BOX OFFICE BoxOffice your family theatre guide... Albany Theatre CV5 6JQ albanytheatre.co.uk 18 May Transitions Dance Company: Triple Bill 2018 A brand new triple bill of specially commissioned contemporary works by choreographers Richard Chappell (UK), Jarkko Partanen (Finland) and Hagit Yakira (Israel) with pieces ranging from the poetically human and the humorous to the intricately technical and dynamic. In what promises to be an engaging and enjoyable night out, fourteen superb international dancers at the start of their stellar careers perform this surprising, intriguing and eclectic programme. Tickets: adults £16, children £12, senior £16. The Civic Hall CV12 8NF civichallinbedworth.wordp<strong>res</strong>s.com 25 May Dance x 3 Dance x 3 2018 featuring: Nuneaton Dance centre, Tracy Porter School of Dance, Dance Exp<strong>res</strong>s, plus a guest appearance of Carroll School of Irish Dancing. Please come a<strong>lo</strong>ng for an exciting, vibrant, co<strong>lo</strong>urful all action show featuring around 150 dancers. Tickets: £10, concession £8, family (two adults and two children) £32. 22 – 23 June Return to the Forbidden Planet Join Captain Tempest and his fearless crew on their journey into hyperspace… and beyond! This winner of the 1990 Olivier Award for Best Musical bursts with red hot rock and roll hits. So fasten your seat belts, set your ray guns to stun and get ready for a cosmic adventure of meteoric proportions! Tickets: Tickets: £12, concession £10. The Core Theatre Solihull B91 3RG thecoretheat<strong>res</strong>olihull.co.uk 30 May The Little Mermaid by Ballet Theatre UK Basing his ballet on the classic tale of The Little Mermaid who fell in <strong>lo</strong>ve Ballet Theatre UK’s Artistic Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece with swirling movement, whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, The Little Mermaid is delightful entertainment for all ages. Tickets: full £18, concessions £17, children £12 child. Suitable for ages 4+. The Abbey Theatre CV11 5DB www.abbeytheatre.co.uk 15 – 16 June Variety Show 2018 Packed full of song, dance, and slapstick comedy this is the perfect show for children of ALL ages from 5 to 85. This show is always a sell-out so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: full £7, concessions £5. 30 June Musical Theatre Showcase The Drama Academy p<strong>res</strong>ent their annual Musical Theatre Showcase. Over 80 young people between the ages of 3 and 19 will take to the stage to Sing, Act and Dance their way through Musical Theatre numbers old and new. Tickets: £10. Belgrade Theatre CV1 1GS www.belgrade.co.uk 24 – 27 May Annie Set in 1930’s New York during the Great Dep<strong>res</strong>sion, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family. Tickets: £16.20 - £21.20, concessions £14.20 - £19.20. 30 May – 2 June Horrible Histories - More Best of Barmy Britain We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for a special production of Horrible Histories featuring MORE of your favourite characters from our barmy past – and a brand new scene with wordy Will! 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 a<strong>lo</strong>ng 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: children from £13.25, adults from £18.25, family tickets from £50. 19 – 21 June The Tempest Shakespeare’s tale of illusion and revenge is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ musical, Sci-fi adaptation. From the company who brought you “bonkers and brilliant” Romeo and Juliet and “downright funny” Macbeth. Experience The Tempest like never before as you‘re transported far off to a distant universe! On board the spaceship you’ll find Prospero, an ageing Astronaut, his fearless daughter Miranda and a host of madcap aliens, some of whom have murder on their mind. Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £9.50 to £12.50. Age recommendation: 7+. 25 – 27 June Summer Showcase 2018 The Coventry Music Education Hub is proud to p<strong>res</strong>ent this year’s Summer Showcase, celebrating some of the city’s finest young musical talent. Featuring city-wide ensembles run by Coventry Music and other Hub Partners, as well as sharing some exciting projects from Coventry schools, this will be a mesmerising and memorable week for performers and audience! Tickets: £5. Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre B5 4TB www.birminghamhippodrome.com 21 – 26 May ART David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers p<strong>res</strong>ent the Old Vic Production of ART written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. ART is a phenomenon and one of the most successful plays ever. Having opened in 1996, it took both the West End and Broadway by storm, won Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other major theatre award, and has been packing in audiences worldwide for more than twenty years. See website for details on captioned, BSL interpreted, and audio described shows. Tickets from £18. No under 3s permitted. 29 May – 2 June Stomp The unstoppable smash-hit is back for one week only and it’s f<strong>res</strong>her, faster and funnier than ever! Stomp takes familiar objects like newspapers, bins, plastic bags and even the kitchen sink and uses them to create a universal language of rhythm and movement that’s playful, thrilling and exp<strong>lo</strong>ding with energy. Stomp combines dance, comedy and music into an experience like no other – don’t miss it! No under 3s permitted. Tickets from £15. 12 – 13 June What the Ladybird Heard Live Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this glittering stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ co<strong>lo</strong>urful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and <strong>lo</strong>ts of laughs! Age Guidance 3+. Babes in arms 18 months and under will be admitted. Tickets: £14. 4 Jul – 8 Sep Matilda The Musical Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the be<strong>lo</strong>ved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, da<strong>res</strong> to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to delight audiences in London, Australia and on tour around the USA. See online for information on the BSL interpreted performance, captioned performance, and audio described performance. Age Guidance 6+. No under 3s will be admitted. Tickets from £30. Bridgehouse Theatre CV34 6PP www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk 21 – 23 June Mermaid A bold reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of <strong>lo</strong>ve, <strong>lo</strong>ss and finding your voice, transported to a contemporary setting. In a world where the female voice is becoming more important than ever, the talented cast and crew of King’s High School will bring to life this beautifully poetic story to really exp<strong>lo</strong>re the importance of finding your voice! Tickets: £5 - £8. 19 – 20 May Viva Fever 2018 – Rainbow of Dreams Viva Theatre Arts is thrilled to p<strong>res</strong>ent Viva Fever 2018 – Rainbow of Dreams, an exciting journey through a vibrant kaleidoscope of dazzling dance performances. From ballet, tap, modern and acrobatics, to jazz, lyrical, contemporary and musical theatre, Viva students will entertain you with this stunning showcase in a myriad of sparkling co<strong>lo</strong>urs. Please do come and help us celebrate the enthusiasm, energy, dedication, and talent over 100 young <strong>lo</strong>cal performers as they take to the stage in what promises to be their most outstanding showcase yet. Proceeds from the production will be donated to the school’s nominated charity, Molly Olly’s Wishes. Tickets: £12.50. The Dovehouse Theatre B92 7ER www.dovehousetheatre.co.uk 9 June Applause - A Cabaret Of Song & Dance A mixture of song and dance from films and musicals. This popular group always provides the audience with a fun and enjoyable evening. Only a selection of tickets are available online or from the theatre box office. Tickets also available from the company on 01527 516297. Old Rep Theatre B5 4DY www.oldreptheatre.co.uk 14 – 15 May Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Adventure The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show, featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. Tickets: £14. Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 16 June David Walliams Double Bill: Mr Stink & Gangsta Granny Mr Stink fol<strong>lo</strong>ws Ch<strong>lo</strong>e as she makes friends with Mr Stink, the <strong>lo</strong>cal tramp, and his dog and decides to hide them in the garden shed. In Gangsta Granny, Ben dreads staying with his boring gran, until she reveals that she was once a renowned jewel thief. Together they set out on a whirlwind adventure to break into the Tower of London and steal the crown jewels. Tickets: adults £5.50, children £3.50. 10 June The Carnival of the Animals A clever composer called Camille Saint-Saëns once wondered what animals would sound like as pieces of music. Using the music that Camille Saint-Saëns composed, Drew Colby (in a collaboration with concert pianist Sarah Kershaw) takes the composer’s musings one step further and imagines what the animals would <strong>lo</strong>ok like if they were created using just two hands and a light. The much-<strong>lo</strong>ved music of Camille Saint-Saëns combines with the visual magic of Drew Colby’s hand shadows to create a spell-binding and hilarious virtuoso performance. Tickets: £12.25, concessions £10.25. 12 Primary Times MAY HALF TERM Issue 2018 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/warwickshire
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