Primary Times North London October 2018

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Stayingsafeduring 

Pumpkin season 

Halloweenisnearlyuponus, follow ourstep-by-step 

guidetostaying safe whilst pumpkincarving! 

Workstation 

Make sure you set up in an area that is well 

lit and ensure that the surface is dry tostop 

any pumpkins slipping or sliding. Ensure that 

all ofyour tools are dry,including: carving 

tools, knife,cutting surface,and your hands. 

Have astorage jar on hand to store any 

sharp tools (kitchen knife,pin) when they are 

not being used. Keeping your workstation 

dry will ensure you have afun experience 

without any slips of the hand! 

Sharperisnot better 

Encourage your child to draw out their 

design using achunky felt tip pen, 

then you can use apin to poke small 

holes in the design where you plan to 

cut. Use your cutting tool to slowly cut 

along the edges of your marked design; 

asharper knife isnot always best here 

as it can become wedged in the thicker 

parts of the pumpkin. Aslightly blunter 

knife will help to avoid any injuries 

and keep the whole family safer. 

Leavethe 

carvingtothe 

adults 

To begin, use acarving tool to cut a 

hole in the top of your pumpkin to 

create the lid of your lantern. It is 

really important that an adult always 

carries out the carving itself.Whilst 

it is tempting for children, they 

are best leaving their skills for the 

pumpkin design and scooping the 

seeds out with aspoon. 

Light it Up! 

Once your pumpkin design is cut 

out then you can show itoff by 

shining alight inside.Traditionally 

candles are used but to avoid any 

burnt finger tips, battery-powered 

tea lights or strings of fairy lights 

are equally effective in attracting 

trick-or-treaters! 

Pumpkin Seeds 

After pumpkin carving youwill have plenty of 

leftover seeds and we have the ideal wayto 

make sure thattheydon’t go to waste. Simply 

turn them into adelicious snack by giving 

them aroast–they’re also ideal foradding to 

salads and sprinkling on soups! Youwill never 

discardyour pumpkin seeds again. 

Method 

•Give the seeds agood rinse and pull away 

anystrings of flesh 

•Scatter them evenlyacross abaking tray and 

season with apinch of salt 

•Toss in some olive oil until they 

are well coated 

•Roast at 180°C/350°F/gas 4for approximately 

10 minutes, or until theyare lightly 

golden brown. 

•Allow to cool and store in 

an air tightcontainer 

And there you have it, ourguide to staying 

safe whilst pumpkin carving! If youwant to 

make your pumpkin stand out even more, 

getyour child to decoratewith paint, stickers, and 

glitter! Just always remember that any sharp tools 

should be used by an adult onlyand should be 

stored away when not inuse. It’s all about enjoying 

afun familytradition in the safest waypossible. 

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Contents 

4 WOW What’s On Where 

12 Loopy Library 

17 Panto Preview 

18 Box Office 

22 Fo c us on Education 

Dear Readers, 

Welcome to the first half-term edition of the school year! 

We hope that now your little ones have had some time to 

settle in they’re enjoying the new experiences and positive 

challenges that this academic year has brought. Plus, now 

that the weather is cooling down we can start looking forward 

to firework displays, wrapping up in cosy jumpers, and lovely 

warm mugs of hot chocolate. 

There are so many events and activities on offer over the 

next few weeks; we hope that everyone will be able to find 

something that they’ll enjoy. We’ve got everything from 

Halloween to Bonfire Night and much more! Pantomime 

season is also approaching, so make sure you check out our 

Box Office section so you don’t miss out! In the meantime, 

there are lots of local fun shows for kids of all ages to enjoy. 

Our next magazine will be out well in time for the Christmas 

holidays, so until then we hope you have a lovely half-term 

break full of fun and exciting activities for the whole family! 

With very best wishes, 

The Primary Times Team 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

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Ongoing 

Daily 

Treasures of the British Library, 

The British Library, NW1 2DB 

Exhibition. The world’s most beautiful and 

influential books and documents, from 

Codex Sinaiticus to the Beatles. Free. For 

more information visit www.bl.uk 

Ice Rink, Alexandra Palace, 

N22 7AY 

Enjoy ice skating all year round at one 

of London’s most iconic landmarks. The 

Alexandra Palace ice rink provides a 

stunning location for family ice skating, 

professional ice skating lessons, or simply 

to ice skate for fun. For more information 

and to book visit www.alexandrapalace. 

com 

Skate Park, Alexandra Palace, 

N22 7AY 

Take along your skateboard and challenge 

yourself on the ramps, fun boxes and 

grinds or go and watch proper skaters at 

Ally Pally Skate Park located in the park 

next to the ice rink. For more information 

and times visit www.alexandrapalace.com 

Boating Lake, Alexandra Palace, 

N22 7AY 

Take aride on aDragon, be elegant with 

a Swan or race in aCar. Whatever you 

fancy the boating lake at Ally Pally has it 

all. But make sure you’re fit enough to race 

each other by paddling full steam ahead. 

Charges apply. For more information visit 

www.alexandrapalace.com 

4D Theatre, RAF Museum, 

Colindale, NW9 5LL 

If you have ever wondered how it actually 

feels to soar amongst the clouds or 

participate in an intense aerial battle 

wonder no more. You can now experience 

all the thrills of a powered flight by 

entering the 4D Theatre. Ages 4+. For 

more information and times visit www. 

rafmuseum.org.uk 

First World War in the Air, RAF 

Museum, Colindale, NW9 5LL 

The compelling story of the First World 

War in the Air has been revealed in anew 

exhibition in the Claude Grahame-White 

Hangar. For times and more information 

visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk 

Judaism: ALiving Faith, Jewish 

Museum, Camden Town, NW1 7NB 

An exhibition of a collection of rare and 

beautiful ceremonial art objects. The 

gallery explores Jewish religious practice 

and traditions in the home and synagogue, 

using multimedia and hands-on displays to 

engage visitors. For more information visit 

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk 

on where 

Every Mon (Term Time) 

e 

Arts and Crafts, Rose Bowl, 

Centre, Islington, N1 2PT 

4.30-6pm. Make and create artwork and 

decorations for the new-look Rose Bowl. 

Make your mark with painting, sculptures, 

clay work, sewing, knitting and photographs. 

Ages 8-15. Free. For more information visit 

www.rosebowlislington.org.uk 

Every First Tues of the Month 

Nature Storytime, Woodberry 

Wetlands, N16 5HQ 

A nature-themed story-telling event for 

children aged 2-6. Join this free, onehour 

session exploring nature through a 

selection of wonderful storybooks about 

worms, spiders, ladybirds, caterpillars and 

more. For more information visit www. 

woodberrywetlands.org.uk 

Every Wed and Thurs (Term 

Time) 

Young Illustrators, Pickled Pepper 

Books, Crouch End, N8 8PL 

4-4.45pm and 5-5.45pm. Now is the time 

to let your imagination and creativity 

run wild at one of the many illustration 

workshops held at Pickled Pepper Books. 

From pop-up books to designing your own 

comic strip, layered landscapes, character 

design, typography and everything in 

between. Ages 5-10. Charges apply. For 

more information and to sign up visit www. 

pickledpepperbooks.co.uk 

Every Mon and Thurs (Term 

Time) 

Home Cooking, Rose Bowl, Centre, 

Islington, N1 2PT 

4.30-6pm. Make and create seasonal meals 

from around the world. All recipes are 

creative, healthy, tasty, economical and 

easy to make. The evening ends with eating 

the meal and sharing the flavours. Ages 

8-12. Free. For more information visit www. 

rosebowlislington.org.uk 

Every Wed and Sun 

Pottery Classes, Hackney City 

Farm, E2 8QA 

2-4pm Wed, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm on Sun. 

Children’s pottery sessions are run on a 

drop-in basis and there is no need to book. 

When you are done why not explore the 

farm and meet all the animals. Charges 

apply. For more information visit www. 

hackneycityfarm.co.uk 

Every Fri (Term Time only) 

Mini Mozart, Burgh House & 

Hampstead Museum, NW3 1LT 

9.30am. Aims to introduce babies and 

toddlers to the different elements of music 

– pitch, rhythm, dynamics and tempo 

through fun musical games and exercises. 

For more information and to book visit 

www.burghhouse.org.uk 

Every Sat 

The Mini Farmers Club, Hackney 

City Farm, E2 8QA 

10.30am-12.30pm. Agreat way for younger 

kids to learn about nature, make arts and 

crafts and get to know the animals, under 

the careful supervision of the livestock 

worker. Ages 8-17. Free sessions. Book on 

020 7729 6381. For more information visit 

www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk 

Framed Film Club, Barbican 

Centre, EC2Y 8DS 

11am. Framed Film Club is the new yearround 

programme of film and learning 

for young people taking place every 

Saturday morning. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book visit www.barbican. 

org.uk 

Saturday Drop-In, Rose Bowl 

Centre, Islington, N1 2PT 

2-4pm. Tinker with your bike, try out 

some photography, play in the garden 

and grab acup of tea and achat with 

the team. Activities are open to all ages. 

Children must be accompanied by 

their parents or carers. Free. For more 

information visit www.rosebowlislington. 

org.uk 

Kids Kino Club, Regent Street 

Cinema, W1B 2UW 

Enjoy family-friendly films, including recent 

releases and old favourites in one of 

Britain’s oldest cinemas right in the heart of 

London for just £1.75. For more information 

and to book visit www.regentstreetcinema. 

com 

Maths on Toast at Pancras Square 

Library, N1C 4AG 

(Every second Saturday) 2-5pm. Children 

aged 5to12 are invited along to learn 

maths in afun and creative way. This 

includes making, cutting, sticking and 

playing games. For more information visit 

www.lovecamden.org 

Every Sat and Sun 

Pony Rides, Kentish Town City 

Farm, NW5 4BN 

1.30pm (Weather permitting). Enjoy a pony 

ride at the farm, agreat opportunity for 

children to get on ahorse. There are also 

other animals to visit. Please call on the day 

to make sure that pony rides will definitely 

take place. Ages 4+. Charges apply. For 

more information visit ktcityfarm.org.uk 

Every Sun 

Farmers Market, Alexandra Palace, 

N22 7AY 

10am-3pm. North London’s famous 

Farmers Market at Ally Pally takes place 

most Sundays near the Muswell Hill 

entrance to the park with free parking. 

Fantastic local produce. Lots of fun for the 

whole family. For more information visit 

www.alexandrapalace.com 

Family Activities, Bruce Castle 

Museum, Tottenham, N17 8NU 

2-4pm. Drop-in Sundays; family art and 

craft activities. All children under 8 must 

be accompanied by an adult. No adult 

admitted without an accompanying child. 

Ages 5-13. Free event. For more information 

visit www.haringey.gov.uk 

Sunday Family Workshops, Parasol 

Unit, Islington, N1 7RW 

2.30-4pm. Lots of fun in these workshops 

which are linked to the current exhibitions. 

There will also be storytelling and much 

more. Ages 5-15. For more information and 

to book visit www.parasol-unit.org 

Until 30 Nov 

Family Fridays, Sadler’s Wells 

Theatre, EC1R 4TN 

Led by professional dancers, come along 

to this unique opportunity designed to 

start you and the little ones on adance 

journey. These sessions will encourage 

co-ordination, creative thinking and social 

interaction. Ages 2-4. For more information 

and to book visit www.sadlerswells.com 

Until 1Dec 

Saturday Puppet Club, Little Angel 

Studios, N1 2EH 

Members undertake aweekly activity 

creating their own puppets and developing 

a short play for performance. The term 

culminates in agrand finale for an invited 

audience of friends and family on Sat 

24 Nov. Ages 5-11. Book on 020 7226 

1787. For more information visit www. 

littleangeltheatre.com 

October 

Mon 1 – Wed 31 Oct 

Black History Month, Museum of 

London, EC2Y 5HN 

10am. Discover the impact the slave trade and 

its abolition had on London and how it shaped 

the city we know today. Ages 5+. For more 

details visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk 

Thurs 4 – Sun 14 Oct 

Billy Davis Fun Fairs, Barnard Park, 

Islington, NL 0JU 

(Selected dates and times) There will be a 

selection of staple rides for all the family 

ranging from the usual Dodgems Waltzer 

and Twister to the aerial thrill rides the 

Orbiter and Sky Diver. For youngsters there 

will be the Noah’s Ark (Fun House) and 

Teacups ride. For more information visit 

www.billydavisfunfairs.co.uk 

Mon 8 Oct –Mon 26 Nov 

French Fun with Club Petit Pierrot, 

JW3, Finchley Road, NW3 6ET 

(Mondays only) 10.30am. Multi-sensory 

activities including singing, dancing, games, 

art and craft are all in French. Sessions are 

led by a native French teacher and are 

suitable for all levels of French. For more 

information and to book visit www.jw3.org.uk 

Tues 9 Oct -Thurs 29 Nov 

Little Swifts, RAF Museum, 


(Selected dates) 10.30-11.30am. Join this 

fun and lively session for children aged 

2-5, which includes arts and crafts, games, 

stories and songs. Charges apply. For 

more information and to book visit www. 

rafmuseum.org.uk/london 

Tues 9 Oct –Tues 4 Dec 

Sha’at Sipur Ve’tnua, JW3, 

Finchley Road, NW1 7NB 

(Tuesdays only) 4pm. Each week, children 

will be introduced to arange of new and 

classic Israeli stories and get to practice 

their Hebrew in an enjoyable way. Sessions 

are in Hebrew. For more information and to 

book visit www.jw3.org.uk 

The Creation Station, JW3, 

Finchley Road, NW3 6ET 

(Selected dates) 9.40am and 10.50am. 

These classes provide the perfect solution 

for all your child’s creativity needs; inspiring 

their imaginations while helping you to have 

fun with them too. Ages 15 months–5 years. 

For more information and to book visit 

www.jw3.org.uk 

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LeeValley 

Get the kids active this October at 

Lee Valley Athletics Centre. Whether 

they’re abudding athlete or want to 

try something new these sessions 

are great for a range of ages. 

The updated Star Track course 

now includes all day sessions 

on this four day course, they’ll 

learn different types of athletics 

disciplines from hurdles to high 

jumps, sprints to javelin. 

If they already know what 

discipline they favour, kids aged 12 

– 15 can take part in one day Master 

Classes at the venue which focus on 

a specific discipline –these sessions 

vary by day depending on discipline 

and run 13:30 –16:00. 

For more information on these half 

term activities and to book go to 

visitleevalley.org.uk/athletics 

Toprevision tips to boost 

your child’s exam results 

Exams seem like a long way 

off, but preparing for revision 

early could make life easier 

for many. The After-School 

Learning Centre has top tips 

for gaining the best results 

from studying: 

• Create a daily revision 

timetable and stick to it 

showing the times you will 

study each subject. 

• Publicise your revision 

timetable so friends and family 

can see it to limit outside 

distractions and help you stick 

to your schedule. 

RED HOT REVISION TIP FOR 

ACHIVEING TOP GRADES 

• Go through many past 

exam papers searching for 

the questions on topics you 

need practice. Then, write 

answers using your own 

words. You will remember 

better following this very 

simple step. 

• Split revision time up. 

Revision is effective when 

done in 45 minute chunks, 

followed by a 10 minute break. 

Use the time to get fresh air or 

eat something healthy. 

• The mind is alert first thing in 

the morning so make the most 

of daylight hours. 

• Start with the subject you like 

least or struggle with while 

your brain is at its most alert. 

• Limit the use of mobile 

phones or give it to parents 

for the day and ideally the 

computer too 

• Line up some daily treats 

during the revision to keep 

yourself motivated. 

• Exercising boosts brain 

power, changes mood 

and mindset, thanks to the 

release of happy hormones - 

endorphins. Exercise boosts 

circulation, increasing the 

supply of oxygen to muscles 

and to the brain. 

• Call The After-School 

Learning Centre on 020 8440 

8586 if your child needs help 

in English, Maths, Science, 

Eleven Plus Preparation, SATs, 

GCSEs or A-Levels.



Wed 10 Oct 

Hartbeeps, JW3, Finchley Road, 

NW1 7NB 

(Also 17 Oct) Music, drama, creative play, 

dance and movement all set to asoundtrack 

of remixed nursery rhymes, original songs 

and lullabies. Highly interactive sessions for 

little ones to learn and have fun! For more 

information visit www.jw3.org.uk 

Wed 10 Oct –Wed 5 Dec 

Puppet Tales, JW3, Finchley Road, 

NW3 6ET 

(Wednesdays only) 4.15pm. Children love 

puppets and the enchanting worlds they take 

us to. So join in for a magical afternoon full of 

stories, fun and handmade puppets designed 

especially for each class. Ages 2½-6. For more 


Thurs 11 Oct –Thurs 29 Nov 

Tzofim and Tzofikeff, JW3, Finchley 

Road, NW1 7NB 

(Thursdays only) 4.30pm. Come join the 

Tzofim and Tzofikeff once aweek for lively 

and fun Hebrew activities. Sessions are in 

Hebrew. For more information and to book 

visit www.jw3.org.uk 

JW3 Cooking Together, Finchley 

Road, NW1 7NB 

(Thursdays only) 4.15pm. Every week children 

have fun with hands-on recipes inspired 

by different cultures and traditions and are 

encouraged to practice their fine motor 

skills and cooking techniques. For more 


Fri 12 Oct –Fri 30 Nov 

Shababoom: Music and Baking 

for Families, JW3, Finchley Road, 

NW3 6ET 

(Fridays only) 10am. Everyone is invited 

for a special Friday morning celebration. 

Start the day by rolling, braiding and baking 

challah. There will also be an interactive 

singalong and dancing to welcome the 

Shabbat. For more information and to book 

visit www.jw3.org.uk 

Sat 13 Oct 

Alma, Pickled Pepper Books, 

Crouch End, N8 8PL 

Go along and enjoy a beautiful and 

touching story for ages 5+. For more 

information and to book visit www. 


100% Nyabinghi, Gillett Square, 

N16 8JN 

Experience aNyabinghi drumming 

workshop in the heart of London. Learn 

about human qualities like brotherhood and 

sisterhood, forgiveness, justice and equality, 

love and compassion and beauty. For more 

information visit www.gillettsquare.org.uk 

Emoji Match, The British Museum, 

WC1B 3DG 

11am-4pm. Connect to the Museum in new 

exciting ways using wearable technology. 

Work together in this fast paced game to 

match emojis with objects in the galleries 

– what will you find? Ages 7+. Free, drop-in 

event. Apassport or driver’s licence is 

required as adeposit. For more information 

visit www.britishmuseum.org 

Sun 14 Oct 

Apple Day, Islington Ecology 

Centre, N5 1PH 

12noon-4pm. Go along to celebrate 

a fruit that everyone knows and 

loves. Entertainment, stalls, apple-related 

activities, delicious refreshments and much 

more. For more information visit www. 

islington.gov.uk 

Crafternoon, JW3, Finchley Road, 

NW3 6ET 

2pm. Join in to create your very own wooden 

photo frames for your favourite photo. For more 


Farmer’s Market, Forty Hall Farm, 

Enfield, EN2 9HA 

(Also 11 Nov) 10am-3pm. Get ready to fill 

your shopping bags with abounty of local 

produce, including seasonal, organic veg 

direct from the Farm’s market garden, rare 

breed meat and sausages, and Forty Hall 

Vineyard’s award-winning wine –all set 

within the beautiful grounds of Forty Hall 

Farm. You can also take some time out to sit, 

relax and enjoy great street food. For more 

information visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

The Bowles Family of Forty Hill, 


3-4pm. Join Joe Studman for an illustrated 

talk giving an overview of the Bowles and 

Parker-Bowles family of Forty Hill. The Bowles 

family had connections with Myddelton 

House and Forty Hall for 150 years. For more 


Sun 14 Oct 

The Highway Rat, Southbank 

Centre, SE1 8XX 

12noon. With the animated film projected 

on big screen, and live music performed by 

the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this is a 

wonderful first concert experience for all the 

family. There will also be Free FUNharmonics 

activities: 10am–12noon. For more information 

and to book visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk 

Wed 17 Oct 

Puppet Tales, JW3, Finchley Road, 

NW3 6ET 

4.15pm. Children love puppets and the 

enchanting worlds they take us to. So join 

in for a magical afternoon full of stories, fun 

and handmade puppets designed especially 

for each class. Ages 2½-6. For more 


Thurs 18 Oct 

Little Swifts, RAF Museum, 


10.30-11.30am. Join in this fun and lively 

session for children aged 2-5, which 

includes arts and crafts, games, stories and 

songs. Each session is linked to the amazing 

collection and helps bring the Museum to 

life. Charges apply. For more information and 

to book visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london 

Thurs 18 –Sun 21 Oct 

Le Patin Libre –Threshold, 

Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY 

Dance Umbrella brings the collective’s latest 

show to the capital, with another adrenalinfuelled 

performance of gravity-defying 

grace and danger. For more information and 

to book visit www.alexandrapalace.com 

Sat 20 Oct 

The Lost Property Office with 

Emily Rand, Pickled Pepper Books, 

Crouch End, N8 8PL 

3pm. Join author Emily Rand in astory time 

where she will also be running adrawing 

and collage workshop for little creators. 


www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk 

The Pirates! In an Adventure with 

Scientists! The Wallace Collection, 

W1U 3BN 

Enjoy a swashbuckling animation adventure 

for all the family at this screening event. 

Pirate Captain sets out on amission to 

defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass 

Liz for the Pirate of the Year Award. For more 

information visit www.wallacecollection.org 

Sat 20 –Sun 21 Oct 

Discover Dogs, ExCeL London, 

E16 1XL 

10am-5pm. London’s biggest doggy day 

out includes world-class displays and 

competitions, plenty of shops to treat your 

canine pal and the chance to meet over 200 

different dog breeds, chat to their owners 

and find the right dog breed for you and your 

lifestyle. To book visit www.excel.london 


Party like aPirate! V&A Museum 

of Childhood, V&A Museum of 

Childhood 

10.30am-4pm. Come dressed up and ready 

for the unmissable week all about pirates! 

See apop-up performance or join fun, 

pirate-themed workshops. For more details 

visit www.vam.ac.uk/moc 

Sun 21 Oct 

Apple Day, Broomfield Community 

Orchard, N13 4HE 

1.30-4pm. The orchard has over 40 varieties 

of apples! Go along for Apple tasting, live 

music, home baking and refreshments. 

Free entry. For more information visit www. 

enfieldfestivals.co.uk 

Stories in Songs, The British 

Library, NW1 2DB 

11.30am-1pm and 2pm-3.30pm. Join IROKO, 

a dynamic traditional African theatre 

company for aworkshop full of music, play 

and performance. Storytelling for families 

was inspired by aWindrush exhibition and 

involves drumming, dancing and singing. 

For information visit www.bl.uk. 

Family Day: Ghosties and Ghoulies, 

Keats House, NW3 2RR 

2-4pm. Create aghostly mobile and 

discover some haunting poetry at 

Keats House’s monthly creative family 

workshop. For more information visit www. 

cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Make aMosaic Mask, The British 

Museum, WC1B 3DG 

10am-4.30pm. Design amosaic mask 

inspired by the Aztec gods. Discover the 

tradition of Aztec masks and use tablets to 

create astriking colourful design to display 

your family’s personality. Ages 5+. For more 

information visit www.britishmuseum.org 

Mon 22 Oct 

The Big Draw Festival, artsdepot, 

North Finchley, N12 0GA 

Artsdepot’s bumper day of drawing and 

creativity returns, jam-packed with activities 

for all ages. The Big Draw Festival is the 

world’s biggest celebration of drawing and 

it takes place across the globe every year. 

Charges apply. Visit www.artsdepot.co.uk 

for more information. 

Mon 22 –Fri 26 Oct 

Airfix: Make and Take, RAF 


11am-3pm. Aimed at families with children 

aged 8and above, for younger children 

there is awooden biplane to assemble 

and decorate together. All materials 

will be provided by the museum. For 


rafmuseum.org.uk 

October Half Term Scheme, JW3, 


Join JW3 for an action-packed holiday 

scheme filled with fun and games. You’ll 

be developing co-ordination, balancing 

and motor skills in ahuge variety of 

engaging circus themed activities. For 


jw3.org.uk 

The Big Draw Festival, Bank of 

England Museum, EC2R 8AH 

10am-4.30pm. This October Half Term 

take part in the nationwide Campaign for 

Drawing festival. Climb aboard and design 

a boat fit to sail the seven seas. Winning 

designs will be selected and displayed on 

the museum’s social media pages. Visit 

www.bankofengland.co.uk 

Tues 23 Oct 

Get Creative! Jewish Museum, 

Camden Town, NW1 7NB 

(Also 24 Oct) 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. 

Make spooky arts and crafts inspired by 

a Frankenstein Exhibition. Make your own 

monster using plasticine and receive 

some spooky sweets. Ages 5-11. For more 

information visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk 

Wacky Waxes, The Wallace 

Collection, W1U 3BN 

10.30am-3.30pm. An art workshop for 

children ages 9–13. Join artist Alex Hirtzel 

for a look at Richard Wallace’s rather 

wacky collection of sixteenth-century wax 

sculptures. Learn about the technique and 

then have agoat making one yourself. To 

book visit www.wallacecollection.org 

Autumn Quest and Craft, 

Kenwood, Hampstead, NW3 7JR 

(Also 24 Oct) 12noon-4pm. Creative 

seasonal craft fun for all ages. Work 

together trying out different art and crafts 

whilst exploring the house and finding out 

more about its collections. Charges apply. 

For more information visit www.englishheritage.org.uk 

Bags of Equality, The Foundling 

Museum, WC1N 1AZ 

11am-4.30pm. Get creative with printing 

techniques and express your opinions by 

designing slogans for your own canvas 

bag. Ages 5+. Charges apply. Visit www. 

foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

Tues 23 –Fri 26 Oct 

October Holiday Fun Days, Little 

Angel Studios, N1 2EH 

Spend the day making spooky puppets 

and then scare your friends and family with 

your Halloween themed creations. Each 

day ends in ashort puppet presentation 

for friends and family at 3.45pm. Ages 

6-11. Book on 020 7226 1787. For more 

information visit www.littleangeltheatre. 

com 

Tues 23 –Sun 28 Oct 

Explore the Haunted Hall, Forty 

Hall, Enfield, EN2 9HA 

11am-5pm. Dare you creep inside Forty 

Hall this Halloween? Look out for ghouls, 

spiders and cobwebs, rats and mice… 

Cover your ears –there’ll be some chilling 

sounds! For more information visit www. 

fortyhallestate.co.uk 

Wed 24 Oct 

Half Term Pond Dipping, Islington 

Ecology Centre, N5 1PH 

2-3pm. Come and discover what you can 

find in the pond in Gillespie Park. Meet at 

Gillespie Park main pond. Children must 

be accompanied by an adult. For more 

information visit www.islington.gov.uk 

Autumnal Leaf Mobiles, The 

Wallace Collection, W1U 3BN 

10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm. Afree 

drop-in art workshop for families. Join artist 

Luisa Rivera and create your own mobile 

structure decorated with leaves and golden 

frames using the Collection of Sir Richard 

Wallace as your starting point. To book visit 

www.wallacecollection.org 

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Family Art Day: Playing Portraits, 

Estorick Collection of Modern 

Italian Art, N1 2AN 

11am-2pm. Explore the portrait paintings 

in the exhibition from the Giuseppe 

Iannaccone Collection to inspire you to 

make your own props and costumes 

from recycled materials. This workshop 

is suitable for all the family. Charges 


estorickcollection.com 

Influential Tea, The Foundling 

Museum, WC1N 1AZ 

11am-4.30pm. Get ready for a tea party and 

design your own teacup for an inspirational 

woman of the 21st century. Ages 5+. 


www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

The Secret Life of John Wesley, 

John Wesley’s House, EC1Y 1AU 

11am-3pm. Enjoy this interactive family 

event. Come and chat with John Wesley 

about his life, help the Housekeeper with 

her chores and taste some of the wonderful 

18th century treats being made in our 

kitchen by the Cook. For more information 

visit www.wesleysheritage.org.uk 

Wed 24 –Sun 28 Oct 

Halloween Horrors at Sutton 

House, E9 6JQ 

12noon-5pm. Experience spooky 

spectacles throughout 500 year old Sutton 

House, designed by Tea Break Theatre. 

There will also be costumes, creativity and 

perhaps aghost or two. Charges apply. For 

more information visit www.nationaltrust. 

org.uk/sutton-house-and-breakers-yard 

Thurs 25 Oct 

Curious Explorers Morning, Jewish 

Museum, Camden Town, NW1 7NB 

9-11am. Arelaxed morning during the 

school holiday for children with autism or 

other social communication conditions, 

their siblings, parents and carers. Ages 

5-15. Free admission but booking 

recommended. For more information visit 


Family Art Day: Games of Art, 

Estorick Collection of Modern 

Italian Art, N1 2AN 

11am-2pm. Collage and draw pictograms 

and word puzzles based on artwork in 

the museum’s exhibition and permanent 

collection to create an art hunt for each 

other to play. This workshop is suitable 

for all the family. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.estorickcollection.com 

Thurs 25 Oct -Sun 4 Nov 

Pumpkin Festival, Willows Activity 

Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF 

Pick your free pumpkin from Willows 

Pumpkin Patch. Every child can harvest 

their own pumpkin to take home or carve 

at the Carving Cavern. The programme 

includes arts and crafts, Pumpkin Olympics 

and two shows. For more information visit 

www.willowsactivityfarm.com 

Fri 26 Oct 

Storytelling Show: Double, 

Double, Toil and Trouble, The 

Wallace Collection, W1U 3BN 

11am-12.30pm. Meet an Elizabethan 

innkeeper who needs atheatrical 

entertainment to rival Mr. Shakespeare 

for her Halloween celebrations. Ages 

5+. For more information visit www. 

wallacecollection.org 

Spelling Out Injustice, The 

Foundling Museum, WC1N 1AZ 

11am-4.30pm. Make ademonstration 

sandwich board and get your message 

across in this workshop led by Sculpture 

Lab. Ages 5+. Charges apply. Visit www. 

foundlingmuseum.org.uk 

Fri 26 –Sat 27 Oct 

Halloween at Creepy Capel Manor, 

Enfield, EN1 4RQ 

10am-5.30pm. Crawl on over to this 

Halloween event, meet creepy creatures, 

dress up in your spookiest outfit and enjoy 

fang-tastic treats and activities all day! 


www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 

Museums at Night, Kenwood, 

Hampstead, NW3 7JR 

Explore the resplendent rooms after 

dark and hear the tales of the house’s 

fascinating history brought to life. Charges 


english-heritage.org.uk 

Fri 26 –Sun 28 Oct 

Diversity presents Ignite, Brent 

Cross Shopping Centre, NW4 3FP 

Its Street Dance meets Circus in this 

spectacular show! Ashley Banjo and 

Diversity have partnered with Gandey 

World Class Productions to bring audiences 

a show that will leave you in awe. Charges 


brentcross.co.uk 

Sat 27 Oct 

Family Day: Autumn Senses, 

Wigmore Hall, W1U 2BP 

11.45am. Join music leader Georgia 

Duncan to explore our senses during this 

season, and be inspired to create your 

own music and soundscapes. Ages 5+. For 


wigmore-hall.org.uk 

Africa on the Square, Trafalgar 

Square, WC2N 5DN 

12noon–6pm. This popular event 

celebrates African arts and culture as well 

as enhancing Black History Month. Enjoy 

live entertainment, an African market, food 

stalls, roaming entertainment and lots of 

fun for kids. For more information visit www. 

london.gov.uk 

Exploring China, The British 


10am-4.30pm. Be inspired by the Museum’s 

objects from China. Find your zodiac 

character; make your own digital vase and 

more. Ages 5+. For more information visit 

www.britishmuseum.org 


The Amazing Halloween 

Experience, London Canal 

Museum, N1 9RT 

An annual extravaganza for families. There’ll 

be ghosts, screams, decorations, storytelling, 

face-painting and more. Charges 


canalmuseum.org.uk 

Sat 27 Oct -Sun 4 Nov 

Half Term Halloween Pumpkin 

Trail, Fenton House and Gardens, 

Hampstead Grove, NW3 6SP 

(Selected dates) 11am-5pm. Follow this 

trail around the walled gardens in the 

search for pumpkin pals for a goody bag 

prize, and get spooky with themed crafts 

and storytelling. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

fenton-house-and-garden 

Sun 28 Oct 

Kenwood Stories, Hampstead, 

NW3 7JR 

(Also 25 Nov) 12.30-3.30pm. The art 

collections and stories of Kenwood 

come alive through narrative and live 

interpretation as told by Kenwood 

volunteers. For more information visit www. 

english-heritage.org.uk 

Pumpkin Carving, Kenwood, 


12noon-4pm. Try your hand at carving your 

very own petrifying pumpkin to take away 

this Halloween. What face will you create? 


www.english-heritage.org.uk 

Afternoon Tea with Robin Stevens, 

Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch 

End, N8 8PL 

3pm. Have afternoon tea with Robin 

Stevens and grab acopy of the very 

latest book in the Murder Most Unladylike 

series, Death in the Spotlights. Charges 



Wings of Windrush, RAF Museum, 


11am-4pm. Aday of free events celebrating 

the contributions of African-Caribbean RAF 

service personnel. For more information 

visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk 

The Big Draw Festival, JW3, 


3pm. This year’s theme is PLAY! Join 

this creative drawing workshop as your 

children play and experiment with colour 

to create Chagall-inspired drawings. For 


jw3.org.uk 

Diwali Festival, Trafalgar Square, 

WC2N 5DN 

1pm–6pm. Celebrate the Hindu, Sikh and 

Jain festival of lights. Enjoy exciting music, 

a dance stage line up, complimented by 

the authentic aromas from the street food 

market. Wander through the embellishing 

craft and community stalls. For more 

information visit www.london.gov.uk 

Colour the Collection, The British 


11am-4pm. Come to the Great Court to 

design your own colour schemes for some 

of the Museum’s most famous objects and 

find out how scientists discovered how these 

objects once looked. Ages 5+. For more 

information visit www.britishmuseum.org 

Wed 31 Oct 

Halloween Spooky Walks, 

Lauderdale House, N6 5HG 

5pm-6.30pm. Grab your masks and capes 

and join ahost of creepy characters on 

a magical adventure around Lauderdale 

House and Waterlow Park. Who knows 

what weird and wonderful characters you 

might meet! For more information and to 

book visit www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk 

Explore the Haunted Hall, Forty 

Hall, Enfield, EN2 9HA 

4-8pm. Enjoy a super spooky late night 

opening of the Haunted Hall exhibition. 

There will be achildren’s activity trail 

available with pre-booked tickets. Subject 

to availability. For more information visit 

www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

Spooky Shed, Chickenshed 

Theatre, N14 4PE 

7-9pm. With creepy tunes from 

Chickenshed’s Youth Band, scary ghost 

stories and pop-up performances this will 

be aHalloween party like no other. Ages 

11+. For more information and to book visit 

www.chickenshed.org.uk 

November 

Fri 2 - Sat 3 Nov 

Alexandra Palace Fireworks 

Festival, N22 7AY 

London’s iconic venue hosts an exciting 

two day festival. Enjoy the display, acircus, 

a bonfire, ice-skating, live music and 

family area for all. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.alexandrapalace.com 

Sat 3 Nov 

November BSL Family Workshop: 

Dream Home 

10.30am-1.30pm. House of Illustration 

present afamily workshop delivered in 

British Sign Language and spoken English. 

Create aDream Home using coloured paper, 

scissors and glue. For more information and 

to book visit www.houseofillustration.org.uk 

Wonderful Wildlife Weekends, 

Woodberry Wetlands, N16 5HQ 

(Also 1Dec) 11am-4pm. Drop-in fun at the 

Coal House Cafe. These sessions are jampacked 

with fun activities including bug 

hunting, nature crafts, stories, games, songs 

and making wildlife habitats. For more 

information visit www.wildlondon.org.uk 

Sun 4 Nov 

Life at Forty Hall, Enfield, EN2 9HA 

12noon-3pm. Step inside Forty Hall and meet 

characters from the past going about their 

daily business as Forty Hall comes to life 

for the afternoon. Free admission. For more 


Family Barn Dance, Cecil Sharp 

House, NW1 7AY 

3-5pm. Bring the entire family and take part in 

lively dances from the British Isles in asupportive 

and fun environment. Live music inspires the 

dancing and expert callers guide the moves with 

simple instructions. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.cecilsharphouse.org 

Family Craft, Kenwood, 


(Also 2Dec) 10.30-11.30am. Creative seasonal 

craft fun for all ages. Work together trying 

out different art and crafts whilst exploring 

the house and finding out more about 

its collections. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.english-heritage.org.uk 

Tues 6 Nov 

Nature Storytime, Woodberry 

Wetlands, N16 5HQ 

11am-12noon. Enjoy a nature-themed storytelling 

event at the Coal House Cafe. Explore 

nature through aselection of wonderful 

storybooks about worms, spiders, ladybirds, 

caterpillars and many more. For more 

information visit www.wildlondon.org.uk 

Thurs 8 Nov 

Project Light, Parasol Unit 

Foundation, N1 7RW 

10am-12noon. Delve into an immersive 

installation workshop for early years. Children will 

get the chance to shape and change the space 

using projectors and drawing light sources from 

different directions. Suitable for under 5s. For 

more information visit www.parasol-unit.org 

Sat 10 Nov 

Lord Mayor’s Show, Bank of 

England Museum, EC2R 8AH 

11am-5pm. The 803rd Lord Mayor’s Show is the 

perfect opportunity for aweekend visit with 

the family. Skilful face painters will transform 

younger visitors into one of the much-loved 

characters from Kenneth Grahame’s book ‘The 

Wind in the Willows’. For more information visit 

www.bankofengland.co.uk 

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Sun 11 Nov 

Caterpillar Music, Jewish Museum, 

Camden Town, NW1 7NB 

10.30-11.15am and 11.30am-12.15pm. Enjoy 

interactive, fun music and movement sessions 

with captivating puppets, instruments, props, 

singing, dancing and bubbles. Sessions are 

age dependent. For more information visit 


Remembrance Service, RAF 


Members of the public are invited to 

attend aceremony of Remembrance 

commemorating all those who have lost their 

lives in conflict. For more information visit 

www.rafmuseum.org.uk 

Fri 16 Nov 

Maths, Magic &Mystery, The Royal 

Institution, W1S 4BS 

6-7.15pm. In this entertaining and interactive 

talk, bestselling maths author Rob Eastaway 

will share some of his favourite mind-reading 

tricks, games and puzzles. Ages 7+. Charges 

apply. Visit www.rigb.org 

Sat 17 Nov 

Chamber Tots: Into Space, Wigmore 

Hall, W1U 2BP 

11.45am. This interactive music-making 

workshop features songs, percussion 

and the chance to meet some exciting 

instruments up close. Ages 3-5. For more 

information and to book visit www.wigmorehall.org.uk 

Sat 17 Nov – Sun 25 Dec 

Santa’s Grotto, Wyevale Garden 

Centre, Enfield, N2 9DX 

(Selected dates). 11am-2.45pm. Experience 

the most magical grotto this side of the 

North Pole. Every child will receive aspecial 

present from Santa himself, so come 

and join us for some festive fun! Charges 


wyevalegardencentres.co.uk 

Sun 18 Nov 

Family Day: To Autumn, Keats 

House, NW3 2RR 

2-4pm. Create abeautifully illustrated shape 

poem or collage inspired by the season 

at Keats House’s monthly creative family 


cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Wed 21 Nov – Mon 24 Dec 

Santa Spectacular, Willows Activity 

Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF 

Enjoy a full day of indoor and outdoor fun 

including meeting Santa and receiving a 

golden key to his Toy Shop, attending Elf 

Academy, saying hello to Santa’s reindeer 

and so much more. For more information and 

to book visit www.willowsactivityfarm.com 

Thurs 22 Nov –Tues 1 Jan 

Christmas at ZSL London Zoo, NW1 4RY 

Get ready for stunning seasonal sparkle 

as Christmas comes to ZSL London Zoo. 

Discover the historic site and iconic buildings 

as aone-mile illuminated pathway winds 

its way through the Zoo in amagical afterdark 

experience. Charges apply. For more 

information and to book visit www.zsl.org 

Fri 23 Nov 

Takeover Day, The Wallace 

Collection, W1U 3BN 

1-2pm. Takeover Day is acelebration of 

children and young people’s contributions 

to museums, galleries, arts organisations, 

archives and heritage sites. It’s aday on 

which they are given meaningful roles, 

working alongside staff to participate in the 

life of the museum. For more information visit 

www.wallacecollection.org 

Sat 24 –Sun 25 Nov 

Christmas Handmade Arts &Crafts 

Market, Forty Hall, Enfield, EN2 9HA 

11am-4pm. Come and find beautiful 

handmade arts and crafts from talented 

artists and craft makers from Enfield 

and beyond. Free admission. For more 


Sun 25 Nov 

Feline Fables and Folktales, The 

British Library, NW1 2DB 

11.30am-1pm and 2-3.30pm. Join storyteller 

Olivia Armstrong to listen, invent, write 

and perform stories in this playful family 

workshop. Ages 5-11. For more information 

visit www.bl.uk 

Family Studio: Cast of Cast-Offs, 

Royal Academy of Arts, W1S 3ET 

11am-3pm. Upcycle broken action figures 

and dolls to make your own classical 

sculptures, inspired by the plaster casts 

in the RA’s Collection in this creative 


royalacademy.org.uk 

December 

Sat 1 – Sun 2 Dec 

Christmas at Capel Manor, Enfield, 

EN1 4RQ 

10am-5.30pm. Come along and meet Santa 

this Christmas as he makes aspecial visit to 

Capel Manor College. Enjoy lots of festive 

activities and treats. Charges apply. For more 

information visit www.capelmanorgardens. 

co.uk 

Father Christmas’ Grotto, 

Lauderdale House, N6 5HG 

Every year a magical Christmas grotto 

springs up in Lauderdale House. Kids of 

all ages can come along to meet jolly 

Father Christmas! Charges apply. For 


lauderdalehouse.org.uk 

Forty Hall Christmas Market, 


Start your Christmas shopping at aLate Night 

Market that kicks off the second Christmas 

Market weekend at the Forty Hall Estate! The 

Historic Courtyard will be filled with awide 

variety of stalls selling wonderful seasonal 

gifts and other treats. For more information 

visit www.fortyhallestate.co.uk 

Sun 2 Dec 

Poetics of Space, Parasol Unit 

Foundation, N1 7RW 

2-4pm. Create your own three-dimensional 

house at afamily workshop led by artist 

educator Dhiyandra Natalegawa. Using a 

range of interesting, translucent materials 

you will construct large and small scale 

models. Charges apply. For more information 

visit www.parasol-unit.org 

Mon 3 Dec 

Bottomless Chai Mornings, Pamban, 

Camden Market, NW1 8AH 

9.30am-11.30am. Let your kids enjoy a play 

corner while you indulge in awell-deserved 

lovingly-made coffee in peace. Mums, Dads, 

Carers, Au Pairs –all are welcome! For more 

information visit www.lovecamden.org. 

Mon 3 – Wed 19 Dec 

Living Nativity, ZSL London Zoo, 

NW1 4RY 

(Weekdays only). Aspecial event for schools. 

As you journey through the scenes of the 

nativity you will meet the Wise Men and their 

camels, see Mary in the stable and talk to the 

Shepherds as they tend their flock. Charges 

apply. For more information and to book visit 

www.zsl.org 

Hansel &Gretel, The Place 

Sat 15 –Mon 24 Dec 

The classic fairy tale gets 

a dance makeover in this 

festive treat for children and 

families. 

Watch as our two heroes 

find themselves lost in a big 

city, overwhelmed by the 

sights, sounds and smells. 

Together the brave duo must 

outwit the adults to find their 

way back to their family in a 

show where kids are number 

one! 

Uchenna Dance put their 

unique twist on the muchloved 

story, weaving African 

and Contemporary Dance 

with original music and 

storytelling. 

This show is sure to delight 

little kids and big kids alike 

and will leave them grooving 

right up until Christmas Eve! 

theplace.org.uk/ 

hansel&gretel 

020 7121 1100

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Funnily enough there seems to be alot of magic and spooky 

stories around -Iwonder why! It goes to show you never know 

what might be around the corner. Don’t worry, nothing too 

scary. Enjoy! S Indicates a book is part of a series 

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The Day I Became the 

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Debbie 

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Fortitude 

Text © D J Williams 2018 

All Pete wanted to do was spend a nice afternoon 

in front of the TV watching snooker. He thought 

having to go shopping for his mum was spoiling 

his plans, but little did he know how much worse things were about 

to get! Bumping into a robber and an accidental exchange of notes 

leads him and his (not) friend being mistaken for thieves and the 

trouble escalates from there into complete mayhem. Everything 

they do to clear things up only makes things worse. Worrying for 

Pete, but hilarious for us as readers. See how it all pans out in this 

breathtaking adventure with non stop action. With large print and 

some pictures it is great for newly developing readers. 

Super Frozen Magic Forest 

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Matty Long (Hodder Hb, £6.99) 

The Ice Queen has frozen the Magic Forest with 

a magic spell. Everyone is suffering, will the 

super Magic heroes, Blossom, Herbert, Hoofus 

and Twinkle be able to reach the Ice Queen 

and break the spell, without being frozen to 

death? It’s going to be a tough call. This is a 

wonderful picture book full of amusing, far 

fetched characters. With a few sentences 

in large print and each double page depicting a scene from their 

journey there’s lots going on and plenty to discover, enjoy and discuss. A joy 

for new readers and fun for all abilities. 

Tom and Tallulah and the Witches’ 

Feast 

S 

Vivian French (Walker, £5.99) 

Tallulah has been given one last chance to stay as a 

witch’s apprentice, but it means preparing a feast and 

to say she isn’t a good cook is putting it mildly. It is 

vital she stays on to help her grandmother and stop 

her turning into a chicken. Worse still, the feast has to 

consist of all the witches’ favourite foods. She enlists 

the help of her brother, Tom, to discover what these 

are. He isn’t happy snooping and feels he has other 

skills that would be of more use, but Tallulah won’t listen to him. With only 

3 days to complete the task there are some anxious moments and plenty of 

chuckles in this magical story with some really great animal characters. 

Night of the Living Ted 

Barry Hutchison (Stripes, £5.99) 

Build a Bear might not be everyone’s idea of a birthday 

present for dad, but Vernon is attracted by the ‘free’ 

sign. This is only for Hallowe’en bears and, as her father 

is an Elvis fan, his step sister, Lisa Marie, makes an 

Elvis look alike bear (Bearvis) as well. They should have 

remembered the saying ‘you don’t get anything for 

nothing’ when their bears come alive and Lisa Marie’s 

witch bear magically turns her parents into a frog and 

slug. As the pair try to reverse whatever has caused 

this, aided by Bearvis, they are attacked by an army of evil vampire, 

zombie and alien bears. Is this the end for all humans? This is an exciting story full 

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London Curriculum Trails 

The Mayor’s London Curriculum Team is launching aseries 

of World of Work trails for schools and families this autumn in 

time for October Half Term. The aim is to inspire children to 

start thinking about careers in London and what’s on offer in this 

brilliant city. 

The trails cover five different areas of London –Southwark, 

Brixton, Covent Garden, Old Street and Stratford. Each trail 

has adifferent theme and includes all kinds of activities and 

information about types of work that children might do when 

they’re older. Children will learn about jobs from the past, 

discover the work people do today and imagine what work 

might be like in the future. 

The London Curriculum is afun new way of teaching young 

people about our city using London as a classroom. Schools 

in London are already enjoying the Mayor’s free primary and 

secondary teaching resources. Now with these trails, parents 

and carers can also join in. 

Find out more at www.london.gov.uk/world-of-work 

Discover the World of Work with 

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HAPPY 

HALLOWEEN 

22nd – 28th October 

12pm –6pm 

To join the fun go to 

brentcross.co.uk/kidsclub

English National Ballet’s Nutcracker 

Over 100 dancers and musicians 

bring Nutcracker to life with 

exquisite dancing, beautiful sets 

and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score 

played live. 

On asparkling Christmas Eve 

in afrost-dusted Edwardian 

London, Clara and her enchanted 

Nutcracker doll discover a 

magical world, where she battles 

with the Mouse King and meets 

a handsome stranger. As the 

air grows colder, Clara and her 

valiant Nutcracker take ahot air 

Enfield Presents 

From the team that brought 

you Jack &the Beanstalk join 

the Millfield Theatre for this 

years traditional Pantomime, 

Beauty & the Beast! 

Audiences can see the 

enchanted forest where curses 

need to be broken, true love must 

save the day and the Princes 

aren’t always so handsome 

you have all the ingredients for 

another fun packed Millfield 

Pantomime! Oh Yes You Have! 

Complete with the famous rose, 

Millfield audiences can expect a 

fabulous telling of the infamous 

story, full of laughter, music and 

balloon ride across London to the 

glistening Land of Snow where her 

adventure really begins. 

Nutcracker is at the London 

Coliseum from 13 to 30 December 

2018. Book your tickets now at 

ballet.org.uk. 

dance in the north London’s 

biggest family pantomime. 

On Thursday 3rd January 

at 5pm there will be arelaxed 

performance. This is specifically 

designed to welcome people with 

an Autistic Spectrum condition, 

learning disability or sensory 

and communication disorder. 

Suitable for ages 3-103! 

Take advantage of the family 

ticket: Two adults and two young 

person’s £74. Or £21 &£18 

Thursday 29th November - Sunday 

6th January 2019, Various times 

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Sadlers Wells 

“Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The 

Snowman and melt” The Times 

Forty years ago, Raymond Briggs’ beautifully illustrated book The 

Snowman transported children into the wintery wonderland of a boy and 

his snowy companion. 

Now, in its record-breaking 21st year at The Peacock, Birmingham 

Repertory Theatre’s twinkling production of The Snowman returns, as a 

magical mix of exquisite dancing and live music lift the boy and his friend 

from page to stage. 

The enchanting show tells the story of ayoung boy’s adventures when 

his snowman comes miraculously to life on Christmas Eve. Featuring 

a dazzling array of colourful characters including dancing penguins, a 

beautiful snow princess, her wicked beau Jack Frost and of course, Father 

Christmas himself, The Snowman is aChristmas treat for all the family and 

a perfect introduction to dance for the very young. 

Inspired by the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John 

Coates, Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s production of The Snowman 

has become “an essential part of London’s Christmas calendar” (Time 

Out). Featuring virtuoso choreography by Robert North, direction by 

Bill Alexander, design by Ruari Murchison, lighting by Tim Mitchell and 

unforgettable music and lyrics by Howard Blake -including the timeless 

Walking in the Air - the performance has been seen by audiences of over 

half a million at The Peacock. 

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The Whimsical 

World of 

British 

Pantomime 

"a childwho hasn't seen apantomime 

is apublicdanger!" 

GeorgeBernard Shaw 

Pantomimes are a 

wonderful annual 

tradition for many 

families in the UK, providing 

slapstick comedy and topical 

humour to entertain every 

age. The performances are 

almost always based on 

popular children’s stories and 

fairy tales, and are held ina 

wide variety of venues, from 

prestigious theatres to local 

town and village halls across 

Britain. Pantomimes tend to 

be more playful and comical 

than regular theatre, and 

involve eccentric costumes, 

musical numbers, audience 

participation, and ahappy 

ending in every show. 

Although less strictly 

followed today, traditionally a 

number of the main roles were 

gender swapped. The Dame 

is an older female character in 

pantomime, often the hero’s 

mother, who regularly wears 

the most bizarre and garish 

outfits, and tothis day 

is almost always played 

by aman. .The gender 

swapping between the 

principal boy and girl is 

followed less frequently 

in more recent years, 

but traditionallyionally these 

would also be 

notable features of 

the performances. rmances. 

One of the most 

popular additions to 

British pantomime shows are 

the celebrity cast members. 

They both help to draw in 

crowds for the theatres, 

and provide audiences with 

the opportunity to see their 

favourite stars taking part in 

over-the-top, farcical comedy 

guaranteed to have them 

roaring with laughter. The 

type of humour we know in 

pantomimes today was first 

introduced in 1843 when 

the Theatres Act was lifted 

and allowed all theatres the 

use of spoken word intheir 

performances. Witty puns, 

word play, and audience 

participation began to be 

introduced by writers at the 

time, and these are still some 

of the main factors to the 

modern British pantomime 

providing fun, feel-good 

shows for all ages! 

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4 Dec - 6 Jan 

The Gruffalo’s Child 

Following hot on the heels of 

The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and 

his monstrous West End success 

comes The Gruffalo’s Child -with 

attitude! Just how brave is she? Find 

out for yourselves by joining her at 

artsdepot this Christmas. Ages 3+. 

27 Oct 

The Chit Chat Chalk Show 

A magical and interactive chalky 

adventure that follows the story of 

Kiko, aconfused young girl struggling 

to understand how she feels about the 

strange new world she lives in. This 

charming story is sure to put asmile 

on faces, young and old. Ages 3-8. 

artsdepot North Finchley 

Box Office: 020 8369 5454 

www.artsdepot.co.uk 

13 Oct 

Morgan &West: More Magic for 

Kids! 

Time-travelling magicians Morgan 

& West return to the stage with 

a marvellous magic show full of 

crazy capers for the young, old, 

and everyone in-between! Expect 

the unexpected, believe the 

unbelievable, but do not dare miss 

the unmissable. Ages 5+. 

14 Oct 

Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown 

Snow White and Rose Red –sisters, 

twins, and best friends –have lived 

in the forest since they were Babes 

in the Wood. When their quiet life is 

interrupted by a friendly bear a new 

chapter begins. Questions will be 

untangled in this new show using 

puppets, storytelling, original music and 

a fantastical fairy tale forest. Ages 5+. 

20 - 2 1 Oct 

Guess How Much ILove You 

Join Little &Big Nutbrown Hare, 

from the bestselling Guess How 

Much ILove You and ILove You All 

Year Round collection, as they leap 

off the page and onto the stage in 

this magical journey through the 

seasons. Ages 3+. 

21 Oct 

The Musicians of Bremen 

This tumbling, musical adventure 

tells the tale of extraordinary 

friendship between four animals 

put to pasture: adonkey, acat, a 

cockerel and adog. Ages 3+. 

22 Oct 

Ready Steady Lift Off! 

An interactive theatre show for 

3-8 year olds and their families 

combining live performance, music, 

storytelling and painting. Train to be 

an astronaut, make your own rocket, 

colour and LIFT OFF! 

24 – 2 8 Oct 

Mischief and Mystery in Moomin 

Valley 

Magical puppetry, an ingenious set, 

original music and interactive play 

will delight young audiences aged 

3-7 years and encourage them to 

immerse themselves in aunique 

participatory storytelling experience. 

Expect snow, surprises and plenty 

of Moomin mischief. 

25 - 2 6 Oct 

Stick Man 

Touching, funny and utterly original, 

Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation 

of Julia Donaldson and Axel 

Scheffler’s Stick Man is back! What 

starts off as amorning jog becomes 

quite the misadventure for Stick Man. 

27 – 2 8 Oct 

inTarsi 

After successfully touring all over 

Europe, Catalan company Eia bring 

their award winning acrobatic 

theatre piece to the UK for the first 

time. Breathtaking acrobatic skills 

combined with wit, humour and slick 

choreography make this show a 

perfect mix for all the family. Ages 5+. 

4 Nov 

How to Hide aLion 

When alion is chased out of 

town, alittle girl helps him to find 

somewhere to hide. She embarks 

on amission to squash her new 

friend into avariety of sneaky tight 

spots, as the misinformed town folk 

try and track him down! Suitable for 

ages 3-6. 

10 Nov – 11 Nov 

The Snail and the Whale 

Join atiny snail on her trip round 

the world in Tall Stories’ magical, 

musical production inspired by the 

fantastic bestselling picture book by 

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 

Storytelling, live music and lots of 

laughs for everyone aged 4+. 

18 Nov 

Tabby McTat 

Interwoven with original songs, 

Tabby McTat is aheart-warming tale 

of friendship and loyalty. Tabby is 

a cat with the loudest of meeeews 

and abest friend with aguitar. 

Together they sing their favourite 

songs delighting the crowds, until 

one day Fred disappears! Ages 3+. 

25 Nov 

Snow Queen 

Join awinter journey about growing 

up, loyalty, friendship and the 

dangers of the unknown. Ages 3+. 

1 – 2 Dec 

The Night Before Christmas 

A magical festive tale brought 

to you by the team behind 

Monstersaurus! and Aliens Love 

Underpants. Ages 3+. 

Chickenshed Southgate 

Box Office: 020 8292 9222 


7 Sep – 2 7 Oct 

Tales from the Shed 

Tales from the Shed are vibrant, 

interactive theatre shows that are 

perfect for young children. They 

are informal, lively and amazingly 

engaging as the performers and 

audience share the same space - 

children are always encouraged to 

make alot of noise and to make the 

story happen. Ages 0-6. 

21 Nov – 5 Jan 

A Christmas Carol 

Join Chickenshed for a magical and 

brilliantly uplifting retelling of the 

unforgettable story of Ebenezer 

Scrooge. Follow his spooky 

encounters over the course of one 

incredible night and his journey 

ultimately to become the friendly, 

charitable man who “knew how to 

keep Christmas well.” 

The Cockpit Theatre NW8 

Box Office: 020 7258 2925 

www.thecockpit.org.uk 

27 Oct 

Ali Baba &the Forty Thieves 

Enjoy an exciting, hilarious, 

swashbuckling adventure from the 

Arabian Nights with no less than 

thirty nine villains and one robber 

king! Packed full of drama, live 

music and fun -it’s the most fun 

you’ll ever have counting to 40! 

Hackney Empire E8 

Box Office: 020 8985 2424 


Aladdin 

Hackney Empire’s dream team are 

celebrating their 20th year at the 

helm of our spectacular pantomime. 

Join us on amagical journey of the 

much-loved tale of Aladdin! 

Half Moon Young People’s 

Theatre E1 

Box Office: 020 7709 8900 

www.halfmoon.org.uk 

20 Oct 

David Gibb &Brady Rymer: 

Songs Across the Pond 

Introduce your family to awide 

range of musical instruments and 

genres, with plenty of chances to 

join in and sing along. Songs from 

the show have been written by 

Award-winning singer songwriter 

David Gibb and three time Grammy 

nominee Brady Rymer. 

17 Nov 

Sleepyhead 

It’s been along day for Dad and he 

can hardly keep his eyes open. All 

he wants is for Baby to go to sleep. 

Dad’s usually got some tricks up his 

sleeve to help send Baby off to the 

Land of Nod. But tonight, Baby has 

other ideas. Ages 2-5. 

22 – 2 4 Nov 

Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown 

Snow White and Rose Red –sisters, 

twins and best friends –have lived 

in the forest since they were Babes 

in the Wood. When their quiet life is 

interrupted by a friendly bear a new 

chapter begins. Questions will be 

untangled in this new show using 

puppets, storytelling, original music and 

a fantastical fairy tale forest. Ages 4+. 

1 Dec 

Cinderella Ashputtel 

Cinderella Ashputtel is aonewoman 

show set to aswinging 

musical soundtrack that fuses 

traditionally crafted puppets with 

the transformation of ordinary 

objects through inventive design 

and animation. Ages 3+. 

Hoxton Hall N1 

Box Office: 020 7684 0060 

12 Sep – 1 3 Oct 

Arabian Nights 

From Sinbad to Ali Baba, join us on 

a voyage of discovery through the 

greatest stories ever told, as the historic 

Hoxton Hall is transformed into an 

opulent palace this autumn. Ages 11+. 

13 – 3 0 Dec 

Rapunzel 

Hold onto your hair and prepare for 

this magical retelling of this classic 

fairy tale in pantomime style. Packed 

with songs, comedy and lots of 

audience participation, Rapunzel is 

sure to be filled with festive magic! 

Jacksons Lane N6 

Box Office: 020 8341 4421 

www.jacksonslane.org.uk 

14 Oct 

The Selfish Giant 

Oscar Wilde’s classic tale is 

reimagined for the stage in this 

magical adventure for the whole 

family. In avery cold, grey town, 

hidden behind acrumbling wall, 

lives... the Selfish Giant. So selfish 

he shut away the garden where the 

children used to play and cursed 

the town to anever-ending winter. 

Or so the story goes… But one 

curious child wants to find out the 

truth about what really lies behind 

the wall. Ages 3-7. 

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A Little Angel Theatre Production 

22 Nov - 30 Dec 

age 5 - 11 

A new musical version 

of Charles Dickens’ 

classic tale, set 

in the 1930s 

21 Nov - 5 Jan 

For ages 5+ 

Box Office: 020 8292 9222 


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23 - 2 7 Oct 

The Enormous Turnip 

Living in their tiny shed squeezed in 

amongst the garden tools, Mr and 

Mrs Chickweed’s amazing prizewinning 

vegetables have taken over 

everything. Before they retire, they 

can’t resist planting one last seed to 

try for one more champion vegetable 

and one more trophy. Ages 3+. 

4 Nov 

You’ve Got Dragons 

A delightful tale of one child’s journey 

to come to terms with their dragons, 

told in Taking Flight’s unique style. 

With live, original music, this highly 

visual, sensitive production is a 

humorous and touching exploration of 

the dragons we all face. Ages 3+. 

1 – 2 4 Dec 

The Gingerbread Man 

Chase after a cheeky gingerbread hero 

as he sets off on the biggest adventure 

of his life –out of the kitchen, through 

the town, across the fields and all the 

way to the river. Now if he could just 

avoid that sly old fox. Ages 3+. 

JW3 NW3 

Box Office: 020 7433 8988 

www.jw3.org.uk 

25 Nov 

Tales from the Shed with 

Chickenshed 

In this informal, lively and amazingly 

engaging show, the performers and 

audience share the same space. 

Children are always encouraged 

to make alot of noise and to help 

make the story happen! 

Rosie who dreams of carving a 

special turnip lantern for the Festival 

of Light. To plant and harvest the 

turnip, Rosie will need plenty of 

help from the audience, her animal 

friends and one small but very 

important gnome! 

10 Nov 

Mrs Hand the Sing-along Band 

Enjoy a collective of professional 

musicians who create and perform 

live music events with astrong 

emphasis on audience participation, 

theatrical engagement and 

communal singing. This unique 

band combines elements of Folk, 

Soul, Afro, Dub, comedy and 

theatre. 

Leicester Square WC2H 

Box Office: 03333 444 167 

www.christmasinleicestersquare. 

com 

10 Nov – 30 Dec 

Brat Kids Carnival 

A high-energy super fun afternoon 

show. Ideal for youngsters 

who enjoy wild circus skills, 

pumping music, ridiculous acts of 

amazement and eye popping party 

tricks. Ages 4+. 

2 - 3 0 Dec 

The Showstoppers’ Christmas 

Kids Show! 

Join us this festive season in 

our Christmas grotto where the 

Showstopper Elves are ready 

to take your kids’ ideas and 

suggestions, and transform them 

on the spot into magical, musical 

interactive adventures. Ages 3+. 

in Class One, but one day he gets 

more than he bargained for when 

he falls unnoticed from abackpack 

and embarks on his own big 

adventure! Ages 3-8. 

5 – 21 Oct 

The Adventures of Curious Ganz 

The Adventures of Curious Ganz is 

a fictitious story based on the true 

life of 16th century copper smelter 

Joachim Ganz. It is acelebration of 

the new, the strange, the brave and 

the curious! Told through design, 

table-top puppetry, music and a 

few words, all wildly based on the 

principles of alchemy. Ages 7+. 

12 – 1 4 Oct 

Apple ‘n’ Spice 

Introduce your children to Indian 

storytelling with Apple ‘n’ Spice, 

an original interactive and multicultural 

dance performance. This 

charming new fairy-tale tells the 

story of two stepmothers: one from 

the East and one from the West, 

the plot thickens as their stories 

entwine. Ages 3-8. Show taking 

place at The Little Angel Studios. 

20 – 2 1 Oct 

Phoenix and Turtle 

Turtle is ahomebody. Rarely out of 

her shell. She prefers to take things 

slow and every day is the same! This 

performance is astory of friendship 

and freedom, inspired by the poem 

by William Shakespeare. Ages 4-8. 

22 – 2 4 Oct 

Invisible Me 

Bo is bored of the ordinary. One 

rainy afternoon, an invisible friend 

comes bursting into his life, turning 

Bo’s ordinary world upside down. 

Enjoy a tale of a friendship like 

no other, packed full of puppetry, 

music, magic and asprinkle of 

mischief. Ages 5-11. 

25 – 2 8 Oct 

Hey Diddle Diddle 

Ever wondered how a cow jumped 

over the moon? Or why the dish ran 

away with the spoon? With original 

songs played live on stage, brilliant 

puppetry and lots of laughter, this 

new show is awild and musical 

celebration about the importance of 

imagination. Ages 3-8. 

16 Nov – 24 Dec 

Finding Santa 

Ever wondered how letters for Santa 

Claus get to the North Pole? What 

if something went wrong along the 

way? And how will Santa’s elves 

make sure his mail is delivered 

on time? Acomical adventure full 

of quirky characters, where the 

audience will help decide how the 

story unfolds. Ages 3-8. 

Kings Place N1 

Box Office: 020 7520 1490 

www.kingsplace.co.uk 

20 – 2 8 Oct 

Leicester Square Theatre WC2H 

Box Office: 020 7734 2222 

www.leicestersquaretheatre.com 

13 Oct 

Aurora Orchestra –Far, Far Away 

(Weekends only) This immersive, 

multi-sensory show interweaves 

chamber arrangements of Bach’s 

music with an original story from 

award-winning poet Kate Wakeling. 

Young audience members and 

their families are invited to enter a 

magical world of play. Suitable for 

under 5s. 

West End Magic 

This exciting family-friendly show 

features award-winning magic, 

impossible juggling, grand illusions 

and comedy. This show features 

Britain’s Got Talent finalist Christian 

Lee, the conjuring feats of Oliver 

Tabor plus some of the best magic 

& variety acts in the UK. Ages 5+. 

25 Nov 

Evelyn &the Yellow Birds 

Join us an interactive musical 

adventure following Evelyn and the 

Yellow Birds from the Caribbean to 

England. The show explores Jazz 

music and its Caribbean influences 

through Evelyn’s heart-warming tale 

with alive band accompaniment. 

Lauderdale House N6 

Box Office: 020 8348 8716 

13 Oct 


Follow the tale of ayoung girl called 

20 Oct – 6 Jan 

Stick Man 

Touching, funny and utterly original, 

this delightful adaptation of Julia 

Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 

Stick Man is back! What starts off as 

a morning jog becomes quite the 

misadventure for Stick Man. 

Little Angel Theatre N1 

Box Office: 020 7226 1787 

www.littleangeltheatre.com 

13 Sep – 1 1 Nov 

The Everywhere Bear 

The Everywhere Bear has a 

wonderful time with the children 

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22 Nov – 30 Dec 

Angelo 

Angelo and his family travel round 

the country playing music, singing 

songs and performing marvellous 

balancing tricks: Angelo can even 

dance on arope! When he meets 

Angelina who is sad and lonely and 

trapped in her mean uncle’s house, 

Angelo knows just how to help. 

Ages 5-11. 

Lyric Hammersmith 

Box Office: 020 8741 6850 

www.lyric.co.uk 

13 Oct 

The Boy Who Cried Wolf 

Jacob is ayoung boy who loves to 

be playful. When he is given the 

responsibility of being the village 

shepherd his wild imagination leads 

him astray. Adelightful re-imagining 

of one of Aesop’s most-loved 

Fables. Ages 3-10. 

20 Oct 

How to Hide aLion 

When alion is chased out of town, 

Iris embarks on amission to squash 

her new friend into avariety of tight 

spots as the town folk try to track 

him down. Ages 3-6. 

23 – 2 7 Oct 

Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue 

Monster 

One day, she finds astowaway 

aboard the ship. It’s alittle blue 

monster. But little monsters grow 

into big greedy monsters –and 

this one wants his DINNER. There’s 

trouble ahead for Pirate Pearl. Ages 

3-11. 

3 Nov 

The Time Seekers 

Have you ever dreamt of seeing 

a dinosaur? Meeting an Ancient 

Egyptian? Sharing teatime with 

a robot? Enjoy a thrilling journey 

through time where you take the 

steering wheel. Ages 3-8. 

10 Nov 


Follow the tale of ayoung girl called 

Rosie who dreams of carving a 

special turnip lantern for the Festival 

of Light. To plant and harvest the 

turnip, Rosie will need plenty of 

help from the audience, her animal 

friends and one small but very 

important gnome! Ages 3-8. 

Prince Edward Theatre W1D 

Box Office: 08444 825 151 

Until 9Feb 

Disney’s 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 Little Venice 

Box Office: 020 7249 6876 

20 Oct – 1 8 Nov 

The Town Mouse and the 

Country Mouse 

These two famous mouse cousins 

take it in turns to visit one another. A 

delight for young and old, told with 

rod puppets, music and sing-along 

songs. 

Sadler’s Wells Theatre EC1R 

Box Office: 020 7863 8000 

www.sadlerswells.com 

13 Oct 

Alice in Wonderland 

Let’s All Dance returns with this 

fabulous family favourite. Stunning 

dancing, much loved characters 

and super costumes bring the 

famous tale to life in this magical 

ballet production. Taking place at 

Lilian Baylis Studio. Ages 2-11. 

18 – 2 0 Oct 

Chotto Desh 

Chotto Desh draws on aunique 

quality of cross-cultural storytelling, 

creating acompelling tale of a 

young man’s dreams and memories 

from Britain to Bangladesh. Enjoy 

a magical, thrilling and poignant 

dance theatre experience for the 

whole family. Taking place at Lilian 

Baylis Studio. Ages 7+. 


The Snowman 

Twinkling with festive spirit The 

Snowman returns for a recordbreaking 

21st year. The show is 

based upon the book by Raymond 

Briggs which has transported a 

generation of children and their 

families into the wintery world of 

a boy and his magical snowman. 

Taking place at The Peacock 

Theatre. 

Southbank Centre SE1 

Box Office: 020 3879 9555 

Unicorn SE1 

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 

18 Sep – 2 7 Oct 

Mouth Open, Story Jump Out 

An inspiring show about the creative 

potential inside all of us by one of 

the UK’s most respected spokenword 

artists. Ages 8-11. 

23 – 2 8 Oct 

On The Road 

A wordless story told using sound, 

dance and movement to explore 

what it feels like to be arefugee 

and the universal need we have to 

belong. Ages 6-12. 


Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales 

A most delicious selection of Philip 

Pullman’s favourite fairy tales 

by the Brothers Grimm, retold 

and reworked for this Christmas. 

Enter aworld of powerful witches, 

enchanted forest creatures, 

careless parents and fearless 

children as they embark on 

adventures full of magic, gore, 

friendship, and bravery. Ages 8+. 

Wigmore Hall W1U 

Box Office: 020 7935 2141 

www.wigmore-hall.org.uk 

3 Nov 

The King with Donkey Ears 

Join the impeccably-coiffed Castalian 

String Quartet and hairy presenter 

Sam Glazer for a morning of musical 

storytelling for families, inspired by this 

traditional Somali folk tale. Ages 5+. 

Wilton’s Music Hall E1 

Box Office: 020 7702 2789 

22 – 2 3 Nov 

Chickenshed: Tales from the 

Shed 

Enjoy avibrant, interactive theatre 

show that is perfect for young 

children. Chickenshed’s shows 

are informal, lively and amazingly 

engaging as the performers and 

audience share the same space within 

an inclusive environment. Ages 0-6. 


The Box of Delights 

Experience the enthralling wonder 

of a festive world, from flying cars to 

fiery phoenixes. Based on the much– 

loved and critically acclaimed festive 

children’s classic by Poet Laureate 

John Masefield. Ages 7+. 

BOX OFFICE 

19 Dec – 5 Jan 

21 Nov – 30 Dec 

Raymond Briggs’ Father 

Christmas 

Join Santa as he awakes from a 

dream of sun, sea and sand only 

to find it is the busiest day of the 

year: Christmas Eve. Suitable for 

under 6s. 

Circus 1903 

Fresh from the Paris Theatre in Las 

Vegas, Circus 1903 visits Southbank 

Centre for its European premiere. 

The show includes sensational lifesized 

elephants stunningly created 

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putting elephants back in the ring as 

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FOCUS ON EDUCATION 

Fo cus on 

EDUCATION 

Financial Support at 

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Have you ever thought about an independent education for your child, 

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De Yin School 

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Generous Means Tested Awards, Academic and Music Scholarships available 

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Saturday 17 November 10am – 12pm 

Please arrive promptly for the introductory talks 

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An independent HMC day school for children aged 7-18 years 

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