ox office ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Your Family Theatre Guide « BOX OFFICE Belgrade Theatre Box office: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk 5 – 6 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Peppa Pig’s Surprise 10:30am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in a brand new live stage show. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. 7 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Russian State Ballet - The Nutcracker 7:45pm The s<strong>to</strong>ry of Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyer gives her a nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve, which turns in<strong>to</strong> a prince. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. A wonderful introduction <strong>to</strong> ballet for anyone who has never experienced it and still so special <strong>to</strong> anyone who has. 8 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Russian State Ballet - Swan Lake 2:30pm and 7:45pm A princess turned in<strong>to</strong> a swan by an evil curse… Will Prince Siegfried’s love prove strong enough <strong>to</strong> save her? <strong>Birmingham</strong> Hippodrome Theatre Box Office: 0844 338 5000 www.birminghamhippodrome.com 7 – 18 September Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Can the loveable but whacky inven<strong>to</strong>r, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the evil Childcatcher? Will it all end happily-ever-after? Well, of course it will! 1 – 8 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Tempest Conjured from Prospero’s magical isle, this spellbinding new work re-tells the powerful s<strong>to</strong>ry of a man determined <strong>to</strong> right past wrongs – by all possible means. Themes of love, loyalty and loss are punctuated by conspiracy, a comic duo, and a spectacular danced masque. Eye-catching stagecraft, mesmerising puppetry and breathtaking flying promise <strong>to</strong> make The Tempest an unforgettable experience for the whole family. <strong>Birmingham</strong> Reper<strong>to</strong>ry Theatre Box Office: 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 17 September First Stages - Uncle’s S<strong>to</strong>ry Shop 11:30am and 2:00pm Come on in <strong>to</strong> Uncle’s S<strong>to</strong>ry Shop, full of lots of exciting objects that he uses <strong>to</strong> make s<strong>to</strong>ry bags for his cus<strong>to</strong>mers. When the news arrives of Big Tower’s plan <strong>to</strong> redevelop this part of <strong>to</strong>wn, Uncle will need your help <strong>to</strong> persuade the developers why his shop is special and should not be demolished. Encouraging the audience <strong>to</strong> create new s<strong>to</strong>ries, this unique, interactive theatre experience is perfect for children and their families. Suitable for ages 4-7. 6 – 15 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 946: The Amazing S<strong>to</strong>ry Of Adolphus Tips Imagine being <strong>to</strong>ld <strong>to</strong> leave you home. Imagine American soldiers occupying your house and land. Imagine being 12 and angry, with only a cat <strong>to</strong> tell your secrets <strong>to</strong>. Well it all happened (most of it anyway) in Slap<strong>to</strong>n Sands, Devon, in 1944. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel using music, puppetry and foolishness <strong>to</strong> tell this tale of war, prejudice and love. Tender, political and surprisingly romantic, this s<strong>to</strong>ry speaks <strong>to</strong> us all and will finally reveal the secrets the US and British governments tried <strong>to</strong> keep quiet. Suitable for ages 7+. Mac <strong>Birmingham</strong> Box office: 0121 446 3232 www.macbirmingham.co.uk 11 September Rice Paper Tales 1:30pm and 3:30pm A collection of some of the most beautiful, funny and captivating Vietnamese folk tales. Every audience member will receive a special free gift <strong>to</strong> take home and remember the s<strong>to</strong>ries. Suitable for ages 6+. 9 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Colour Of Me 11:30am and 2:30pm Join us in a magical world of colour. Can you feel the excitement of the deep blue sea, the green peacefulness of nature, or bravely go where no child has ever been… inside an orange? But do watch out for red, who is sometimes very cross...Come and experience the beautiful rainbow of emotions that lives inside each and every one of us. What colour are you <strong>to</strong>day? Suitable for ages 3-7. New Alexandra Theatre Box Office: 0844 871 3011 www.atgtickets.com 12 – 17 September Sister Act Sister Act tells the hilarious s<strong>to</strong>ry of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective cus<strong>to</strong>dy she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a Convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute <strong>to</strong> the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Playbox Theatre Box Office: 01926 419555 www.playboxtheatre.com 9 – 11 & 16 – 18 September Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr A fantastic adaptation of the s<strong>to</strong>ry of transformation and <strong>to</strong>lerance featuring some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman including ‘Be Our Guest’, ‘Belle’ and ‘Beauty and The Beast’. 2 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Monkey: Journey To The West 3:00pm and 7:00pm A multi-talented cast create live-action animé on stage in this fabulous adventure for all the family. Created by Emily Jane Quash and based on the much-loved Chinese novel, a visual feast of movement, comedy and lavish s<strong>to</strong>rytelling. Royal Spa Centre Box Office: 01926 334418 www.warwickdc.gov.uk 3 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Chinese State Circus - Dynasty 5:00pm and 7:45pm 30 world class Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers interact with the super-human physical skills and dexterity of the masters of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin Warriors. Symphony Hall Box Office: 0121 345 0600 www.thsh.co.uk or www.familyartsfestival. com 6 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Four Last Songs 7:30pm This event is great for families because it features a full Symphony Orchestra with a young inspirational Conduc<strong>to</strong>r. Listen <strong>to</strong> a musical interpretation of a favourite children`s s<strong>to</strong>ry - Hansel and Gretel. Recommended for ages 8 <strong>to</strong> 16 and their families. 9 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses - Master Quest 7:00pm Featuring live orchestral performances of the theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise, and a giant screen showing the most memorable moments of the series! The Old Rep Theatre Box Office: 0121 605 5116 www.oldreptheatre.org.uk 14 – 17 September HONK! The Musical 11:00am and 2:00pm Meet Ugly, a cygnet who is mistaken as an ugly duckling upon falling in<strong>to</strong> his mother Ida’s nest. Ugly is rejected by everyone but Ida , a sly <strong>to</strong>mcat who only befriends him out of hunger and several other barnyard creatures. Town Hall Box Office: 0121 780 3333 www.thsh.co.uk 10 September Stick Man Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three…’ But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants <strong>to</strong> play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back <strong>to</strong> the family tree? Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book. Warwick Arts Centre Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 4 – 5 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Scattered 7:30pm Scattered explores our relationship with water. Seven dancers delve in<strong>to</strong> the majesty and savagery of water, plunging in<strong>to</strong> an ocean, tumbling down a waterfall and sliding on an avalanche <strong>to</strong> a frozen landscape of arctic beauty. Using projection technology, daring choreography and a ground-breaking set <strong>to</strong> create an extraordinary world where dancers and images interact seamlessly. This event is great for families because it captures the imagination with its spellbinding and ingenious choreography, Recommended for ages 6 <strong>to</strong> 16 and their families. Wolverhamp<strong>to</strong>n Grand Theatre Box Office: 01902 429212 www.grandtheatre.co.uk 25 September Justin Live! 10:45am and 1:45pm Join CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher for an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza live on stage. A fun show for all the family packed full of popular interactive song and dance routines, including some of Justin’s own chart-hits, and ‘appearances’ by many of Justin’s well known television personas. 4 – 8 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber The Sound Of Music This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true s<strong>to</strong>ry of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, <strong>to</strong> their thrilling escape <strong>to</strong> freedom at the start of WWll.The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, The Sound of Music. 17 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Chris Packham *Tadpoles Not Included 7:00pm This talk contains encounters with large hungry carnivores, close shaves with extinction, dangerous views about conservation and will expose the truth about our wildlife. Illustrated with his superb pho<strong>to</strong>graphs and exaggerated with film clips, Chris Packham presents an evening of zoological riches, humorous anecdotes and thought provoking questions about the creatures we say we love – and some we don’t. It’s big cats versus birds of prey versus insects versus humans and Chris tells it as it is! 18 <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2016</strong> Issue | www.primarytimes.net/birmingham
25th – 30th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber <strong>2016</strong> 0844 338 8222 * *Calls cost a maximum of 7 pence per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Calls from mobiles may be higher and are dependent on your mobile company’s charges and tariffs. Disney characters and artwork © Disney. www.primarytimes.net/birmingham | BACK TO SCHOOL <strong>2016</strong> Issue <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 19
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