Family ProgrammeWinter/Spring 2014

WHAT’S ON AT MIDDLESBROUGH THEATRE

Tuesday 27 May1.00pm & 3.30pm£12 Adults/£10 Children/£40 FamilySuitable for: 3+Duration: 90 minutes

See Pat and his friends live on stage in an exciting new story – “It’s Showtime!”

Postman Pat Live - It’s Showtime!

Three Little Pigs

With the fantastic ongoing success of Ugly Duckling, Northern Ballets first ballet especially for children, we’re delighted to announce that their latest ballet for children Three Little Pigs is coming to Middlesbrough Theatre on Tuesday 11th March.

Three little pigs set out into the world. The first pig decides to build a house of straw, the second a house made of sticks and the third pig chooses to build a house of bricks. Then, along comes a very hungry wolf. The wolf begs each little pig to invite him in for dinner. When they refuse, he threatens to huff and puff and blow their houses down. Will any of the pigs be smart enough to escape the big bad wolf?

Bringing the timeless fairytale to life Three Little Pigs is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre.

www.northernballet.com/threelittlepigs

Tuesday 11 March 12.15pm, 2.00pm & 5.00pm£5 Adults/£4 ChildrenSuitable for: 3+Duration: 30 Minutes (no interval)

It’s Partytime in Cuddlestown Park. But wait... the guest of honour’s gone missing? It’s a Banana emergency!Join B1, B2, Amy, Lulu and Morgan in this brand new, all singing, all dancing show.

With plenty of audience participation, and slapstick fun...Can you help the Banana Detectives solve the case?

Wednesday 19 February1pm & 3.30pm£12 Adults/£10 Children/£40 FamilySuitable for: 3+Duration: 90 Minutes

Bananas in Pyjamas

Box Office: 01642 81 51 81 Web: www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk

It ’s the day of the Great Greendale Talent Show and there’s much excitement as this year a top talent scout will be on the lookout for a rising star. Postman Pat has a new karaoke machine to deliver for the show – but when the machine breaks down it looks like the talent show might be in jeopardy. Can Pat save the day?

With songs, laughs and audience participation Postman Pat Live is a must see show for 3-6 year olds!

“I think I am

B2

“Are you thinking

what i’m thinking B1”

“It’s Banana-

rific”

WHAT’S ON AT MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL

Box Office: 01642 729 729 Web: www.middlesbroughtownhallonline.co.uk

Big Red Bath

Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath…

It’s the end of a busy day and it is almost time for bed, and Ben and Bella are in the bath.

Saturday 22 February2pm£6/£20 Family ticketSuitable for: 2 - 5 Duration: 40 minutes (no interval)

Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 April11am and 2pm (both days)£7/£25 Family ticket Suitable for: 2+Duration: 45 minutes (no interval)

Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

There’s a Monster in my Piano

Half Moon & Full House Theatre present

He might be able to help with his bag full of ears and his collection of weird and wonderful tools. But when he looks inside - the musical notes are packing their bags and running away. What are they scared of and who is hammering at the keys?

Garlic Theatre make their Town Hall debut with this delightful offbeat jazzy tale packed with puppets, clowning, animation and a very highly strung monster indeed.

Monday 24 March 10.30am£5/£17 Family ticketSuitable for 4 - 9Duration: 50 minutes (no Interval)

Question - What do you do when you hear a strange munching noise inside a piano?

Call the Piano Doctor of course!

Splish! Splosh! Splash! Bubbles burst and bubbles rise and a frothy feast of animals jump right in to join in the fun. Come with us on a bubbly, barmy bath time adventure around the world and home again celebrating all things bath time.

Adapted from Julia Jarman’s popular children’s picture book, this quirky, vibrant and humorous tale features music by We Were Evergreen, an alternative indie-electro-pop trio who bring a blend of folk melodies, electro beats and vocal harmonies.

think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina…

After a sold out run at Little Angel last year, this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams comes to Middlesbrough.

Get ready for a show packed with beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.

‘a rollicking romp of a show’ ***** - Time Out.

MTH Performing Arts

Mini Maestros

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Could you be the star of one of our shows?

Every week classes cover and deliver skills in drama, singing and dance. Our high quality tutors will give you the training you need to become a star of the stage.

The hugely popular mini maestros returns with three new events in 2014.

If you’ve been to one of our many events for our littlest of friends then join us for ‘Mini Maestros’.

This interactive activity will offer little music makers and their carers an opportunity to be creative, have fun and make music together

Every Saturday term time10am – 1pm (ages 7 – 11)1.30pm – 4.30pm (12 – 16)£7 per session (block booking required)

Thursday 23 January, Saturday 15 February, Thursday 20 March at 10.30am - 11.30amPrice: £5 (one adult and one child), £1.50 additional attendees (max two per person)Suitable for: 0-5’s and their parents/guardians

• Buggyparkingavailable,pleasenotepushchairscannot be taken into performances.

• Babychangingfacilitiesareavailable.• For free car parking information see:

http://lovemiddlesbrough.com/parking.• Avarietyofsnacksandrefreshmentscanalsobe

purchased from our venues.

Middlesbrough Town Hall Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Middlesbrough Theatre The Avenue, Middlesbrough TS5 6SA

Box Office: 01642 729 729 Web: www.middlesbroughtownhallonline.co.uk

Box Office: 01642 81 51 81 Web: www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk

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Groovy Babies

A completely cool and utterly unique experience….excite and ignite the little disco dancer inside you.

A miniature disco designed with tiny dancers in mind – for all the family to enjoy

Saturday 18 January, 15 February, 19 April & 24 May2pm – 4pm£3 per personAge: 0 to 5 and their Families