Family entertainment as The Lowry celebrates its 10th anniversary
May – August 2010
The Lowry has a whole host of fun family events this summer, including the triumphant return of Peppa Pig’s Party (Wed 19 & Thu 20 May), which comes to The Lowry’s Lyric Theatre following its recent sell-out success in The Quays.
The weekend of Sat 5 and Sun 6 June sees The Lowry become a playground for children big and small as the Big Family 10th Birthday Party takes over the building with a combination of ticketed and free events. Highlights of the party include Teatro Kismet’s captivating production The Mermaid Princess (Wed 2 – Sat 5 June), an extraordinary combination of circus, theatre and film with LaLaLuna (Sat 5 June) and BreakThru Film, Se-Ma-For Studio and Suzie Templeton’s glorious animation of Peter And The Wolf (Sun 6 June), played on the big screen with live accompaniment from the Manchester Camerata.
Among many other highlights for children
• Stories on a Shoestring Sat 15 May
• Peppa Pig’s Party Wed 19 & Thu 20 May
• Small Worlds Wed 2 – Sun 6 June
• The Mermaid Princess Wed 2 – Sat 5 June
• LaLaLuna Fri 4 & Sat 5 June
• Lighter than Air Sat 5 & Sun 6 June
• Peter and the Wolf Sun 6 June
• Boogie Pete Live Sun 6 June
• Alice in Wonderland Sat 12 & Sun 13 June
• Penguin Sun 27 June
• Joseph and the Amazing Mon 5 – Sat 10 July
Technicolor Dreamcoat
• The Lowry Theatre Fri 30 July
Summer School Showcase
• A Christmas Carol Fri 3 December 2010 –
Sat 8 January 2011
• Peter Pan Sat 11 December 2010 –
Sat 1 January 2011
Theatres
Sat 15 May
Objects Dart
Stories on a Shoestring
Marvel as everyday objects such as buckets, umbrellas and pegs turn into puppets before your very eyes in this imaginative and magical show.
Suitable for ages 3+
Times 11am & 1pm
Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50
Wed 19 & Thu 20 May
Peppa Pig’s Party
It’s Peppa Pig's birthday, so come and join the fun in this charming and imaginative show featuring magical puppets, which is full of songs, muddy puddles and oinks!
Times Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10am & 1pm
Tickets Children £10.50 & £12.50, Adults £12.50 & £14.50
Family Ticket £50
Wed 2 – Sun 6 June
Slung Low
Small Worlds
Join Mark on an interactive journey combining performance, music and digital projection in a series of rooms as he hunts for his brother’s prized marbles.
Suitable for ages 12+.
Times Audience members go in one at a time – please contact Box Office for a slot.
Tickets £5
Wed 2 – Sat 5 June
Teatro Kismet (Italy)
The Mermaid Princess
A captivating new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid; the haunting tale of a young mermaid who sacrifices all for love.
Performed in English.
Suitable for ages 8+.
Times Eves 7pm, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
Tickets Children £12 & £14, Adults £15 & £17
Family Ticket Wed – Fri £50, Sat £60
Fri 4 & Sat 5 June
LaLaLuna
Combining cirucs theatre with film, this surreal and whimsical tale follows the moon's caretaker as he struggles to re-light the darkened moon - an extraordiary theatrical journey for adults and children alike!
Times 1pm & 4pm
Tickets Children £5, Adults £10
Family Ticket £20
Sat 5 & Sun 6 June
Circo Ridiculoso and Pleasance
Lighter than Air
Combining circus and comedy, performer and clown Danny Schlesinger welcomes you into the weird and wonderful world of the wild balloon tamer.
Times Sat 11am & 2.30pm, Sun 12pm & 3pm
Tickets £5
Sun 6 June
Manchester Camerata
Peter and the Wolf
BreakThru Films and Se-ma-for Studios, in collobration with the BAFTA-winning director Suzie Templeton, bring this mesmerising and enchanting classic to its humourous and exhilarating best for the big screen. The film, which has no vocals, will be accompanied with live music from Manchester Camerata.
Times 2pm & 3.45pm
Tickets Children £5, Adults £10
Family Ticket £20
Sun 6 June
Boogie Pete Live
The star of the BAFTA Award-winning Boogie Beebies shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun-packed show for children of all ages.
Suitable for ages 2+.
Times 11am & 2pm
Tickets Children £6.50, Adults £8.50
Sat 12 & Sun 13 June
Uncontained Arts in association with Buxton Opera House
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic is brought to life in this delightful play for the whole family, featuring physical theatre, puppetry, live music and audience interaction.
Suitable for ages 4+.
Times 12pm & 2pm
Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50
Sun 27 June
Long Nose Puppets
Penguin
Surreal and surprising, Penguin features lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez and tells the story of a silent penguin and a persistent little boy.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
Times 12pm & 3pm
Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50
Mon 5 – Sat 10 July
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This production of the magical family musical continues to enjoy standing ovations across the country and is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do.
Times Mon 7.30pm, Tue – Thu 1.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm
Tickets £14 - £25; Under 16s – all mid-week matinee seats £10 (£8 off other performances)
Fri 30 July
The Lowry Theatre Summer School Showcase
Join our Theatre Summer School participants as they share their new performance piece created using storytelling and songs composed during the week.
Times 4pm & 5.15pm
Tickets £3
Sat 11 December 2010 – Sat 1 January 2011
Peter Pan The Musical Adventure
Stunning scenery, swashbuckling sword fights and breathtaking flying, accompanied by soaring music from a 14-piece orchestra, make this the North West’s must-see seasonal treat.
Times Visit our website or contact Box Office for details
Tickets £21 - £32
10+ £4 off except Peak performances
Schools £12.50
Family Ticket available - £4 off per ticket, from 3-6 tickets
Audio Described Thu 16 December 1.30pm
Signed performance Thu 16 December 7pm
Captioned performance Tue 28 December 7pm
Fri 3 December 2010 – Sat 8 January 2011
Manchester Library Theatre Company
A Christmas Carol
Adapted for the stage by David Holman
Directed by Rachel O’Riordan
A Christmas favourite adapted especially for young people of 6+, about a miser who sees the error of his ways, with a little help from some magical ghosts…
Audio Described Sat 18, Tue 21 December & Tue 4 January 2.30pm. Thu 30 December 7pm
Captioned performance Wed 29 December 7pm. Sat 8 January 2.30pm
Signed Performances Tue 21 December & Tue 4 January 2.30pm. Fri 7 January 7pm
Galleries
Gallery Opening Times: Sun-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 10am-5pm
Entry is free, but please make a donation.
Sat 1 May – Sun 5 September
Transformations 3
Leo Fitzmaurice
Panoramia
The Lowry's Promenade Gallery will become a work of art as Leo Fitzmaurice combines the building’s architecture with his unique interpretation of commercial packaging.
Lowry Favourites
Lowry Favourites re-launches with a fresh new look, bringing the Galleries to life with photographs, sound and film, and telling your more about LS Lowry and his work than ever before.
Want to know more?
Meet Mr Lowry
A 20-minute subtitled film, on show all day.
Lowry Favourites
An informative introduction to the work of LS Lowry. Every day at 12pm and 2pm.
What’s in a picture?
An informal look at the work of LS Lowry for families with young children. Every Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm
Regular Activities
Sun 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July & 29 August
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/fun for details of each month’s activity.
FREE
Drop in 11am – 3pm
*Sun 25 April & 30 May in association with The Royal Opera House – On The Road.
Every Saturday from…
Sat 1 May – Sat 28 August
Playhouse – Make Your Own Art
This colourful and creative workshop will encourage budding young artists to develop new skills and stretch their imagination! There is a different activity each week, so come back as often as you like.
Times 11am – 12.30pm
Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)
Sun 2 May & 4 July
Ballroom Sunday
Get a spring in your step with this fun-packed family event, which combines a ballroom workshop in the morning with a tea dance in the afternoon. This event always sells out so book early.
Suitable for all aged 8+.
Times Workshop 11am-12.30pm Tea Dance 1pm-2.30pm
Tickets Children £3, Adults £6
Fri 7 May, 18 June & 2 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.
Times 10am – 10.45am & 11.15am – 12pm
Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)
Sat 8 May
Colour in 3D
Be inspired by Leo Fitzmaurice’s exhibition on the Promenade and join us for an exciting sculpture workshop.
Suitable for all levels aged 10-14.
Times 10am – 5pm
Tickets £15 (£12 Salford residents)
Fri 14, 28 May, 11, 25 June & 9 July
Under 5s – First Steps
A fun dance session designed to get everyone boogying! Bring your little movers and join them in exploring their creativity through dance, or sit back and watch your child’s confidence grow as they learn skills like balance, co-ordination and agility.
Suitable for ages 2½ to 4½.
Times 10am – 10.45am & 11am – 11.45am
Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)
Fri 21 May, 25 June, 16 July & 6 August
Under 5s Story Time – Tiny Tot Tales
Join us in the Galleries and take your toddler on an imaginative journey of stories and songs. Each month a different artwork or theme will be explored in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that will really bring the stories to life!
Suitable for ages 2½ - 4½.
Times 10.15am – 11am
Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)
May Half Term & Bank Holidays
Mon 3 & 31 May
Art Zone – At The Beach
Celebrate the start of Summer and explore Lowry’s pictures of the beach to create your own wonderful seaside-inspired works of art. Using fun materials and lots of imagination you’ll create a fantastic collage to brighten up your day!
Drop in 12pm – 3pm
FREE
Mon 31 May, Tue 1, Wed 2, Thu 3 & Fri 4 June
Art Zone – Pot Doodles
Catch the doodlebug in this fun workshop where you’ll play games to get you doodling and explore colour, shapes and line. Create fantastic drawings and patterns to decorate your own unique plate to take home.
Times 11am – 12.30pm
Tickets £4 (£3.50 for Salford residents)
Tue 1, Wed 2 & Thu 3 June
Drama Zone – Once Upon A Time
Explore and make your own fairytale. Use drama games to build a magical world of princesses, princes, heroes and villains. Will you live happily ever after?
Times 11am – 12.30pm
Tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents)
Summer Holidays
Sat 3 July
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Romeo & Juliet Dance Workshop
A chance to improve your ballet technique and learn extracts from Romeo and Juliet.
This is an exciting opportunity to take part in a repertoire based ballet class based on Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet.
Times 2.30pm – 3.30pm suitable for beginners ages 8-10 (Grades 2-3).
3.45pm – 5pm suitable for intermediate levels aged 11-13 (Grades 4-5).
Tickets £8 except 5.15pm class £12
Wed 21 & 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 & Mon 30 August
Art Zone – Colour Crazy!
Brighten up your Summer holidays by joining us to explore all the colours of the rainbow! Using fun materials and creative crafts you’ll have the chance to stretch your imagination and make bright and brilliant works of art to take home and enjoy. Each week a different colour will be the inspiration, so come back as often as you like!
Drop in 12pm – 3pm
FREE
Mon 26 – Fri 30 July
Theatre Summer School – The Dockers Opera Week
Join us on an exciting adventure for summer school 2010, working with Tinderbox artists you will create an exciting new music theatre piece based on the stories and lives of the people who have been connected to the quays in the last 100 years.
Suitable for ages 8-16.
Times 10am – 5pm
Tickets £85 per child (£60 Salford residents)
The Lowry celebrates its 10th anniversary on 28 April 2010 and has spent 10 years delighting, engaging and challenging both local and national audiences with the very best in visual art and performance. The Lowry Centre Trust is a not-for-profit charitable organisation and registered charity (no. 1053962). All income supports our world-class Theatres and Galleries programme, the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection and our life-changing Community and Education work. The Lowry’s Chief Executive, Julia Fawcett was awarded an OBE for services to the Arts in the Queen’s 2010 New Year Honours list.
Posted on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 under Press Theatre Press