Scott Ritchie Productions and KD Theatre Productions announces Spring tour of The Wind in the Willows Cambridge Corn Exchange Box Office 01223 357851 STAGECOACH SCHOOL OF DANCE Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 March, 5.30pm Stagecoach Cambridge and Cambourne are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Stagecoach in an evening of song and dance. Over 300 students will be performing aged 5-18 years. Tickets: £20.50/£18/£15.50 TELETUBBIES LIVE Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 May, 10am & 1pm The iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones is here! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Tickets: £25/£20/£17/£13 Family tickets available The Junction Box Office 01223 511511 MEGSON FAMILY FOLK SHOW Sunday 22 April 11.30am & 2.30pm Award-winning folk duo Megson blend their infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies into a gentle, entertaining concert specially for pre-school children, featuring children’s folk songs old and new from their When I was a Lad album Tickets: Adult £10/Child £6/15% off group of 4 (max 2 adults) THE SELFISH GIANT Sunday 6 May 11.30am & 2.30pm In a very cold, grey town, not too far from here, hidden behind a crumbling wall and a thousand signs which say ‘KEEP OUT’, lives...The Selfish Giant. So selfish he shut away the 10 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . Spring <strong>2018</strong> Family & Children’s Shows We take great care to ensure all this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip… or promise! garden where the children used to play and cursed the town to never ending winter. Or so the story goes... But one curious child wants to discover what really lies within! Tickets: Adult £10/Child £6/15% off group of 4 (max 2 adults) Key Theatre Box Office 01733 207239 SCIENCE BLAST – THE GREAT SCIENTISTS Friday 23 March, 7.30pm A show that brings you the life and experiments of 9 famous scientists. Live demonstrations, experiments and audience participation. The show contains explosions, high voltage electricity, lasers and the chance to electrocute your parents! Educational but above all outrageously funny. Tickets: £11.50/£7.50 ❝ I saw your event in Primary Times… ❞ Please mention you saw the event listed in Primary Times HORRIBLE HISTORIES Friday 6 & Saturday 7 April 1.30pm & 4.30pm Find out why the Romans were revolting! Could you survive the vicious Vikings? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Would you party with the Puritans? Clap along with crazy King Charles! Vomit with the vile Victorians and prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War! It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Tickets: £16.50 A brand new adaptation of The Wind in the Willows is being created by Scott Ritchie Productions and KD Theatre Productions for an Easter tour which will visit the Maltings, Ely on 6 – 9 April It will be a playful take on the classic tale, featuring a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and an anarchic sense of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! Scott Ritchie Productions & KD Theatre Productions have a proven track record for producing similar style, audience pleasing theatrical presentations of the highest standard. Scott Ritchie said: “We are delighted to be presenting this exciting production at the beautiful Maltings at Ely. We are keen to bring our show to the wonderful people of Ely. Daniel Bell & Katherine Hickmott (KD Theatre Productions) said: ‘The Wind in the Willows has an everlasting appeal and is highly visual. We pride ourselves on creating work that is of the highest quality.’ The terrific Mr Toad will be played by Paul Cleveland who has been in musicals such as ‘Cats’ and recently appeared as Paul in ‘Absent Friends.’ (Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield). Rosie Coles, whose credits include Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Doctors’ for the BBC joins the cast as the playful Mole. Ratty will be played by Ross Townsend Green who has appeared in plays such as ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest.’ Completing the gang of four friends is Oliver Scott, who plays the warm-hearted, steady Badger. New comer, Oliver Tattersfield completes the cast in the crucial opposing role of Chief Weasel. The Wind in the Willows will play on 6 – 9 April at The Maltings, Ely. The show will last approximately 2 hours with an interval. Tickets are on sale now! To book your tickets go to: www.kdtheatre.co.uk Activity kits from toucanBox Get your kids engaged in fun, hands-on learning with activity kits delivered to your door by toucanBox. The kits contain all the materials to make functional toys, dress-up items or mini masterpieces, plus activity books to take learning and play that little bit further. Each craft is designed and built by a team of educational experts, helping develop key skills and encouraging curiosity into a wide range of topics, championing the national curriculum and STEAM-based learning. Delivered to your door and personally addressed to your child, it makes getting creative convenient, hassle-free and a little bit magical. With over 2 million boxes shipped worldwide and the winner of countless awards, toucanBox has inspired a craft revolution. Join now and you’ll get your first box for free, with no obligation to continue. 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