FREE BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

Why not turn a birthday into something special with a trip to the theatre?

On Saturday mornings Central Studio is pleased to offer one of its rehearsal spaces as a venue to a children's birthday party. Bring a party of 10 children or more to a Saturday Live theatre performance, plus your cake and nibbles and the birthday party (lasting up to an hour) can take place after the show.

Telephone Gabrielle on 01256 418318 or email gabrielle.hennig@qmc.ac.uk to ask for a booking form.

  Look for the jelly bean image in our Theatre sections for other shows suitable for the whole family.

Saturday 27th February at 11am                                                                                                  
Krazy Kat Theatre Company present
GROWING, GROWING... GONE!
The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk
Directed by Robbie Jones
With the participation of Caroline Parker

 Can two actors and a watering-can cover this tall tale? Krazy Kat present an imaginative and  unpredictable storytelling extravaganza with magic tricks, original music, silly puppets and a rather  cross giant!
 For all 4 to 8 year olds and grown-ups too, this work features fully integrated sign language.

 www. krazykattheatre.co.uk
 Tickets: £7 adults, £4.50 children

Saturday 13^th March at 11am (postponed from 9th January due to snow)
On the Other Hand present
TALES FROM THE WASHING LINE

Two tales with important themes, how we can all make a difference to the world when it comes to  disposing of.... our rubbish!
Come and find out about a polar bear who warns of the consequences of dumping rubbish into the  ocean, and a little girl who befriends a dustbin, until their friendship is threatened by a litter bug! 

 www.ontheotherhand.em8z.com 

Tickets: £7 adults, £4.50 children 

 Saturday 27^th March at 11am
Simply Smiley Productions present
DETECT EGG

 In perfect time for Easter, Simply Smiles arrive with the invitation to the audience to become a  detective for the day! The farmyard friends have lost their eggs and an action packed hour of thrills  dancing and drama ensues.

 Suitable for ages 3+
 www.simplysmileyproductions.co.uk
Tickets: £7 adults, £4.50 children

Theatre of Widdershins present
ARABIAN NIGHTS

It's amazing what you can find when you really look hard! Here we have three tales from the Queen  of all storytellers - the incredible Sheherazade. The first tale she found was hidden in the sands of the  desert; the second at the bottom of the ocean, and the third she heard straight from the donkey's  mouth! Genies, camels, flying carpets, and suspicious ne'er-do-wells - welcome to the world of the  Arabian Nights. Theatre of Widdershins takes you on an exciting journey through roasting deserts,  sand dunes, scented markets and fish filled seas, using puppets, masks, storytelling and wonderfully  atmospheric music.
Suitable for ages 4+
www.theatre-of-widdershins.co.uk
Tickets: £7 adults, £4.50 children 

HALF TERM SPECIAL EVENT FOR 3-7 YEAR OLDS! 

Tuesday 1^st - Wednesday 2^nd June at 11am and 2pm

POPPY WILD’S MAGICAL MACHINE

 What if you had a magical machine that made all your dreams come to life?

 This fast and funny interactive play uses classic storytelling techniques as well as puppetry  and physical performance to help little imaginations grow! Performed in Proteus' trademark  comedic style, this is a big heated show for younger audiences about being careful what you  wish for and valuing what you already have. Created by the team that brought you 'Are We  Nearly There Yet' and last year's 'The Lost Toy'.

Suitable for ages 3 to 7
www.proteustheatre.com
Tickets £4 for all