After 5pm, Kids

Bad Physics / Mercury Colchester / Escalator East to Edinburgh / Richard Jordan. When a famous scientist is abducted, it takes his two children, their best friend, an incompetent storyteller, and you to rescue him. Join an intrepid gang of young detectives to explore a dark and exciting disused building - discover…

Independence Day celebration picnic. Includes live band.

Zurriola Antzerki Eskola. Middle June. A flat in Bilbao. Four students facing the exam period. A hard study night ahead amongst notes, coffee and cigarettes. These are the ingredients of the story of the four young girls that will discover each other in a night full of conflicts, confessions and emotions. Friendship…

A programme of exciting outdoor activities such as orienteering, biking, canoeing, team building games and problem-solving exercises over the summer holiday period to keep boredom at bay. Booking is essential.

Teatro Vivo presents a site-specific adaptation of Lewis Carroll's novel Alice In Wonderland, featuring installations, performances, games and riddles. Directed by Sophie Austin.

• Written by: Steven Blakeley

The magical tale is brought to life on stage as a colourful family pantomime, featuring Kevin Cruise and Steven Blakeley among the cast.

The American High School Theatre Festival. Robert Fulghum's classic life instruction book comes to life on stage as he gently reminds us of what is truly important in life: to play, laugh, love, and live life to its fullest. Through a series of vignettes and songs we celebrate our humanity, from the whimsy of…

A murder mystery night based on the characters of the popular TV sitcom.

The American High School Theatre Festival. Goddesses. Heroes. A young sorceress. A journey into the unknown. Good, evil, and magic. San Domenico School proudly presents an all-female cast in this ingenious telling of Jason and the Argonauts. On a quest for the Golden Fleece, Jason is befriended by the goddesses Hera…

An opportunity to discover more about the prints on display in this small exhibition.

Explore the museum and participate in craft activities including clay tile making, T-shirt decorating, jewellery making or card making.

• Directed by: John Plews
• Written by: lyrics)

A production of the musical that won three Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

Dick King-Smith's tale of the pig with an identity crisis is brought to life in this open-air show.

Badminton class for children in P6–S1 who have some experience of the sport.

An introduction to the world of dance and a chance to test out those pretty, but painful, shoes. Ages 13–17.

• Directed by: Sue Buckmaster

A colourful and energetic promenade show inspired by a selection of familiar fairy tales and folk stories, featuring live performances, puppet theatre and some surprising characters.

Learn more about the nocturnal residents of Crom.

Bat watching with the experts and their handy bat detectors.

Search for creatures of the night with bat detecting and moth trapping activities.

Production for children.

Go and observe the clan of badgers that live in the Country Park (as long as they're in the mood) and learn about their habitat. Bring your binoculars, and don't wear any perfume or scented aftershave. Meet at Sutherland Building. Ages 12+. Booking is essential.