Hope Mill Theatre 113 Pollard Street, Manchester


www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk


Thursday 9th November – Saturday 9th December


THE SNOWMAN Theatre


HOME Manchester 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester


Box Office: 0161 200 1500 www.homemcr.og


Sunday 29th October


HOCUS POCUS (PG) After three centuries, three witches are resurrected on Halloween night, and it’s up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all. Film showing at 11am.


Wednesday 15th November


THE BIG BAD FOX AND OTHER TALES (U)


From the creators of the Academy Award-nominated Ernest & Celestine comes another hilarious, heartwarming tale of animal misfits destined to become a classic. Film showing at 4.50pm.


LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL A timeless and captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical for the first time in Europe at the Hope Mill Theatre. Perfect for all of the family, the classic story and stunning music embody the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.


The Lowry Art and


Entertainment Box Office: 0843 2086000 www.thelowry.com/family


Saturday 14th October


ALEENA’S GARDEN Explore Aleena’s Garden with Colour The Clouds Theatre Company. A sensory adventure through the seasons; help Aleena to make the garden grow and meet some special friends along the way.


Saturday 21st October


home mcr. org


box office 0161 200 1500


home LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRESENTS


Red Riding Hood and the Wolf


“A radical, Roald Dahl-inspired


retelling. Imaginative, ingenious” Children’s Theatre Reviews


LIZ PICHON Tom Gates Brilliant Bands and Doodle Live Tour. Bring a pencil and paper, learn to doodle just like Tom and hear DUDE3 Tom’s favourite band in the whole world play some excellent tunes.


Sunday 22nd October


PRINCE OF FIRE Forest Tribe Dance Theatre. When Ravana the ten-headed demon draws darkness over the world, can Rama and Sita’s love and courage bring back a glimmer of light?


Tuesday 24th – Sunday 29th October


SLAVA’S SNOW SHOW


A wonder of a show that is equally enjoyed by adults and families alike, Slava’s Snow Show has entertained audiences in over 80 counties receiving universal worldwide acclaim.


Wednesday 25th – Sunday 29th October


WHY THE WHALES CAME


Adapted from the book by Michael Morpurgo.


THU 7 – SAT 30 DEC


Tickets £8.50 – £6.50 Age 7+ HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, M15 4FN


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Sunday 29th October YOUR TOYS Contact the venue for details.


Sunday 5th November


DREAM FACTORY With breath taking puppetry, enchanting storytelling and an exquisite musical score, Dream Factory invite you to join them and immerse yourselves in our dream world.


Saturday 11th November JOHN HEGLEY


Join John in this family friendly show as he dips into an animal alphabet of poems about people, pets and other creatures.


Thursday 16th – Saturday 18th November


OPERA NORTH’S L’ENFANT ET LES SORTILEGES


A naughty child assaults everything in his room after he is told off by his mother for not doing his homework. Gradually, the objects around him – furniture, clocks, crockery – come to life. Out in the garden, events take an even more disturbing turn when all the trees and animals rebuke him for the injuries he has done them in the past. Can the child redeem himself?


Manchester Palace Theatre


and Opera House Oxford Street, Manchester Box Office:


0844 871 3019 (Palace Theatre) 0844 871 3018 (Opera House)


Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st October


JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT


X-Factor winner Joe McElderry dons the coveted coat! Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. (Palace Theatre)


Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th November


THE SNOWMAN


When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure.


Friday 17th – Sunday 19th November


TELETUBBIES LIVE


See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones.


Photo: Alastair Muir


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