Primary Times Staffordshire Winter 2017

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ARENA BIRMINGHAM B1 2AA
www.barclaycardarena.co.uk
20 – 24 Dec
Peter Pan - Christmas In Neverland
J.M Barrie’s original story and characters
are brought to life by a cast of over 100
performers, including a thrilling
team of BMX riders, stuntmen,
trapeze artists and even a 7m-long
animatronic crocodile! Performed
across three stages, giant
60-foot-wide LED screen, computer
graphic imagery and even a life-size
Jolly Roger sailing through the Arena in front of
a 10,000-gallon water wall. Starring Bradley Walsh
as Mr Smee, Martin Kemp as Captain Hook and Matt
Knight as Peter Pan. To book T: 0844 33 88 222
CREWE LYCEUM THEATRE CW1 2DA
www.crewelyceum.co.uk
23 Nov
Shakespeare’s Schools Festival
7:00pm See Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it
before with a series of unique performances by
children from the local area. A wonderful way to
experience the language, magic and possibilities of
Shakespeare. Details of the schools performing can be
found at shakespeareschools.org/the-festival. Adults
£9.50, Child £7. To book T: 01270 368242
3 Dec
Shall We Dance: Around the World
1:00pm or 4:30pm A variety of dance styles, including
Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance and Musical Theatre.
Miss Jolene’s School of Dance take to the stage to
entertain with wonderful costumes, great music
and stunning performances guaranteed. Performers
as young as 2 years through to adults take turns to
entertain! Adults £13, Child £11. To book
T: 01270 368242
16 Dec – 7 Jan 2018
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest
pantomime of them all! With comedy legends Cannon
& Ball returning to lead the cast with an abundance
of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers,
fabulous costumes and special effects. Booking
essential. T: 01270 368242
KINGS HALL ST4 1HH
www.thedonnalouise.org
13 Dec
The Donna Louise Christmas Concert.
The Donna Louise charity’s brand new fundraising
event for 2017. Britain’s Got Talent star, Beau Dermott,
is joined by five other fantastic local performers,
including the Pepper Street Performing Arts Choir,
The Ballet Workshop and Rock Choir, for a fabulously
festive evening of Christmas songs and cheer. Family
ticket (2 adults and 2 children): £15 Adult: £5 Child:
£3.50 To book T: 01782 654444
Please check
details of show times
with each venue
before booking, and
have a great time!
FORUM THEATRE - THE
POTTERIES MUSEUM AND
ART GALLERY ST1 3DW
www.mowcopplayers.co.uk
25 Nov – 3 Dec
Snow White And The Seven
Dwarfs
11:00am Mow Cop Players present
this traditional family favourite
pantomime. Adult £9, Child £6,
Family tickets £24 (2 adults & 2
children). Booking essential
T: 07902 054511
LANDAU FORTE THEATRE
B77 4AF
www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk
9 Dec Christmas Show
1:00pm or 4:00pm Journey into the past with
Stage It, in the company of Pirates, Princesses,
Turkeys, Arabian Dancers, Victorian Londoners,
Superheroes, High School Basketball Players and
much, much more! Expect show-stopping songs
and dances from a talented cast of over a hundred
students aged between 4-17. Adults £10, Child £6.
To book T:01827 709618
LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL
WS13 7LD
www.lichfield-cathedral.org
21 Dec
The Snowman and the Bear and the
Piano with Live Orchestra
!:30pm, 3:45pm or 7:00pm **Delight your family
this Christmas with a screening of two enchanting
films accompanied by live orchestra. Hear some
of the UKs top musicians perform Howard Blake’s
beautiful soundtrack – including the evocative
‘Walking in the Air’ sung by a local child soloist.
Enjoy a rousing overture, a fun introduction to the
orchestra, and a visit from a Snowman! PLUS - The
Bear and the Piano an exclusive animated film
of the award winning book by David Litchfield.
Suitable for ages 3+. T: 01543 306100
LICHFIELD GARRICK WS13 6HR
www.lichfieldgarrick.com
ALADDIN 30 Nov – 6 Jan 2018
Join a magical adventure as Aladdin tries
to win the heart of the beautiful princess
Jasmine. Booking essential T:01543 412121
12 – 31 Dec Home For Christmas
Meet mum, wobbling under the weight of
her enormous Christmas tree and a to do list
longer than her arm. She will just have time to
get everything done and still make it home for
Christmas. Follow mum’s quest to make it home
on time whilst helping out lovable and amusing
characters along the way; clumsy sheep, lost birds,
stranded farmers and mayors in a pickle. Can she
help them all and still get home before the snow is
due? Tickets £11.50. To book T:01543 412121
MITCHELL ARTS CENTRE ST1 4HG
www.mitchellartscentre.co.uk
23 – 24 Nov Puss In Boots
1:30pm or 7:00pm Tom the Millers’ son, has been left
a cat, Tiddles, by his late Father, he now lives with his
Aunt Dame Delia. After being given a spell by Fairy
Poppins his cat is given a voice and is transformed
into ‘The Puss in Boots’. Tom is in love with the King’s
daughter Princess Pamela and dreams of marrying
her, however, he is poor and has no Castle or Title. But
Puss in Boots has a plan! Will the plan work? Or will
it be foiled by the King’s Chief Advisor, the evil Baron
Von Sqweezam…all will be revealed! Adults £7.50,
Child £6.50. To book T: 01782 409307
5 – 10 Dec
Robin Hood and The Babes in The Wood
Get ready for a Sheriff-busting, Arrow-shooting,
Tights-wearing, Slapstick extravaganza. Stunning
Sets, Dazzling Costumes, Live Band, Toe Tapping
Song and Dance Routines, and lots of Audience
Participation. Adults £9, Child £7. To book
T: 01782 409307
11 Dec Search For Santa
Local Primary School Choirs presented by Singing
Stars come together to celebrate Christmas. Adults
£8, Child £5.50. To book T: 01782 409307
20 Dec Santa’s Christmas Wish
11:00am or 1:30pm What would Santa love for
Christmas? Join the adventure to grant his secret wish,
then meet Santa after and receive a special present!
Adults £10.75, Child £8.75. To book T: 01782 409307
NEW VIC THEATRE ST5 0JG
www.newvictheatre.org.uk
TREASURE ISLAND
18 Nov – 27 Jan 2018
1750, Sleepy Cove. Tired of the quiet life, Gem
dreams of adventure and excitement. When
a mysterious stranger comes to stay at The
Admiral Benbow Inn, she believes her luck is
about to change. And so begins an epic journey.
A journey filled with pirates and possibilities;
buried treasure and blue horizons; seafarers and
scallywags. And in the middle of it all, a goodhearted
cook called Long John Silver – but is he
friend or foe? Booking essential T: 01782 717962
28 Nov
Treasure Island - Sign Language
Interpreted
2:15pm 1750, Sleepy Cove. Tired of the quiet life,
Gem dreams of adventure and excitement. When
a mysterious stranger comes to stay at The Admiral
Benbow Inn, she believes her luck is about to change.
And so begins an epic journey. A journey filled with
pirates and possibilities; buried treasure and blue
horizons; seafarers and scallywags. And in the middle
of it all, a good-hearted cook called Long John Silver –
but is he friend or foe? Booking essential
T: 01782 717962
9 – 30 Dec
Tale Trail To Treasure Island
Gem lives a quiet life, every day the same, until
the discovery of an old sea captain’s map changes
everything. Adventure awaits as she embarks on
a journey across the sea to Treasure Island. Gem
will need friends she can trust if she’s to make it
to Treasure Island. Friends like you. An immersive
theatre experience where storytelling actors lead
the audience through the world of a classic children’s
story. Devised especially for 3-5 year olds and their
grown-ups. Tickets £8. Booking essential
T: 01782 717962
13 Jan 2018
Treasure Island - Audio Described
2:15pm 1750, Sleepy Cove. Tired of the quiet life,
Gem dreams of adventure and excitement. When
a mysterious stranger comes to stay at The Admiral
Benbow Inn, she believes her luck is about to change.
And so begins an epic journey. A journey filled with
pirates and possibilities; buried treasure and blue
horizons; seafarers and scallywags. And in the middle
of it all, a good-hearted cook called Long John Silver –
but is he friend or foe? Booking essential
T: 01782 717962
20 Jan 2018
Treasure Island - Captioned
Performance
2:15pm 1750, Sleepy Cove. Tired of the quiet life,
Gem dreams of adventure and excitement. When
a mysterious stranger comes to stay at The Admiral
Benbow Inn, she believes her luck is about to change.
And so begins an epic journey. A journey filled with
pirates and possibilities; buried treasure and blue
horizons; seafarers and scallywags. And in the middle
of it all, a good-hearted cook called Long John Silver –
but is he friend or foe? Booking essential
T: 01782 717962
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE
WS11 1DE
www.princeofwales.live
29 Nov Gotta Sing
7:00pm A variety of school choirs, from across the
Cannock district, will be performing a number of
songs and also be joined by talented singers including
Youtube Sensation Sam Hollyman. Presented by
Stafford Sports and Performance Academy. Tickets
£11. Booking essential T: 01543 578 762
6 – 9 Dec Sleeping Beauty
Will the beautiful Princess be woken by her handsome
Prince and live happily ever after? Presented by
Cannock Wood and Gentleshaw Music Society with
plenty of audience participation. Booking essential
T: 01543 578 762
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