Children’s Theatre

Jan – May 2012
269a Archway Road
London N6 5AA

Box Office 020 8341 4421
www.jacksonslane.org.uk

Half Term: Wed 15 – Sun 19 Feb 12pm & 3pm
Engine House and Lakeside
Red Riding Hood

Once upon a time there was a young girl who went to spend the night at Grandma’s house...and her little brother came too!!

She wanted to go to sleep but he was having none of it and just wouldn’t settle down. Grandma’s attic is far too exciting for sleeping! And when you start acting out your favourite fairy tale who knows what’s in store?

Join the intrepid twosome on a night to remember in Olivier award winning writer Mike Kenny’s brand new adaptation of the classic children’s tale. With music and songs from Julian Butler (Charlie and Lola), Red Riding Hood promises to be a magical treat for children and their families this half term.

Ages 4+ Tickets £9.95 Family Ticket (4 people) £35 Sun

4 Mar 3pm
heatr Na N’Og
Aesop’s Fables

Join a Mouse, a Lion and a Tortoise for story time as they tell a whole host of well-known Fables involving wily wolves, flattering foxes and even silly humans.

From The Dog and the Bone to The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, these bite-sized tales will make you laugh out loud, and who knows, you might even learn something too!

Ages 3+ Tickets £8.95

Sun 11 Mar 3pm
Little Angel Theatre
Goldilocks

Young Goldilocks likes to explore the world and experience new things. This time, when she wanders into an empty house, she finds much more than three bowls of porridge. But what will happen when the Bears return and find her?

This much-loved classic with a twist is brought to life with wonderful table-top puppetry and musical influences from around the world.

Ages 2-5 Tickets £8.95


Sun 25 Mar 12pm & 3pm
Hiccup Theatre with The Point Eastleigh
The Owl & The Pussycat

Follow Owl and Pussycat as they set out on the high seas with only some honey, money and a runcible spoon to help them find their way through a topsy-turvy world!

An absurd hogwash of nonsense, silly songs, live music, babbling puppets and beautiful storytelling combine in this enchanting retelling of Lear's classic poem.

Ages 3-7 Tickets £8.95


Sat 14 & Sun 15 Apr 12pm & 3pm
Kid Carpet & Theatre Bristol
Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals Supported by Theatre Bristol and Tobacco Factory Theatre’s SITE initiative

A new rock musical for children and their families.

Follow the adventures of a charismatic singer and his animal band as they make friends, play games, contemplate the world and rock out at a grand dance contest.

This unique mix of theatre, comedy, animation and original live music is a perfect introduction to the world of live performance for your little rock stars!

Ages 3-8 Tickets £8.95

Sun 22 Apr 3pm
Theatre of Widdershins
The Elves and The Shoemaker

Elvis Schumacher has hit hard times... Everyone's buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Sole-less. With one piece of leather left and Bunyan's factory growing, can anyone help him?

Beautifully crafted puppets, sublime music, miniature shoes and a comic mouse make this re-heeled classic fable a magical must-see.

Ages 3+ Tickets £8.95


Sun 29 Apr 3pm
The Puppet Lab
Funnybones

Meet three skeletons, Big, Little and Dog as they go adventuring to find fun, frights and friendship. Spooky houses, dancing clocks, dinosaurs and skeleton pets all make an appearance as well as that darned Black Cat. Woof Woof!

The Puppet Lab has been inspired by the popular books of Janet and Allan Ahlberg, to find the funny side of bones. A visual feast of music and song, guide us through the crazy days of these delightful skeletons.

Ages 3-7 Tickets £8.95