PTNL_May2017

BOX OFFICE
ARTSDEPOT NORTH FINCHLEY
Box Office: 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
21 May
The Scarecrows’ Wedding
This truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson
and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the
seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style (Stick Man,
Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) and promises wit, drama,
and wedding bells. Ages 3+.
27 – 31 May
Room on the Broom
Join the Witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the
dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the
classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and
Axel Scheffler.
11 Jun Sponge
Roll, squeeze and pop yourself through a new malleable
kind of family dance show, set to a 1970s-influenced
score, perfect for babies, young children and families.
17 Jun
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Let’s All Dance is back with this delightful treat for very
young audiences. Combining classical ballet, physical
theatre, gorgeous visuals and crystal-clear storytelling,
this innovative dance company pitches another
production perfectly to engage and enthral all children,
including those with special needs.
THE COCKPIT THEATRE NW8
Box Office: 020 7258 2925
www.thecockpit.org.uk
20 May
Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom
Theatre of Widdershins have taken this traditional tale
right back to its roots, teased out the tangles and styled
it into a beautifully coiffured hair piece! This enchanting
show promises plenty of body, volume and loads
of highlights.
24 Jun
Wind in the Willows
Filled with larger than life puppets, songs, dances,
interactive sets and a huge heap of adventure, ‘Wind in
the Willows’ is sure to delight and entertain audiences
of all ages.
Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom
The Cockpit Theatre
The Scarecrows’
Wedding
OFFICE
DUGDALE CENTRE ENFIELD
Box Office: 020 8807 6680
1 - 4 Jun
The Pirate Squad and the Tale of
Hawaiian Delight
While the Squad take a deserved rest in Southend,
Captain Sid and Brenda are enjoying their holiday in
Hawaii, until they come across a mysterious clue relating
to an ancient story from the past. Summoning his squad
to join them their new adventure can begin. Ages 2+.
HALF MOON YOUNG PEOPLE’S
THEATRE E1
Box Office: 020 7709 8900 www.halfmoon.org.uk
Until 16 May
Happily Ever After
The show is inspired by the Dutch children’s book King
and King by Linda de Haan and Stern Nijland. It’s a notto-be-missed
fairy tale with a twist. Ages 5+.
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE
WC2H
Box Office: 020 7734 2222
www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
8 Jul – 3 Sep
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle,
these terrific tales are woven together with live music,
puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles.
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE N1
Box Office: 020 7226 1787
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Until 16 Jul
Dogs Don’t Do Ballet
Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina!
The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious
story of a small dog with a big personality and even
bigger dreams, brought to life using beautiful puppets,
well-loved ballet music and dazzling theatrical comedy
by Little Angel Theatre. Ages 2-7.
Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
You may think you know the story of Red Riding Hood,
sugar and spice and all things nice. But there are two
sides to every story, so let’s hear it from the Wolf himself.
Here’s the story never heard of a kind and hungry wolf
who strayed from the path and lost his friends. Ages 5+.
30 May – 2 Jun
The Hunting of the Snark
An eccentric old Bellman sails to a strange island with
a Barrister, a Baker and a Beaver. They’re hunting for a
creature they’re not even sure exists. But the Captain’s
following a blank map, and the Baker wants to make
the Beaver into a scotch egg. Can they overcome their
differences and find the mysterious Snark? Ages 5-11.
Taking place in the Little Angel Studios.
Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
Little Angel theatre
8 Jun Sponge
Dance company Turned On Its Head makes exciting
participatory theatre for early years, taking children on a
creative journey, engaging audiences and encouraging
lots of family interaction.
15 – 16 Jun Aleena’s Garden
A perfect first theatre experience for very young
children. Join Aleena in her beautiful garden, help
bring the seeds to life, meet the animals that live there,
watch the flowers bloom, the trees blossom and the
seasons change.
LYRIC HAMMERSMITH
Box Office: 020 8741 6850 www.lyric.co.uk
30 – 31 May The Secret Garden
Performed by a stunningly talented all-child cast,
London Children’s Ballet productions are the best
way to introduce young audiences to ballet. The
Secret Garden will be LCB’s first ever one-act ballet,
and is beautifully narrated to help younger audience
members. Ages 3-12.
30 May – 3 Jun
The Emperor’s New Clothes
When two ‘tailors’ promise to create him an outfit
that’s “never been seen before”, our eccentric Emperor
doesn’t quite realise the spectacle he is about to make.
Ages 3-11.
MILLFIELD THEATRE N18
Box Office: 020 8807 6680
www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk
21 May Pepee
Pepee is a young boy full of curiosity who loves to play
games and discover new things. He is very acrobatic
and moves at a quick speed. Follow the adventures of
Pepee and best friends Şila, Zulu, and Şuşu in this lively
show, perfect for families. Pepee is a Turkish animated
television series by Dusyeri and the show is performed
in Turkish.
26 – 27 May Milkshake Live!
Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, this
brand new live show is sure to amaze and delight!
The Milkshake! cast will be singing songs and sharing
stories that audience members, young and old, will
know and love.
7 – 10 Jun The Pirate of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera is packed full of
sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd
adventures and improbable paradoxes.
Your family
theatre guide...
OAK HILL PARK, EAST BARNET
Box Office: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk
25 Jun
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Michael Whitmore’s delightful adaptation captures
all the quirky charm of the original in a fanciful and
fabulous treat for Carroll fans as well as all the family.
OPEN AIR THEATRE
REGENTS PARK
Box Office: 08448 264 242
7 Jul – 5 Aug A Tale of Two Cities
How much more do those in power think Europe’s poor
can take? When will the people take to the streets of
the cities and roar enough is enough? A new play by
Matthew Dunster, adapted from the novel by
Charles Dickens.
PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE W1D
Box Office: 08444 825 151
Until 30 Sep Aladdin
Featuring the timeless songs from the classic
film including A Whole New World, Friend Like
Me and Arabian Nights along with new music written
for the production, Aladdin is an extraordinary
theatrical event you will want to experience. Ages 6+.
PUPPET BARGE W9
Box Office: 020 7249 6876
20 May – 9 Jul
The Hare and the Tortoise and
Other Tales from Aesop
Aesop’s Fables is an exciting collection of tales, all told
with wood-carved marionettes, culminating in the
evergreen classic The Hare and the Tortoise. As ever
with Aesop, there are always a few morals to take
away. Ages 3+.
ROUNDHOUSE CHALK FARM
Box Office: 03006 789 222
4 Jun Tongue Fu for Kids
Created for children aged 7-11 and their grown-ups,
and developed in partnership with London’s
Southbank, Tongue Fu for Kids is jam packed with
word play, improv, participation and musical wizardry.
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
KENSINGTON
Box Office: 020 7589 8212
30 May Comedy Club 4 Kids
Enjoy stand up from grown up, high-quality acts, who
perform their usual sets without the swearing or rude
bits. Ages 7-13.
UNICORN SE1
Box Office: 020 7645 0560
31 May – 5 Jun
The Man Who Knows It All
Two performers and a musician go on a quest in search
of everything it is possible to know. Along the way it
becomes evident that the questions and answers just
keep coming. Ages 4-10.
20 Jun – 9 Jul
Double Double Act
With slapstick, humour and a lot of green slime, this
clever and surprising performance offers us a chance to
see the world through the others’ eyes. Ages 6+
PLEASE CHECK DETAILS OF
SHOW WITH EACH VENUE
BEFORE BOOKING, AND
HAVE A GREAT TIME!
18 Primary Times MAY 2017 | www.primarytimes.net/north_london