Family entertainment at The Lowry
May - August 2009
This Summer there are treats for all of the family with some crazy characters from TV calling into The Lowry. For the first time ever, children’s favourite Milkshake! is live on stage in a colourful musical extravaganza. Boasting all of the high-energy routines and characters that made the movies popular, Disney’s High School Musical is live on stage with all of the twists and turns expected from the much-loved story of the movie. Tweenie-boppers will be wowed by the Tweenies Live!, a spectacular new theatre show of the fab four and all of their tot-tastic tunes.
Along with a variety of family activities, including monthly Free Family Sundays and games and exercises to beat the boredom of the school holidays, there’s plenty of fun to be had in The Lowry Galleries. Express Yourself: A Family Dance Exhibition takes youngsters and their families on an enjoyable journey through the world of dance from ballet to breakdancing.
• Disney’s High School Musical On Stage Mon 11 – Sat 23 May
• The Garden of Dreams Sat 23 May
• Tweenies Live! Tue 26 & Wed 27 May
• The Tell Woman Sun 31 May
• Terry Jones’ Fairy Tales Sat 13 June
• Flyaway Katie Sun 28 June
• Princess and the Pea Sat 11 July
• Annie Tue 28 July – Sat 1 August
• Milkshake! Live in My First Concert Fri 28 – Sun 30 August
Mon 11 – Sat 23 May
Disney’s High School Musical On Stage
‘Get’cha head in the game’ as the original Disney Channel movie goes live with all your favourite characters and songs, and a live band!
Times Mon – Thu eves 7pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm. No show Sun.
Tickets Mon – Fri £12.50 - £32.50
Signed Performance Sat 16 May 7pm
Audio Described Performances Thu 21 May 7pm. Touch Tour 6pm.
Sat 16 May
Signed Workshop
The story, the songs, the love, the emotion, all in a fun packed signed workshop led by the interpreter, Andy Higgins. Come sing/sign along!
Suitable for beginner & intermediate levels, all ages welcome.
Capacity 22
Times 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Tickets Free of charge for deaf patrons booking for allocated seats for signed performance of High School Musical.
Sat 23 May
Monster Productions and Live Theatre
The Garden of Dreams
Join Rat and Kip on a magical, musical adventure as they search for a way to get the Sleeping Giant back into his precious dreams.
Suitable for ages 7 and under.
Times 12pm & 3pm
Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50
Tue 26 & Wed 27 May
BBC Worldwide
Tweenies Live!
Top of the Tots
Ten years after bursting onto the scene, the Tweenies are back with a chart-busting new show, packed full with tot-tastic sing-along tunes.
Times Daily 11am & 2pm, Tue 5pm
Tickets Children £14.50, Adults £16.50
Sun 31 May
The Tell Woman
Come on a journey through the fabric of myth, where dance, theatre and puppetry combine to help you find your own answers to some important questions.
Suitable for ages 10 and under.
Times 12pm & 2pm
Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50
Sat 13 June
DNA
Terry Jones’ Fairy Tales
Terry Jones’ witty fairy tales are brought to life with puppets, storytelling, percussion and live performance. Just follow Thurtinkle’s beautiful big nose!
Suitable for ages 4-11.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Children £5, Adults £8
Sun 28 June
Long Nose Puppets
Flyaway Katie
A flight of fancy about the power of imagination, this inspiring show is based on the popular children's book and acted out by a colourful array of puppets.
Suitable for ages 2-7.
Times 12pm & 2pm
Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50
Sat 11 July
Banyan Theatre Company presents the Polka Theatre production
Princess and the Pea
Featuring puppets and projections, this quirky adaptation follows a Prince in search of a ‘real’ Princess, a tower of mattresses and of course a tiny pea.
Suitable for ages 2-5.
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Children £5, Adults £8
Tue 28 July – Sat 1 August
Chris Moreno
Annie
Leapin’ lizards! One of the best-loved family musicals of all time – the rags-to-riches tale of a redheaded orphan – returns to The Lowry!
Times Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2pm
Tickets £12 - £22
Fri 28 – Sun 30 August
Milkshake! Live in My First Concert
Kids can now join their favourite TV characters and Milkshake! presenters* in a brand new all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza! It’s the perfect Summer treat! *Presenters and characters are subject to change.
Times Fri 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 11am & 2.30pm
Tickets Children £12.50, Adults £14
Family Activities
Every Saturday
Saturday Playhouse – Make Your Own Art
Create an exciting work of art using a variety of art and craft ideas, from making 3D models and sculptures, to inventive drawing and painting techniques.
Fri 1, 15 May, 12 & 26 June, 3 & 17 July
Under 5s – First Steps
A fun introduction to dance with games and exercises designed to educate, stimulate and allow toddlers to explore their creativity through movement.
Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½
Sun 3 May
Ballroom Sunday
A fun introduction to dance with games and exercises designed to educate, stimulate and allow toddlers to explore their creativity through movement.
Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½
Fri 8 May, 5 June & 10 July
Under 5s Art – Doodle Tots
Paint, stick, play and make in this colourful workshop designed especially for toddlers and their parents/carers. Explore art, sound, texture and materials and have fun getting messy!
Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½
Sun 31 May, 28 June, 26 July & 30 August
Free Family Sunday
Join us on the last Sunday of every month where you’ll discover fun art and drama activities. Check www.thelowry.com for details of each month’s activity.
Free
May Half Term
Mon 4 & 25 May
Art Zone – Disco Divas
Get into the groove and make your very own dancing disco diva. Design, draw and make your dancer then watch it wiggle, jiggle, jump and jive as it makes crazy disco moves.
Free
Tue 26, Wed 27, Thu 28 & Fri 29 May
Art Zone – Dancing Puppets
Make a marionette puppet then make it come alive in this fun workshop for budding young artists. From hip-hop and disco to ballroom and ballet – just pull the strings and watch your puppet dance to the beat!
Tue 26, Wed 27 & Thu 28 May
Drama Zone – Animal Games
If your pets could talk what would they say? Using drama games you will create your own animal stories and bring them to life in this fun packed adventure.
Sat 30 May
Breakin’ Convention – Graffiti Caps
Manchester-based graffiti artist Ruse76 will be around throughout the Breakin’ Convention Festival tagging caps in his own unique style.
All welcome.
Summer Holidays
Wed 22, 29 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 & 31 August
Art Zone – Get Creative!
Join our artist to try out new materials and ideas inspired by current exhibitions in the Galleries – from magical masks and puppets to colourful collage and crafts. Each week you’ll find a different activity to enjoy.
FREE
Don’t Forget
We have two boredom-busting weeks of Summer Schools at The Lowry! For details on age suitability and how to take part in our Summer Schools visit www.thelowry.com.
Unless otherwise stated, activities are suitable for ages 5-11 and are designed for the whole family. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Visit www.thelowry.com or contact Box Office for information on times and prices.
Galleries
Until Sun 27 September
Express Yourself - A Family Dance Exhibition
Join your family and friends on the dance floor and launch yourself feet first into The Lowry’s first family dance exhibition.
Posted on Thursday, 05 March 2009 under Press Theatre Press Galleries Press