The Velveteen Rabbit Toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and dance. In this entertaining dance theatre performance, a toy rabbit and a boy embark on an adventure, discovering the essence of growing up and the meaning of love. A gentle, immersive performance and play experience for all ages. The Maltings: Saturday 16th March, 2.00pm (0-3 years), 4.00pm (4 years+) Queen’s Hall Art Centre: Saturday 23rd March, 11.00am The Three Bears (for 6 years and under) Bring your bears for an adventure in the woods, with original music, puppets and a tale you thought you knew. Every Kitchen Zoo show is a relaxed, friendly and fun theatre experience for children aged 6 years and under and their grown-ups. Running time 45minutes. The Maltings: Sunday 31st March, 1.00pm Alnwick Playhouse: Tuesday 2nd April, 11.00am and2.30pm QUEEN’S HALL ART CENTRE The Little Prince (for ages 5 years+) Thursday 4th April – Friday 5th April, 11.00am Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful songs, the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life and real happiness. Tickets from £10. Exciting Science (for ages 4 years+) Monday 8th April, 2.00pm and 6.00pm This new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound audience members with plenty of action-packed fun and fact filled experiments. Prepare to be amazed! THE PHOENIX THEATRE Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th March, 7.15pm Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family. Presented by Blyth Music & Theatre Company. Dino Invasion Wednesday 10th April, 2.00pm The Dinosaur Invasion Show is an interactive journey through the life of the pre-historic era. With over 15 realistic dinosaurs, puppets and characters to take you back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Featuring animatronics from a gigantic Tyrannosaurus-Rex and the fierce Triceratops to tiny baby hatchlings. PONTELAND MEMORIAL HALL A Tomb with a View Friday 8th – Saturday 9th March, 2.00pm and 7.00pm A family friendly, comedy thriller ‘whodunnit’ featuring a family of oddly-assorted characters. Think ‘Knives Out’ meets ‘The Addams Family’ with a bit of Agatha Christie thrown in for good measure. Presented by Ponteland Repertory Society. For more information visit www.pontelandrep.co.uk ALNWICK PLAYHOUSE Morgan & West’s Massive Magic Show For Kids (6 years+) Wednesday 10th April, 2pm Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show. 1 hour of non-stop fun for the whole family. £12 standard ticket, £9 child ticket. NORTHERN STAGE The Tiger Who Came to Tea Friday 24th – Sunday 26th May Based on the book by Judith Kerr, join the teaguzzling tiger in this delightful family show. Running time 55minutes. Visit www.northernstage.co.uk for more information. EASTER PANTOMIMES RobinHood Playhouse Whitley Bay: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2ndApril Take a trip down to Sherwood Forest this Easter with a fun-filled panto for all the family. Visit www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk for times and to purchase tickets. Beauty & The Beast Tyne Theatre & Opera House: Saturday 30th March and Sunday 31st March With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation this Easter panto is not to be missed! What’s on at the Theatre Raring2go! THEATRE 25
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