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21 Feb – 22 Feb
Roald Dahl and The
Imagination Seekers
11am and 2pm. A family show
inspired by the works of Roald
Dahl. All around the world Roald
Dahl’s words are disappearing,
not only from books but
children’s minds too. Now only an
organisation known as the ancient
guild of tale tenders can save the
stories - and they need your help.
Roald Dahl and the Imagination
Seekers is a theatrical and
interactive experience, especially
made for all the family to enjoy. It’s
a thrilling story delivered through
performance, games and creative
play that explores Roald Dahl’s
extraordinary stories, including
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
The BFG and The Twits along the
way. T: 0121 446 3232.
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celebrates the new cub’s arrival.
Scar, Mufasa’s brother - and former
heir to the throne - has plans of his
own. T: 01384 812812.
The Core Theatre
B91 3RG
www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
19 February
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
1pm. On a grassy hillside, in the
middle of country, there lived The
Three Billy Goat Gruff! They never
stopped eating and before long
they had eaten everything they
could get their hooves on. So hold
on to your horns and join the Billy
Goats on their adventure as they
bravely cross the rickety bridge to
greenery pastures. But who will
they meet along the way as they
TRIP TRAP over the bridge. With
songs and dances to clap along to,
this family fun interactive show is
the perfect half term treat for little
ones and the big kids that bring
them. T: 0121 704 6962 .
Disney On Ice presents Magical
Ice Festival
Enter a world of adventure featuring daring tales from across
the kingdom in Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival.
Join fearless wayfinder Moana and the greatest demigod that
ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to return the
stolen heart of Te Fiti. Journey with the Disney Princesses in a
magical mix of royalty when Disney On Ice brings this winsome
wonderland to Resorts World Arena, Birmingham! Book your
tickets now at disneyonice.co.uk
Resorts World Arena
B40 1NT
www.resortsworldarena.co.uk
5 Mar – 8 Mar
Crufts and Best In Show 2020
Crufts is the world’s greatest dog
show. Organised by the Kennel
Club, the show celebrates every
aspect of the role that dogs play
in our lives. Watch 22,000 dogs
compete for the world class title
of Crufts Best in Show, fantastic
displays and competitions and
shop at over 550 trade stands with
special show offers and exciting
new products for you and your
best friend. T: 0844 33 88 222.
Stourbridge Town Hall
DY8 1YE
www.boroughhalls.co.uk
19 Feb
Exciting Science
2pm. This brand new, exciting and
educational show will amaze and
astound all ages from 4 years and
upwards, as we put the “Exciting”
back into “Science”. With fun and
fact-filled experiments, watch
in amazement as we recreate a
volcanic eruption, turn a vacuum
cleaner into a missile launcher or
take aim at you with our smoke
blaster. So stand clear and prepare
for action, as this show is full of
wiz, bang, pop... and splurt. Exciting
Science - prepare to be amazed.
T: 01384 812812.
21 Feb
The Lion King
2pm. Family Cinema Screening.
In the African Savanna, a future
king is born. Simba idolizes his
father, King Mufasa, and takes
to heart his own royal destiny.
But not everyone in the kingdom
10 Mar – 14 Mar
Annie
7.30pm and 2.30pm matinee. Annie
is a Broadway musical based upon
the popular Harold Gray comic
strip Little Orphan Annie, with
music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by
Martin Carnin, and book by Thomas
setting a record for the Alvin
Theatre. It has seen numerous
productions in many countries, as
well as national tours and won the
Tony Award for Best Musical. The
musical’s songs ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s
the Hard Knock Life’ are among
its most popular musical numbers.
Knowle Musical Society are looking
foward to bring this classic show to
Solihull’s Core Theatre.
T: 0121 704 6962.
The Old Rep Theatre
B5 4DY
www.oldreptheatre.co.uk
8 Feb
Luna: A Play About the Moon
1.30pm. We are entranced by
the Moon. It controls our tides,
marks our time, and has inspired
countless stories, myths, songs,
and poems. And in July 1969, we
walked on its surface. Featuring
astronauts, lovelorn science
teachers, werewolves, and a
special guest appearance by
the Moon itself, supported by a
talented cast of household objects,
Luna is a rich feast of storytelling,
music, history and science,
celebrating this fascination with our
oldest friend. T: 0121 359 9444.
See Cirque du Soleil’s breakthrough
ice experience, CRYSTAL!
This spectacular show blends
circus arts and the world of
ice skating in a stunning new
production that will take the
audience on a journey into a
whimsical frozen playground
where ice skating of all kinds
mingles with acrobatics and
aerial feats.
Crystal, our misfit heroine,
takes you on an exhilarating
tale of self-discovery as
she dives into a world of
her own imagination. Feel
the adrenaline as she soars
through this surreal world
to become what she was
always destined to be:
confident, curious, and
creative. CRYSTAL invites you
to suspend reality and glide
into a world that springs to
colourful life with astounding
visual projections and a
soundtrack that seamlessly
blends popular music with the
signature sound of Cirque du
Soleil.
Skating into the Birmingham
Resorts World Arena on
8th -12th April, don’t miss
out on this unforgettable
live experience! www.
cirquedusoleil.com/crystal
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