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Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

  • 3 stars

Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…

Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£6 / 08445 458252

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£11 (£10) / 08445 458252

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£9) / 08445 458252

…and 22 more dates until 26 Aug

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

Sat 14 Sep

£25–£45 / 0844 412 4624

Sun 15 Sep

£25–£45 / 0844 412 4624

Manchester Arena

Sat 17 Aug

£20–£45 / 0844 847 8000

Sun 18 Aug

£20–£45 / 0844 847 8000

National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

Sat 21 Sep

£20–£45 / 0871 945 6000

Sun 22 Sep

£20–£45 / 0871 945 6000

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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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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

Wed 16 Oct

£13 / 0844 871 3024

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Magic and Mayhem

Magic and Mayhem! 1 hour show for the young at heart. Britain's biggest illusions alongside peanuts. One of Britain's smallest clowns. A crazy combination of magic, circus and slapstick comedy! Professor Andrew Van Buren displays victorian maig, illusion and circus skills. An interactive show that will have the most…

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, 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.

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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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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.

…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

Aston's Stones: Teater Pero (Ages 3-6)

A story about the little dog who wants to take care of all the stones he can find. Some are big and some are small. One is sad and another one feels cold. All are in need of someone to care for them.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema

Sun 26 May

£4–£8 / 01970 623232

  • 14:00

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny

Wed 5 Jun

£5; £5 accompanied adults free / 01873 850805

  • 13:30

Sherman Cymru, Cardiff

Wed 29 May

Theatre 2

£7 / 029 2064 6900

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

Thu 30 May

Theatre 2

£7 / 029 2064 6900

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

Fri 31 May

Theatre 2

£7 / 029 2064 6900

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

Sat 1 Jun

Theatre 2

£7 / 029 2064 6900

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

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Father Christmas Needs a Wee! The Musical

When Father Christmas finishes his rounds he realises that he's forgotten to do something rather important and he really needs a WEE! A brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan's much loved book.

theSpace @ Venue45, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£5 / 0845 508 8378

Preview

Sat 3 Aug

£5 / 0845 508 8378

Preview

Mon 5 Aug

£7 (£6) / 0845 508 8378

…and 17 more dates until 24 Aug

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

All the terror of the Tudors, replete with all the grizzly details about those murderous kings and queens, brought to the stage with 3D special effects.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Wed 12 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 13 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

Fri 14 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

Sat 15 Jun

£12.50–£16.50 / 0131 529 6000

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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

Tue 16 Jul

£18–£30 / 0844 477 9000

Wed 17 Jul

£18–£30 / 0844 477 9000

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Tue 6 Aug

£16.50–£31 / 0844 871 7607

Wed 7 Aug

£16.50–£31 / 0844 871 7607

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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Pink! the Musical

Hopscotch Theatre present a musical version of Pink! by Glaswegian author Lynne Rickards. Especially suitable for ages 3–8.

Cottiers Kelvinbridge, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

£3–£5 / 0141 357 5825

Part of West End Festival.

  • 10:30 – 11:15

Sun 2 Jun

£3–£5 / 0141 357 5825

Includes author book signing. Part of West End Festival.

  • 10:30 – 11:15

Rumpelstiltskin

After the smash success of last year's 'Little Red', comes another quirky musical retelling of an old favourite. When a young miller's daughter foolishly lies, she quickly finds herself with only three days and the help of a penguin to save her from losing everything she loves. “Deliciously silly” (The Scotsman), “A…

Friends' Meeting House, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£9 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£9 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Scottish Dance Theatre: What on Earth!?

SDT's first piece of contemporary dance aimed specifically at kids combines dance, animation and music to create a nocturnal treat for all the family. Ages 5+.

Universal Hall Arts Centre, Findhorn

Sat 25 May

£7 (£6; Children £4) / 01309 690110

  • 14:00

Spot: La Baracca (Ages 1-4)

A magical show all about a special stage light that draws shapes and colours on the floor.

Arts Centre Washington

Fri 7 Jun

£5 / 0191 219 3455

  • 10:30
  • 13:30

The Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford

Thu 20 Jun

£7.50 (£5.50) / 01865 305305

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley

Tue 11 Jun

£6 (£5) / 01207 218899

  • 13:30

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Spot's Birthday Party

A musical adaption of Eric Hill's popular children's books by David Wood, featuring characters Spot the dog, Steve the Monkey and Helen the Hippo.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Fri 31 May

£12 / 0116 242 3595

  • 13:30
  • 16:30

Sat 1 Jun

£12 / 0116 242 3595

  • 10:00
  • 12:30

Barney And Friends

A children's show based on the popular TV series about a purple dinosaur. In this adventure Barney's friends BJ, Riff and Baby Bop accidentally break their toys.

Capitol, Horsham

Wed 29 May

£12 (Children £10; £40) / 01403 750220

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

The Big Bite-Size Breakfast

5***** Award-winning 'The Big Bite-Size Breakfast' comes to Brighton! A fresh feast of ‘menus’ of exciting international playlets. Show plan on website. Coffee+croissant+warm welcome! PLUS - children’s plays & workshops in half term, when children can create their own Bite-Size Play at the Theatre Royal! Performing at…

Latest Music Bar, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£12.50 (£9.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Theatre Royal, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£12.50 (£9.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£12.50 (£9.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£12.50 (£9.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

Claytime: Indefinite Articles (Ages 3-6)

An interactive children's show which combines clay modelling and story telling to create an imaginative world of endlessly morphing characters. Please come prepared to get stuck into messy play.

Berry Theatre, Southampton

Tue 4 Jun

£6 / 01489 799499

  • 11:30

Dinky's Wild Adventure

The all-singing, all-dancing 3–6 year-olds from TFX Performing Arts Academy present their latest family show.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sat 15 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01463 234234

  • 11:00

Sun 16 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01463 234234

  • 11:00
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Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream

All your favourite Disney princesses, including Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella, star in a magical musical journey icetastic tale.

Braehead Arena, Glasgow

Sat 28 Sep

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 499 1700

Sun 29 Sep

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 499 1700

Sat 5 Oct

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 499 1700

Sun 6 Oct

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 499 1700

Manchester Arena

Sat 19 Oct

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 847 8000

Sun 20 Oct

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 847 8000

Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 11 Oct

£13.50–£17.50 / 0844 493 6666

Sat 12 Oct

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 493 6666

Sun 13 Oct

£19.50–£22.50 / 0844 493 6666

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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

The Met, Bury

Sat 25 May

£8 / 0161 761 2216

  • 13:00
  • 15:00

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury

Sun 23 Jun

£6 ( £22) / 01295 279002

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

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The Dust Man: Lyngo Theatre

At bed time the dust man comes out to play and takes you on a journey where dreams really can come true. Featuring music from Carlo Capelli, stage illusions from Marcello Chiarenza and clowning from CBBC actor Patrick Lynch.

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Tue 28 May

£8.50 (Children £6.50) / 01206 573948

  • 11:00
  • 14:00

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

James and the Giant Peach

Birmingham Stage Company explore the witty and wonderful world of Roald Dahl's insect-laden tale of young James and his round-the-world adventures aboard the enormous piece of fruit.

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Wed 18 Sep

£10.50–£14.50 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 19 Sep

£10.50–£14.50 / 0131 529 6000

Fri 20 Sep

£10.50–£14.50 / 0131 529 6000

Sat 21 Sep

£10.50–£14.50 / 0131 529 6000

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