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Nick Sharratt's Big Draw-Along
Join this much-loved children's writer and illustrator in a family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages.
Nick's best-selling picture books include You Choose, Shark in the Park and Pants. He's also the illustrator of Jacqueline Wilson's phenomenally popular children's novels including Tracy Beaker. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on.
WHY? Nick shares ways to invent your own crazy creatures and gives loads of top tips as you draw along with him
Age guidance: 6+ years. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to bring:
- Drawing materials
- Paper
- Something to lean on
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
other events you may be interested in
Storytelling
1.30pm and 3.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den this Easter holiday!
See below for details of each day's stories.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Suitable for ages 3+ years.
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this Easter holidays.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Tues 3 Apr – Robots
Wed 4 Apr – Buzzy Bees
Thurs 5 Apr – Circus (acrobats and clowns)
Fri 6 Apr – Spring (lamb and daffodil)
Sat 7 Apr – Paddington
Mon 9 Apr – Pets
Tues 10 Apr - Beaded necklaces & bracelets
Wed 11 Apr - Treasure troves
Thur 12 Apr - Design a tote bag
Fri 13 Apr - Mosaic coasters
Sat 14 Apr – Peter and the Wolf characters
Suitable for ages 5+ years.
£5 per child
Early Man (PG)
Dir: Nick Park 2018 | 89 mins
It’s the dawn of time and prehistoric creatures roam the earth. Courageous caveman Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob must unite his tribe against a mighty enemy - Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City. The latest film from Aardman Animations.
WHY? ‘A gloriously funny tale’ ★★★★ The Telegraph
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
The Maidenhead Beach
The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back, all summer long – this year inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa.
The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.
It’s free to play on every day with beachside tables available for snacks and lunch, including children’s picnic bags from the Café Bar.
Peel yourself off the beach and get creative with your little ones in our daily Beach Craft sessions:
Arts and Crafts (45 mins) | £5 per child Monday – Saturday 10.30am
Or sit back and relax with them in the story den for our Storytelling sessions:
Storytelling (20 mins) | £2 per person Monday – Saturday 1.30pm and 3.30pm
For maximum chill out, explore the indoor sensory space in our Gallery. It is designed for children with SEND and features work from local schools. Get involved with decorating the floor and making kites.
All of this and a full programme of family films and live events, the Goan Beach is the perfect place to pitch up this Summer
- 23 Jul FREE
- 24 Jul FREE
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Jump In! Exhibition – Bee Me
An exhibition created with local schools and inspired by Me and My Bee, a show in the Jump In! Family Arts Festival.
Albert Einstein said that without the bees, humans have four years left to live. We rely on bees to pollinate one third of the crops we use as food.
This special multi-sensory experience for diverse family audiences including children with SEN, explores the importance and plight of bees, and gives ideas for what we can do to help the bee population.
- 10 Apr FREE
- 11 Apr FREE
- 3 more dates...
Youth Theatre (H)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or a performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 22 Apr
- 29 Apr
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (A)
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you’ll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm’s technical crew.
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£67 per term
School Year 2 & 3
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 25 Apr
- 2 May
- 8 more dates...
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