun 27 Oct
Orton Market Hall, Penrith
015396 247 32
ZigZagZigZag
9+
11:00 (12:00)
Mon 28 Oct
St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead
0191 433 6965
HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs
3+
13:00 (14:15) inc. interval
Mon 28 Oct
Middlesbrough Theatre
01642 815 181
luNa
2-5
13:30 (14:20)
Mon 28 Oct
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
01434 652 477
3+
13:30 (15:00) inc.interval
Mon 28 Oct
Sage Gateshead
0191 443 4661 0191 433 6965 01642 815 181
tHe gruffalo & tHe gruffalo’s CHilD
ZigZagZigZag
9+
14:30 (15:30)
Mon 28 Oct
St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead
HairY MaClarY aND frieNDs
3+
15:30 (16:45) inc. interval
Mon 28 Oct
Middlesbrough Theatre
3+
16:00 (17:30) inc. interval
Mon 28 Oct
Sage Gateshead
0191 443 4661
luNa
2-5
16:15 (17:05)
Mon 28 Oct
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
01434 652 477
sHiNY
6m-4
11:00 (11:45)
Tues 29 Oct
Dance City, Newcastle
0191 261 0505
luNa
2-5
11:00 (11:50)
Tues 29 Oct
Middlesbrough Town Hall
01642 815 181
PiNoCCHio
4+
11:30 (12:30)
Tues 29 Oct
Alnwick Playhouse
01665 510 785
tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf
tHe gruffalo & tHe gruffalo’s CHilD
33
age
3-7
11:30 (12:25)
Tues 29 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
sHiNY
6m-4
14:00 (14:45)
Tues 29 Oct
Dance City, Newcastle
0191 261 0505
luNa
2-5
14:30 (15:30)
Tues 29 Oct
Middlesbrough Town Hall
01642 815 181
PiNoCCHio
4+
14:00 (15:00)
Tues 29 Oct
Alnwick Playhouse
01665 510 785
tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf
3-7
14:30 (15:25)
Tues 29 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
ZigZagZigZag
9+
14:30 (15:30)
Tues 29 Oct
St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead
0191 219 3455
luNa
2-5
10:30 (11:20)
Wed 30 Oct
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
sHiNY
6m-4
11:00 (11:45)
Wed 30 Oct
Dance City, Newcastle
0191 443 4661 0191 443 4661 0191 219 3455
ZigZagZigZag
9+
11:00 (12:00)
Wed 30 Oct
St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead
luNa
2-5
13:30 (12:15)
Wed 30 Oct
Arts Centre Washington
sHiNY
Dance City, Newcastle
6m-4
14:00 (14:45)
Wed 30 Oct
ZigZagZigZag
9+
14:30 (15:30)
Wed 30 Oct St Mary's Heritage Centre, Gateshead
0191 443 4661
DeeP iN tHe WooDs
2-5
10.30 (11:05)
Thurs 31 Oct
01642 525 199
ARC, Stockton
0191 261 0505
age
tiMe (eND)
Date
veNue
BoX offiCe
iN a DeeP Dark WooD
5-8
12:30 (13:15)
Thurs 31 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199
iN a DeeP Dark WooD
5-8
14:30 (15:15)
Thurs 31 Oct
ARC, Stockton
01642 525 199 0191 261 0505 0191 261 0505
sHoW
DeeP iN tHe WooDs
2-5
11.30 (12:05)
Sat 2 Nov
Dance City, Newcastle
iN a DeeP Dark WooD
5-8
15:00 (15:45)
Sat 2 Nov
Dance City, Newcastle
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
19:00 (21:00) inc.interval
Tues 5 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
Wed 6 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
Wed 6 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
10:30 (12:30) inc. interval 13:30 (15:30) inc. interval
tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf
3-7
10:30 (11:25)
Thurs 7 Nov
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
tHe BoY WHo CrieD Wolf
3-7
13:30 (14:25)
Thurs 7 Nov
Arts Centre Washington
0191 219 3455
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
Thurs 7 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
Thurs 7 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
13:30 (15:30) inc. interval 19:00 (21:00) inc.interval 10:30 (12:30) inc. interval 19:00 (21:00) inc.interval 11:00 (13:00) inc. interval
Fri 8 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
Fri 8 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
Sat 9 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
luNa
2-5
13:00 (13:50)
Sat 9 Nov
Alnwick Playhouse
01665 510 785
HorriBle sCieNCe
6+
14:30 (16:30) inc. interval
Sat 9 Nov
Darlington Civic Theatre
01325 486 555
luNa
2-5
15:00 (15:50)
Sat 9 Nov
Alnwick Playhouse
01665 510 785
luNa
2-5
14:00 (14:50)
Sun 10 Nov The Georgian Theatre Royal, 01748 825 252 Richmond
HoW to Book There are a number of ways to book for the following shows: 1. Visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and find the performance you want to attend. Call the box office number or click on Book Tickets to be directed to the venue’s website or booking page for that show to book online. 2. Visit the venue’s website directly to book online, details can be found on page 36. 3. Call the venue’s box office directly to book tickets by phone, details can be found on page 36.
TakeOff Festival is part of #familyartsfestival 18 Oct - 3 Nov 2013 familyartsfestival.com
If you have any questions about the suitability of shows, or would like more information, please contact the venue directly or email info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk 34
veNue iNforMatioN aND faCilities keY WC Accessible toilets
Assistance dogs welcome
Bottle warmer
Street level access
Nearest buggy accessible parking
Infrared hearing facilities
Lift access
Family friendly bar/cafe
Children’s menu
Free parking
Relaxed performances
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Disabled parking
Automatic doors
Play facilities
Induction loop
Wheelchair spaces
alington House 4 North Bailey, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3ET Box Office: 03000 266 600
empire theatre & Cinema Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB Box Office: 01207 218 171
Durham town Hall Market Place, 17 Claypath County Durham, DH1 1RH Box Office: 03000 266 600
alingtonhouse.org.uk
leisureworks.net
durham.gov.uk
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alnwickplayhouse.co.uk WC
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P ashington Children's Centre Highlights rural touring Alexandra Rd, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9EF Box Office: 017683 539 53 highlightsnorth.co.uk WC
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Civic at Central Hall The Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket Darlington, DL1 5RP Box Office: 01325 486 555 darlingtoncivic.co.uk WC
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gala theatre & studio 1 Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA Box Office: 03000 266 600 galadurham.co.uk
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*Walkergate car park
Dance City Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4BR Box Office: 0191 261 0505 dancecity.co.uk
gateshead old town Hall West Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HE Box Office: 0191 232 8289 thesagegateshead.org/tourdates/gateshead-old-town-hall
Northern stage Barras Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 7RH Box Office: 0191 230 5151 northernstage.co.uk
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* *Grainger Town car park
the georgian theatre royal Victoria Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW Box Office: 01748 825252 georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk WC
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sage gateshead St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR Box Office: 0191 443 4666 sagegateshead.com WC
seven stories 30 Lime St, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2PQ Box Office: 0845 271 0777 sevenstories.org.uk WC
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Darlington Civic theatre Parkgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1RR Box Office: 01325 486 555 darlingtoncivic.co.uk
Family area
Middlesbrough town Hall Albert Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 2QJ Box Office: 01642 729 729 middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk
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*Dovecot Street arts Centre Washington Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington. NE38 8AB Box Office: 0191 219 3455 artscentrewashington.co.uk
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P the Customs House Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 1ES Box Office: 0191 454 1234 customshouse.co.uk
arC Dovecot Street, Stockton-On-Tees TS18 1LL Box Office: 01642 525 199 arconline.co.uk
Middlesbrough theatre The Avenue Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA Box Office: 01642 815 181 middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk
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alnwick Playhouse Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1PQ Box Office: 01665 510 785
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orton Market Hall Highlights rural touring Market Street, Orton, Penrith Cumbria, CA10 3RL Box Office: 017683 539 53 highlightsnorth.co.uk WC
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the Phoenix theatre 37A Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS Box Office: 01670 367 228 thephoenixtheatre.org.uk
st Mary’s Heritage Centre St Mary’s Church, Oakwellgate Gateshead, NE8 2AU Box Office: 0191 433 6965 gateshead.gov.uk
theatre royal Newcastle 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR Box Office: 0844 811 2121 theatreroyal.co.uk WC
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Durham Johnston Comprehensive school Crossgate Moor Durham, DH1 4SU Box Office: 03000 266 600 durham-johnston.durham.sch.uk WC
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festival of thrift Lingfield Point Darlington, DL1 1RW Box Office: 01325 486 486 festivalofthrift.co.uk WC
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the Maltings theatre & Cinema Eastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1AJ Box Office: 01289 330 999 maltingsberwick.co.uk WC
queen’s Hall arts Centre Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3LS Box Office: 01434 652 477 queenshall.co.uk \
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town Hall theatre Hartlepool Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY Box Office: 01429 890 000 hartlepooltownhalltheatre.com WC
the Witham Woodleigh, Flatts Road Barnard Castle, DL12 8AA Box Office: 01833 631 107 thewitham.org.uk WC
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THE GRUFFALO NORTHERN SINFONIA SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER 2.00pm Tickets: £15 Family: £55 Groups: Buy 10 get 1 free Conductor: Terry Davies
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