Before 12pm, Theatre

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.

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children with stories of witches, cats, dogs, birds and frogs. Ages 3+.

• Directed by: Abigail Anderson
• Written by: Philip King

Philip King's farce set in wartime 1944, where in sleepy Merton-cum-Middlewick the most urgent conflict seems to be over who is decorating the church pulpit for the Harvest Festival, until an escaped German POW enters the scene.

Eclectic music showcase featuring headliners Manic Street Preachers, with performances over the weekend from Chic, James Blake, Everything Everything, I Am Kloot, AlunaGeorge, Laura Mvula, The Staves, Mount Kimbie, Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs, Caitlin Rose, Chapel Club, Dutch Uncles, and many more. With talks…

• Written by: Axel Scheffler

Musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book telling the story of a child who disobeys her father's warnings. Adapted and directed by Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell.

A stage adaptation of Terry Deary's book which celebrates an exceptionally gory period in English history, from the fate of King Henry's wives to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The production features 3D effects.

Bill Kenwright's production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical returns, with Ian 'H from Steps' Watkins starring as the boy with the troublesome coat.

Join the Kettle team on a marvellous adventure deep into the jungle to see what creatures can be found there. There's colourful energy and singalong songs to get the whole family dancing in the aisles.

Learn all the techniques that will carry you through an acting audition with flying colours, from choosing the right monologue to making it through a panel undaunted. Led by Emily Pollet (Central School of Speech and Drama), the workshop finishes with a mock audition.

Igam Ogam is a little cave girl with a big personality who likes nothing more than hanging out with her friend Roly. But as the pair bounce and tumble around her cave one day, Igam discovers a new friend: her shadow.

Mick was the kind of gangster who was proud of where he came from, who protected and looked after his own kind. But if you crossed him, well, that was a different story. A man defined by the landscape of Glasgow, that infamous no mean city, the tales of what Mick did to those people have become the stuff of…

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.

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this astounding show is guaranteed to give you a thrill from the crypt as historical figures and events come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

• Directed by: Bill Davies
• Written by: Bill Davies (adaptation)

A children's show adapted from Oliver Jeffer's best-selling book, which uses puppetry and storytelling to tell the tale of a little boy who wished for a star. Directed by Bill Davies, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind.

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.

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) as…

Quantum Theatre's delightful new production provides a magical and enchanting experience for young and old alike.

• Directed by: Sally Cookson
• Written by: Michael Rosen

Sally Cookson directs the musical children's show adapted from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury's picture book, with Duncan Foster as Dad, Rowena Lennon as Daughter, Gareth Warren as Son, Kate Mayne as Daughter and Ben Harrison as Dog.

• 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.

• 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.