Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place. It’s an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter eve, they make a wish and Miki embarks on a magical adventure in search of a star...

Based on the book by Stephen Mackey, Miki is an inspiring story about friendship, courage and adventure. It features amazing underwater creatures, enchanting music and extraordinary puppetry.

'Young audiences alternate between giggling with delight and total transfixion' ★★★★ The Stage

Suitable for ages 3+ years.

Created by Slot Machine, the company that have previously brought hit shows One Snowy Night and Kipper's Snowy Day to our stage.

Relaxed Performances
The performances on Saturday 2 December at 11am and Wednesday 27 December at 11am are Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.

Signed Performance
The performance on Wednesday 20 December at 2pm will be signed.

Run Time
Miki is 50 minutes long.

Tickets
Courtyard Theatre
£15.50 | £13.50 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £54
Earlybird offer Family & Friends £50 (if booked before Thursday 31 August)

Tickets for children under 18 months
For this show, tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps

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Led by Neil McCurley

Learn new performance skills, meet new people and have fun - end of term sharing's and annual productions in the mix.

If you have a love of theatre or just want to take part in an enjoyable, collaborative venture then these sessions are for you - whatever your experience or ability.

Sessions are led by Neil McCurley. Neil has spent his adult life working as a theatre practitioner both as a drama teacher and as the Artistic Director of his own theatre company. He has directed over 70 productions.

Everyone over 18 is welcome – no experience necessary

Community Theatre (Evening)
Wed 27 Sept - Wed 6 Dec 8pm - 9.30pm
(exc Wed 25 Oct)

£120 for 10 weeks (£12 for trial for first session, then £108 after)

We also have an evening class, which you can view here.

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Led by Emma Duncan.

In each session children take part in a series of drama games and activities that develop their confidence as well as teaching them drama skills. These include focus, communication, developing a character and voice projection.

As the weeks go on the group will each have a part with some lines to learn in a small-scale show. They will rehearse as a team and share what they have learnt during the last session, more details to follow on this after half term.

Suitable for school years 2 - 6.

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Autumn
Wed 20 Sept - Wed 6 Dec, exc 25 Oct

5pm - 6pm
£93.50

Junior Youth Theatre Bookng Form

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Led by Emma Duncan.

Each term we will be focusing on developing the participants confidence and well-being through a series of drama games and activities.

This term the Senior Youth Theatre group are focusing on developing drama skills. They’ll learn a deeper understanding of performance and managing their nerves as well as some more specialised techniques including comedy and physical theatre.

Suitable for school years 7 - 12.

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Autumn
Wed 20 Sept - Wed 6 Dec, exc 25 Oct
6.05pm - 7.30pm
£132

Senior Youth Theatre Booking Form

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Presented by Smoking Apples.

Escaping on a Kindertransport train, one small Czech-Jewish girl embarks on a
mighty adventure.

Crossing between the past and present, Babi travels across Europe; from bon bons in Germany to the smell of the sea in Margate, she discovers how tiny acts of kindness can change the course of a person’s life.

Joyful, moving and poignant, Kinder features beautiful table top puppetry and
cinematic shadow play. Babi tries to assemble the parts of her broken identity, to find peace in her future.

Kinder is a multi-award winning show, from puppetry and visual theatre company Smoking Apples. Inviting you to take a seat inside an immersive set, the story unfolds through a series of playful hatches and openings.

Kinder has been designed to be accessible for neurodivergent audiences. In the space, we will be providing stims (stimulatory accessories) and active responses to the show are encouraged. Audiences will be able to leave and re-enter the show, at any time and there will be a chill out area (with bean bags, ear defenders and more stims) for periods of regulation. An inclusive resource pack is available on Smoking Apples website, in advance and includes a social story. This can be downloaded here.

'Unmissable' ★★★★★ Everything Theatre
'A symphony of artistry' ★★★★★ West End Evenings
'A Must see play' ★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions
'Absorbing and touching' ★★★★½ The Reviews Hub

Sat 14 Oct: post show Q&A after the 2pm performance: The cast and creatives of Kinder are joined by Nick Winton, son of Sir Nicholas Winton MBE. They will discuss the show, its themes and the heroic story of how children were evacuated from Prague, to the UK, on the Kindertransport trains. There will be a chance to ask the panel questions and gain insight into the production and the inspirational true story behind it.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Enterprise Arts Trust.

Suitable for ages 9+ years and children studying the Holocaust.

Studio
£15 | £12 under 16s

Smoking Apples website
@smokingapples
@nordenfarm

•  13 Oct from £12
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Presented by Widdershins.

You can’t catch me, You’re much too slow! I like to run wherever I go!

Can you catch that slippery little biscuit, the Gingerbread Man?

You’ll need a big bowl of porridge first to keep your energy up.

Don’t worry if you haven’t had yours this morning, Granny Grinpickle’s Magic Porridge Pot has made enough for everyone!!

These two tasty tales which you know so well are served with unexpected spices and quirky flavours, along with Widdershins’ trademark ingredients of puppets, pop-up sets and original music.

This performance is the perfect fare for fussy foodies and discerning diners. Bon Appetit!

Suitable for all dietary requirements aged 3+ years.

Studio
£12 | £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40

Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.

Theatre of Widdershins website
@thewidders
@nordenfarm

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