BOX OFFICE BoxOffice north, where she will find Kay and the Snow Queen’s Palace of Ice. Only Gerda’s <strong>lo</strong>ve for Kay can release him from the spell and break the Snow Queen’s curse of eternal winter. Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a g<strong>lo</strong>rious and magical score. Wed 31 Jan & Thu 1 Feb Teletubbies Live See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of <strong>lo</strong>ve and laughter as they exp<strong>lo</strong>re the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to exp<strong>lo</strong>re the world around them. Join in and enjoy be<strong>lo</strong>ved features from the TV series a<strong>lo</strong>ng with brand new songs Milton Keynes Theatre MK9 3NZ Box Office: 0844 871 7652 www.miltonkeynestheatre.com 9 Dec - 14 Jan Cinderella Performances at 1pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7pm: King of comedy and pantomime legend Brian Conley is joined by celebrity fashion-guru Gok Wan, who will work his wardrobe wonders as the Fairy Gokmother in the greatest pantomime of them all! Join Cinders as she transforms from rags to riches, outwits her very Ugly Sisters, and, with the help of her best friend Buttons and one very magical Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the dashing Prince Charming. The c<strong>lo</strong>ck is ticking! Don’t miss your chance to see Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes. Book your tickets to the Ball today!” 17 Jan - 20 Jan The Snowman Performances at 10.30am, 2pm & 7pm: When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. They meet Father Christmas, dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of The Snowman’s friends, but will they escape evil Jack Frost and get back home for Christmas morning? Based on Raymond Brigg’s much-<strong>lo</strong>ved book and featuring Howard Blake’s classic song Walking In The Air, this enchanting live show has thrilled audiences throughout the world since first appearing on stage over twenty years ago. Be a part of the magic. Queens Park Arts Centre HP21 7RT Box Office: 01296 424332 www.qpc.org 8 Dec - 30 Dec Pinocchio Performances at 2pm, 6.30pm & 7.30pm: When Fairy Celestia grants old Geppetto’s wish for a son, his treasured puppet Pinocchio magically springs to life! But there’s danger afoot as the dastardly Mangiafuoco p<strong>lo</strong>ts to steal the little wooden boy away. Stantonbury Theatre MK14 6BN Box Office: 01908 324466 www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk 1 Dec - 31 Dec Robin Hood Performances at 2pm & 7pm: In a desperate bid to save her village and avoid a marriage worse than death, Marian, and her faithful nurse, head into Sherwood Forest to seek the help of the mysterious Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws. Stowe School MK18 5EH Box Office: 01280 818002 www.stowe.co.uk 10 Dec Lily and the Little Snow Bear Performance time 2pm: A glittering, snowy tale about a little <strong>lo</strong>st bear and a brave little girl. Lily lives with Grandpa in a pretty little cottage somewhere in the countryside. There are only two more sleeps until Christmas and it’s snowing already! Lily <strong>lo</strong>ves SNOW! So, she pops on her coat and sets off to exp<strong>lo</strong>re… But when she discovers a trail of soft little footprints, she’s in for a very big SURPRISE! After the show meet Lily and Baby Bear, say hel<strong>lo</strong> and have your photo taken with them. Suitable for 3yrs + The Curzon Centre HP9 1RG www.youngtheatre.org.uk/tickets 22 Dec – 27 Dec Cinderella Performance times vary: The Beaconsfield Family Panto is back! A<strong>lo</strong>ng with Cinderella’s best friend Buttons and the Fairy Godmother you will join the journey to escape the misery of her dastardly ugly sisters and find true <strong>lo</strong>ve in the arms of a dashing Prince. The Stables MK17 8LU Box Office: 01908 280800 www.stables.org 18 Dec - 24 Dec Stick Man Performance times 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm: What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? This award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Running time: approx. 1hr. Suitable for all aged 3+ but all ages welcome. The Venue MK7 7WH Box Office: 07765 084193 www.dreamsnwishes.co.uk 16 Dec – 1 Jan The Wizard Of Oz - The Pantomime! A traditional panto re telling of the much <strong>lo</strong>ved children’s book. Expect <strong>lo</strong>ts of fun on the Yel<strong>lo</strong>w Brick Road but watch out for the Wicked Witch of The West! 0231512 TICKET 0231513 TICKET Wycombe Swan HP11 2XE Box Office: 01494 512000 www.wycombeswan.co.uk 9 Dec - 31 Dec Jack and the Beanstalk Performances at 1.30pm, 2pm, 5.30pm & 7pm: Fol<strong>lo</strong>w Jack, his hapless brother, his mother Dame Trot and climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to c<strong>lo</strong>udland in the spectacular family pantomime. 18 – 21 Jan Swan Lake: The Russian State Ballet Performance times vary: Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest <strong>lo</strong>ve story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the <strong>lo</strong>vers’ balcony, this starcrossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and <strong>lo</strong>ve that cannot be, is unmissable. 1 – 4 Feb Awful Auntie Performances time vary: When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! From the award-winning producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Williams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie! Coming soon 20 – 24 Feb The Jungle Book A Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production - An exciting new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s family classic, The Jungle Book comes to life in this co<strong>lo</strong>urful new show brought to you by the team behind Goodnight Mister Tom and Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild. Loved as a wild and fun tale of family, be<strong>lo</strong>nging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling. Royal & Derngate Guildhall Road, Northampton Box office: 01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk 28 Nov - 31 Dec The Jungle Book A wild and funny tale of family, be<strong>lo</strong>nging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling. 2 Dec - 13 Jan The Singing Mermaid One day, the singing mermaid is tempted away from all her sea creature friends and her peaceful home at Silversands to join a travelling circus. The audiences <strong>lo</strong>ve to hear her sing, but the poor mermaid was tricked! Instead of the swimming pool she was promised, she is kept in a small tank by the wicked circus master Sam Sly, and she soon <strong>lo</strong>ngs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? And who will help her a<strong>lo</strong>ng the way? 16 Primary Times WINTER Issue | www.primarytimes.net/buckinghamshire
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