CHILDREN’S THEATRE
What's On Artsdepot, N12 020 8369 5454 www.artsdepot.co.uk
Sat 25–Wed 29 May Spot’s Birthday Party Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Join Steve the monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT! Ages 2–5. Sun 2 Jun The Little Prince ‘Has a sheep on a star eaten a rose?’ If that sounds silly then you might be like the King and the Business-Man on their lonely asteroids, forgetting that the most important things can only be understood with the heart. Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs, the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life, and real happiness in this adaptation of one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. Ages 5+. Sun 23 Jun Eid Stories A rich collection of tales of wisdom, wonder and humour from Muslim heritage for families on the occasion of Eid al-Adha featuring Rumi, Sa’adi and Hodja Nasreddin. Ages 5+. The Beck Theatre 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
Fri 24-Sat 25 May In The Night Garden Live Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! Chickenshed, N14 020 8292 9222 www.chickenshed.org.uk
Until Fri 12 Jul Planet Play: Summer Season Created by the Tales from the Shed team, Planet Play has been specifically devised to encourage play and early communication development in young children. Research has shown that singing songs and rhymes on a regular basis helps to widen your child’s vocabulary and listening skills which are an essential part of learning to read, write and communicate. Ages 0 to 3.
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Until Sat 13 Jul Tales from the Shed: Summer Season Every carefully planned show incorporates educational songs, movement and language games, which help promote brain development and early learning in young children. Every show is different, with a new theme incorporated into the show each week. Ages 0 to 6. Fri 17–Fri 24 May What Kind of World When a group of children discover all the adults have gone they quickly realise they need to survive on their own. What kind of world will they build for themselves and who will lead them? By day they create the rules and begin working out what to do next; by night, they are haunted by nightmares of a mysterious beast. Forgotten by society, it isn’t long before their childhood games turn into a battle for their future. Ages 7+. Harrow Arts Centre, HA5 0208 416 8989 www.harrowarts.com
Tue 28 May Rabbits Out of the Hat Vaudevillian duo Norvil & Josephine present their magical extravaganza. It’s 1905 and their world will never be the same again. They present a magic show like no other, full of theatrical escapism at its best. With jaw-dropping magic and circus feats plus showstopper songs, Magic Circle magicians Norvil & Josephine share a funny and heartwarming story about being yourself, even if that means standing out from the rest. This show is perfect for ages 7+ but younger audience members are also welcome. Thu 30 May The Captain Calamity Science and Bubble Show Watch in awe as Captain Calamity and his hilarious crew present an electrifying show filled with mindblowing experiments and mesmerising bubble magic. Get ready for stretching slime, pop rockets, smoke rings, flying toilet rolls, and the UK’s best bubble show! Ages 4-12.
The Secret Garden at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Little Angel Theatre, N1 020 7226 1787 www.littleangeltheatre.com
Sat 4 May–Sun 21 Jul The Curious Rat The Curious Rat tells the story of Lucien, a lonely city rat who watches the pigeons from his home under Waterloo Bridge and wishes he could join them in the sky. One day he spots the most amazing pigeon and takes his first brave steps to follow her into the lights of the big city… A poignant and poetic tale to inspire children and adults alike. Playfully combining puppetry and animated projection, this story encourages audiences to celebrate the things that make them unique. Ages 3 - 8 yrs Sat 18 May – Sat 27 Jul Prince Charming Holed up in his bed, Prince Charming is making a list of his worries – from being struck by lightning or getting stuck in quicksand to the problem of his unfortunate name. Somebody needs to come to the Prince’s rescue. This musical is funny, endearing and suitable for anyone who’s ever felt a bit anxious. Ages 6+ Puppet Theatre Barge, W9 020 7249 6876 www.puppetbarge.com
Until Sun 19 May PEA (Little Venice) Tiffany is twisting and turning and her mind won’t stop whirring- she just can’t fall asleep! She knows there must be a PEA hidden underneath her bed. As Tiffany adventures down through worlds of mattresses and mysteries, she meets the restless bed folk: the bumbling Shepherd and his herd of ‘counting’ sheep, the thieving Bed-Bugs, and of course, the wise old Memory Foam... Join Tiffany on her quest to find the PEA and get a good night’s
sleep. But what is really keeping her awake? Ages 4+ Sat 4 May–Sun 2 Jun Suitcase Circus (Little Venice) Meet Wobulous Discombobulous, the anarchic sock as he presents a line up of extraordinarily talented performing objects, all with their own unique and captivating storylines. Suitcase Circus features the most unlikely of performers including the world’s only acrobatic potato sack, a daredevil ski glove, an incredible dancing milkshake straw, the hypnotic tie snake Windsor Knot and the lovable yet bizarre magical Mexican hat Timrek. Ages 5+ Sat 8–Sun 16 Jun My Shadow and Me (Little Venice) My Shadow and Me by Drew Colby is like a cartoon created live out of nothing but darkness and light. One person (and his shadow) meet and go on an incredible, imaginative, shadowy journey where creatures emerge, engage and transform beautifully. Ages 4+ The Radlett Centre, WD7 01923 859291 www.radlettcentre.co.uk
Wed 29 May Treasure Island Head aboard the Jolly Roger for a swashbuckling pantomime adventure like you’ve never seen before ‘Treasure Island.’ Set sail with the talented cast of performers as they take you on an action-packed journey to find the legendary buried treasure. With dazzling costumes, colourful sets and plenty of laughter for the whole family, this Spring & Summer pantomime promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone.
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