Primary Times Birmingham BOX OFFICE something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more. T: 0844 871 7615. 20 Nov – 23 Nov Billionaire Boy Various times. From the awardwinning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story. Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country. He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money. But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy. T: 0844 871 7615. The Core Theatre B91 3RG www.thecoretheatre 15 Oct – 20 Oct The Sound of Music 7.30 and 2.30pm. Based partially on Maria Von Trapp’s autobiography, The Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music includes a remarkable number of popular songs, such as The Sound of Music, My Favourite Things, Climb Every Mountain, Do- Re-Mi, and Edelweiss. T:0121 704 6962. 20 Oct The Wizard of Oz by Ballet Theatre UK 7.30 and 2.30pm. Ballet Theatre UK will breathe new life into the Wizard of Oz tale, a classic tale more known than ever following the success of Wicked around the world. See Glinda and her nasty sister do their best (and worst) in this delightful adaptation, with beautiful choreography by Artistic Director Christopher Moore. T: 0121 704 6962. 1 Nov – 2 Nov The Scarecrows’ Wedding 1 and 3.30pm. Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Their wedding plans are all coming together until Harry leaves Betty’s side and the devilishly smooth Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place. Will Harry make it back in time to save their special day? T: 0121 704 6962. The Old Rep Theatre B5 4DY www.oldreptheatre.org.uk 19 Oct Monstersaurus 11.30am and 2.30pm. Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem - now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?! This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family – with original music and plenty of audience participation. T: 0121 359 9444. 23 Oct Up Up and Away 1.30pm and 6pm. Joe is misunderstood… by nearly everyone, friends (if he had any), teachers, even mum and dad… Everyone keeps telling Jo that he is just… ‘different’… that he doesn’t fit in. So, when a mysterious red balloon floats by, Jo is given the chance to fly away into the sky above and he doesn’t think twice about going. T: 0121 359 9444. 16 Nov – 30 Dec The Snow Queen Various times. This adaptation of the magical adventure follows inseparable friends Kai and Gerda. When the heartless Snow Queen steals Kai to help rebuild her broken treasure, can Gerda rescue him in time before she plunges the world into an eternal winter? With the help of an unlikely band of companions, Gerda travels to the Kingdom of Ice to confront the Snow Queen and rescue her friend. T: 0121 359 9444. Wolverhampton Grand Theatre WV1 1DE www.grandtheatre.co.uk 29 Oct – 2 Nov Nativity The Musical 2 and 7pm. Feel-good, funny and full of joy, this cracker of a musical was adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films. Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Age guidance: 3+ T:01902 42 92 12. 12 Nov – 16 Nov My Fair Lady 2.30 and 7.30pm. The timehonoured tale of an unlikely relationship between a Cockney flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, and an upper class Phonetics Professor, Henry Higgins. Eliza believes Higgins can teach her to improve how she speaks so she can become a lady in a flower shop. However, Higgins wagers a bet that he can pass her off as a Duchess at the Embassy Ball. Age guidance: 12+. T: 01902 42 92 12 Sing! Dance! Act! Primary Times explores how the performing arts benefits our children, and how parents can get involved at home The performing arts are a fantastic way to help children to develop their creative skills. There are no wrong answers, and everyone is actively encouraged to explore new and alternatives opinions. Whether its dancing, acting, or singing, the arts can teach our children listening and communication skills, boost their self-belief and confidence, and improve their academic performance. But most importantly, the performing arts are a way for children to let off steam and have a lot of fun! One of the main advantages of taking part in the performing arts in young individuals is the improvement of communication skills. Acting and drama, for example, will help with their presentation skills, vocal projection, tone of speech, and articulation. Listening skills will also become refined by taking on board stage directions from teachers, collaborating with peers, and working together toward a common goal of a fantastic end-performance. From learning new lines, to remembering their acting cues and timing, and rehearsing scenes time and again, children can improve their focus, memory, concentration, and quick-learning skills. 18 OCTOBER 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham
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