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September – December 2015

HELLO Welcome toTown Hall Symphony Hall’s programme of family events for September – December 2015

Steve Backshall’s Wild World Sunday 1 November 11.30am & 3pm Town Hall Join wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist and writer Steve Backshall for a wild journey from the depths of the rainforest to the bottom of the sea.

£18 adults, £16 under 16s plus transaction fee* Recommended for all ages, from 3 to adult

If you have any queries about the suitability of the performance for your family, please contact the Box Office.

Free events!

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Aliens Love Underpants © Claire Freedman and Ben Cort 2007

A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Sunday 8 November 2.30pm Symphony Hall So, OK then – what exactly IS an orchestra?

Why is the piccolo so small? Why are the double basses so big? And what on earth does a xylophone sound like?

In this entertaining concert for the whole family, the CBSO will show you exactly how it all works, with a bit of help from Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – and there’ll be a chance to meet the orchestra afterwards too!

Musical Picnic Midweek Explorer

Free post-concert activities with CBSO musicians

Wednesday 23 September Wednesday 14 October Wednesday 18 November Wednesday 16 December Symphony Hall Café Bar 10.30pm

Louis Pearl, the Amazing Bubble Man, visits Town Hall with his unique show that has This zany and hilarious tale based on the been delighting audiences of all ages the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. world over for thirty years.

He explores the breathtaking dynamics With stunning effects, madcap action, of bubbles, combining comedy and original music and of course lots of aliens!

This fantastically fresh and funny production artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep will delight the whole family. everyone mesmerised.

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Enjoy our midweek breather with your host and jazz singer Sara Colman. Take time out in a relaxing and friendly space with your little one, while exploring music and making new friends.

£12 adults, £10 under 16s plus transaction fee*

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Aliens Love Underpants

The Amazing Bubble Man

Sunday 25 October 1pm & 3.30pm Monday 26 October 11am & 1pm Town Hall

Friday 30 October 11am Town Hall

£12.50 plus transaction fee* Recommended for ages 3+

Recommended for all ages, from 3 to adult

*£3 transaction fee, plus £1 (optional) postage, will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at the Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office.

£10 plus transaction fee*

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Recommended for ages 5 and under

babes in arms

Please note that any child that is aged 18+ months needs a ticket. It is fine for older children to sit on the lap of an adult; however, if they are over 18 months old you must still purchase a ticket for them.

Box Office 0121 345 0600 or visit www.thsh.co.uk/family

MUSICAL PICNIC Symphony Hall Café Bar 10.30am

Tuck into a morning of musical entertainment for all the family.

Watch, listen and join in with fun performances and activities every month.

Recommended for ages 0 –7

The Wild Golden Goose Chase Saturday 19 September

The Wild Golden Goose Chase is a magical mix of music, story, song and adventure! Honk and waddle your way through the feast of fun as the three gallant Wild Words heroes create a never-heard-before story from curious objects, and a brand new song from your children’s imaginations! Participation aplenty!

Randolph Matthews Saturday 10 October

What happens if you cross Bobby McFerrin, Youssou n’dour and Seal with a vocal percussionist? Vocal voyager Randolph Matthews creates a musical explosion of clicks and glottal stops, jazz percussive melodies and songs made up of audience members’ names! His unique blend of jazz, soul and ethnic beatbox has him following his love for interactive performance around the globe.

Percussion Special: Goggie Ifill and Bethan Jones Saturday 7 November

Specialising in African drumming and tuned percussion, the brilliant percussionists Goggie and Bethan will take you on an adventure through the music of Africa using drums, percussion and singing, as well as creating a special freestyle performance. All you need is hands and voices for a morning of noisy music making!

Christmas Special: Metropolitan Brass Quintet Saturday 12 December

Our old friends and firm audience favourites, the Metropolitan Brass Quintet, return with festive music and cheer, along with their great mix of humour, style and even hosepipe horns, performing Christmas classics, along with a wide variety of classical, film and popular music from around the world.

Box Office 0121 345 0600 or visit www.thsh.co.uk/family

Free events!

christmas Christmas is all about the family, so where better to celebrate than here with us!

Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh Friday 18 December 7.30pm Sunday 20 December 3pm & 7.30pm Monday 21 December 7.30pm Symphony Hall Special guest Alan Titchmarsh joins the CBSO, plus their whole family of choruses, for a concert of seasonal music old and new: favourite tunes, humorous readings, and of course, a chance to join in and sing along!

£12.50 – £47 plus transaction fee*

Christmas with Aled Jones Sunday 19 December 7.30pm Symphony Hall Aled Jones joins a packed stage of superb artists for a wonderful concert of Christmas music and carols.

Jonathan Antoine special guest Lucas Pinto treble Adrian Lucas conductor City of Birmingham Choir London Concert Orchestra

£12.50 – £42 plus transaction fee*

The Sound of Musicals Tuesday 29 December 7.30pm Symphony Hall Back by popular demand with a new programme of show–stopping music and songs from the greatest Broadway and West End musicals and an all-star line up from London’s glittering West End. Songs include hits from Hairspray, Cats, Les Misérables, Grease and more.

£12.50 – £39.50 plus transaction fee*

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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure – plus a few special surprises!

Tuesday 22 December 2015 – Wednesday 13 January 2016 Town Hall

Relaxed Performance Sunday 10 January 2016 3pm

£12 – £14 plus transaction fee*

Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud!

Direct from a smash-hit West End and international tour, Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt (illustrated by Helen Oxenbury) is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation, set to Benji Bower’s versatile and lively score.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

• Free activities for children • Free push chair park at Town Hall THSH offers a wide range of creative opportunities to engage and inspire • Booster seats at shows • Creative workshops children every year through our monthly family events, projects in family, • Community outreach work school and community settings, venue and exhibition tours and work in the Patrick Music and Multimedia Studio.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk/learn-and-join-in

How to reach us Town Hall is located in Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ. Symphony Hall is located within the International Convention Centre on Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA. ©Mike Gutteridge

For further information visit www.thsh.co.uk/your-visit

©Mike Gutteridge

How to book Box Office: 0121 345 0600 Online: www.thsh.co.uk In person: Town Hall Box Office is open two

hours before the start time of a performance.

Symphony Hall Box Office, in the ICC, is open 10am – 6pm Monday – Saturday and 12pm – 4pm on Sunday.

Discounts are available for some performances, please check online or on 0121 345 0600. *A £3 fee per transaction plus £1 (optional) will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at the Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office.

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