FAMILY SHOWS AT THE LOWRY January - April 2006
Traditional family favourites sit alongside exciting new productions for children and adults of all ages at The Lowry, with shows to make you laugh out loud and jump in your seat! There is a scary monster lurking in the woods as the award winning children’s picture book The Gruffalo is adapted to become a memorable musical adventure and Jason and The Argonauts sail onto the stage with a traditional tale of heroes and monsters.
A wide selection of new, quirky children’s shows are being performed in the intimate Studio theatre including the magical puppetry of The Ugly Duckling, Puss In Boots and The Kings Got Donkey’s Ears! Audience participation is required in the lively performances of Hansel and Gretel and Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! As if that wasn’t enough choice there is the return of James Campbell’s popular stand-up performance for young audiences, Comedy 4 Kids.
• Cinderella
Fri 9 December 2005 – Sunday 8 January 2006
• Starry Starry Night
Sat 7 January
• James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids
Sat 14 January
• A Royal Opera House Production – Pinocchio
Tue 24 – Sat 28 January
• Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Sun 29 January
• Hansel and Gretel
Sat 11 February
• The Moscow State Circus
Thu 16 – Sun 19 February
• Jason and the Argonauts
Tue 21 – Sat 25 February
• Puss in Boots
Sun 26 February
• The Ugly Duckling
Sat 11 March
• Shakespeare 4 Kidz - Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth
Wed 15&Thu 16 March
• Hi-5 – Live Action Heroes
Sat 18 & Sun 19 March
• In One Ear
Fri 24 & Sat 25 March
• The Crowstarver
Wed 29 March – Sat 1 April
• Sing-a-long-a Annie
Sat 22 April
• Aurélia's Oratorio
Fri 28 & Sat 29 April
• The King’s Got Donkey’s Ears!
Sun 30 April
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
Stagetext Performance
Sat 7 January mat
Wed 21 – Sat 24 & Mon 26 – Sat 31 December
Christmas Show Time
Make the most of your visit to Cinderella by joining our festive art activity before the performance.
Times Drop in between 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Tickets Free
Venue The Galleries
Sat 7 January
Pop-Up
Starry Starry Night
Milly finds herself in a world where her toys have become huge – or has she become small? Most suitable for ages 3-7.
Times 11am & 1.30pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Sat 14 January
James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids
The world’s only stand-up comedian for anyone who likes comedy without the rude bits. Most suitable for ages 6+.
Times 1.30pm
Tickets £8
Tue 24 – Sat 28 January
A Royal Opera House Production
Pinocchio
Dance, song and theatre tell the tale of Pinocchio, a magical puppet without strings, who can sing, dance…and create mischief.
Most suitable for ages 8+.
Times Eves 7pm, Thu mat 1.30pm, Sat mat 2pm
Tickets £12 - £18
Sun 29 January
Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
A lively show full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and original music, plus lots of audience participation.
Most suitable for ages 3+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Sat 11 February
Kipper Theatre In Education
Hansel and Gretel
Fairytale mayhem in this new show, complete with foot-stomping tunes, loveable characters and musical madness.
Most suitable for ages 6+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Thu 16 – Sun 19 February
The Moscow State Circus
A brand new show featuring 35 of Russia's greatest circus performers pushing the boundaries of physical ingenuity to their very limits.
Times Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 5pm
Tickets £16 - £20 except Fri 5pm £8 - £10
Family Tickets £52 - £68 except Fri 5pm
Tue 21 – Sat 25 February
Beggarsbelief and Warwick Arts Centre
Jason and the Argonauts
It’s the trip of a lifetime - and you’re invited along on this epic adventure of gods, heroes and monsters.
Most suitable for ages 7+.
Times Eves 7pm, Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm, Sat mat 2pm
Tickets £10 - £14, Family Tickets £32 - £48
Thu 23 February
Post Show Talk eve
Free to ticket holders
Venue Quays Theatre
Sun 26 February
Dynamic New Animation
Puss in Boots
Puppetry, clowning and song tell the tale of a man, a cat and an ogre – all competing for the love of a princess.
Most suitable for ages 5-11.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Sat 11 March
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
The Ugly Duckling
A winning combination of tabletop puppetry and storytelling makes this a magical adaptation of the poignant Hans Christian Andersen story.
Most suitable for ages 3-6.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Wed 15 & Thu 16 March
Shakespeare 4 Kidz
Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth Thrilling musical versions of two of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.
Times Wed 1.30pm & 7.30pm (Macbeth), Thu 10am & 1.30pm (Romeo and Juliet)
Tickets £13, Under 16s £8
Wed 15 March
Macbeth Set Scene Seminar
Times 5.45pm
Tickets £4
Venue Lyric Theatre
Sat 18 & Sun 19 March
Hi-5 – Live Action Heroes
See TV stars Kathleen, Nathan, Charli, Tim & Kellie live on stage in a high-energy fun-packed show that all the family will enjoy.
Times Sat & Sun 11am & 1.30pm, Sat 4pm
Tickets £9 - £15, Family Tickets £46 & £54
Fri 24 & Sat 25 March
Theatre-rites and the Lyric Hammersmith
In One Ear
Young audiences will be delighted by this magical, musical exploration of how we discover sound.
Most suitable for ages 3-6.
Times Fri 10am & 1pm, Sat 11am & 2.15pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Wed 29 March – Sat 1 April
Theatre Alibi & The Lowry
The Crowstarver
Thrilling theatre based on the story of a boy who can charm animals by Dick King-Smith (author of Babe).
Most suitable for ages 8-13.
Times Wed & Thu 10am & 1.30pm, Fri 1.30pm & 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm
Tickets £10 - £14
Signed Performance
Sat 1 April mat
Sat 1 April
Post Show Talk mat
A chance to talk to the actors and find out more about how the show was made.
Free to ticket holders
Venue Quays Theatre
Mon 10 – Sat 15 April
Tall Stories
The Gruffalo
Songs, laughs and scary fun in this terrific musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book.
Most suitable for ages 3+.
Times Mon & Fri 11am & 3pm, Wed & Thu 1pm, Sat 15 11am & 1pm.
No show Tue.
Tickets £9, Family Tickets £30
Sat 15 April
Matinee Fun Day
Tea with Cast Pre matinee family drama workshop exploring the adventures of The Gruffalo. Then join the cast for tea and cakes after the show.
Capacity 40
Times 11am – 12pm
Workshop, approx 2.15pm – 3pm
Tea with Cast
Tickets £8 (£6 Salford residents)
Venue The Studio
Sat 22 April
Sing-a-long-a Annie
You’re not going to be fully dressed without a smile at this latest sing-a-long-a sensation.
Times 1.30pm
Tickets £12.50, Under 16s £8.50
Fri 28 & Sat 29 April
The Lowry with Crying Out Loud
Aurélia's Oratorio
Welcome to the world of circus and stage illusions, where dreams come to life and the impossible happens before your very eyes!
Most suitable for children aged 9+.
Times Eves 7pm
Tickets £10 - £14
Sun 30 April
Theatre of Widdershins
The King’s Got Donkey’s Ears!
Puppetry, drama and original music tell the Greek myth of the cursed king and the barber who knew his terrible secret.
Most suitable for ages 4+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Posted on Tuesday, 01 November 2005 under Press Theatre Press