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Primary Times BirminghamJoin us for a great day outLocated less than two miles from Birmingham citycentre, explore exotic glasshouses, Japanese gardens,traditional tea rooms and enjoy a variety of fun eventsfor the whole family.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.ukFind us on:Thank you for your support it keeps our Gardens growingThe Gardens are a registered Educational Charity, No: 528981International Music and Performance Arts Exam BoardSHADESMUSICSHOP & TUITION CENTREFIRST LESSON freeAll ages are welcome to learn any instruments andstyles. You can either haveone-2-one lessons or learn ina group.All our lessons are taught byprofessional musicians.Trinity, ABRSM & Rock Schoolexaminations are taught oryou can simply play for fun.HOW DOES THAT sound?Quality service every time.Shades Music Shop & Tuition Centre is a family run business selling all instruments,accessories and books. It’s a repair centre for all woodwind and guitars too!www.shadesmusic.co.uk Find Shades Music at Telephone: 0121 449 8181 214-218 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8EY16WINTER 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham
OfficeYour family theatre guide...Birmingham ArenaB1 2AAwww.arenabham.co.uk23 Dec – 26 DecGrandpas Great EscapeVarious times. The first ever stageadaptation of Grandpa’s GreatEscape, the exhilarating numberone bestselling children’s bookby actor and comedian DavidWalliams, is coming to ArenaBirmingham this Christmas. Thelive version of the kids’ favourite,which has sold over two millioncopies around the world is comingto Birmingham. Many years ago,Grandpa was a World War II flyingace. But when he is sent to oldfolk’s home Twilight Towers – runby sinister Matron Swine – it’s up toGrandpa and his grandson, Jack, toplot a daring escape. Little do theyknow, the wicked matron is ontothem. T: 0844 33 88 222.16 Jan – 19 JanStrictly Come Dancing the LiveTourVarious times. Clear the floorand whip out your score cards,because the Strictly Come DancingThe Live Tour is back for 2020 andwill waltz its way to Birmingham inJanuary for six scintillating sequinfilledshows. Fans will be delightedto hear that Strictly favourite and2018 TV show winner StaceyDooley is returning to host the tourfor the first time.T: 0844 33 88 222.Birmingham HippodromeB5 4TBwww.birminghamhippodrome.com21 Dec – 2 FebSnow White and the SevenDwarfsPacked with comedy and festivefun, Birmingham Hippodrome’smagical pantomime bringstogether a galaxy of stars forBritain’s biggest regional panto.With Birds of a Feather’s LesleyJoseph as The Wicked Queen,Birmingham panto favouriteMatt Slack as Muddles, X Factorwinner Joe McElderry as TheSpirit of The Mirror, CoronationStreet’s Faye Brookes as SnowWhite, joined by Britain’s GotTalent finalists Flawless, MidlandsYouTube phenomenon DoreenTipton and the return of pantodame Andrew Ryan, there really is0231512TICKET0231513BoxTICKETno end to the talent in this year’spanto spectacular. Age 5+. No 3sadmitted. T: 0844 338 5000.Birmingham RepertoryTheatreB1 2EPwww.birmingham-rep.co.uk30 Nov – 19 JanPeter PanVarious times. Wendy and herlittle brothers are feeling lost.Separated from their mother,they’ve been sent to live in a flathigh up above the city. Then onenight, a remarkable flying boyarrives offering her an escape. Theboy’s name is Peter Pan and heinvites Wendy and her brothersto fly away with him to a magicalworld beyond their urban reality. Aworld of mischievous Lost Childrenand boundless dreams calledNeverland. Recommended forages 7+. T: 0121 236 4455.4 Dec – 14 DecPenguinsPenguins is a unique and engagingshow for children about friendship,fun, identity and the ever-changingmeaning of family. This delightfulnew theatre and dance productionis inspired by a true story reportedin the New York Times thattouched hearts worldwide. Forages 3+. T: 0121 236 4455.19 Dec – 21 DecSearch For The Second StarTo coincide with the Christmasproduction of Peter Pan, youngpeople will be invited to fly withto the second star and journeythrough a colourful and interactiveenvironment full of beautifulsounds and delicious smells. Animmersive theatre experiencedeveloped in partnership betweenThe REP and Open TheatreCompany and designed to engageyoung people,with learningdisabilities including those withcomplex needs. T: 0121 236 4455.CBSO CentreB1 2LFwww.thsh.co.uk6 Dec – 7 DecCBSO: Notelets: ChristmasTreats11am and 1.30pm. Performedby members of the CBSO stringsection, this mini concert featuresThe Most Wonderful Gift in theWorld by Mark Sperring and LucyFleming. Each concert lasts 45minutes: with festive tunes, craftactivities, lively presentation, andplenty of chances to burn off allthat Christmassy excitement. Ageguidance: Suitable for childrenunder 5. T: 0121 780 3333.Forest Arts CentreWS3 1AGwww.forestartscentre.co.uk13 Dec – 22 DecMother GooseBig hearted Mother Goose is livingher best life, with egg-cellentdaughter Lucy Goose and egg-strasilly friend Whacky Jack by herside. Her constant good deeds arenoticed by the magical Fairy Mary,who rewards her with a massivefunky goose that lays golden eggs.Egg-citing stuff. All is well until anevil cyborg from the year 3000,The Shellminator, comes back intime to steal the goose and poachsome eggs. T: 0300 555 2898.30 Jan – 1 FebAnnieBrave young Annie lives a lifeof misery at Miss Hannigan’sorphanage. Her luck changeswhen she’s chosen to spend afairytale Christmas with a famousbillionaire. Meanwhile, spitefulMiss Hannigan has other ideasand hatches a plan to spoil Annie’ssearch for her true family. Add inthe unforgettable songs like It’s theHard-Knock Life and Easy Streetthis is a show not to be missed.T: 0300 555 2898.Hall Green Little TheatreB27 7RYwww.hglt.co.uk6 Dec – 14 DecJack and the Beanstalk7.30pm and 2.30 Matinee. Joinin with adventure, laughs andsurprises this Christmas with thiswonderful family panto. Will Jackmake his fortune? Will he make hisMum proud of him again? And willthe family ever be reunited withpoor Daisy? Find out when youjoin Jack and friends for a tale asmagic as beans. Age Guidance: 4+.T: 0333 666 3366 .mac Midland Arts CentreB12 9QHwww.macbirmingham.co.uk26 Nov – 31 DecSlot Machine Theatre: Kipper’sSnowy DayVarious times. Kipper and his bestfriend Tiger go on an adventurein the snow - but on the way theylose their friend Arnold in a terriblestorm. Will they find him? And willthey find their way back home?Filled with original songs andmusic, gorgeous puppetry andgentle humour, this warm-heartedChristmas show is perfect forPrimary Times Birminghamchildren aged 3+ and their families.T: 0121 446 3232.7 DecColour Box: The MuppetChristmas CarolFilm u: Brian Henson directs hislate father’s creations in the bestknown (and most oft-filmed)Christmas story of all time. MichaelCaine plays the old miser Scroogewith Kermit as his long-sufferingbut ever-hopeful employee BobCratchit, Miss Piggy as Cratchit’swife, and a host of Muppets(including the Great Gonzo as anunlikely Charles Dickens) takingother primary roles in this bright,playful adaptation of Dickens’festive tale. Michael Caine makesa wonderful Scrooge, delightfullyrediscovering the meaningof life as fantastic creationsfrom Henson’s Creature Shop(developed specially for this film)take the reins as the three ghosts.Come along for this special ColourBox screening, beginning with ahands-on workshop where kids(and adults) can make their ownMuppet, which they can then takeinto the cinema and bring to lifeas they sing some festive carolsbefore the film! T: 0121 446 3232.New Hampton ArtsCentreWV1 4ANwww.newhamptonarts.co.uk14 Dec – 15 DecMoonbeam On A Cat’s Ear11am and 2pm. A perfect seasonaltheatre treat for families withyounger children. This speciallyadapted version of much-lovedchildren’s book by author andillustrator Marie-Louise Gay,Moonbeam on a Cat’s Ear is a notto be missed visual journey intoan exciting world of dreams andimagination. In the middle of thenight Rosie, Toby Toby, the cat andthe mouse sneak out to play in theshadow of the apple tree. WhenToby Toby steals the moon from thesky they go on an adventure acrossthe stars and the sea. But, was it alljust a dream? T: 01902 572 090.The Alexandra TheatreB5 4DSwww.atgtickets.com20 Nov– 23 NovBillionaire BoyVarious times. From the awardwinningWest End producers ofGangsta Granny and HorribleHistories comes this amazingnew production of DavidWalliams’ best-selling story.Joe Spud is twelve years oldand the richest boy in thecountry. He has his own sportscar, two crocodiles as pets and£100,000 a week pocket money.But what Joe doesn’t have is afriend. So he decides to leavehis posh school and start at thelocal comp. But things don’tgo as planned for Joe and lifebecomes a rollercoaster as hetries to find what money can’tbuy.BOX OFFICEwww.primarytimes.co.uk/birmingham | WINTER 2019 17
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