FAMILY SHOWS AT THE LOWRY SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2005
What better ways to entertain the family as the nights draw in than a visit to the theatre for the best in puppetry, pantomime and exciting children’s shows? There is something on offer to suit every age range from old favourites like Rumpelstiltskin to brand new stage shows including a pre-West End tour of The Jungle Book.
Horrible Histories and Arthur, the Story of a King provide a captivating opportunity to step back in time and bring to life some of the heroes and villains of the past. Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without our seasonal spectacular and this year sees Lucy-Jo Hudson (Coronation Street’s Katy Harris) and Faith Brown join forces in Cinderella.
Pinocchio
Sat 3 September
Arthur, the Story of a King
Tue 13 – Sat 17 September
Baba Yaga Boney Legs
Sun 25 September
Rumpelstiltskin
Sat 8 October
The Pied Piper – Opera for Children
Mon 10 October
Horrible Histories
Tue 11 – Sat 15 October
World Cup Final 1966
Tue 18 – Sat 22 October
The Birdy and the Eagle
Sun 30 October
Private Peaceful
Mon 31 Oct – Sat 5 November
Carl Rosa Company
The Mikado
Tue 15 - Sat 19 November
The Kurdish Garden
Fri 18 & Sat 19 November
Stomp
Tue 29 Nov – Sat 3 December
Cinderella
Fri 9 Dec 2005 – Sunday 8 Jan 2006
Sat 3 September
Indefinite Articles
Pinocchio
See Pinocchio carved on stage as the story of the puppet who wants to be a boy unfolds.
Most suitable for ages 4+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
The Studio
Tue 13 – Sat 17 September
Wee Stories
Arthur, the Story of a King
Inspiring performances and original live music bring the legend to life.
Most suitable for ages 6+.
Times Tue & Fri 7pm, Wed & Thu 10am & 1.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm
Tickets £12 & £14, Family Tickets £36 & £44
Lyric Theatre
Sat 17 September
Post Matinee Show Talk Free to ticket holders
Resource packs available.
Sun 25 September
Dynamic New Animation
Baba Yaga Boney Legs
Exciting puppetry, masks and live performance adventure story about a crazy Russian witch.
Most suitable for ages 5-11.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
The Studio
Sat 8 October Theatre Of Widdershins
Rumpelstiltskin
Puppet version of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
Most suitable for ages 4+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
The Studio
Mon 10 October
Opera North Education
The Pied Piper – Opera for Children
Newly-commissioned small-scale opera. Performed by a professional cast plus chorus from a local primary school. Designed especially for young audiences.
Times 7pm
Tickets Adults £6, Children £3
The Studio
Tue 11 – Sat 15 October
Touring Tales Theatre Company Ltd presents The Birmingham Stage Company
Horrible Histories
Astonishing 3D video technology makes Terry Deary’s horrible tales of history hover right in front of you!
Times Tue 7pm, Wed 10.30am, Thu 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, Sat 7pm (Victorians), Wed 1.30pm, Thu 10.30am, Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm (Tudors)
Tickets £12 & £14, Family Tickets £36 & £44
Lyric Theatre
Drama Zone: Horrible Histories
Tue 25, Wed 26 & Thu 27 October
Create weird and wonderful stories and bring them to life using role play and drama games
Times 2pm – 3.30pm
Tickets £3 (£1.50 Salford residents)
Venue The Studio
Tue 18 – Sat 22 October
Produced by Schtanhaus in association with BAC
World Cup Final 1966
Experience the inspiration and perspiration of the greatest of all English sporting achievements – live on stage!
Most suitable for ages 7+.
Times Eves 7pm, Wed mat 1.30pm, Sat mat 2pm
Tickets £10 – £14 Concessions £2 off
Quays Theatre
Sun 30 October
Lyngo Theatre Company and La Baracca present
The Birdy and the Eagle
Birdy learns to fly but the Eagle is looking out for his breakfast in this magical show.
Most suitable for ages 3-6.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
The Studio
Mon 31 October – Sat 5 November
Scamp Theatre Limited presents the Bristol Old Vic production
Private Peaceful
Inspiring story of a young First World War soldier, from the story by the acclaimed Children’s Laureate Michale Morpurgo.
Most suitable for ages 8+.
Times Eves 7pm, Wed mat 1.30pm, Sat mat 1pm
Tickets £8
The Studio
Tue 15 – Sat 19 November
Carl Rosa Company
The Mikado
The award-winning production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular comic creation, featuring the designs of the original 1885 costumes.
Sung in English.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Tickets £16 – £22
Lyric Theatre
Sat 19 November
Matinee Fun Day!
A wonderful pre matinee workshop for all the family filled with song.
Times 11am – 12.30pm.
Then join the cast for tea and cakes approx 30 mins after the show*.
Matinee ticket holders only. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets £6 for adults and children (£5 Salford residents) Venue
The Studio
*Actors will not be in costume.
Workshops available. Contact Suzanna Rosenthal 0207 613 0777.
Fri 18 & Sat 19 November
TPO in Collaboration with Rebwar Saeed and Lyric Hammersmith
The Kurdish Garden
A magic carpet ride through the colourful world of five special gardens.
Most suitable for ages 4+.
Times Fri 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 11am, 1pm & 3pm Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
The Studio
Tue 29 November – Sat 3 December
Stomp
The theatrical sensation that combines dance, comedy and percussion in one incredible, high-energy entertainment.
Times Tue – Thu eves 8pm, Wed mat 2pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm
Tickets £12 – £22
Lyric Theatre
Sat 3 December
A fun packed family workshop for parents and children seeing the show. A one-hour feast of beats, rhythms and steps.
Times 12pm - 1pm & 1pm - 2pm
Tickets £8 for adults and children (£6 Salford residents)
Venue The Studio
Workshops available.
Contact Laura Haynes 01273 673634.
Fri 9 December 2005 – Sunday 8 January 2006
Pele productions in association with The Lowry
Cinderella
The family favourite Christmas pantomime in a spectacular new pop music version with a star cast. Starring Coronation Street’s Lucy Jo Hudson as Cinderella and Faith Brown as The Wicked Stepmother
Times Contact Box Office for further information
Tickets £12 - £22 Family Tickets £32 - £72
Audio Described Performance
Thu 22 December mat.
Touch Tour 1pm.
Signed Performances
Wed 21 December eve & Thu 5 January mat
Stagetext Performance
Sat 7 January mat
Posted on Tuesday, 28 June 2005 under Press Theatre Press