This Summer we have theatre which explores all kind of mother-child relationships. Early years’ show ‘Inside’ asks what was it like in Mummy’s Tummy? ‘MatildaMatilda’ – a jazz, puppetry adventure – is performed by SoapSoup Theatre, a mother and daughter team. Finally in contrast, comedy theatre show for adults ‘How To Be Amazingly Happy!’ looks at life when kids and and being ‘happily ever after’ aren’t on the cards.
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+
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MAY – Sunday 12th 3pm Free craft 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8* door)
I AM TURTLE BY THE MAKESHIFT ENSEMBLE & NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE
From the storybook of The Makeshift Ensemble come a new adventure through the deep blue. Discover the ancient song of the Sea Turtles as they guide us through ship wrecks and sea shells, to sing their song anew when the future of their underwater world is in peril from plastics and beasts of the deep! A tale to enchant listeners young and old!
Running time: 45 minutes | Ages: 5+
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MAY – Saturday 25th 3pm Free craft 2pm £8 | £6* (£10 | £8* door)
MATHILDAMATHILDA BY SOAP SOUP THEATRE
MathildaMathilda opens her eyes, rolls them around and starts… she is alive! But what is she? Join Soap Soup Theatre in their newest offering- the strange and magical adventure of MathildaMathilda! Accompanied by a host of unforgettable characters, original jazz numbers and puppetry that will transport you to another world
Running time: 1hr 20 minutes + interval | Ages: 7+
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JUNE– Saturday 15th 8pm (doors 7:30pm) £8 | £6* (£10 | £8* door)
HOW TO BE AMAZINGLY HAPPY! BY VICTORIA FIRTH
No kids- now what? Victoria is on a quest to discover how you make a new life when you can’t have the one you imagined. In this big hearted, big thinking show of storytelling and physical comedy our heroine’s mid-life search for joy, identity and belonging features public displays of playfulness, private truths and sheer bloody mindedness
Running time: 50 minutes | Ages: 18+ only performance
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JUNE – Sunday 30th 11am + 3pm Free craft at 10am + 2pm £8 | £6* | £4** (£10 | £8* | £6** door)
INSIDE BY WHAT’S COMING OUT OF THE BOX
“What was it like in mummy’s tummy?” Join us on an immersive journey from conception to birth and share a very special experience with your little one. ‘Inside’ is an intimate, interactive show for 1 – 5 year olds. It features multi-sensory activities, shadow and object theatre and sound.
Running time: 50 minutes | 11am show: 1 – 2.5 years | 3pm show: 2.5 – 5 years
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