Family Shows: May - August 05
Jazz Mouse
Sat 14 May
Featuring a giant music stave, where all the notes hang out - and a naughty note who won't stay in tune - music, song and brilliantly expressive puppets make this a delightful show for both youngsters and their adults. Turns the world of music into something visual and concrete, which children can enjoy and understand.
Most suitable for ages 6+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Watershed Productions
Midnight
Wed 1 – Sun 5 June
by Jacqueline Wilson.
Adapted and directed by Vicky Ireland The latest hit stage adaptation from the new best-seller by the award-winning children’s author. Twelve-year-old Violet has always been in the shadow of her brother Will but now he has learned a shocking secret about his own past, things seem to be getting worse. Then, the charismatic Jasmine arrives at Violet’s school and immediately befriends her. It seems Violet’s life is about to change for the better but is Jasmine a true friend? From the team that produced Double Act and Bad Girls, Midnight is a must for all Jacqueline Wilson fans.
Most suitable for ages 9-14.
Times Wed – Sat 7pm, Thu, Sat & Sun mats 2pm
Tickets £12, £14. Concessions £3 off.
Family Tickets £36, £44
Matinee Funday, Sat 4 June, pre matinee drama workshop for all the family, 11am – 12.30pm, then join the cast for tea approx 30 mins after the show. Matinee ticket holders only, £6 (£5 Salford residents) for adults and children.
Workshops available contact Hannah Pike 0161 449 7686. Resource packs www.watershedtheatre.com/midnight
Sign Language performance, Thu 2 June eve
Audio Described performance, Sat 4 June eve, touch tour 6pm
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Finders Keepers
Sat 4 June
Two quirky animal stories for younger children who will experience the jungle sounds and meet spiders and snakes as they go exploring to look for different creatures and animals. Laugh at Monkey’s cheeky habits, roar at Lion and see if, for once, he manages to get the better of Hare. Lively tabletop puppetry brings these entertaining stories to life.
Most suitable for ages 3-7.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Lempen Puppet Theatre Company
The Shape Changer
Sat 9 July
Smudge is no ordinary boy, because he can change his shape! He becomes a lion when angry and a mouse when scared. Now, he must go in search of his lost father, himself a shape changer. Told with a mixture of puppets, acting and tango dancing, with original music and subtle lighting effects, this is an entertaining and highly imaginative show.
Most suitable for ages 5+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Waggish Radish Puppet Theatre
Under The Carpet
Sat 6 August
Sheela is a little girl, who likes to draw everything and everywhere. The endless yet fragile world of her imagination is full of imaginary friends, funny creatures, ocean storms, colourful places and a wild circus. It’s a story about having friends, having fun, worrying, sharing, knowing, asking, loving and even a little crying
Most suitable for ages 4+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
The Jungle Book
Tue 30 August – Sat 3 September
By Rudyard Kipling
Prior to West End…Birmingham Stage Company present a brilliant new version of the classic story. The young boy Mowgli, is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves but when Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill him, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take Mowgli to the man village for his safety. The jungle however holds dangers and surprises for them all – and Mowgli’s extraordinary adventure has just begun! This remarkable new show follows the same company’s acclaimed productions of James and the Giant Peach, George’s Marvellous Medicine and Tom’s Midnight Garden. It’s a magnificent adventure for all the family.
Times 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2pm
Tickets £12 - £18. Concessions £3 off.
Family Tickets £36, £44, £52, £60
Matinee Funday, Sat 3 September, pre matinee workshop for all the family with animal magic, original songs and funky movement, 11am – 12.30pm, then join the cast for tea approx 30 mins after the show.
Matinee ticket holders only, £6 (£5 Salford residents) for adults and children.
Posted on Friday, 18 March 2005 under Press Theatre Press