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NoFit State Circus: Bianco
State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.
Creative Common, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 20:00
Sat 8 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 15:00
- 20:00
Sun 9 Jun
The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station
£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000
- 15:00
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
NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn
Sat 25 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 19:30
Sun 26 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 15:00
Mon 27 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
- 19:30
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
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Tue 28 May
£14 (Children £12; £48) / 01702 351135
- 13:00
- 15:30
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Volksfling
Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.
Biggar Showfield
Sat 25 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Fri 30 Aug
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Toryglen Football
Football for young people
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
England's Lane Books, London NW3
Fri 31 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Fri 7 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Fri 14 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Leytonstone Library, London E11
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester
Sun 26 May
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
The Very Scariesome Lollipop Lady
A tale told in rhyme. A story of bravery, busy roads, friendship, a magical lollipop stick, and a really, really, really scary road crossing patrol officer. Ages 3-8. Babies welcome. Award-winning comic Martha McBrier’s first children’s show. “Resembles a Roald Dahl novel or a Dr Seuss poem”(Broadway Baby), “Warm, funny…
The Quadrant, Brighton
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Show Me: Chris And Pui
Sing songs, discover musical instruments and play games with BBC presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui.
Dorking Halls
Sun 2 Jun
£12 (Children £10) / 01306 881717
- 14:00
G Live, Guildford
Sat 15 Jun
£13 (Children £11 under 16s) / 0844 770 1797
- 14:00
Harlow Playhouse
Sun 28 Jul
£13 (£11) / 01279 431945
- 14:30
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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.
Audio, Brighton
Mon 27 May
£8 / 08444 999990
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
- 12:00 – 14:00
- 15:00 – 17:00
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 28 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mansion House, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
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Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Clitheroe Library
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Kensington Central Library, London W8
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Penzance Library
Thu 30 May
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
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Strange Town
Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
Fri 31 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 15:30 – 17:30
Wed 5 Jun
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
360 Cinema
The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
-
17:00 – 17:25 - 17:30 – 17:55
- 19:30 – 19:55
- 20:00 – 20:25
- 21:00 – 21:25
- 21:30 – 21:55
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Mon 27 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Baby And Toddler Times
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
Halstead Library
Thu 30 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom
- Directed by: Richard Lewis
- Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)
Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.
Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
Sat 22 Jun
£13.50 (Children £11.50; £33.75–£45) / 01553 764864
- 13:00
- 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
£13.50 (Children £11.50; £33.75–£45) / 01553 764864
- 13:00
Croydon Fairfield Halls
Fri 12 Jul
£9.50; £11.50; £13.50 / 020 8688 9291
- 16:00
Sat 13 Jul
£9.50; £11.50; £13.50 / 020 8688 9291
- 13:00
- 16:00
Darlington Civic Theatre
Wed 29 May
£13.50–£15.50 / 01325 486555
- 13:00
- 16:00
Thu 30 May
£13.50–£15.50 / 01325 486555
- 13:00
Also on at:
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- Hackney Empire, London E8
- Harrogate Theatre
- King's Theatre, Edinburgh
- Loughborough Town Hall
- Palace Theatre, Manchester
- Perth Concert Hall
- Princes Hall, Aldershot
- Theatre Royal, Brighton
- Theatre Royal, Winchester
- Theatre Royal, Glasgow
- Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus: Big Wooden Horse (Over 3s)
Big Wooden Horse presents a production full of fun, feathers and plenty of audience participation, adapted from the book by children's writer, Mo Willems (Sesame Street).
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
Sat 8 Jun
£8.50 / 01539 725133
- 14:00
Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot
Sun 26 May
£8 (£6) / 01235 515144
- 14:00
Hazlitt Arts Centre, Maidstone
Sun 2 Jun
Exchange Studio
£8.50 (£6.50) / 01622 758611
- 14:30
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Pasha Kovalev & Katya Virshilas: An Evening With Stars From Strictly Come Dancing
Two of the more recent additions to TV's Strictly family of professional dancers embark on a national tour, performing ballroom and Latin routines alongside guest dancers and pupils from a local dance school. Kovalev and Virshilas will also take questions from the audience.
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Tue 4 Jun
£21 (£19.50) / 020 8561 8371
- 19:30
Belfast Waterfront
Tue 28 May
£22.50 / 028 9032 5913
- 20:00
The Customs House, South Shields
Sun 16 Jun
£19 / 0191 454 1234
- 19:45
Also on at:
- G Live, Guildford
- Gala, Durham
- The Hexagon, Reading
- Jersey Opera House
- Millennium Forum, Theatre And Conference Centre, Londonderry
Sky Studios: Tour
An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.
The O2 Arena, London SE10
Sat 25 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Mon 27 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
A Taming of the Shrew
This acclaimed Brighton company return to St Ann's Well Gardens, presenting another ‘superlative’ and highly musical revival of a Shakespeare Comedy, with the controversial ‘Taming of the Shrew’. So bring family, friends a picnic and blankets for a farcical evening of confused identities, arranged marriages and gender…
St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 12:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Meadowlands Festival
Set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs and boasting outstanding views all around, this music and arts festival will once again take place on the bank holiday weekend within the grounds of Glynde Place, featuring many outstanding international, national and local acts. Music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art, DJs…
Glynde Place, Lewes
Fri 24 May
Rapunzel
A family show with live music, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and featuring a clutch of TV celebrities.
The Central Theatre, Chatham
Thu 30 May
£16–£18 / 01634 338338
- 19:00
Fri 31 May
£16–£18 / 01634 338338
- 13:00
- 16:30
Taylor's Funfair
Rides and fun for children of all ages. Part of Leith Festival.
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Wed 5 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 18:00 – 22:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 18:00 – 22:00
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Fri 14 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
