Reservations Customers can reserve seats. All reservations will automatically expire at midnight on the day before the performance that has been reserved unless otherwise notified. Payment Options We accept MasterCard, Visa and Delta cards. Cheques should be made payable to Hounslow Arts Trust Ltd. Concession Prices A concessionary price is available to the following groups): Students, Unemployed, Over 60’s, and Registered Disabled. (Appropriate identification required, one ticket may be purchased per identification)
Fascilities for Disabled Users Watermans has good access throughout the building with lifts to all levels, ramps inside and out and toilet facilities.
Please inform the Customer Relations Team of your access requirements when making your booking.
September Sun 14 3.00 Alice and the White Rabbit
The Guru Tandoori
Sun 21
The restaurant provides a delicious range of Indian cuisine plus snacks. Opening Times Mon-Sun 11am - 10.30pm Tel 020 8232 1011
Pandemonium With Tamar Swade Every Wed from 17 Sep - 3 Dec (no sessions 29 Oct) 10.30am - 11.15am (0-24 months) 11.30am - 12.15pm (2-4 years old) Studio 1 Ticket Price: £5 (£3)
How to get to Watermans By Bus 65, 237 and 267 and the N9 all stop outside Watermans. By Car Pay and Display car park available on site. By Tube South Ealing on the Piccadilly Line or Gunnersbury on the District Line. By Train Kew Bridge/Brentford (trains from Waterloo, Clapham Junction & Hounslow). Gunnersbury (North London Line).
Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DS Box Office: 020 8232 1010 General Enquiries: 020 8232 1019 Email: info@watermans.org.uk Website: www.watermans.org.uk
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Tamar continues to run this very popular musical workshop. With plenty of fun and games this is a brilliant way to bond and introduce music to your children. Pandemonium’s mixture of sing-a-long fun is a great opportunity for big and small people alike to make new friends.
Sun 28
With Sarah Hunt Every Thursday from 2 Oct – 11 Dec (no session 30 Oct) 4.15pm – 6.15pm for 8-12yrs 6.15pm – 8.15pm for 13-18yrs Ticket Price: £100 for the term
Classes are weekly with emphasis on developing and building on drama and acting skills with a performance at the end of the term.
2.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop 3.00 Little Bo Peep 4.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop
Parkour & Freerunning Led by Parkour Dance Every Saturday from 27 Sep – 13 Dec 10.30am – 12.30pm For ages 8-12 years & 13-18 years Ticket price: £100 for the term
Come and learn the secrets of Free Running and Parkour. Learn to
run up walls and use the natural environment to provide an obstacle course. The disciplines of Parkour will encourage exploration, self-expression and strength through movement in relation to the environment, body and mind. Classes are open to anyone. No experience is necessary. And they are GREAT FUN!
Thu 18
Sun 2
10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
2.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop 3.00 Jack and the Beanstalk Cafe 4.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop
Sun 9 3.00 Misunderstood Monsters
Sun 16 2.30 Cake 4.00 Cake
Sun 23 3.00 Robin’s Winter Adventure
Bookings made online attract a £1 transaction booking fee. Watermans is managed by Hounslow Arts Trust Ltd (No. 1164904) Registered as a charity (No. 267426) VAT No. 422352977
We would like to acknowledge the generous support of
Ticket Prices
Age Ranges
Unless otherwise stated all performances £6.50 Concessions £5.50
The age ranges are provided as a guide only. However, we ask you to consider if a show would be suitable for your child/ren i.e. They may be too old or too young for the show. Please note that children cannot be admitted without adult supervision. One adult should accompany every four children. If your baby or child is restless during the performance then please could you kindly accompany them into the foyer until they are ready to return into the auditorium.
Friends and Family £5.50 (bookings of between 4 and 9 tickets) Groups £5 (bookings of 10 or more tickets)
Children’s Party Hire If you are having a birthday party, Watermans can help. Combine your trip to the theatre with a party to remember. Ask about booking Watermans spaces for that special treat either side of a performance, sample the delights of our children’s menu and add something extra for an enjoyable day out.
December 3.00 The Feather Catcher
Christmas Show The Night Before Christmas
Sun 19
Thu 11
1.00 Shiny 3.30 Shiny
10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
For more details contact the Box Office on 020 8232 1010.
HALF TERM TREATS
10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
Sun 26
1.30 Performance 3.30 Performance
3.00 Hey Presto! 4.00 Magic Workshop
Thu 30 3.00 Hey Presto! 4.00 Magic Workshop
Sun 21 1.30 Performance 3.30 Performance
Mon 22 10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
Tue 23
Family Cinema
10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
Pandemonium
Sun 7
Wed 29
11.30 Performance 2.00 Performance
Workshops
Sun 5
3.00 Little Frankenstein 4.15 Monster Workshop
4.15pm–6.15pm for ages 8-12 yrs. 6.15pm–8.15pm for ages 13-18 yrs. Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 (no session 30 Oct) Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4, 11 Studio 1 Ticket Price: £100
Sat 20
3.00 Amazing Mr. Noah
October 3.00 Once Upon A Snowflake Sun 12 2.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop 3.00 Little Howard’s Big Show For Kids 4.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop
HAYA at Watermans
Sun 30
Fri 12
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Information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. Please check performance details by calling our Customer Relations Team 020 8232 1010 or going to www.watermans.org.uk
2.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop 3.00 Fishy Tales 4.00 Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshop
November
Sun 14
Mon 15 10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
Tue 16 10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
Wed 17 10.30 Performance 1.30 Performance
Sep 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 (no session 29 Oct) Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 3 10.30am-11.15am (0-24 months) 11.30am-12.15pm (2-4 years old) Studio 1 Ticket Price: £5 (£3)
1 Adult goes FREE with every 1 paying child. Capture your favourite family films on the big screen. Please see our website www.watermans.org.uk.
Parents and Babies Screenings
Parkour & Freerunning 10.30am–12.30pm For ages 8–12 yrs. & For ages 13–18 yrs. Sep 27 Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 (no session 1 & 8 Nov) Nov 15, 22, 29 Dec 6, 13 Studio 1 Ticket Price: £100
Every Saturday Morning at 11.00am Tickets: £7.50* (*Includes optional £1 charitable donation)
Every Wednesday morning at 11.30am & one Sunday in every month at 11am Tickets: £6* (*Includes optional £1 charitable donation) Screenings of our regular films, aimed exclusively for parents and their babies, up to one-year-old, in a relaxed atmosphere. If you would like to attend these sessions you must register your name and full contact details with our box office on 020 8232 1010. Please see our website www.watermans.org.uk.
HIGHLIGHTS Half Term Hey Presto plus magic workshop Misunderstood Monsters – Digital Weekender The Night Before Christmas
box office 020 8232 1010 Book Online www.watermans.org.uk
The Night Before Christmas
Watermans Box Office Information Box Office: 020 8232 1010 General Enquiries: 020 8232 1019 The Watermans Box Office is open daily 1pm - 9pm for telephone and over the counter bookings.
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Watermans Opening Times Mon – Fri 12pm - 11pm Sat 10am - 11pm Sun 12pm - 11pm
Theatre Seating Plan
‘Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids’
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Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshops 2pm - 2.45pm & 4pm - 4.45pm
Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshops 2pm - 2.45pm & 4pm - 4.45pm Come and have fun making a Pop-up Beanstalk, complete with Castle in the clouds with your child! Places limited. Booking required.
Come and have fun making a Pirate Telescope and survey the seven seas with your child! Places limited. Booking required.
Meet Maggie the retired pirate in her seaside curiosity shop. Delving into her treasure chest of stories we discover a magical world of fabulous fish, mythical mermaids and a host of other weird and wonderful creatures from the deep, told in this company’s very unique style. Features puppets, music and storytelling, a captivating show for all the family. Part of the River Weekender. Hand to Mouth Theatre present a nourishing bean-feast of stories in the Beanstalk Cafe, including 'The Old Woman in a Vinegar Bottle', and a sideways look at 'Jack and the Beanstalk' – a visually witty, musical and comical confection. Watch and giggle as two full-grown adults play with their food and learn how many beans make five, using shadows, puppets and live music.
Sun 21 Sep 3pm 60mins 4-8+yrs
Fishy Tales Jack and the Beanstalk Cafe Sun 2 Nov 3pm 45mins 4-8+yrs
EF Productions present
Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time, meeting the Cheshire cat, a two legged dragon and the March Hare at the medieval Mad Hatter’s tea party. Watch her change in size in this fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland, in Indigo Moon’s dream-like adaptation of the famous tale by Lewis Carroll.
Sun 14 Sep 3pm 45mins 4+yrs.
Alice and the White Rabbit
Indigo Moon presents
"A fine piece of theatre” The Stage
On the night before Christmas Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly toy soldier and is given some unexpected advice from the magical fairy on top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-shaped present sitting under the tree? Please book early to avoid disappointment and get in the mood for the festive season!!
Thu 11 – Tue 23 Dec (exc. Sat 13 & Fri 19) A children’s classic for ages 3–7yrs & parents too. 50mins (no interval) Tickets: £9 (£8) Family Tickets: £32 for 4 people must include 1 adult
The Night Before Christmas
Big Wooden Horse Theatre presents
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Hand to Mouth Theatre presents
Based on their hit show ‘Hey Presto’ this hour long workshop led by Peaceful Lion, will have your children doing magic tricks, learning songs from the show and becoming some of the animal characters. 25 places, must be accompanied with parent/guardian. Booking required. Tickets: £5
Both days 4pm 60mins 4-8yrs
HALF TERM MAGIC WORKSHOPS
Presto, the cat, is a very talented magician, so when he and his best friend Monty, the dog, join a funfair and start a magic show, things look good for the duo. But fame goes to Monty’s head and soon Presto loses his friend and his show! A heart-warming tale of aspiration, friendship, adventure and a little bit of mischief accompanied by catchy songs, this is the perfect treat for everyone aged 3 and their families.
Wed 29 & Thu 30 Oct 3pm 45mins 3+yrs
Hey Presto
Peaceful Lion presents
With the help of Lempen Puppet Theatre, create a creature inspired by Frank Stein's workshop and build your own mini monster. 20 places must be accompanied with parent/guardian. Booking required. Tickets: £5
The choice is yours and anything goes
What crazy creature will you make?
Goggly eyes, a hairy chin, big ears or wobbly nose.
4.15pm 60mins 6+yrs
'Make your own little Monster'
HALF TERM MONSTER WORKSHOP
Semi famous puppeteer Frank Stein has had enough with his badly made puppets. They stop him from achieving his great potential as a performer. Taking inspiration from his most infamous ancestor, the scientist Dr Frankenstein, and with the help of the audience he creates a new real live puppet that is destined to change his life forever!
Sun 26 Oct 3pm 55mins 5+yrs
Little Frankenstein
Lempen Puppet Theatre Company presents
Come and have some half term fun at Watermans with these 3 exciting shows and workshops.
HALF TERM TREATS
When you see this symbol, try one of our family craft activities in Studio 1 before or after the show. Tickets: £3 per child (Adults go free). Only 18 child places available on each workshop. Minimum of 1 adult helper required per 2 children.
Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshops
Dance Umbrella’s first ever interactive show for the very young and their grown-ups. Join dancers from Turned On Its Head for their dazzling new show. In a long forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy and treasure. From ordinary brown boxes comes an extraordinary array of colour, sound and texture to delight and engage. Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes. Limited to 75 people per performance.
Sun 19 Oct 1pm & 3.30pm 50mins 18 mths - 5yrs Studio 1
Shiny
Dance Umbrella presents
Come and have fun making a Little Howard Spinning Toy with your child! Places limited. Booking required.
2pm - 2.45pm & 4pm - 4.45pm
Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshops
“This show is tremendous fun”, The Times
Little Howard is the world’s only live interactive animation. He’s won so many awards and fantastic reviews and he’s only just celebrated his 6th birthday (for the tenth year in a row)! He’s also a published author and has done lots of television work stuff.
Sun 12 Oct 3pm 50mins 3+yrs
Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids
Makin projects presents
Liza likes throwing snowballs, leaping through planets, and bouncing on her soft bed. One day she discovers a Winter Sprite in her woolly pocket, plunging her into a world of stories and adventure. But what is in his mysterious collection carried by his strange white suitcase? And what is a ‘Sprite’ and how did he get in her pocket? And how will she ever get to sleep again? Find out in this brilliant whirlwind of storytelling, shadow puppetry and song with a winter sparkle featuring a unique chance to make up a story of your own!
Sun 5 Oct 3pm 45mins 3+yrs
Once Upon a Snowflake
Paper Ballon present
Come and have fun making a Wooden Spoon Puppet and turn them into your favourite nursery rhyme with your child! Places limited. Booking required.
2pm - 2.45pm & 4pm - 4.45pm
Arts ‘N’ Crafts Family Workshops
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn’t know where to find them. Meanwhile, the Nursery Rhyme Man is in his kitchen baking a surprise cake for Little Bo Peep’s birthday. As he works, a naughty mouse keeps stealing the ingredients. Sing along to your favourite nursery rhymes and watch them come to life before your very eyes. Plus meet the puppets after the show!
Sun 28 Sep 3pm 45mins 2-7yrs
Little Bo Peep
Sea Legs Puppet Theatre present
A fun, playful story of friendship, working together and mischievous feathers. Freda loves feathers but there’s one special feather that she just can’t catch on her own. Can Greta help her on her quest and teach her about friendship at the same time? This non-verbal show playfully uses live music and beautiful projection to tell this delightful tale of teamwork. After the show you can play with the performers.
Sun 7 Dec 3pm 45mins 3-6yrs
The Feather Catcher
Filskitt Theatre presents
A story you might know, brought to you from the seaside! Professor popup is on holiday - but it’s raining cats and dogs. So, with great suggestions from the audience, he uses things left behind from holidays long forgotten to rebuild the ark and tell a most amazing story. Come and join the amazing Mr. Noah on his voyage of adventure, full of colour and imagination.
Sun 30 Nov 3pm 50mins 3-8yrs
Amazing Mr. Noah
Professor Popup presents
A young boy’s incredible journey with a feathered friend. But will facing his fears turn out to be the greatest adventure of all? This is an uplifting tale of change, bravery and friendship told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design.
Where are you taking me? So many lights, shining like stars! I can see everything so clearly. The whole of London!
Sun 23 Nov 3pm 50mins 4+yrs
Robin’s Winter Adventure
Pied Piper Theatre presents
CAKE takes to the kitchen to tell a story of valour and bravery as fresh as lemon-scented washing-up liquid. A heroic knight sets out, through a forest of forks and a mountain of washing up, to do battle with a vicious set of snapping teeth which threatens a large cake and the community that lives inside it. A brand new, intimate objecttheatre show for children and families. Limited to 80 people per performance.
Sun 16 Nov 2.30pm & 4pm 30mins 4-9+yrs
Cake
Whalley Range All Stars presents
Sain Georgie, a professional monster catcher and his faithful sidekick Squeezy, are on their most dangerous mission yet. When earth is threatened by tiny Scoodlefug aliens, Georgie is forced to question who the real bad guys are and may just need the audience to come to the rescue! Part of the Digital Weekender.
An Aolfe Maanix and Janie Armour production
Sun 9 Nov 3pm 50mins 4-9+yrs
Misunderstood Monsters
Half Moon presents