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Kaleidoscope
Blink. Blink again. What do you see?
Day by day your world is filling up with colour, little one. Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling lights that glisten and gleam. Discover the multicoloured world of Kaleidoscope in this gentle, playful performance.
WHY? Theatre for babies aged 6 - 18 months inspired by research into how a baby's sense of sight develops and how they instinctively categorise colour.
Studio
£12 for one adult and one baby (additional babies/infants £8)
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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
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
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
Sunday Stories
Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.
Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world.
On Sunday 26 January, our storyteller Ruth bring The Bag of Warmth and other winter tales to the Story Den.
Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
The Story Den
£3.50 per person (45 mins)
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
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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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
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
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