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office<br />
Your family theatre guide...<br />
Acorn Theatre<br />
Box Office: 01909 501817<br />
www.acorntheatre.net<br />
17 – 21 May<br />
The King and I<br />
East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly-textured<br />
and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination..<br />
Nottingham Playhouse<br />
Box Office: 01159419419<br />
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk<br />
24 – 25 June<br />
MADD Gala Showcase 2016<br />
If you are <strong>lo</strong>oking for a night of sheer dynamic<br />
entertainment, complete with live band, then this is<br />
definitely one show you won’t want to miss!<br />
Theatre Royal<br />
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk<br />
18 – 29 May<br />
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang<br />
One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty<br />
Bang Bang will have audiences of all ages flying high<br />
with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.<br />
26 May<br />
Dancing In The Streets<br />
Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city<br />
in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all<br />
killer, no filler!<br />
1 – 5 June<br />
Grease The Musical<br />
It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the<br />
unforgettable songs from the hit movie including<br />
You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word,<br />
Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy,<br />
Greased Lightnin’ and many more.<br />
14 – 25 June<br />
Mamma Mia!<br />
This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling<br />
audiences all around the world and now the party<br />
comes to Nottingham for the first time, so there’s never<br />
been a better time to see this unforgettable musical.<br />
Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time<br />
of your life at MAMMA MIA!<br />
Mansfield Palace<br />
Theatre<br />
Box Office: 01623 633133<br />
www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre<br />
2 June<br />
The Chris & Pui Show<br />
With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and<br />
heaps of joining in, this is a family show perfect for<br />
children aged two to a hundred and two!<br />
9 – 10 June<br />
Summer Showcase - Funky Studios<br />
Bursting with variety, the Funky students will present<br />
to you a variety of musical theatre, singing, dance,<br />
acting and contemporary music numbers.<br />
14 – 15 June<br />
West Side Story<br />
West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of<br />
the classic romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.<br />
30 June – 2 July<br />
Twelfth Night<br />
In celebration of Shakespeare, in the 400th anniversary<br />
year since his death, the Community Theatre takes on<br />
one of his best comedies in this tale of <strong>lo</strong>ve, mistaken<br />
identity and retribution.<br />
Motorpoint Arena<br />
Nottingham<br />
Bolero Square<br />
Box Office: 0843 373 3000<br />
www.motorpointarenanottingham.com<br />
10 – 12 June<br />
Down<strong>lo</strong>ad Festival<br />
For all events (seated and standing), children under<br />
the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over<br />
the age of 18.<br />
Nottingham Arts<br />
Theatre<br />
Box Office: 0115 947 6096<br />
www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk<br />
26 May<br />
Nottingham YouthFest 2016<br />
An evening totally dedicated to young people, YouthFest<br />
2016 will give <strong>lo</strong>cal youth theatres an opportunity to<br />
engage with the Playhouse and each other as they share<br />
their work, showcase their talents and experience the<br />
buzz of performing on the main stage.<br />
28 – 29 May<br />
The Dance Studios 2016<br />
The Dance Studios present their 2016 showcase of<br />
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Limbering, Singing and Modern<br />
dance. From the youngest baby class of 3 year olds to<br />
Juniors, Inters, Seniors and Adults, The Dance Studios<br />
students will be performing routines from their entire<br />
range of classes.<br />
4 June<br />
The Domino Effect<br />
Suitable for 9+. This is the story of Amina and her<br />
experiences of the world. Amina refuses to speak as<br />
a protest against the evils she sees around her and<br />
retreats into her own world of silence.<br />
5 June<br />
Burn It Up<br />
Showcasing <strong>lo</strong>ts of styles of dance from Poppin’,<br />
Lockin’ and Breakin’ to Ballet, Contemporary and<br />
Musical Theatre. The range is HUGE! So get your tickest<br />
booked now and you can <strong>lo</strong>ok forward to getting HOT<br />
whilst we BURN IT UP.<br />
12 June<br />
Burn It Up<br />
Showcasing <strong>lo</strong>ts of styles of dance from Poppin’,<br />
Lockin’ and Breakin’ to Ballet, Contemporary and<br />
Musical Theatre. The range is HUGE! So get your tickest<br />
booked now and you can <strong>lo</strong>ok forward to getting HOT<br />
whilst we BURN IT UP.<br />
15 – 17 July<br />
Fame<br />
The Musical is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring<br />
story of a diverse group of students as they commit<br />
to four years of grueling artistic and academic work.<br />
With candor, humor and insight, the show exp<strong>lo</strong>res the<br />
issues that confront many young people today: issues<br />
of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality,<br />
substance abuse and perseverance.<br />
Newark Palace Theatre<br />
Box Office: 01636 655755<br />
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/<br />
palacetheatre<br />
27 May<br />
Pinocchio<br />
Fol<strong>lo</strong>w Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette with an unruly<br />
nose on his epic quest. Joined by iconic characters such<br />
as Gepetto, The Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket Ballet<br />
UK’s Pinocchio will take you on a heartfelt journey of<br />
discovery. Proving that all dreams really do come true.<br />
31 May – 1 June<br />
The Gruffa<strong>lo</strong>’s Child<br />
One wild and windy night the Gruffa<strong>lo</strong>’s child ignores<br />
her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow.<br />
After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t exist… does he?<br />
Lakeside Arts Centre<br />
Box Office: 0115 846 7777<br />
www.lakesidearts.org.uk<br />
29 – 30 May<br />
Wheee! Snow White<br />
Suitable for 4+ years and families. With endless meals<br />
to prepare, a never ending pile of dishes to wash... not<br />
to mention that huge and ridicu<strong>lo</strong>us mirror that needs<br />
polishing morning, noon and night... life’s never easy<br />
for the royal servants downstairs at the palace. And<br />
why does the Queen keep asking for more apples?<br />
Retford Majestic<br />
Box Office: 01777 706866<br />
www.majesticretford.com<br />
31 May<br />
Goldi<strong>lo</strong>cks and the Three Bears<br />
A family show full of magic, comedy, puppets and song!<br />
7 – 9 July<br />
The Wizard of Oz<br />
Come and join Dorothy and Toto on their journey<br />
a<strong>lo</strong>ng the Yel<strong>lo</strong>w Brick Road.<br />
Creswell Crags Museum<br />
& Heritage Centre<br />
Box Office: 01909 720378<br />
www.creswell-crags.org.uk<br />
8 July<br />
A Midsummer Night’s Dream<br />
Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a<br />
wonderful new musical score and enchanting<br />
woodland creatures go to make this an evening of<br />
unmissable summer garden theatre. Picnic with<br />
family and friends in the picturesque surroundings<br />
of Creswell Crags for the perfect evening of magical<br />
open-air theatre.<br />
Nottingham Castle<br />
Box Office: 0115 989 5555<br />
www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/<br />
outdoortheatre<br />
7 July<br />
The Railway Children<br />
The unforgettable and heart-warming story<br />
of adventure and family set in the heart of the<br />
Yorkshire countryside. The lives of three children are<br />
changed forever by the mysterious disappearance<br />
of their father. The Railway Children is a treat for<br />
all the family, perfect for a summer evening’s<br />
entertainment. Please bring your own rugs or <strong>lo</strong>wbacked<br />
seating.<br />
BOX OFFICE<br />
www.primarytimes.net/nottinghamshire | MAY HALF TERM 2016 Primary Times 19
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