Primary Times Staffordshire Back 2 School 2016

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BELGRADE THEATRE
Box Office: 024 7655 3055
www.belgrade.co.uk
10 September Heritage Open Day
10:00am-5:00pmThe Belgrade Theatre was
built in 1958 as part of the reconstruction of
Coventry after World War II. It acquired its
name in recognition and thanks for a gift
of timber from the Serbian Capital City of
Belgrade that was used in the construction of
the auditorium. Backstage tour - commences
at 10:15am, Red Lane Workshop & Wardrobe
Tours, ‘Stages Through the Ages’ Family
Heritage Trail and Quiz. Fabulous Fifties
Vintage and Vinyl Fayre
5 – 6 October 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. Adult £17, Child £13.25.
7 October The Russian State Ballet
- The Nutcracker
7:45pm The story of Marie, a rather sad
little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyer
gives her a nutcracker doll as a present on
Christmas Eve, which turns into a prince.
When midnight strikes, the world turns all
magical in the wintry glitter of Christmas
Eve. Toys come alive, the Mouse-king and
his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker
Prince and we travel through the Land of
Snow to an enchanted place where the
magic really begins. Snow flurries, sweets,
princes, magic, love, victories and defeats, and
Tchaikovsky’s rousing score, are just some of
the ingredients that will be brought together
by this renowned Russian company. 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 to
ballet for anyone who has never experienced it
and still so special to anyone who has.
8 October The Russian State Ballet
- Swan Lake
2:30pm and 7:45pm A princess turned into a
swan by an evil curse… Will Prince Siegfried’s
love prove strong enough to save her? The
story is woven around two girls, Odette and
Odile who resemble each other so closely
they can easily be mistaken for the other.
Swan Lake is arguably one of the most loved
and challenging ballets, not least thanks
to Tchaikovsky’s instantly recognisable and
timeless score, but also the great ‘Pas de
Deux’,’ Pas de Quatre’ and iconic ‘Danse des
Petits Cygnes’. Swan Lake captures, like no
other, the full range of human emotions
– from hope to despair, from terror to
tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
THEATRE
Box Office: 0844 338 5000
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
7 – 18 September Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang
Can the loveable but whacky inventor, 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 Child catcher? Will it
all end happily-ever-after? Well, of course it will!
1 – 8 October The Tempest
Conjured from Prospero’s magical isle, this
spellbinding new work re-tells the powerful
story of a man determined to 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 to make The
Tempest an unforgettable experience for the
whole family.
CREWE LYCEUM THEATRE
Box Office: 01270 368242
www.crewelyceum.co.uk
9 September Stick Man
1:30pm The world outside the family tree is a
dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to
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 to the family tree? Guarantees
more fun than you can shake a stick at! From
the book by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel
Scheffler and adapted by Scamp Theatre.
Most suitable for children aged 3+ with their
friends & families.
GENTING ARENA
Box Office: 0844 33 88 222
www.gentingarena.co.uk
5 – 9 October Horse Of The Year Show
50 acres of thrills, spills, and world class
entertainment. Whether you are a competitive
rider, horse enthusiast or simply want to enjoy
an exciting day out, Horse of the Year Show has
something to offer every member of the family.
Spread across five days visitors will experience
thrilling competition, breathtaking displays,
unbeatable retail therapy and spectacular
horsemanship.
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE
Box Office: 07971 866 494
www.princeofwales.live
30 September – 1 October
Dance Fever
Our Class One Dance Academy students perform
routines from the stage and screen in their showcase.
STAFFORD GATEHOUSE
THEATRE
Box Office: 01785 619080
www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
or www.moscowstatecircus.com
14 – 18 September Zhelaniy’ -
The Moscow State Circus
Based on the Russian folklore story of Cvetik-
Semicvetik, or “the flower with seven colors”,
by Benjamin Losin, where each of the petals
represent a wish and is the perfect back drop
for what is undoubtedly the greatest and most
famous circus on earth.
23 – 24 September Stick Man
The world outside the family tree is a dangerous
place for Stick Man. A dog wants to 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 to the family tree? Guarantees
more fun than you can shake a stick at! From
the book by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel
Scheffler and adapted by Scamp Theatre. Most
suitable for children aged 3+ with their friends
& families.
STOKE ON TRENT
REPERTORY THEATRE
Box Office: 01782 317151
www.stokerep.org or www.
decaversmilltheatre.co.uk
7 – 10 September Annie
In the depths of the 1930’s, Annie is a fiery
young orphan girl who must live in a miserable
orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.
Her seemingly hopeless situation changes
dramatically when she is selected to spend
a short time at the residence of the wealthy
munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. DE
Caversmill present their first full musical. Adult
£12, Child £10.
THE BREWHOUSE
ARTS CENTRE
Box Office: 01283 508100
www.brewhouse.co.uk
13 – 17 September Oliver
Come and join the Mellows as they ‘Oom
Pah Pah’ through the streets of London as
they bring ‘Oliver’ to the stage. This was the
first musical adaptation of a famous Charles
Dickens’ work to become a stage hit. Featuring
much loved songs including ‘Food Glorious
Food’, ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘As Long As He
Needs Me’. There is no doubt, that you’ll be left
wanting MOOOORE!
8 October The Wizard’s Wish
7:00pm Featuring a young girl’s adventure to
meet a true Wizard! What she finds along the
way will be magical but heart-warming as she
ventures into an unknown world; the adventure
will come to an end or is it just the beginning!
Performed by Midland Youth Ballet. Tickets £10.
THE REGENT THEATRE
Box Office: 0844 8717649
www.atgtickets.com
5 – 10 September Cats
Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book
of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of
fantasy, drama and romance is set on the
night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle
Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and
verse. With an amazing musical score that
includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set
designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking
choreography, CATS is a magical musical like
no other.
5 – 8 October Strictly Musicals
Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 100,
packed with hits from some of the biggest ever
West End musicals including Wicked, Matilda,
Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Chicago, Beauty
& The Beast and many, many more. Sparkling
costumes, fabulous choreography, and
wonderful music will have you smiling from
start to finish – there is literally something for
everyone of all ages.
WOLVERHAMPTON 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 October The Sound Of Music
This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the
true story of the world-famous singing family,
from their romantic beginnings and search for
happiness, to their thrilling escape to 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 October 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 photographs 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!
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