Family Fun 2017

FAMILY

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COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS FAMILY EVENTS EVERY SATURDAY AT 11AM

WITH A FREE ACTIVITY FROM 10.30AM

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FILMS WORKSHOPS, AND LIVE SHOWS! courtyard.org.uk/family-saturdays BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

courtyard.org.uk

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FOX AND RABBIT’S IDIOT’S GUIDE TO

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT

SATURDAY 10 JUNE, 11AM Join the wayward Reynard. H. Fox and his sidekick Rabbit as they meander their way around the world of the Owl and the Pussycat in their beautiful pea-green boat.

The MakeShift Ensemble bring a sense of adventure and humour to this wonderful retelling of Edward Lear’s classic nonsense poem, brought to life with puppetry and live music.

Tickets: £6 Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Create your own nonsense poem

FILM

ZIP & ZAP AND THE MARBLE GANG (PG) SATURDAY 17 JUNE, 11AM & 2.30PM

SPANISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH SUBTITLES Naughty twins Zip & Zap are sent away to summer school. There, the strict headmaster forbids all forms of entertainment. Zip & Zap form the Marble Gang, the children’s Resistance, in order to play create mischief and defy the evil headmaster.

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Tickets: £5 - £7 (CY Club £3) Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Spanish inspired treasure hunt

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WORKSHOP

PIZZA MAKING WITH JAN SATURDAY 24 JUNE, 11AM For ages 7 years +

For budding young cooks who would like to get to grips with some of the basics. In this workshop you will get to make your very own pizza and whilst that is cooking put together a side salad, all under the expert eye of The Courtyard’s Head Chef, Jan. Tickets: £6 Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Design your perfect pizza!

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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL (PG) SATURDAY 1 JULY, 11.15AM

A Heffley family road trip to attend grandma’s 90th birthday party takes a hilarious wrong turn thanks to Greg’s latest scheme to get to a video gaming convention and ultimately, become famous.

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Tickets: £5 - £7 (CY Club £3)

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Live on Stage

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ROOM ON THE BROOM FRIDAY 30 JUNE, 1.30PM & SATURDAY 1 JULY, 11AM & 2PM

The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on

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the broom for everyone? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grownups), adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Tickets: £13 (Schools £10) Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Make your own mini broomstick

“55 minutes of high-energy treat” SUNDAY TIMES

“I want to see it again.

Now please, mummy” SUNDAY TIMES REVIEWER’S CHILD

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LIVE SCREENING NT LIVE PRESENT

PETER PAN (ENCORE)

SATURDAY 1 JULY, 3PM All children, except one, grow up…

When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it.

In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music and make-believe ensues. A delight for children and adults alike.

Tickets: £14

FILM

BEAUTY & THE BEAST SING-A-LONG (PG) SATURDAY 8 JULY, 11AM

Based on Disney’s beloved 1991 animation, Beauty and the Beast is a live reimagination of this classic fairytale. Be our guest, and re-live the magic of the hit movie with this fabulous Sing Along version!

Tickets: £6 (CY Club £3) Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Character hunt

FILM

SPARK: A SPACE TAIL (PG) SATURDAY 15 JULY, 11AM

Spark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Chunk and Vix, are on a mission to regain Planet Bana - a kingdom overtaken by the evil overlord Zhong.

Tickets: £6 (CY Club £3)

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Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Design your own solar system

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LIVE

PETER AND THE WOLF

SATURDAY 22 JULY, 11AM With animal antics involving birds, ducks, cats, wolves and musical vegetables, this original show features multi-instrumental live music combined with imaginative puppetry which will have children ages 4+ jumping for joy.

An ideal imaginative introduction to music, as well as a positive message about being kind to the world.

Tickets: £6 Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Make a paper plate wolf

FILM

DESPICABLE ME 3 (PG) JULY: FRIDAY 28, 11.15AM *SATURDAY 29, 11AM MONDAY 31, 2.30PM

AUGUST: TUESDAY 1, 5PM WEDNESDAY 2, 7.15PM THURSDAY 3, 11.15AM Gru gets into some sibling rivalry when he meets his longlost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist to steal the diamond that Bratt has stolen.

Tickets £5 - £7 (CY Club £3) *Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am - Making sponge minions

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FILM

FIREMAN SAM – ALIEN ALERT! (U) AUGUST: FRIDAY 4, 2.30PM *SATURDAY 5, 11AM

When alien hunter come TV presenter Buck Douglas, played by David Tennant, arrives in Pontypandy, the town gets a little over-excited at the prospect of featuring on Buck’s ‘Alien Quest’ TV show. *Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am - Making slime from outer space

FILM

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (PG)

AUGUST: FRIDAY 18, 11.15AM *SATURDAY 19, 11AM | MONDAY 21, 11.15AM TUESDAY 22, 2.30PM WEDNESDAY 23, 11.15AM THURSDAY 24, 7.15PM Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants. *Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am - Make your own superhero

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LITTLE BIRD’S BIG ADVENTURE (PG TBC) AUGUST: FRIDAY 25, 2.30PM *SATURDAY 26, 11AM

An orphaned sparrow is adopted and raised by storks. When his family leaves to migrate, the little sparrow attempts the long journey with them. *Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am - Guess what’s in the box

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Film Tickets £5 - £7 (CY Club £3)

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HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

DESPICABLE ME 3 WORKSHOP

MONDAY 24 – WEDNESDAY 26 JULY, 10AM – 1PM AGES 4 - 8

Calling all minions! Come along to this three day workshop where we will bring to life our own minion adventures as inspired by, Despicable Me 3. Mixing drama with arts & crafts, we a fun performance at the end! £35 for all three days

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

HORRIBLE HISTORIES WORKSHOP MONDAY 14 – FRIDAY 18 AUGUST, 10AM – 3PM AGES 7 - 12

This drama workshop is based around the popular ‘Horrible Histories’ collection of books. We will be taking our inspiration from humorous historical events and creating our very own performance piece. £60 for five days

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

BEAUTY & THE BEAST WORKSHOP

MONDAY 21 & TUESDAY 22 AUGUST, 10AM – 1PM AGES 4 - 8

Calling princesses, villains and talking teacups!

We need you to join us in this two day drama workshop as we create our own fairytale story where anything can happen. Just like Belle, we will encounter fantastical creatures (and objects!) as we work towards a small showcase with arts & crafts elements. £25 for both days

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WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2017 Calling all witches, wizards, dragons and unicorns, this year’s Herefordshire Family Festival is going to be full of MAGIC! Following on from the success of the last two years’ festivals which saw over a thousand people come to The Courtyard to take part in creative, fun family activities we are very excited to announce that this year’s event will take place on Wednesday 25 October, so mark the date in your diary.

Expect a day of enchanting performances, creative workshops and bewitching activities suitable for everyone to take part in – it’s going to be magical!

Keep your eyes peeled for lots of exciting fringe events happening throughout October half term to keep the children (and their grown-ups) entertained!

Visit courtyard.org.uk/familyfestival for more information.

Sponsored by

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SLEEPING BEAUTY 25 NOVEMBER 2017 – 6 JANUARY 2018

The Pantomime of dreams!

This spellbinding spectacular family pantomime will be packed with colourful characters, side splitting comedy, show-stopping musical routines, plenty of magic and sparkle and a family sized dollop of good old fashioned fun! Will the princess ever wake from her enchanted slumber? Will the Dame finally find her man?

There’s only one way to find out!

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a fabulous fairy tale treat this Christmas season, and enjoy all the usual laughs and traditions that The Courtyard Panto audiences have come to know and love.

Tickets: £10 - £21 Sponsored by

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD 6 - 30 DECEMBER 2017 Join us for a magical Courtyard Christmas Family show, Little Red Riding Hood.

Filled with humour, loveable characters and original music, Little Red Riding Hood brings a joyous new twist to the classic tale of bravery, love, friendship and family.

A show full of family fun, perfect for children aged 7 and under and their families.

Tickets: £9, Concessions £8, Schools & Family Saturdays £7.50 Sponsored by

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