Before 12pm, Theatre

• Written by: Oliver Jeffers

A five-minute-long children's show for one child and their accompanying adult at a time, adapted from Oliver Jeffers's story about a boy who eats books to make himself clever. The show incorporates live performance, puppetry and back projection.

The agonies of Arnold, a New York drag queen with an original perspective on life, looking for his International Stud but only to find his Prince Charming is more King than Queen. Harvey Fierstein's classic endearing, funny look at love and life linked together by classic torch songs. The tale of one drag queen's search…

Brighton Rep Ensemble presents Harvey Fierstein's comedy drama about a drag queen who is looking for love.

Jack gets himself into a lot of trouble when he buys some magic beans. Luckily there's plenty of music, laughter and slapstick comedy to help him in his quest to slay the giant he's accidentally made his next door neighbour.

Follow Jack on his big adventure as he takes his cow to the market and ends up getting much more than he bargained for … With BGT finalist Edward Reid.

A nourishing bean-feast of stories in the Beanstalk Cafe, including the sweet and sour tale of The Old Woman In A Vinegar Bottle and a tasty take on Jack And The Beanstalk.

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.

A presentation, using storytelling, song, dance, film and documents, of stories from the lives of hundreds of Orcadians who, during the 18th and 19th centuries, became servants of the Hudson Bay Company. Devised and directed by Fran Flett Hollinrake.

One day when out flying with his friends, Sedrick the Seagull finds himself lost in a forest with an injured wing. He wonders how he will ever find his way home! But then he meets Gerry the Giraffe, and Bernard the Bear and soon discovers what real friends are for as they set off on an adventure together to find the sea.

A children's show telling the story of how the moon comes down to play with a little boy who is scared of the dark. Created by Sarah Argent, Theatr Iolo's Early Years' Director.

A children's theatre production which blends live performance with animation to tell the story of Mavis Sparkle and her dream of witnessing nature's most extraordinary light show.

All singing, all dancing puppet show with wee Peppa Pig and pals as they enjoy the rain and muddy puddles and try to fix the leaking nursery roof.

Once again, good old Grant Stott, Andy Gray and Allan Stewart take to the stage for a festive runaround. This year, Peter Pan gets their irreverent treatment.

Chekhov's Three Sisters adapted by Viv Adam and starring Roisin, Shona and Iona, three sisters from River City, as Olga, Masha and Irina.

In this lively local cafe, the children are in charge of the show. Signor Baffo is their lovable and eccentric chef, serving up generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. Oliver Harrison is a local actor & theatre maker, who has worked with nationally acclaimed theatre companies, DreamThinkSpeak &…

Let the kids get stuck into history by taking part in a range of interactive plays to become some of England's most notorious monarchs! Learn about the important royal links to the Castle in our fun Royal trail, plus learn to play the fool!

Crooked Timber Theatre combine puppets, origami, live painting and video images to bring this well loved Chinese tale to life.

A children's puppet show, telling the story of a little girl with attitude who confronts a hungry wolf.

The company presents a Japanese-inspired children's theatre piece about a mischievous fox.

A Thousand Cranes and artsdepo presents a contemporary story for children, which combines traditional Japanese stories with music and dance.

The Machine travels around the world planting the trees, grass and flowers. This morning, it broke down and two bumbling assistants have been left in charge and they need your help.

The annual festival of new writing for one or two actors.

Magic Number Six is a one-act stage play that portrays the sometimes turbulent relationship between TV actor Patrick McGoohan and impresario Lew Grade before and during the making of The Prisoner TV series (1967).  .