FAMILY SHOWS AT THE LOWRY September - December 2006
Family Shows at The Lowry
September - December 2006
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without Aladdin, our big hit pop pantomime from 2002, now back bigger and better than ever but still with family friendly prices. We have a whole series of shows for younger children, mostly in our Studio theatre. On the main stage we’ve also got – direct from a sensational season in New York – famous Russian clown Slava with his totally unbelievable, Snowshow.
• Jack And The Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Sat 9 September
• Little Red…You Know Who!
Sun 24 September
• And The Rain Falls Down
Wed 4 – Sat 7 October
• Slava’s Snowshow
Tue 24 – Sat 28 October
• The Rainbow Fish
Sun 29 October
• Egg and Spoon
Sat 4 November
• The Dustman
Sat 11 November
• The Pied Piper
Mon 4 & Wed 6 December
• Aladdin Fri 8 December 2006 – Sun 7 January 2007
Sat 9 September
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre
Jack And The Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Enchanting versions of the Billy Goats Gruff and Jack and his magic bean. Storytelling with puppets at its very best.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Sun 24 September
Freehand Theatre
Little Red…You Know Who!
Taking a well-known traditional story this spell-binding play for young children has magical puppetry, colour and specially composed music.
Most suitable for ages 3-7.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Wed 4 – Sat 7 October
Fevered Sleep
And The Rain Falls Down
Celebrating all the watery things in the world but please bring a change of clothing, as the young participants could get wet!
Most suitable for ages 3-4.
Times Wed – Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm
Tickets £7
Tue 24 – Sat 28 October
David Johnson by arrangement with Slava and Gwenael Allan
Slava’s Snowshow
Direct from New York, the internationally acclaimed clown show with a heart-stopping snowstorm. Full of laughter and enjoyment for the whole family.
Most suitable for ages 8+.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Tickets £18 - £24
Family Tickets £56 - £80
Sun 29 October
Blunderbus Theatre Company
The Rainbow Fish
Come and meet the Rainbow Fish in her glittering underwater paradise and be whisked away on a deep-sea adventure.
Most suitable for ages 5-7.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Sat 4 November
Lyngo Theatre Company presents
Egg and Spoon
By Marcello Chiarenza & Patrick Lynch.
Great interactive show, where everyone gets a chance to play. Welcome to the forest, there’s lots to see and animals to meet…
Most suitable for under 3s.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Sat 11 November
Lyngo Theatre Company
The Dustman
The Dustman makes dreams from the things everybody throws away - boxes, buckets and stinky fish! Enthralling puppetry and great live music.
Most suitable for ages 5+.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £7, Children £5
Mon 4 & Wed 6 December
Opera North Education
The Pied Piper
Small-scale opera designed for children and their families, retelling the famous legend, with a score inspired by eastern European folk music.
Times Eves 7pm
Tickets £8
Fri 8 December 2006 – Sun 7 January 2007
Pele Productions in association with The Lowry
Aladdin
The pop pantomime that broke all records in 2002 is back - but even bigger and better than before! Times Contact Box Office for more information.
Tickets £14 - £22
Wed 20 December 7pm
Signed Performance.
Thu 21 December 7pm
Audio Described Performance.
Touch Tour 6pm.
Sat 6 January 2pm
Stagetext Performance.
Wed 20 – Sun 24 & Tue 26 – Sun 31 December Christmas Show Time!
Make the most of your visit to Aladdin by dropping in to our festive art activity before the performance.
Drop in 12.30pm – 1.30pm
The Galleries
Family Activity
We have lots and lots of family activities at The Lowry, some, like Playhouse on Saturdays, take place regularly, whilst others are linked to shows or exhibitions. Our activities are designed for the whole family, so children must be accompanied by an adult.
Unless otherwise stated, family activity is most suitable for ages 5-11.
Our family activity continues to be very popular, so booking is advised for all non drop-in events.
Saturday Playhouse*
Capacity 20
Times 11am – 12.30pm
Tickets £3 (£1.50 Salford Residents)
The Studio
*Except for Sat 23 & 30 December
Saturday Playhouse - Make Your Own Art
Colourful and creative workshops to encourage budding young artists to develop new skills. A different activity each week - come back as often as you like!
Saturday Playhouse – Fun, Games & Play
Join in drama and games using the theatres’ programmes to stimulate the imagination.
Fri 8 & 22 September, 6 & 20 October, 3 & 17 November, 1 & 15 December
Under 5s First Steps
A dance session to get your little one moving! Watch your child’s creativity and confidence grow!
Most suitable for ages 2-4.
Capacity 20
Times 10am – 10.45am & 11am – 11.45am
Tickets £3 (£1.50 Salford Residents)
The Studio
Sun 24 September, 29 October & 26 November
Free Family Sunday
Join us in the Galleries on the last Sunday of every month, where you’ll discover fun art and drama activities inspired by our current exhibitions. Check www.thelowry.com for details. Please note, no Free Family Sunday in December.
Times Drop in 11am – 3pm
The Galleries Sat 14 October
The Big Draw – Cartoon Capers with Tony Husband The Lowry’s Cartoonist in Residence will be creating fantastic cartoons for you to take home and offering tips and advice for budding young cartoonists. All welcome.
Times Drop in 11am – 3pm
The Galleries
Sun 15 October
Ballroom Sunday
Take part in a ballroom dance workshop in the morning then try out the moves at our fun tea dance. Whatever your age or ability, enjoy some family fun. All welcome.
Capacity 60
Times Workshop 11am – 12.30pm,
Tea Dance 1pm – 3pm
Tickets Adults £5, Children £2.50
The Studio
Mon 23, Tue 24, Wed 25, Thu 26 & Fri 27 October
Art Zone – Pot Doodles
A fun workshop where you’ll play games to get you doodling and create fantastic drawings to decorate your very own plate to take home.
Capacity 20
Times 11am – 1pm
Tickets £4 (£3 Salford Residents) including plate
The Galleries & Studio
Tue 24, Wed 25 & Thu 26 October
Drama Zone - Story Theatre
We will work on a popular myth or story to create a modern retelling of it by the end of the session. Capacity 20
Times 2pm – 3.30pm
Tickets £3 (£1.50 Salford Residents)
The Studio
Sat 2, 9 & 16 December
Christmas Playhouse
Create your own sparkling decorations and colourful cards, inspired by our Christmas show, Aladdin.
Capacity 20
Times 11am – 12.30pm
Tickets £3 (£1.50 Salford Residents)
The Studio
Sat 2, 9 & 16 December
Five Gold Rings
With singer/voice coach Beth Allen.
Join us in sessions designed to put the shine back on the Christmas songs you love. Afterwards, mulled wine and mince pies all round! All ages and voices welcome.
Times Sat 2 & 9 December 10.30am – 12pm, Sat 16 December 10.30am – 2pm
Tickets Adults £12, Children £6 (Adults £10, Children £4.50 Salford Residents) per course
The Studio
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MORE PRESS INFORMATION
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Information & Box Office
Telephone 0870 787 5793
Posted on Saturday, 01 July 2006 under Press Theatre Press