Guildhall & Charter Theatre


Box Office: 0845 344 0802 Preston


EN’S SHOWS


Oliver! THU 16 – SAT 18 NOV The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. He escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sykes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family. Enjoy classics and famous songs from this popular family musical, presented by multi award-winning youth group Lytham Academy of Theatre Arts.


Comedy for Kids SAT 28 OCT With some of the funniest people from the world of comedy, our show is aimed directly at you kids, so it’s all family-friendly but above all else extremely funny! Featuring jokes, magic and funny songs that will have you rolling about with laughter - bring your grown-ups so you can explain the jokes to them!


The Hunting of the Snark TUE 31


The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical comedy adventure for people aged 4 to 94. Enter Lewis Carroll’s imaginative world in this brand new, highly original, ultra- modern adaptation, inspired by the beloved classic poem. A riotous ragtag gang of bold adventurers including the Banker, the Boy, the Butcher, the Baker, the Bellman and the knitting Beaver set off on a quest to catch the mythical Snark… on the journey they encounter the Jub Jub bird, the sly Bandersnatch and the dastardly Boojum… Will the Beaver escape the hungry


Butcher’s clutches? Will the Baker remember his name? Does anyone know what a Snark actually looks like? Side-splittingly funny, joyful, fast-paced and bursting with an award-winning soundtrack of witty and memorable songs, The Hunting of the Snark will delight, excite and entertain.


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Don’t Dribble on the Dragon SUN 29 OCT “My brother has a dragon and he keeps it secretly Within a box beneath his socks. He’s hiding it from me…” Tom is a toddler with a cool older brother, a secret dragon…and a dribbling problem that just won’t stop! When Tom’s endless drooling threatens to tear the brothers’ friendship apart can their dragon’s amazing magic help them put it back together again or will it only end up making things worse? Based on the fabulous new book by Steven Lee and with magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels, this spectacular musical adventure about growing up and the importance of family is the perfect feel-good show for big hearted adults and loving little ones alike. (Not recommended for under-2s)


The Tiger Who Came to Tea MON 30 & TUE 31 The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! The tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem…expect to be surprised!


Pinocchio FRI 3 & SAT 4 NOV You’ll be charmed by Jasmin Vardimon’s joyous and wildly imaginative take on the classic Collodi fairytale. With humour, engaging drama and theatrical innovation, Pinocchio takes us on a magical journey as he discovers what it is to be human. With trademark choreographic style, Vardimon’s breath-taking dancers bring to life the enchanting world of the famous marionette in this visual delight for all the family.


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16 October - 20 November 2016


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