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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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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
- 10:00
- 13:00
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
- 10:00
- 13:00
Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Sat 8 Jun
£12.50–£14.50 (Children £10.50–£12.50 under 16s) / 01253 290190
- 13:00
- 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
£12.50–£14.50 (Children £10.50–£12.50 under 16s) / 01253 290190
- 10:00
- 13:00
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- 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
- Victoria Theatre, Halifax
- Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
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
The Forum Theatre, Billingham
G Live, Guildford
Also on at:
Each Peach Pear Plum
A delightful game of I Spy, based on Janet and Allan Ahlberg's popular kids book, where fairytale characters come to life through storytelling, song and dance. Suitable for ages 3+.
Orkney Arts Theatre, Kirkwall
Fri 21 Jun
Sat 22 Jun
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.
Beddington Park, Wallington
Thu 23 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 17:00
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:00
The Pavilion, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Thu 30 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:30
Fri 31 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 11:00
- 15:00
Dotty The Dragon: Blunderbus Theatre Company (Ages 3-7)
An enchanting fairy tale adventure with a very happy ending. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of live music, fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling.
Congress Theatre, Cwmbran
Tue 28 May
£6 (Children £5; £5) / 01633 868239
- 11:30
- 14:30
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea
Wed 14 Aug
£12.50 (Children £8.50; £38) / 01328 710227
- 18:15
The Met, Bury
Sat 25 May
£8 / 0161 761 2216
- 13:00
- 15:00
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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
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
MHOR Festival
A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…
Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 01877 384622
- 11:00
Peter Pan: The Never Ending Story
A high-tech telling of the classic children's play, including a flying Peter Pan sans wires. With a full bill of song and a cast comprised of acrobats, dancers, stuntmen and magicians, the show takes live entertainment to a whole other dimension. An epic, over-the-top production starring Stacey Solomon (X Factor).
Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
Fri 13 Sep
£25–£45 / 0844 412 4624
Sun 15 Sep
£25–£45 / 0844 412 4624
Manchester Arena
Fri 16 Aug
£20–£45 / 0844 847 8000
Sun 18 Aug
£20–£45 / 0844 847 8000
National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
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Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
A gruesome (but fun!) look at our country's history, making it much more interesting by keeping the nasty bits in!
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
Sun 26 May
£14 (under 16s £12; Family £48) / 01738 621031
Perth Theatre
Sat 25 May
£12–£14 / 01738 621031
Part of Perth Festival.
- 16:00
- 19:00
Milkshake Live! Come Out To Play
Starring Milkshake! favourites: Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 the Bananas in Pyjamas, this musical spectacular is sure to have children tapping their toes, clapping their hands and singing at the top of their voices.
Belfast Waterfront
Sun 16 Jun
£12 (Children £10; £40) / 028 9032 5913
- 13:00
- 16:00
Broadway Theatre, London SE6
Sun 30 Jun
£12; £10 child; £40 family / 020 8690 0002
- 13:00
- 15:30
The Hexagon, Reading
Sat 20 Jul
£12 (Children £10; £42) / 0118 960 6060
- 13:00
- 15:30
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Rotary Youth Musical Spectacular
Local kids show off their talents.
Sunderland Empire
Sat 25 May
£9–£11 / 0844 871 3022
VanBuren & Gandey's Victorian Wonders Carnival
Entertainment from a bygone age! Including the headless lady, the disembodied head of scheherazade, the mystifying time machine, presented undercover in all their Victorian splendour. 3 separate side shows housed in a mesmerising marquee of mirth! Be transported back to a time when entertainment meant a suspension of…
Studio Big Top, Brighton
Sat 25 May
£5 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£5 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Mon 27 May
£5 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Beauty And The Beast: A Little Theatre Youth Production
A children's show adapted from a fairy tale.
Little Theatre, Wells
Wed 29 May
£10–£12 / 07929 881040
- 19:30
Thu 30 May
£10–£12 / 07929 881040
- 19:30
Fri 31 May
£10–£12 / 07929 881040
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£10–£12 / 07929 881040
- 14:00
- 19:30
Cinderella
Get into the holiday spirit with this Cinderella pantomime!
Bristol Hippodrome
Fri 6 Dec
£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325
Sun 8 Dec
£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325
The Feather Catcher
Filskit Theatre invites you on a feather-catching quest, created through movement, shadow and playful projection. If you’re lucky you might even catch a feather of your very own… there are few words, but there is a lot to see in this visually stunning, playful and original story for children aged 3+ and their families. A…
The Warren, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
The Golden Cowpat: Tucked In (Over 4s)
Come on a journey with award-winning Tucked In for an amusing and moving tale of temptation, greed and friendship. Join in with catchy songs, bid for a Golden Cowpat in a hilarious auction and even choose the story's ending.
Diss Corn Hall
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Children £3) / 01379 652241
- 14:00
Helmsley Arts Centre, The Old Meeting House, York
Thu 30 May
£6 (Children £3) / 01439 771700
- 11:00
- 14:00
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green
Sun 7 Jul
£6 / 020 7613 7498
- 14:00
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Gwobr Y Gwenyn Gweithgar: Theatr Na Nog (Ages 3-8)
A delightful musical tale by one of Wales' premier theatre companies for youngsters, explores why the world needs bees.
Galeri Caernarfon
Thu 23 May
£6 ( £20) / 01286 685222
- 09:30
- 13:15
Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli
Wed 22 May
£5 / 01758 704088
- 11:00
- 13:00
Mickey's Rockin' Road Show
Your fave characters come to life in a musical extravaganza starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and scores more Disney friends.
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)
Mon 15 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 477 9000
Wed 17 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 477 9000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
Fri 19 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 499 1700
- 13:30
Sat 20 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 499 1700
- 10:30
- 13:30
Sun 21 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 499 1700
- 10:30
- 13:30
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Planet Circus
Big top shenanigans to thrill all the family, including motorbike stunts, clowns and aerial and high wire antics.
Sheffield Park, Berwick upon Tweed
Wed 29 May
Prices vary
- 17:00
- 19:30
Thu 30 May
Prices vary
- 17:00
- 19:30
Fri 31 May
Prices vary
- 17:00
- 19:30
Platero – Travels with a Donkey
A silver donkey named Platero and his rider, the Nobel Prize-winning poet Juan Ramon Jimenez, take a fanciful ride through southern Spain. Storytelling and puppetry from Mike Maran and Nino Namitcheishvili.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Thu 30 May
£11.50 (£9.50; under 18s £6.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
Easdale Island Community Hall, By Oban
Sat 15 Jun
£10 (£8; Children free) / 01852 300113
- 20:45
Mull Theatre, Isle of Mull
Wed 29 May
£9 (£6) / 01688 302828
- 20:00
Singing Kettle: Wild West Party
There's a party a that there Kettle Creek and everyone's invited for a Wild West hoe-down with Cowgirl Anya, Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary and Gold Prospector Kevin.
Arainn Fhinn, Portree
Sat 21 Sep
£11.50 (Family £42) / 01478 613649
- 13:00
Barrfields Theatre, Largs
Sun 8 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01475 689777
- 13:00
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Fri 16 Aug
£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240
- 13:00
Sat 17 Aug
£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240
- 13:00
- 13:30
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The Tiddly Prom: Bert’s Magical Musical Farmyard
A children's show with music and songs about a busy day on Bert's farm with lots of jobs to be done. But the rain is coming down and the tractor is stuck in a muddy ditch. Even with all his friends helping, Bert cannot pull the tractor out of the slippy slidey hole.
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny
Wed 3 Jul
£6.50 ( £24) / 01873 850805
- 13:30
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Sat 13 Jul
Studio
£8.50 adv booking required (£5.50 adv booking required) / 01646 695267
- 11:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Aliens Love Underpants
- Directed by: Adam Bampton-Smith
- Written by: Adam Bampton-Smith
A zany, hilarious children's show based on the best-selling book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.
Capitol, Horsham
Tue 27 Aug
£12 / 01403 750220
- 13:30
Wed 28 Aug
£12 / 01403 750220
- 10:30
- 13:30
G Live, Guildford
Thu 25 Jul
£13 / 0844 770 1797
- 13:30
Fri 26 Jul
£13 / 0844 770 1797
- 10:30
- 13:30
Sat 27 Jul
£13 / 0844 770 1797
- 10:30
- 13:30
Grand Opera House, York
Tue 15 Oct
£13 / 0844 871 3024





