We were wondering if you were planning any pieces about things to do / cultural excursions during the May half-term?
A roar-some caper for adventurous spirits!
Zog & The Flying Doctors – suitable for ages 3 +
Rose Theatre, Kingston (28th May – 2nd June 2024)
Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu.
However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!
With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?
Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.
Zog And The Flying Doctors will also take residency at Cadogan Hall in August from Thursday 1 August 2024 – Saturday 31 August 2024.
Musical paleontology for all of the family!
The Colour of Dinosaurs – suitable for ages 6+
The Polka Theatre, Wimbledon (11th May – 9th June)
A rip-roaring, prehistoric science pop gig for curious humans of all ages.
Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day? Or what they actually really looked like?What colour were they? Did they have stripes and spots? Were they really green like they are in the movies?Join five amazing musicians and famous paleontologist Dr Jakob Vinther as they enter the multi-coloured world of the dinosaurs with soaring music, catchy songs and mind-blowing science.
Something for the little ‘uns!
Handa’s Surprise – suitable for ages 2 – 5 years
The Polka Theatre, Wimbledon (22nd May – 23rd June)
Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise – but seven different animals have seven very different ideas… could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passion fruit?
A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation. The audience sit on cushions and mats around the stage for an intimate
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