We are excited to present the return of Quest Family Fest this Spring holiday.

After going online for the last two years, the family arts festival is back in the building and packed full of shows, activities, workshops, films and more.

Families and children can get involved from Tues 12 Apr – Fri 22 Apr. Quest is the chance to leave the gadgets at home and try something new, see something new or meet someone new!

Kick off the two weeks of adventure by joining a star of CBeebies at Family Concertini with YolanDa Brown on Tues 12 Apr at 11.30am and 2pm. The saxophonist of YolanDa’s Band Jam is a multi MOBO award winning musician. This is an interactive concert for families where children are encouraged to get up and dance or just quietly take in quality live music.

The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk is brought to life by Lyngo Theatre on Wed 13 and Thur 14 Apr at 11.30am and 2pm. Expect enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and a huge leafy explosion! The 11.30am performance on Thur 14 Apr is Relaxed – ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join this friendly format.

Everyone’s favourite bubble-ologist The Amazing Bubble Man makes a welcome return to the main stage on Tues19 and Wed 20 Apr at 11.30am and 2pm. He brings bubble magic including square bubbles, fog filled bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles and even people inside bubbles!

Experience the magic of South India in Kathakali on Tues 19 Apr at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 | £13. Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala, south India and combines storytelling, dance, drama, ritual and vibrant costumes.

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella, but do you know the real story behind The Not So Ugly Sisters? They bring the whole hair raising truth in this musical retelling on Thur 21 Apr at 11.30am and 2pm.

Family favourite Groove Baby bring an exciting, jazz and funk fuelled show on Fri 22 Apr at 11.30am and 2pm. Groove Into the Woods is an animated and live-action magical, musical adventure. It follows three friends into a fairytale forest and is a high energy interactive theatre meets top quality gig.

Sing 2 (U) sees the return of Buster Moon and his troupe on Tues 12 Apr at 5pm, Thur 14 Apr at 4.30pm and Wed 20 Apr at 5pm (this screening is Relaxed). Buster and his all star cast of animal performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet. They just have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them…

Explore Day on Fri 15 Apr is a day crammed full of activities for children and their families. The one hour workshops are all £4.50 per person or buy an Explore Pass (4 workshops) for £16.

Have a go at something different – from Cartoon Creations to Digital Animation; Steel Pan Band to Folk Dance Remixed; Circus Skills to Magic; and DJ for the Day to Drama: Exploring New Worlds. There’s also the chance to Make and Decorate Chocolate Lollipops; get pre schoolers dancing in Little Wrigglers; have Fun with Flowers; or try the Ukulele.

If that isn’t enough there is the chance for 8 – 14 years olds to immerse themselves in art or drama with our 3 day holiday clubs. Art Daze is from Tues 12 – Thur 14 Apr and is £120 | £100 for Advantage Card holders. Make a Play in 3 Days runs from Tues 19 – Thur 21 Apr 11am – 4pm and is £180 | £150 Advantage Card holders.

So navigate your way through two weeks of creative adventure as you take on the Quest this school holiday!

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Arts and Crafts Session

Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.

Tues 28 May 12.30pm
Led by Aysha Khan

Decoupage and decorate ceramic hanging plant pot or bird feeder.

Join Norden Farm for this Out of the Hat themed Art session!

Fri 31 May 1pm
Led by Aysha Khan

Bird themed mobile - wooden birds decorated and strung together to create a hanging mobile.

This Eco Art session is inspired by James Campbell's show Don't Panic! We CAN Save the Planet.

Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 4 - 11 years | All materials provided.

Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•  28 May from £4
•  31 May from £4
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