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Family & Children’s Shows The Alban Arena Box Office: 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk AL1 3LD 8 – 11 Feb St Albans Gang Show 2017 Join us for a fun, uplifting and spine tingling evening of song, dance and comedy sketches energetically performed by over 110 local Scouts, Guides and Young Leaders. 13 Feb Cirque Du Hilarious Over two hours of continuous laughter! Clive & Danny’s madcap hilarious humour and lunacy manages to cross all ages from Children, Teenagers, Mums, Dads & Grandparents! This is seriously the funniest show you will ever see, don’t miss it! 16 Feb Monstersaurus show 11am & 2pm. This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monster-ously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem – now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! 4 March So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs?! 1.30pm. Interactive show where children will be given the chance to ask questions and show off their dinosaur knowledge to the audience. Ben’s assistant will roam the auditorium with a microphone and take questions from as many children as possible. Using film footage from the BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’, Ben will talk about the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet and the ones that, 65 million years ago, would have walked right where they are sitting now. The Spotlight Box Office: 01992 441946 www.ents24.com EN11 8BE 10 – 11 Feb Mr Bloom’s Nursery - Live! Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along and join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour. Mr Bloom and his Veggies are getting the Nursery ready for a very special occasion - a member of the Royal family is paying them visit! Rhodes Bishop’s Stortford Box Office: 01279 710200 www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk CM23 3JG 13 Feb Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine A brand new show featuring the voices of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow. Everyone at Marty MacDonald’s Farm is delighted with the special delivery that’s arrived – the Toy Machine that makes all of the toys in the world! 15 Feb Play in a Day Phoenix Theatre School in association with Rhodes are looking for primary aged children to join us for the challenge of creating a fun new piece of theatre in just one day! We’ll kick off at 10am and then family and friends will be asked to join us at 7.00pm to see the play we have created. A great opportunity for kids to make new friends and have fun in a safe environment whilst parents get a well-deserved break! 18 Feb Frozen ’Interactive Screening’ (Cert PG) Bring your little ones to Rhodes this half term and relive the magic with an interactive screening of the Disney hit. Not only can they enjoy the film all over again on the big screen but they’ll get to meet a reallife Princess, as well as her helpers. Before the film, our Princess will be holding a Fancy Dress Competition and giving away prizes for the best Dressed Disney Character, both boys & girls. 9 – 11 March High School Musical On Stage Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on stage at Rhodes. BSMTC’s Youth production of this family show contains all your favourite characters, energetic dance numbers and well known songs all accompanied by a live band. A stunning and fun show suitable for all ages, which is not to be missed. We take great care to ensure information is correct at the time of press. However, we would advise parents to phone & check details prior to making a long trip ...or a promise! The Radlett Centre Box Office: 01923859291 www.radlettcentre.co.uk WD7 8HL 1 – 2 Feb Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! Show runs 90mins inc. interval. Suitable for ages 2-6. Wednesday 1st February 2017 10am, 1pm & 4.30pm Thursday 2nd February 2017 10am, 1pm Tickets: £15.50, £13.50 (under 16), Family ticket £54 (4 people). 17 Feb The Great and Glorious Granny’s Game! Exploring while stuck at Gran’s, two children discover a most mysterious game – they’ll get more than they bargained for when they start to roll the dice! Join Julia and John as they play Granny’s Game, where a trip around the board becomes a globetrotting adventure! Wrestling the snakes and climbing the ladders, our brave players will risk it all in a high-stakes quest they’ll never forget. Friday 17th February 2pm Tickets: £10, £36 (Family Ticket). 19 Feb Alice in Wonderland Imagination runs wild and logic is abandoned in this fantastical, larger-than-life musical brimming with nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family. Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure like no other and meet a host of outlandish characters including the troublesome twins, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the notorious Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the Mad-as a bat-Hatter! Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark energy to their most spectacularly bonkers show to date, as children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought vividly to life before having the opportunity to meet the characters after the show...why not come dressed up as your favourite? A perfect day out for the entire family, you’d be mad to miss it! The Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre Box Office: 01923241362 www.oliver2017.co.uk WD17 2JP 16 – 18 Feb Oliver - Rickmansworth Players Youth Theatre Children from over ten local schools will be performing this classic show. The SandPit Theatre Box Office: 01727 799565 www.sandpittheatre.co.uk AL4 9NX 15 Feb Burglar Bill The fun and well defined characters are brought to life on stage with an exciting set design, puppets, and original music and songs. Who’s that creeping down the street? Who’s that climbing up the wall? Who’s that coming through the window? Who’s that....It’s Burglar Bill! 21 Feb MapDance Spring Tour 2017 This year the company has commissioned new works by Shobana Jeyasingh, Lea Anderson, Cai Tomos and Hagit Yakira. The mixed repertory offers a refreshing mixture of dance theatre, intricate lyrical choreography, fast-paced athleticism and wry humour. 5 March Big Books Tall Tales Our Rainbow Caretaker can’t stop talking about all his favourite books while he cleans the forgotten rooms, when suddenly, he finds a 6ft tall book! Bigger than any book he’s ever seen, he tries to read the story…but all the words have been washed away. Come with us on adventure that will have you falling through the pages, discovering the washed away words and helping our caretaker find the story! This performance is to celebrate World Book Day 2017. Watersmeet Box Office: 01923 711063 www.watersmeet.co.uk WD3 1EH 17 – 18 Feb Sharpe Academy present: Hairspray – The Broadway Musical You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. A story that revolves around three sisters who live in their grandmother’s home and the arrival of their thirteen-year-old half sister. 22 30 January - 19 March 2017 For thousands more ideas visit www.primarytimes.net
4 – 5 March The Wizard of Oz – young performers’ edition This timeless classic takes Dorothy to Oz where she meets a scarecrow, tin man and lion who are all wishing for something. Watford Colosseum Box Office: 01923 571102 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk WD17 3JN 5 Feb Circus of Horrors 2017 The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation “The Never-ending Nightmare”. The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave & beautiful acts all woven into a Alice in Horrorland type story driven by a mainly original soundscape & performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek! 17 Feb Cirque Enchantment This concert style cirque production features stunning choreography, breath-taking vocals and mesmerising circus performers. With an eclectic musical soundtrack including pop, rock and classical Cirque Enchantment is a stunning show that will delight all the family. 19 Feb Mr Bloom’s Nursery Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along and join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour! 19 March Big Fish Little Fish - Family Rave 2 - 4.30pm. Award winning, bonkers family fun with Big Fish Little Fish family rave in Watford! World class DJs on the decks playing classic club tracks with bubbles, glowsticks, glitter, crafts, play, club visuals, giant balloons, legendary parachute dance, licensed bar and so much more! Come join the fun at this “Flower Power” themed event - fancy dress encouraged. Watford Palace Theatre Box Office 01923 225671 www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk WD17 1JZ 12 Feb Swan Lake By moonlight on the shore of a mysterious lake, Prince Siegfried meets the bewitched swan-woman Odette. Completely spellbound by her beauty, he swears his love to her. However, the Prince realises too late that Fate has another plan for him. 25 Feb The First Hippo on the Moon From Number One bestselling children’s author David Walliams comes an explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up. Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? 5 March The Sleeping Beauty Celebrate 70 years of the Royal Ballet’s landmark production and enter an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells. 18 March Little Howard’s Big Show For Kids With interactive stand-up, live animation on stage and lots of jokes and songs this really is a show that all the family can enjoy. Wyllotts Theatre Box Office: 017070645005 www.tickets.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk EN6 2HN 15 Feb Half Term Wrestling Spectacular 7.30pm. High-flying action from the top rope and beyond as bigtime wrestling returns after three years with top promoters Premier Promotions. This special half-term spectacular is guaranteed to have fans on the edge of their seats from the first bell to the final countout. Featuring the giants of the grappling game, star names, big matches in the bouts that really matter in the wrestling world. Great entertainment for all the family and the best value ticket in town. 16 Feb Doris the Dragon 11am & 2pm. When the owners of a dingy old castle that Doris the Dragon has been protecting move out, Doris decides to put the empty castle to good use! This new fun packed show is full of unique puppets giddy games, panto style slapstick and lots of audience interaction! Come and join Doris and her fiery friends in a family fun show. Ideal for children aged 3 years and upward. 2 – 4 March High School Musical On the front steps of East High, it’s the first day after winter break (Wildcat Cheer). The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the New Year (Start of Something New). In Ms. Darbus’ homeroom, basketball team captain. 5 March Sleeping Beauty Ballet 2pm. Win a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) to one of a choice of three family shows at Broadway Theatre in Letchworth Garden City Broadway Theatre in Letchworth Garden City is Hertfordshire’s newest theatre and it opens its doors for the first ever season on 7 February. Visit the website broadway-letchworth.com for more information and to book tickets, or call the box office on 01462 681088. For your chance to win a family ticket to of a choice of three family shows in the theatre – James Mayhew Paints To The Four Seasons (Sun 5 March at 2.30pm), David Walliams’ First Hippo on the Moon (Mon 10 – Tue 11 April at 11am, 2pm & 4pm), or Horrible Histories Live on Stage (Tue 23 – Thur 25 May at 10.30am, 1.30pm & 7pm) just answer this question; What is the name of the film starring Simon Pegg which features the Broadway in Letchworth as a location? Enter online at www.primarytimes. net/hertfordshire/competitions Closing date: 23/02/17 For thousands more ideas visit www.primarytimes.net 30 January - 19 March 2017 23
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