Theatre of Widdershins present
February
The Magic Porridge Pot & Other Tasty Tales
Half-Term treats
Sun 1 March 3pm 50mins 3+yrs
Don’t delay in booking for either of these two great half term shows from an interactive play creating shapes, and building images using clay, to an unusual re-telling of the story Cinderella with magic tricks and opera.
Splodge that porridge! Slurp that soup! Snap that biscuit! On today’s menu there is a trio of traditional and tasty tales to tantalize and tease. For starters we have the magic pot that won’t stop producing porridge. The main course is a delicious soup
Ripstop Theatre presents
A Real Fairy Story Sun 18 Jan 3pm 45mins 4-7 yrs. Do you believe in fairies? Mrs. Buttersnap does. In actual fact she is an expert on them and needs a photograph of a real fairy for her new book. With an assortment of gadgets, old and new technology, she slips into a fantasy world for fairies, where all is not well. This is a fun and exciting show full of comedy, magic and shadow puppetry. Limited places.
Indefinite Articles presents
Pinocchio Sun 25 Jan 3pm 60mins 4+ yrs. The objects of a carpenter’s workshop are used to tell the endearing tale of a wooden puppet who wishes to be a real boy and a puppeteer who longs to be a father. The story of Pinocchio is brought to life with puppetry, shadows, illusions and music before your very eyes. PLUS Arts ‘n’ Crafts Family Workshop 2pm – 2.45pm & 4pm – 4.45pm Come and have some fun making a Pinocchio jumping jack toy to take home and play with. Places limited, booking required, tickets £3 per child.
Indefinite Articles present
Krazy Kat Theatre present
Claytime
Cinder-Ella
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb 1pm & 3.30pm 75mins 3-6yrs
Thu 19 & Fri 20 Feb 3pm 50mins 4-8yrs
Pop on some old clothes on the little ones and get them stuck into this interactive play with clay by the award-winning Indefinite Articles. Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations forming into fabulous shapes or amazing animals, whatever their own hands create contributes to the landscape. Limited spaces.
Our mid-week special is brought to you by Krazy Kat Theatre’s hilarious version of the classic fairy tale. A grandfather is left holding a very leaky baby, so whilst tidying, he creates a world of story fantasy as he begins to tell the child his favourite tale of Cinderella. Featuring magic tricks inventive silliness, puppetry, tunes from Rossini’s opera and even an aria. This witty work features full integrated sign language.
“an out-of-the-ordinary theatrical experience” The Guardian
Lempen Puppet Theatre present
Journey of a Turtle Sun 8 Feb 3pm 50mins 5+yrs In the beginning turtle was shiny and fast, always impatient, always in a hurry. But then one day he had a terrible accident. A beautiful story based on a trilogy of ‘Just-So’ style traditional turtle tales from around the world.
made from the most scrumptious stone in the world and for pudding (if you can catch it), we have a walking talking Gingerbread Man, who is just asking to be munched! Oh Crumbs! PLUS Arts ‘n’ Crafts Family Workshop 2pm – 2.45pm & 4pm – 4.45pm Come and have some fun making a model Gingerbread man. Places limited, booking required, tickets £3 per child.
Children’s Theatre from around the World
We are delighted to present If Only Rosa Could Do Magic by the critically acclaimed Norwegian clown artist Katja Lindeberg. Plus celebrate the Chinese New Year and experience a Chinese version of Cinderella.
Yellow Earth Theatre presents
Peut-etre Theatre presents Half Moon presents A Floods of Ink production Moby Duck presents
The Dream Eater Sun 8 Mar 3pm 60mins 4+yrs Yuna and her grandpa need help to cope with bad dreams. Yuna sets out on a quest to find a Dream Eater. A tale of a special bond that crosses the generations, this is a story for anyone who has ever had a dream… or a grandpa. An exhilarating production combining the skills of British and Korean artists with storytelling, physical theatre, live music, puppetry and exuberant eastern and western humour.
Up In The Attic Sun 15 Mar 3pm 45mins 3-6yrs Overcome your fear of the dark in a magical journey of discovery and adventure. Join three children on an unforgettable bedtime adventure as they journey through the attic at the top of an old house and discover the delights and secrets hidden inside. Together the children unravel a mystery, overcoming their fears. A magical, melodious and interactive tale created through enchanting music and puppetry.
Shh…Bang! Sun 29 Mar 3pm 50mins 3+yrs A delicate dance-theatre performance for early years, playfully exploring silence and noise. “Quiet” lives in a muffled world of clouds and softness. Next door “Loud” collects more and more noises and wild sounds. In drawers and suitcases there are boings, splashes, bangs and swooshes. How can these two possibly find a way to listen to each other? Peut-etre Theatre create interactive work for young audiences using strong visuals physical movement and music.
Age Ranges The age ranges are used as a guide to help you choose the most suitable show for your children please contact our box office if you require further assistance. Please note that children cannot be admitted without adult supervision. One adult should accompany every four children.
Crooked Timber Theatre present
Liang & The Magic Paintbrush Sun 1 Feb 3pm 45mins 4-7yrs Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this charming show combining puppetry, origami and live painting. Liang dreams of becoming a painter, but is too poor to buy himself a paintbrush. Join him on a magical journey to find out if dreams can really come true. Limited spaces.
PLUS Arts ‘n’ Crafts Family Workshop 2pm – 2.45pm & 4pm – 4.45pm Come and have fun making a decorated Chinese lantern lighting up the New Year with your child. Places limited, booking required, tickets £3 per child.
Yeh Shen – The Chinese Cinderella Katja Lindeberg present
If Only Rosa Could Do Magic Sun 22 Feb 2.30pm & 4pm 50mins 5-9yrs Some might say that Rosa has everything a girl could dream of, she has the sweetest dress, the loveliest hair, lots of pink toys and as much candy as she could wish for, so why is she still sad? Rosa often wonders if there something wrong with her… She has no friends to play with and her parents are always away. So, to pass the time,Rosa creates her own dream world with dragons, frogs, and the most wonderful parents she can imagine. Limited spaces.
Sun 22 Mar 3pm 60mins 5+yrs A beautiful and enchanting tale of a young orphaned girl, a magical fish, a nasty stepmother and sister, and a lost shoe. Will Yeh Shen be able to attend the New Year Festival? How can a fish, a dragon and a horse help her? From the company that brought you ‘Why The Lion Danced’, a Chinese version of a popular fairy tale fusing Beijing opera, puppetry and dance.
PLUS Arts ‘n’ Crafts Family Workshop 2pm – 2.45pm & 4pm – 4.45pm Come along and have some fun making a Chinese dragon puppet with your child. Places limited, booking required, tickets £3 per child.
Children’s Party Hire Watermans is the ideal venue to help make your child’s birthday celebrations extra special. You can easily make a group booking for one of our high quality fun children’s theatre shows or a Family Cinema screening giving your child and their friends a birthday they will never forget. Tickets including party meal are from £10 per head. Minimum party 15 people.
Diary of Events January Sun 18 3.00 A Real Fairy Story - Fairy catching with Mrs Buttersnap contains comedy, magic puppetry
Sun 25 3.00 Pinocchio - a puppet dreams of becoming a real boy with music and illusions February Sun
1 3.00 Liang and the Magic Paintbrush - a charming show containing origami and live painting
Sun 8 3.00 Journey of the Turtle - traditional turtle tales from around the world Sat 14 1.00 Claytime - an interactive play with clay £8 (£7) 3.30 Claytime Sun 15 1.00 Claytime 3.30 Claytime
Lots more for Kids Stimulate and nurture your child’s creative mind with our weekly term time workshops that include:
Pandemonium Music Workshop Ages 0 mths–2 yrs and 2-4 yrs Weds mornings A fun and gentle workshop introducing music to your baby/toddler, singing songs and playing musical games.
Parent & Baby Screenings Babies must be under 1 year old Weds mornings Screenings of our regular films, exclusively for parents with babies.
Thur 19 3.00 Cinder–Ella - a funny version of the classic tale with slapstick, comedy, and music
Family Cinema
Fri 20 3.00 Cinder–Ella
Sats mornings – Capture your favourite family films old and new on the big screen, where the adults go FREE with every 1 paying child.
Sun 22 2.30 If Only Rosa Could Do Magic - international clown artist in bittersweet story £8 (£7)
Hunt Academy for Young Actors
Sun
4.00 If Only Rosa Could Do Magic
March 1 3.00 The Magic Porridge Pot & Other Tasty Tales - three familiar foody tales merged together
Ages 8–12 yrs and 13–19 yrs – A professional drama workshop that teaches methods and techniques in acting.
Sun 8 3.00 The Dream Eater - physical theatre, live music and puppetry
Parkour & Freerunning
Sun 29 3.00 Shh...Bang - dance theatre performance for the early years
Ages 7–11 yrs and 12–18 yrs – A popular street dance workshop.
For more details of all the above please contact the box office or see our website.
book now for spring
Sun 15 3.00 Up In The Attic - get over the fear of the dark in a magical journey of discovery Sun 22 3.00 Yeh Shen — The Chinese Cinderella- a beautiful enchanting tale fusing Beijing opera, puppetry and dance
How to get to Watermans By Bus 65, 237 and 267 By Train Kew Bridge/Brentford (trains from Waterloo, Clapham Junction & Hounslow. Gunnersbury London Overground).
By Tube South Ealing on the Piccadilly Line or Gunnersbury on the District Line. By Car On-site car park (1st hour free). Blue Badge holders park for free. By Cycle Secure bicycle parking.
Ticket Prices Unless otherwise stated in the diary all performances £6.50 Concessions £5.50 Friends and Family £5.50 (bookings of between 4 and 9 tickets) Groups £5 (bookings of 10 or more tickets).
Facilities Watermans has good access throughout the building with lifts to all levels, ramps inside and out and baby changing facilities.
Food & Drink Check out our recently refurbished bar (designed by rebeccahayesinteriors.co.uk) serving fresh coffee, tea and cold drinks, as well as delicious cakes and snacks.
Box Office Opening Hours
May Half Term
Usually 7 days a week from 1pm-9pm. Bookings made online attract a £1 transaction booking fee.
Birdsnest Theatre Big Window Theatre
One Finger, One Thumb Sun 26 Apr • 1.30pm & 3.30pm • 45mins • 3-5yrs
My Friend Mole Tue 26 & Wed 27 May • 3pm • 45mins • 3-6yrs
This is a wonderful adaptation of the fairy tale ‘Tom Thumb’ with a modern twist created with young children in mind.
Ever had an imaginary ‘Friend’? Then you will love the poignant humour from ‘My Friend Mole’ that tells the story about a little boy and his imaginary friend.
See website for details
See website for details
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