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ox office «««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««« Your Family Theatre Guide BOX OFFICE Arena Theatre WV1 1SE Box Office: 01902 321321 www.wlv.ac.uk/arena-theatre 24 – 26 Feb Calamity Jane Join Starcross Youth Theatre as they return to the Arena with their “Whip- Cracking” musical production including all the famous songs! 25 Mar Holi: Basant Ke Rang 7:30pm An entertaining evening of music and dance, celebrating the rich diverse South Asian heritage and culture present in the UK today. Holi is globally known as the Indian festival of colour when people gather, sing and dance in celebration. Basant Ke Rang translates as ‘the colours of the spring season’. The festival joyously signifies the arrival of spring, traditionally celebrating as thanksgiving for a good harvest. Birmingham Hippodrome B5 4TB Box Office: 0844 338 5000 www.birminghamhippodrome.com 7 – 11 Feb The Red Shoes A tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion. Suitable for ages 5+. 17 Feb First Steps, A Child’s First Cinderella 1:00pm This hour-long, interactive show, specially adapted for children aged from three to seven, features ballet excerpts from Cinderella, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra, interspersed with scenes in which a storyteller introduces the children to the music and the leading characters, and shares some technical magic. A feast of dance, music, costumes and lots of fun, this is a perfect introduction to ballet. 18 – 25 Feb Cinderella Cinderella’s life with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters is one of drudgery and hardship until the evening of an extravagant party at the palace. Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery, and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog, that captures every imagination. 7 Mar – 29 Apr Billy Elliott The Musical Set in a small mining town in the north east of England, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever. Suitable for ages 8+ Birmingham Repertory B1 2EP Box Office: 0121 236 4455 www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 20 – 26 Feb Cirque Berserk Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers, daredevil stuntmen and of course the award-winning clown, Tweedy. The show also features the world’s most hair-raising circus act - the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’. Genting Arena B40 1NT Box Office: 0844 33 88 222 www.gentingarena.co.uk 1 – 5 Mar Cirque De Soleil Varekai - Tales Of The Forest Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world - a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered. The word Varekai means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies the universal wanderers. Hall Green Little Theatre B27 7RY Box Office: 0121 707 1874 www.hglt.co.uk 17 – 25 Feb Romeo and Juliet 7:30pm Celebrating 400 years since the birth of Shakespeare, we present the heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Share in the passion of the world’s most famous young lovers, and get swept up in the heartbreak as the tragedy of their two worlds collide! New Alexandra Theatre B5 4DS Box Office: 0844 871 3011 www.atgtickets.com 6 – 11 Feb Wonderland An enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. 13 – 18 Feb Thoroughly Modern Millie Based on the 1967 Academy Awardwinning film, Thoroughly Modern Millie takes you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment for all the family. New Hampton Arts Centre WV1 4AN Box Office: 01902 572090 www.newhamptonarts.co.uk 22 Feb Beginnings 2:00pm Follow the antics of a wrinkly, mischievous creator as he struggles hilariously to create. Using his imagination he conjures up a new creation from the objects he finds on the stage. But not everything is plain sailing and soon some raucous and deliciously disgusting mishaps befall him! Beginnings is a playful story of persistence in the face of adversity with few words accompanied by a wonderfully loud drum kit! Puppet Making Workshops - Join Helen Ainsworth, award-winning puppeteer and puppet maker for a fun filled session of inventive puppet making! Using recycled fabric and wire and lots of unusual bits and bobs we will create characterful and striking glove puppets. 12:00noon ages 4+ with an adult, 3:00pm for ages 8-12. Show £7, Advance tickets £6. Workshop £6 (Accompanying adults free), Show and workshop combined ticket (children) £10. Stourbridge Town Hall DY8 1YE Box Office: 01384 812812 www.dudley.gov.uk 24 Feb The First Hippo On The Moon 1:00pm David Walliams fantastical adventure featuring puppetry, music, mayhem and a giant space race to the moon! Sutton Coldfield Town Hall B73 6AB Box Office: 0121 296 9543 www.cloc.org.uk 7 – 11 Feb Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Legend tells the story of courage and friendship as Robin and his trusted band of Merry Men try to outfox the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham. Meanwhile, Nurse Nellie Nickerlastic is desperately trying to protect the Babes from the clutches of the Sheriff’s bungling henchmen, Snivel and Grovel. It’s fun and frolics all the way with a hilarious schoolroom scene, not to mention the mayhem of Nellie’s haunted boudoir! Cram-packed with comedy, this true pantomime version offers plenty of Chorus involvement, audience participation and honest-to-goodness family fun! Symphony Hall B1 2EA Box Office: 0121 780 3333 www.thsh.co.uk 12 Feb Tim and Tom’s Symphonic Adventure 2:30pm Presenter Brothers Tim and Tom discover an old suitcase full of mysterious treasures and their imaginations begin to run wild. With a bit of help from the full City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, they’re all set for an adventure without limits. Music can tell any story they want – or transport them to wherever they want to go. Come and join them! FREE craft activities in the foyer from 1:00pm. 18 Feb Musical Picnic FREE EVENT 10:30am Following her exciting Emulsion festival of new music in January, saxophonist Trish Clowes is back in Birmingham with her brilliant band for a fun and jazz-inspired Musical Picnic! Recommended for ages under 7. 22 Feb & 22 Mar Musical Picnic : Midweek Explorer FREE EVENT 10:30am Take time out in a relaxing and friendly space with your little ones. Explore music, dance and storytelling whilst making new friends. Recommended for ages 5 and under, our music practitioners will help facilitate early years learning in a supportive and fun environment. The Core Theatre B91 3RG Box Office: 0121 7046962 www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk 15 – 18 Feb Les Miserables School Edition Set in nineteenth century, the well-known epic story follows Jean Valjean has he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Valjean tries to help a poor factory worker, Fantine, by saving her daughter, Cosette, from the evil innkeepers. Marius, during the battles of post-French Revolution, falls for Cosette, joins a band of revolutionaries at the barricades in Paris... but let’s leave it there. 12 Primary Times FEBRUARY Issue | www.primarytimes.net/birmingham
21 Feb King Arthur 2:30pm A thrilling tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, by Michael Morpurgo. A fast-moving family adventure packed with physical theatre and outstanding storytelling. Suitable for ages 7+. 24 Feb BANG! The Ultimate Pop Show 3:30pm Touring pop show featuring a talented cast of professional singers and dancers performing the chart and pop music of today’s charts. 2:00pm Optional workshop lasting approx. 40 mins working with professional dancers, and will take place in our studio. The Dovehouse Theatre B92 7ER Box Office: 07974 784 1761 www.nouveautheatreschool.com 10 – 11 Feb Peter Rabbit Nouveau Theatre School present Peter Rabbit and the curious disappearance of Benjamin Bunny. The Old Rep Theatre B5 4DY Box Office: 0121 359 9444 www.oldreptheatre.org.uk 25 Feb The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories 11:00am and 2:00pm Together with our skilled troupe of storytellers, explore four of Mr. Andersen’s famous fables, on a humorous, heart-filled and musical journey. Wolverhampton Grand Theatre WV1 1DE BOX OFFICE: 01902 429212 www.grandtheatre.co.uk 6 Feb Swan Lake 7:30pm The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. Presented by the Russian State Ballet Of Siberia. 7 Feb Coppelia 7:30pm Every toy has a story, especially in this charming comedy of errors, a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, set in a doll maker’s workshop. This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity and confused lovers follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz and the eccentric toymaker Dr.Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparkling choreography and the animated score of Delibes. Coppélia is perfect for first-time ballet goers, families and everyone in between. 10 -11 Feb Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 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! 12 Feb Chinese New Year Extravaganza 2:30pm Chinese New Year Extravaganza’ features a team of performers showcasing incredible Chinese performing arts. This fun and exciting show is the perfect entertainment for all ages. Booking essential. 22 Mar Mr Bloom’s Nursery Live 2:30pm 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! Can you lend a hand and help them get the Allotment ready in time? Using song, play and interaction with strong educational values which will entertain parents and tiddlers alike! 22 – 26 Mar Gangsta Granny It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny! BOX OFFICE © Disney Win a family ticket for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic in Sensational Skating Spectacular This Ultimate Disney Experience Featuring More than 50 Disney Characters Tickets for Birmingham show go on general sale 11thNovember 2016 Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for the celebration of the century at Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this fanfare production features more than 50 unforgettable Disney stars, a sing-along score of melodious masterpieces, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes and intricate sets. This monumental ice skating spectacular is coming to Birmingham on the 12th April to 16thApril. Primary Times has joined forces with Feld Entertainment to offer 2 lucky readers a family ticket for 4 people to attend the opening night of this fabulous show on 12th April at the Genting Arena, Birmingham. ● For your chance to win just answer the following question correctly How many Disney characters will be featured in the ‘Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic’ show? A. More than 50 B. More than 600 C. More than 1,500 Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/birmingham/competitions or https://www.facebook.com/PrimaryTimesWM Closing Date 17 March 2017 12th – 16th April 2017 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 / ©Disney/Pixar. COMPETITIONS www.primarytimes.net/birmingham | FEBRUARY Issue Primary Times 13
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