We’re so excited about the brilliant range of high-quality children’s theatre we are bringing to our audiences in 2019. We are thrilled to welcome back Puppet Festival favourites, The Lempens with ‘The Golden Princess’ in February, a true puppetry masterpiece. The Egg theatre company, co-producers on Moominland Midwinter in 2013, are also back – this time with their show ‘Muckers’ which promises magic, music and mischief!
FEBRUARY – Sunday 10th 3pm Free craft from 2pm £8 | £6* (£10|£8* door)
THE GOLDEN PRINCESS BY LEMPEN PUPPET THEATRE
In the Kingdom of Rumours lives Princess Suzanna the Golden. She is rich and famous but not happy. But why is she so sad? And what in the world will make her happy?Only Melo, the unusual musician, has the gift to help her. A theatrical performance using acting, puppets, shadows and music for everyone from 5 years old to 105 years young.
Running time: 55 minutes | Ages: 5+
Tickets on sale now.
FEBRUARY – Monday 18th 2pm Free craft 1pm £4 | Family ticket £10
STRIPEY HONEY… IS VERY YUMMY BY MASHI THEATRE
AT ACCRINGTON LIBRARY
Stripey Honey… is very yummy! Is a touching and funny story of how tigers, bees and honey collectors learn to live together. Mashi brings a new play to young audiences of adventure and fun with music by award-winning composer Arun Ghosh, song, dance and puppetry, exploring the lives of some of our most precious but endangered species.
Co-programmed by Spot On Lancashire this event takes place at Accrington Library
Running time: 60 minutes | For ages: 5+
Tickets on sale now.
FEBRUARY – Tuesday 19th 3pm Free craft 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8* door)
THE CHEF’S APPRENTICE BY ACADEMY OF FUN
The chef’s new apprentice has some great food ideas but he also manages to cause chaos when left to prepare the kitchen for the chef’s masterpiece. Will he be able to tidy up in time ready to make delicious shakes and smoothies to impress the boss? Expect live food tasting and a lot of audience involvement on this frantic food adventure!
Running time: 45 minutes | Ages: 6+
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FEBRUARY – Sunday 24th 11am + 3pm Free craft 10am + 2pm £8 | £6* | £4** (Door £10 | £8* | £6**)
LAND OF NOD BY BYTEBACK THEATRE
The day is almost done. It is time for Nod to tidy his toys and go to bed. But Nod doesn’t want to tidy his toys… he wants to go on adventures! Join Nod on his magical journey where his imagination can take him anywhere… deep into the beautiful sea of dew where the colourful fish live or up high into the night sky to play amongst the stars. A beautiful sensory storytelling show exploring the magic of bedtime and the beauty of children’s imagination.
Running time: 35 minutes + Creative Play | Ages: 0 – 5 years
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MARCH – Thursday 7th 4pm Free craft 3pm £4 | Family ticket £10
STRIPEY HONEY… IS VERY YUMMY BY MASHI THEATRE
AT HASLINGDEN LIBRARY
Stripey Honey… is very yummy! Is a touching and funny story of how tigers, bees and honey collectors learn to live together. Mashi brings a new play to young audiences of adventure and fun with music by award-winning composer Arun Ghosh, song, dance and puppetry, exploring the lives of some of our most precious but endangered species.
Co-programmed by Spot On Lancashire this event takes place at Haslingden Library
Running time: 60 minutes | For ages: 5+
Tickets on sale now.
MARCH – Sunday 11am + 3pm Free craft 10am + 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8*)
RABBIT GIRL + SEARCH FOR WONDER BY 154 COLLECTIVE + CREATIVE SCENE
Something impossible has happened, something no one saw coming so Rabbit Girl and her Dad have done what they do best – pulled on their boots, packed their tent and headed off into the wilderness. Join them around the campfire to hear about some pretty awesome adventures from all over the world.
Running time: 55 minutes | Ages: 5+
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MARCH – Sunday 31st 11am + 3pm Free craft 10am + 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8*)
THE LOST THINGS
A boy falls and finds himself in a dark and terrifying new world. It’s a world of lost things: car keys, wedding rings and a mysterious new girl who is building an amazing machine. Performed in a unique dome structure, The Lost Things is about losing things and finding things you didn’t even know you were looking for.
Running time: 45 minutes | Ages: 8+
Tickets on sale now.
APRIL – Wednesday 10th 3pm Free craft 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8* door)
BOY AND THE MERMAID BY PAPER BALLOON
“On the farthest edge of a wind-battered rock there sits a small fishing town. Sometimes it feels like the town is on the edge of the world…”
Join three shanty-singing fishermen as they weave a fishy tale of musical merfolk, menacing monsters and spectacularly bad town planning. With live music, puppetry, a rapping octopus and a shifting set full surprises!
Running time: 50 minutes | Ages: 5+
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APRIL – Sunday 14th 3pm Free craft 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8*)
MUCKERS BY THE EGG + OXFORD PLAYHOUSE
Created by award-winning theatre maker, Caroline Horton and an international ensemble, Muckers is a funny, magical, physical production for ages 5+. With original songs and quite a lot of Spanish, this mischievous show asks what it takes to stand proud and be true to ourselves and how we empower the next generation to do the same.
Running time: 60 minutes | Ages: 5+
Tickets on sale now.