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Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this school holiday.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Sessions are 45 minutes.
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
10am - 10.45am
£5 per child
Storytelling
Join our storytellers in the magical story den for interactive tales this February Half Term!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
Mon 17 Feb- Sat 22 Feb
11am and 1.30pm
£2 per person
Little Grimm Tales
What if the wishes were granted?
What if the magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of Grimm’s most magical tales.
Age guidance 3+ years.
WHY? ‘Their beautifully crafted micro-shows are like collector’s items’ The Stage
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
Presented by Box Tale Soup in association with the Everyman Theatre
Chloe and the Colour Catcher
Chloe lives in a world with only one colour, a world that is completely grey.
But at night, when she’s wrapped up tight, her dreams are colourful and bright. Join Chloe on her courageous journey to unleash all seven shades of the rainbow.
Age guidance 4+ years.
WHY? ‘This show glitters even when its world is grey’ ★★★★ The Stage
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
Presented by A Bristol Old Vic and Ad Infinitum Co-production
Strings Concertini with String Fever
Four brothers combine electric instruments with a talent for engaging audiences of all ages.
Be inspired whilst the kids dance, sing or just chill out on our bean bags!
Suitable for all ages.
The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance – ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND
WHY? Expect a little bit of classical, a little bit of rock and roll, and a lot of fun!
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
Spies in Disguise (PG)
Dir: Troy Quane, Nick Bruno 2019 | 102 mins, US
Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But when events take an unexpected turn, this unlikely duo are forced to team up for the ultimate mission.
WHY? Can Lance and Walter work as a team to save the world?
School Holiday Family Screenings
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £24
Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors!
From the critically-acclaimed Histories of the Unexpected team comes a brand new show on the TUDORS!
A fast-paced show for all the family that shows how everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects and how everything links together in unexpected ways. You’ll never think about the Tudors in the same way ever again… GUARANTEED!
Why is the history of shrinking all about the Spanish Armada?
Why is the history of oranges all about Tudor spies?
What links Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to windows, bells and fire?
Sam Willis is one of the country’s best-known historians and has made more than ten TV series for the BBC and National Geographic including The Silk Road and Invasion!
James Daybell is Professor of Early Modern British History at Plymouth University and is one of the country’s finest historical thinkers.
Age guidance 8+ years.
WHY? 'Fun, witty and fast-paced…an innovative approach to telling history' BBC History Weekend
‘It’s Genius!’ Pail Ross, Talk Radio
‘History as you’ve never seen it before’ Dan Snow
‘It’s the new Horrible Histories’ BBC Radio Devon
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Make A Play in Three Days
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Create a play from scratch in just three days! Explore different elements of theatre such as acting and script writing before performing your masterpiece at the end of the course.
Mon 6 – Wed 8 Apr 10am – 4pm
Performance at 4pm
£100 (£90 RBWM Advantage Card holders)
Concertini with YolanDa Brown
The star of Cbeebies YolanDa’s Band Jam is a world renowned saxophonist and multi MOBO award winner.
Stay on afterwards for the chance to try the instruments courtesy of Dawkes Music.
Age guidance 4+ years.
The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance – ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND
WHY? Expect a fusion of reggae, jazz and soul
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
Quest: Digital Zone
An interactive digital arts space; part of Quest Family Fest, the Norden Farm Family Arts Festival.
Keep your eye on the website for updates on events and workshops.
- 7 Apr FREE
- 8 Apr FREE
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Hansel and Gretel
An interactive treat for families, and anyone who would enjoy a relaxed, inclusive theatre experience.
Join Hansel and Gretel as they venture into the woods, trailing breadcrumbs and sharing their story as they go. The mischievous siblings are searching for the magical market at the heart of the forest – but if they’re not careful they’ll find more than just sweets waiting for them in the deep dark woods...
This inclusive version of Hansel & Gretel is a sensory story full of magic, gentle interaction and integrated signing.
WHY? With an enchanting woodland set, playful characters and poetic storytelling, it is a perfect first theatre experience for little ones
Age guidance 3+ years
Run time 50 mins
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Presented by Exeter Northcott Theatre and PaddleBoat Theatre
Amazing Bubble Man
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
He combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised.
WHY? From fog-filled, helium-propelled rocket bubbles, to tornado bubbles, the Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages
Suitable for all ages.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
The Gingerbread Man
Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea!
Join the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man and meet the bravest biscuit of all times! A mix of puppetry, live action, music and stunning staging!
WHY? Run, run, as fast as you can, you need to get tickets to catch this Gingerbread Man!
Age guidance 3+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
Art Daze
Led by Michaela Clarke
Calling all budding artists and young creatives! Immerse yourself in three whole days of arts and crafts.
Tues 14 – Thur 16 Apr
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 RBWM Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
- 14 Apr from £100
- 15 Apr
- 1 more dates...
Next Steps Dance Intensive
Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days.
Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique in class, learn routines and create your own choreography.
Suitable for ages 8+ years. No audition necessary.
Wed 15 – Fri 17 Apr
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 RBWM Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
- 15 Apr from £100
- 16 Apr
- 1 more dates...