Primary Times North London October 2018

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Your family theatre guide...
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
www.chickenshed.org.uk
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
24 Nov – 6 Jan
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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