Tuesday 24th – Wednesday 25th October
THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER FURRY TALES
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN BOOKSTORY Theatre The Corn Exchange
Newbury Box Office: 0845 5218218
www.cornexchangenew.com
Wednesday 25th – Thursday 26th October
SHARK IN THE PARK
This delightful family show seamlessly combines all three of award-winning Nick Sharatts’ much-loved books in one fin-tastic family musical.
Norden Farm
Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead Box Office: 01628 788997
www.nordenfarm.org
Monday 23rd – Tuesday 24th October
HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS
Based on the books by Lynley Dodd and featuring many of the characters including Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse; Bottomley Potts, covered in spots; Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum; and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town. With music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must for the whole family.
Wednesday 25th October
FAMILY CONCERTINI: SPOOKY MUSIC WITH THE WILLSHIRE PIANO DUO
Relaxed live music concerts for all ages. Back by popular demand the Willshire Piano duo perform a wonderful transcription of the famed orchestral piece Scheherazade for one piano four hands.
Wednesday 25th – Thursday 26th October
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS (U)
Based on the bestselling book series. George and Harold are overly imaginative pranksters. The pair hypnotize their formidable school principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic and clueless superhero named Captain Underpants.
Wednesday 25th – Thursday 26th October
THE JUNGLE BUNCH
Maurice may look like a penguin - but he’s a real tiger inside! Raised by a tigress, he’s the clumsiest Kung-Fu master ever. Along with his friends, he intends to maintain order and justice in the jungle. But Igor, the koala has other plans.
Thursday 26th October
BOOKSTORY This is the story of some books. Some books who live in a library. But this is no ordinary library. This library belongs to Brian. It’s a wonderful, magical place where the books like to flutter their pages and let their shelves go…
Friday 27th October
WIND IN THE WILLOWS Join Mole and Ratty on their adventures, along with gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr Toad.
Sunday 30th October
ROH LIVE: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
An encore screening featuring a cast of extraordinary characters from the highly-strung Queen of Hearts to a tap dancing Mad Hatter.
Sunday 12th November
SUNDAY STORIES Interactive storytelling in the magical story den for ages 4-7.
Reading Arts Box Office: 0118 9606060
www.readingarts.com
Friday 20th October THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK
The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical comedy adventure for 4 to 94 year olds.
Saturday 21st October
RAY MEARS: BORN TO GO WILD Recognised worldwide as an authority on bushcraft and survival, Ray acquired his unique skills through his work in some of the world’s most uninhabitable and harshest environments.
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The perplexing question of fairytales - what really happened between the wolf and his three porky friends? Why was Goldilocks wandering in the woods? How did the goats overcome a mighty troll - are explored and explained by the wonderful Theatre of Widdershins.
Saturday 4th November
TIDY UP Inspired by the child’s desire to create order, patterns and systems, Tidy Up invites you to an unforgettable party where tidiness becomes exciting for children and chaos becomes joyful for parents.
Saturday 11th November
THE SNOW DRAGON Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘The Snail and the Whale’.
South Hill Park
Bracknell Box Office: 01344 484123
www.southhillpark.org.uk
Wednesday 25th, thursday 26th & Saturday 28th October
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Follow the Railway Children’s journey this October half term, in this timeless British Classic of childhood innocence and exhilaration.
Theatre Royal
Windsor Box Office: 01753 853 888
www.theatreroyalwindsor
Tuesday 24th – Saturday 28th October
PETER PAN
A local amateur production by Rare Productions. The legend of Peter Pan has been delighting children for over 100 years and this faithful new version is an adventure perfect for the whole family.
Monday 6th – Saturday 11th November
THE NUTCRACKER
Returning by popular demand, Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and light-hearted story.
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