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Albany Theatre, Coventry
www.albanytheatre.co.uk
3 Oct – 4 Oct
The Scarecrow’s Wedding
Various Times. This heart-warming
and award-winning adaptation of
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s
bestselling book is bursting at the
seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable
style. This epic love story promises
wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed
with live music and laughter, this is one
hour’s magic that you and your children
will never forget! Suitable for children
aged 3+
22 Oct
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
4pm. This timeless classic has made
its way off the page and onto the
stage! Eric Carle’s well-known books
captivated readers with his iconic
colourful hand-painted tissue paper
collage illustrations and distinctively
simple stories, introducing generations
of children to a bigger, brighter world –
and to their first experience of reading
itself. Suitabe for all ages.
24 Oct
I Believe in Unicorns
1.30pm. An enchanting and interactive,
award-winning production, to spark the
imagination in both young and old! We
challenge you not to believe in unicorns
after joining Tomas’ spellbinding journey.
Suitable for aged 6+.
All Saints’ Parish Church,
Leamington Spa
www.leamingtonsinfonia.co.uk
17 Nov
Preschool Prom
3pm. In this fun, family-friendly concert,
children will experience the drama and
delight of orchestral music, along with
familiar nursery rhymes, action songs
and stories. A treat for toddlers and
adults alike, this is the perfect event to
introduce families to classical music. £3
per ticket, Free-entry for babies up to
12 months.
Belgrade Theatre Coventry
CV1 1GS
www.belgrade.co.uk
14 Sept
Complete Madness
7.30pm. A sensational theatre
extravaganza featuring the amazing
talents of this five-piece band who will
take you on a musical rollercoaster ride
through the story of one of Britain’s
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most memorable, visual and fun bands.
T: 024 7655 3055.
Bridgehouse Theatre and
Warwick Hall
CV34 6PP
www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
5 Oct
Festival of Voices
7pm. The fourth Festival of Voices,
rejoicing in the sheer variety of choral
music in and around Warwickshire.
Once again, Divertimento will be
joined by six very different groups,
each showcasing their own unique
talents and repertoire. The evening
then culminates in a rousing finale with
all 300 voices singing ‘Down by the
Riverside’. T: 01926 776438.
13 Oct
Nick Cope
11am. Nick has a brand new album
out called “Have you heard about
Hugh?” featuring songs about Head
lice, Hedgehogs, Redundant Robots
, Saving the Polar Bears and Honey
Bees, Gender stereotyping the list
goes on!!! Featuring the vocal and
Viola talents of the sensational Jackie
Oates. For the last 9 years Nick has
been writing, performing and recording
music for children and their families
and has established a fanatical army of
little people and their parents from all
over the world. T: 01926 776438.
Royal Spa Centre
CV32 4HN
www.warwickdc.gov.uk
7 Sept
Heartbreak Productions: Gangsta
Granny
2pm and 6.30pm. Local professional
theatre company, Heartbreak
Productions, bring their unique and
entertaining brand of open air theatre
indoors to the Royal Spa Centre.
Meet Ben, an 11 year old fed up with
spending his Friday nights at Granny’s.
All she wants to do is play Scrabble
and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea
of fun. Hungry and bored Ben goes
searching for something more edible
in the kitchen and stumbles upon an
old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than
just digestives, however; it contains
Granny’s biggest secret…
T: 01926 334418.
8 Sept – 10 Sept
Dear Zoo Live!
11am, 1.30 and 2pm. Rod Campbell’s
best-selling lift the flap book has
delighted generations of young readers
since it was first published in 1982. And
has sold more than 8 million copies
worldwide. This production will delight
all those who have read the book (both
young and old) as it unfolds with childengaging
puppets, music and lots of
audience interaction. Recommended
suitable age: 2 - 5 yrs. Running time: 55
minutes. T: 01926 334418.
27 Sept
Top Dog Film Festival
The Top Dog Film Festival presents a
cinematic celebration, honouring the
bond between dogs and their people.
This carefully curated program of
canine-themed films is comprised of
the most inspirational and entertaining
stories about dogs and their human
companions, from independent films
makers around the globe.
T: 01926 334418.
12 Oct
Comedy Club 4 Kids
2.45pm. Since 2005, the Comedy
Club 4 Kids has been getting the best
stand-ups and sketch acts from the
international circuit to do their thing
for an audience of children (aged 6+)
and their families. A decade later, the
company has expanded from one
London residency to being countrywide,
running shows and workshops all over
the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth,
even producing a book on how to
write and perform stand-up. The show
is family friendly, but without any
patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a
normal comedy club, but it’s on in the
day, kids are allowed in, and thus there
is a higher than usual chance of heckles
like “why is that your face!?” T: 01926
334418.
The Abbey Theatre
CV11 5DB
www.abbeytheatre.co.uk
18 Oct
One Night Only
7pm. An evening of dance and aerial
performances from the Children,
Instructors and adult students of Bliss
Pole and Aerial. T: 07946 282630.
The Attic Theatre
CV37 6YY
www.theattictheatre.co.uk
11 Sept – 29 Sept
Great Expectations
Various Times. The classic novel follows
the life of Pip. A young boy who helps a
convict escape from prison. As he grows
up he is informed that an unknown
benefactor has paid to make Pip a
gentlemen and elevate him above his
station. T: 07952 819557
The Core Theatre
B91 3RG
www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
24 Sept – 25 Sept
Memories are Made of This
2.30 and 7.30pm. This fast moving, roller
coaster of a journey through some of
the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s
and 70’s, will be a show you are sure to
remember. Over 160 amazing costumes,
a touch of humour from one of the UK’s
top comedians and performances rarely
seen outside the ‘West End’ from this
superb cast of singers and dancers.
Including songs by Jersey Boys, Four
Tops, The Supremes, Frank Sinatra, Elvis
Presley, Elton John, Abba and many
more. T: 0121 704 6962.
15 Oct– 20 Oct
The Sound of Music
2.30 and 7.30pm. Based partially on
Maria Von Trapp’s autobiography, The
Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of
Music includes a remarkable number
of popular songs, such as The Sound of
Music, My Favourite Things, Climb Every
Mountain, Do- Re-Mi, and Edelweiss.
T: 0121 704 6962.
Warwick Arts Centre
CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
3 Oct
Candoco Dance Company
7.30pm. Candoco Dance Company
created a sensation last year when its
contemporary dancers performed to
over 10 million people on Strictly Come
Dancing. This renowned company of
disabled and non-disabled dancers
continue to deliver a profound,
boundary-pushing experience in its
latest double bill. T: 024 7652 4524.
6 Oct
Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
2pm. Sing-a-long-a Productions,
producers of Sing-a-long-a Sound of
Music and Sing-a-long-a Grease brings
you their newest show, the smash hit
film musical that everyone can’t stop
singing – The Greatest Showman! Cheer
on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron
and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (…or maybe
not) as you experience The Greatest
Showman in the greatest way possible –
with lyrics on the screen so you can join
in as loud as you want. T: 024 7652 4524.
13 Oct
Repeated Patterns: Family Concert
4pm. Join London Sinfonietta musicians
and presenter Patrick Bailey as they
delve into the mesmerising world of
minimalist music in this family concert
featuring music by composers Steve
Reich and Philip Glass. Discover how
repeating musical patterns can create
incredible soundworlds, make music
with the musicians and take home
some tricks to nurture those budding
composers in the family!
T: 024 7652 4524.
Wolverhampton Grand
www.grandtheatre.co.uk
1 Oct– 5 Oct
The Wizard of Oz
Various Times. Join Dorothy Gale
and her faithful dog, Toto as they are
whisked over the rainbow to the magical
land of Oz. In her quest to find her way
back home Dorothy encounters a host
of enchanting characters, and finds new
friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man
and the Cowardly Lion. They follow the
Yellow Brick Road, mercilessly pursued
by the Wicked Witch of the West, to the
magical Emerald City in search of the
mysterious and almighty, Wizard of Oz.
Recommended age 12+
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