13 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO - THEATRE Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO - THEATRE 12 raring2go.co.uk 30th November to 31st December The Man Who Wanted To Be A Penguin, Waterside, Sale This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too! Milk and cookie packs available! www.watersidearts.org 4th December Stoller Story Sounds – The Little Green Dragon, The Stoller Hall Musical story journeys for preschoolers and their grown-ups. Can you help Little Dragon, scared to breathe fire, find his courage and his treasure? What is the sound of fire, and of courage? Come along and join our artists on this interactive adventure and have a peek inside The Stoller Hall, where you will find young musicians from Trafford Music Service, who have found their courage, and are playing their hearts out! https://stollerhall.com/families 9th December to 2nd January Dick Whittington – The Garrick Pantomime Dick Whittington’s heading to that there London to seek his fame and fortune – he’s heard the streets are paved with gold! With his trusty cat by his side, he gets a job at Alderman Fitzwarren’s Store but the city is under attack from the most villainous vermin of them all; King Rat! Book now for this purrfect Christmas treat – it’ll be a Whitting-tonne of fun! www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk 11th December David Gibb’s Family Jukebox, The Stoller Hall 11am and 3pm. suitable for ages 3+. Give your family a musical experience to remember this Christmas with David Gibb’s Family Jukebox. Join David and his magical music jukebox as he takes you on a trip through his hilarious and often surreal imagination, where wolves roam the school corridors, dragons live under the bed and teddy bears dance the night away at the disco. There is also a songwriting workshop with David Gibb at 1pm. https://stollerhall.com/families 10th to 31st December eight-freestyle’s Robin Hood, Contact Theatre, Manchester A fresh twist on the traditional, combining The Adventures of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood with an upbeat, singalong, 80’s panto playlist! eight-freestyle‘s Robin Hood is a story of courage, friendship and bad puns. This is a show that has it all: adventure, action, laughs, music, magic and men with mullets! https://contactmcr.com/ 14th December to 8th January Claus - The Musical, The Lowry Based on the beloved book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L Frank Baum, this brand-new musical is as magical as Christmas itself. www.thelowry.com 18th December Stoller Story Sounds – The Chocolate Wolf at Christmas, Stoller Hall A rainstorm is forecast! Come and shelter in Ferocious Wolf’s Chocolate Shop and listen to our cosy, Christmassy story – accompanied by original drawings and beautiful song. Inspired by the wonderful theme of water, and the last in our Stoller Story Sounds’ Elements of Nature series… be sure to bring your raincoats and umbrellas. https://stollerhall.com/families 20th December Home alone (film screening), Altrincham Garrick Theatre One of the all time favourites for all the Family at Christmas. Simply unmissable. Experience it on the big screen once more at Altrincham Garrick PictureHouse. When Kevin learns that two burglars with a Christmas list of their own are working their way up the block, he is forced to defend the family home and sets about decking the halls with traps to hold the thieves at bay until his relatives come home… www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk 13th to 22nd January Sale Nomads’ Jack and the Beanstalk, Waterside, Sale A World Premiere! The town of LeVache has a really BIG problem – a giant lives above them. What’s more, it’s the spring festival and there’s only one cook – the Widow Trot – with the assets to make all the buns sticky. The Award winning Sale Nomads return for the annual Sale Pantomime to give you all the laughter and cheer (with plenty to boo and hiss at also). https://watersidearts.org/whatson/3256-sale-nomads-jack-the-beanstalk/ What’s On Show Time At this time of year there are always lots of lovely, family friendly shows at our local theatres and concert halls. Here are some of our favourites.
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