Burnley Mechanics


Family & children’s shows The Dukes


Box Office: 01282 664400 Manchester Road, Burnley


WIZARD OF OZ Sun 3 Nov Join Ballet Theatre UK as they follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home! This wonderful ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, is told through the magic of classical dance.


The Muni Theatre


Box Office: 01282 661234 Colne


THE NUTCRACKER Tue 15 Oct


The Russian National Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’ – a charming fairy tale and one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. It tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl, whose godfather, Drosselmeier, gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve. In her lively imagination it turns into a prince and the magic begins… This ballet is the ultimate fairy tale where goodness and beauty triumph - a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family.


The Little Theatre


Box Office: 01257 264362 Chorley


SPOOKTAZTIC Fri 25 Oct


A comedy magic show for the family. A fun packed family show filled with comedy, magic, music and games and lots of gunge. Bringing the silliness are Taz and Marv. Taz was a finalist in last year’s UK Family Entertainer of the Year and has brought laughter to children all over the north west for 2 decades. His sidekick, Marv, is CBBC star Marvyn Dickinson from the BAFTA winning, Class Dismissed. The show contains lots of audience participation and prizes. Book early to avoid disappointment.


Box Office: 01524 598500 Lancaster


THE STITCH BROTHERS: PATCHWORK STORIES Thu 17 Oct


Welcome to Patchwork Wonders a genre-bursting mix of beatboxing, live drawing, animation, jazz, hip hop and South Asian folk music. Get ready to be transported into the wonky, magical, dreamlike world of the Stitch Brothers as they take you on a journey of discovery. Playful, engaging and fun, the show is perfect for 5-8 year olds and their grown ups!


POP-UP STORY CAVE Sat 19 Oct Join


storyteller Gav Cross,


who will be weaving tales of wonder and delight, all in his immersive Pop-Up Story Cave.


Traditional Tales with a Twist (Ages 4+) 12.30 & 4pm Silly stories that guarantee a giggle.


Traditional tales told


from a new point of view. Folk tales from around the world, or from across the counties.


Twisted Tales for Terrible Children


(Ages 7+) 11.am &2.30pm Scratch the surface of all the tales we have heard since childhood and we find they are dark, nasty and full of dubious intention… A slight twist reveals the terrible, the silly and the downright incredible ’truths’ hidden in plain sight.


Tower Circus, Blackpool Box Office: 0871 222 9929


Mooky and Mr Boo present The Blackpool Tower Circus Carnival! Join us at The Blackpool Tower Circus for the new season show for 2019, a spectacular Bollywood-style


celebration,


an incredible feast for the senses. With a whole host of incredible stunts, jaw-dropping feats and comedy capers, not to mention the world-famous water-feature, The Blackpool Tower Circus is the perfect place to enjoy the best family fun! Produced and directed by the famous Endresz family.Book your tickets to The Blackpool Tower Circus Carnival online now! www. theblackpooltower.com


We take great care to ensure information is correct at the time of press. However, we would advise parents to phone & check details prior to making a long trip ...or a promise!


Blackpool Grand Box Office: 01253 290190


THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE Sun 13 Oct


Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to the UK’s finest girl- band with breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK. This is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and it’s suitable for all ages!


Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings,


Salute, Black Magic,


Shout Out To My Ex and many, many more.


For thousands more ideas visit www.primarytimes.co.uk 7 Oct - 17 Nov 2019 15


THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY Sun 20 Oct


From the creators of Don’t Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun.


It’s the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!


Theatre Family & children’s shows


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