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The Extreme Stunt Show
Motorsport stunts including monster truck mayhem and back flipping motocross.
Armadale Stadium
Sun 21 Jul
£12 (£6; Family £33)
Auction Mart, Lanark
Wed 3 Jul
£12 (£6; Family £33)
Aviemore Highland Resort
Tue 23 Jul
£12 (£6; Family £33) / 0870 060 0100
Also on at:
- Ayr Racecourse
- Battery Park, Greenock
- Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen
- Bents Park, South Shields
- Blaydon RFC, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld
- Caird Park, Dundee
- Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
- Car Boot Site, Whitby
- Clairville Common, Middlesbrough
- Clairville Common, Middlesbrough
- Driffield Showground
Dreamboats And Petticoats
- Directed by: Bob Tomson
- Written by: Maurice Gran
In 2007 the compilation album Dreamboats And Petticoats became one of the best selling albums of the decade. It's follow-up Dreamboats And Petticoats Two was also successful in the UK music charts, which reached number two in its first week of release. Bill Kenwright, Laurie Mansfield and Universal Music present the…
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Mon 15 Jul
£11.50–£31 (£8.50–£28) / 01274 432000
- 19:30
Tue 16 Jul
£11.50–£31 (£8.50–£28) / 01274 432000
- 19:30
Wed 17 Jul
£11.50–£31 (£8.50–£28) / 01274 432000
- 14:00
- 19:30
Cambridge Arts Theatre
Wed 19 Jun
£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333
- 19:45
Thu 20 Jun
£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333
- 14:30
- 19:45
Fri 21 Jun
£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333
- 20:00
Sat 22 Jun
£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333
- 16:00
- 20:00
Croydon Fairfield Halls
Mon 2 Sep
£21–£29 / 020 8688 9291
- 19:30
Tue 3 Sep
£21–£29 / 020 8688 9291
- 19:30
Wed 4 Sep
£21–£29 / 020 8688 9291
- 14:30
- 19:30
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NoFit State Circus: Bianco
State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.
Creative Common, Bristol
Wed 19 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 19:30
Thu 20 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 19:30
Fri 21 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 20:00
Fountainbridge Brewery Site, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Sat 3 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Sun 4 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Billy Smart's Circus
This all human performance includes an Australian flying trapeze act, a foot operated bow and arrow routine, acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and a fire tricks.
Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester
Thu 27 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947
- 19:00
Fri 28 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947
- 16:45
- 19:30
Sat 29 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947
- 14:00
- 16:45
- 19:30
Sun 30 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947
- 12:30
- 15:30
Royal Green, Lowestoft
Wed 19 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228
- 16:45
- 19:30
Thu 20 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228
- 16:45
- 19:30
Fri 21 Jun
£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228
- 16:45
- 19:30
Saffron Walden Common
Mon 24 Jun
£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228
- 19:00
Tue 25 Jun
£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228
- 16:45
- 19:30
Wed 26 Jun
£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228
- 16:45
Chingford Big Weekender
Formerly Chingford Day, now a Big Weekender, the two-day festival features Billy Ocean, Junior and Alexander O'Neal, plus there's a fun day for families on the Sunday.
Ridgeway Park, Chingford
Sat 10 Aug
Free
- 14:00 – 20:00
Sun 11 Aug
Free
- 13:00 – 18:00
Drop-In Holiday Workshops
Arty outdoor activities inspired by the Jupiter artists to make the summer hols that little bit more creative. Suitable for ages 5–13.
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston
Fri 5 Jul
£6 / 01506 889900
Today: 'Purple Haze' – A painting workshop based on Anya Gallaccio's installation.
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sat 6 Jul
£6 / 01506 889900
Today: 'Tree Image' – Painting and drawing workshop based on the art techniques of Tania Kovat.
- 13:00 – 15:00
Fri 12 Jul
£6 / 01506 889900
Today: 'Earth Moving' – Create your own clay and earth sculpture.
- 13:00 – 15:00
RollerStop Nights
Roller disco club night with a licensed bar and DJ. Advance booking recommended.
SWG3, Glasgow
Fri 21 Jun
£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246
- 20:00 – 23:00
Sat 22 Jun
£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246
- 20:00 – 23:00
Fri 28 Jun
£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246
- 20:00 – 23:00
Milkshake! Live: Channel 5 And Premier Stage Productions
Children's show starring presenters from the TV channel, plus familiar characters including Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear, Roary, Big Chris, FiFi and Bumble.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Mon 22 Jul
£12 (Children £10; £40) / 0844 854 2776
- 13:00
- 15:30
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Fri 2 Aug
£13 (Children £11; £44) / 020 8561 8371
- 13:00
- 15:30
G Live, Guildford
Sat 29 Jun
£14 (Children £12; £48) / 0844 770 1797
- 13:00
- 15:30
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Zippos Circus: Carnaval
The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.
Baird Park, Stonehaven
Sun 28 Jul
Prices vary
The Falkirk Stadium
…and 3 more dates until 7 JulGorden Park, Ellon
Thu 11 Jul
Prices vary
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Bags of Art
Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 14:00 – 16:00
Dora the Explorer Live
A live musical adventure with Dora as she sets off in search of the City of Lost Toys with help from Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and, of course, the audience!
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Tue 25 Jun
£16–£18 (Children £14–£16) / 01274 432000
- 16:00
Wed 26 Jun
£16–£18 (Children £14–£16) / 01274 432000
- 13:00
- 16:00
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Wed 19 Jun
£16 (Children £14; £55–£65) / 01892 530613
- 13:00
- 16:00
Thu 20 Jun
£16 (Children £14; £55–£65) / 01892 530613
- 13:00
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Tue 16 Jul
£17–£19 (Children £15–£17; £59–£69) / 020 8561 8371
- 16:00
Wed 17 Jul
£17–£19 (Children £15–£17; £59–£69) / 020 8561 8371
- 13:00
- 16:00
Also on at:
Room on the Broom
Songs, laughs and scary fun for children with stories of witches, cats, dogs, birds and frogs. Ages 3+.
Buxton Opera House
Sun 25 Aug
£12 (Family £33–£44) / 0845 127 2190
Mon 26 Aug
£12 (Family £33–£44) / 0845 127 2190
The Forum Theatre, Billingham
Mon 18 Nov
£11 / 01642 552663
Tue 19 Nov
£11 / 01642 552663
G Live, Guildford
Sat 14 Sep
£11.50 / 0844 770 1797
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Weldon Pre-School Summer Fun Day
Plenty of fun summertime fare for young'uns, including a bouncy castle, face painting, craft tables, cookie decoration and cakes. It's all in aid of Weldon Pre-School to help buy new equipment and educational toys.
Weldon Village Hall
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01536 206137
- 12:00 – 15:00
Hairy MacLary & Friends
Meet the doggy crew and their feline antagonists in a musical for those aged 3+ based on the enormously popular books.
macrobert, Stirling
Wed 3 Jul
£8.50 (£7.50) / 01786 466666
Kayak Safari
Discover the area by Kayak.
National Trust: Studland Beach And Nature Reserve, Swanage
Sun 14 Jul
£30 adv booking essential, plus normal admission charges / 01929 450259
- 13:00 – 15:30
Sun 11 Aug
£30 adv booking essential, plus normal admission charges / 01929 450259
- 13:00 – 15:30
Sherlock Holmes
The famous detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are facing their most fiendish case ever, in this humorous, interactive show from Pantaloons Theatre Company, featuring live music and adventure.
Alford Manor House
Wed 10 Jul
£12 adv booking required (Children £7 adv booking required) / 01507 463 073
- 19:00
CADW: Chepstow Castle
Thu 27 Jun
£10 (£8) / 01291 625981
- 19:00
Christchurch Park, Ipswich
Wed 3 Jul
£10.50 adv booking required; £7.50 adv, adv booking required (£8.50 adv booking required; £5.50 adv, adv booking required; £30 adv booking…
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, Norwich
- Godinton House And Gardens, Ashford
- Hall Place And Gardens, Bexley
- Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe, Christchurch
- Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint
- National Trust: Arlington Court, Barnstaple
- National Trust: Croft Castle, Leominster
- National Trust: Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon
- National Trust: High Cross House, Totnes
- National Trust: Killerton, Exeter
- National Trust: Lyveden New Bield, Oundle, Peterborough
- National Trust: Montacute House
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 4 Aug
Sat 10 Aug
Sun 11 Aug
Hansel & Gretel: A Family Musical Adventure
Interactive kids theatre show telling the tale of Hansel and Gretel as they wander the woods and discover all kinds of strange surprises.
The Albany Theatre, Greenock
Sun 14 Jul
£8 (Children £6.50; Family £25)
- 14:30 – 15:30
The Fullarton, Castle Douglas
Sat 10 Aug
£8 (Children £6.50; Family £25) / 01556 504506
- 14:30 – 15:30
Lounge Bar Restaurant Club, Largs
Sat 13 Jul
£5 (Family £25) / 01475 689968
- 14:00
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Rumpelstiltskin: Theatre Of Widdershins (Over 4s)
A children's puppet show with music, telling the Grimm Brothers's fairy story about a miller's daughter who is asked to spin straw into gold.
Berry Theatre, Southampton
Fri 5 Jul
£6 / 01489 799499
- 16:30
Norwich Puppet Theatre
Sat 20 Jul
£8.50 (Children £6.50; Children £4.50 go4less; £24) / 01603 629921
- 14:30
Show Me: Chris And Pui
Sing songs, discover musical instruments and play games with BBC presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui.
Harlow Playhouse
Sun 28 Jul
£13 (£11) / 01279 431945
- 14:30
Kings Theatre, Southsea
Mon 28 Oct
£12 (Children £10; £10; £36) / 02392 828282
- 14:00
Lowther Pavillion, Lytham St. Annes
Sun 7 Jul
£10 (Children £8.50) / 01253 658666
- 14:00
Also on at:
- Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
- The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
- Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
- Solihull Arts Complex
- St David's Hall, Cardiff
- St George's Hall, Bradford
- Theatre Royal, Norwich
- The White Rock Theatre, Hastings
The Singing Kettle: Rumble in the Jungle
Join the Kettle team on a marvellous adventure deep into the jungle to see what creatures can be found there. There's colourful energy and singalong songs to get the whole family dancing in the aisles.
Assembly Rooms, Wick
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Fri 18 Oct
£12.50 (Family £46) / 01463 234234
- 14:00
Sat 19 Oct
£12.50 (Family £46) / 01463 234234
- 12:00
- 15:00
Sun 20 Oct
£12.50 (Family £46) / 01463 234234
- 12:00
- 15:00
Also on at:
Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland
Colchester-based community theatre group Chameleon's Web present their adaptation of Lewis Carroll's timeless tale. Set in the gardens, there is unreserved seating but feel free to take your own.
The Minories Galleries, Colchester
Sat 13 Jul
£10 (£8; Family £30) / 01206 712437
Sun 14 Jul
£10 (£8; Family £30) / 01206 712437
Creative Electric
Rehearsals/workshops in theatre, for young people and by young people.
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Medieval Summer Fayre
Bridlington's annual summer fair is going medieval this year, with competitions, games and amusements for the whole family, and of course food and drink. Come in costume if possible (full plate armour not recommended).
Bridlington Priory
Sat 22 Jun
The Green
Free / 01262 601938
Part of Priory 900.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Midsummer Supper
Black tie event with a champagne reception and tour of the rose garden, followed by a five course meal in Coughton's dining room.
National Trust: Coughton Court, Alcester
Fri 21 Jun
£85 adv booking essential / 01789 400777
- 18:00 – 23:00
