Children, Families and Schools
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Saturday 2nd October 1.30pm
Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company present with Salisbury Playhouse
LITTLE RED HEN
Who will help me plant these grains of wheat? "Not I" said the Pig, "Not I" said the Rat, "Not I" said the Cow. "Fair Enough," said the Little Red Hen, "I'll do it myself!"
Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farm animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand. This ingenious adaptation of the nursery school favourite features a host of animal puppets, sing-a-long songs and madcap comic routines. Perfect for ages 3-7 and adults too...with no scary bits in it whatsoever!
Tickets £6.50 / £5.50 concessions / £22 Family Ticket
Suitable for ages 3-7. Running time 55 mins.
Monday 25th October 1.30pm
Tall Stories present
Twinkle Twonkle
How I wonder what you are…
Stella loves the stars. Every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. But one night her little brother Ryan wishes on a star, extends the telescope all the way and starts climbing up it. Stella follows him. But something is wrong in the night sky. There’s Pegasus the flying horse – but there’s also a cow jumping over the moon. And the Great Bear and the Little Bear have been joined by a medium-sized bear…
Tall Stories, the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, presents its latest show, for everyone aged 4 and up. Inspired by nursery rhymes and the Big Bang – stories, music and the mystery of space lift you up, up and away…
Illustration by Chris Riddell.
Tickets £5.50 / £4.50 / £18 Family Ticket
Suitable for ages 4+. Running time 50mins
Friday 5th November 11am & 1.30pm
Saturday 6th November 1.30pm
Sherman Cymru/Theatr Iolo present
Snow Child/Plentyn yr Eira
Created by/Dyfeisiwyd gan Sarah Argent, Dafydd James & Kevin Lewis.
As far as the eye can see, the world is winter white. Listen carefully, and you’ll hear the sound of snow falling and ice crackling. Look closer again, the snow is stirring, and by the magic of moonlight the Snow Child comes to life.
What will happen when the other children discover her next morning?
With puppetry and live music, this mischievous Snow Child and enchanting play will warm all hearts this Christmas.
Tickets £5.50 full / £4.50 concessions / £18 Family Ticket / £4.50 schools (Accompanying teachers free of charge). Ages/Oedrannau 3 - 6
BE AN EARLY BIRD PANTO SAVER!
Tickets are on sale now for this year’s pantomime at Blackwood Miners’ Institute.
Wednesday 8th December to Tuesday 28th December
(See performance schedule below for a full list of times and ticket prices)
Robinson Crusoe
Like all good panto heroes, Robinson Crusoe has an ambition to see the world, find true love and make his fortune. Of course this is panto so nothing goes to plan!
The Owen Money Theatre Company travel across the oceans and visit distant shores (well Blackwood!) to bring you the story of Daniel Defoe’s swashbuckling tale Robinson Crusoe - panto style! With evil pirates and blood thirty cannibals to defeat, plus bullions of audience participation you have all the ingredients for a traditional fun filled pantomime for the whole family!
Starring popular Welsh entertainer Mike Doyle as Robinson and Rhian Griffith, who sparkled audiences last year as Princess Crumble in Jack & The Beanstalk.
It’s never too early to book for panto so call the Box Office now on 01495 227206 or book online.
Earlybird Offer
Once again this year we are pleased to be able to offer an early bird family ticket at the reduced price of £36 if booked before end of August. This is for four people, either two adults and two children or one adult and three children. A saving of £4 per family. And quote Earlybird or select Early x4 when booking online.
Please note this offer cannot be used for performances on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day and is only available on family tickets. Tickets must be paid for before 31st August to qualify for the early bird discount and no reservations are accepted.
Performance Schedule
| Weds 8th Dec | 7pm | ||
| Thurs 9th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | |
| Fri 10th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | 7pm |
| Sat 11th Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
| Sun 12th Dec | 2pm | ||
| Mon 13th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | |
| Tues 14th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | |
| Weds 15th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | |
| Thurs 16th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | 7pm |
| Fri 17th Dec | 9.45am | 1.00pm | |
| Sat 18th Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
| Sun 19th Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
| Mon 20th Dec | 2pm | 7pm | |
| Tues 21st Dec | 2pm | 7pm | |
| Weds 22nd Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
| Thurs 23rd Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
| Fri 24th Dec | 11.00am | 2pm | |
| XMAS DAY | NO PERFORMANCE | ||
| Sun 26th Dec | 2pm | ||
| Mon 27th Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
| Tues 28th Dec | 2pm | 5.30pm | |
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| Schools Performances (£6) | |||
| Public Performances (£13 / £9.50 / £40 Family Ticket) | |||
| Peak Performances (£15 / £11 / £44 Family Ticket) | |||
Saturday 29th January 1.30pm
Snail Tales present
A Little Bird Told Me
Be the first to hear the next generation of fairy tales! In A Little Bird Told Me, wizards, witches and magical animals join boys and girls like you on crazy quests and wacky adventures. Each of the five short stories has been created by children from UK primary schools, and adapted by professional storytellers to include puppetry, live music, magic, and plenty of audience participation!
Sometimes moral, sometimes delightfully absurd, but always colourful, curious and fun… this insight into the world of the modern child’s imagination – from helpful gazelles to dragon poo – is a treat for the whole family.
Visit www.FlapYourFeathers.com to find out more!
Tickets £5.50/£4.50 concessions/£18 Family Ticket