Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk 2 August Aston Hall - DESIblitz Truck Art Bus: the Museum on Wheels This summer, Birmingham Museums brings objects and handling pieces to you with a unique cultural experience like no other. In the grounds of Aston Hall, a special free event featuring the vibrant DESIblitz Truck Art Bus, transformed into a mobile museum for the day! www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 2 – 6 August Birmingham Rep – In the Night Garden Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 4 – 31 August The Other Place, Stratford-Upon-Avon – The Two Gentlemen of Verona A love triangle, a forest, disguises, and a dog – The Two Gentlemen of Verona has it all. Shakespeare’s gloriously silly story of love, friendship and growing up bursts on to the stage of The Other Place in a new 80-minute edit that’s the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for families. www.rsc.org.uk 5 – 6 August St John’s House – St John’s Playhouse Due to popular demand, they are turning St Johns House into a life size playhouse again this summer. Bring your friends and family for day out and bring a picnic. Play and explore the different themes throughout the house and garden. Take part in crafts, messy play, story time with Warwickshire Libraries, creative building, outdoor games, dressing up and lots more. Where will your imagination take you? Activities suitable for ages 1 – 7 years. Children aged 12+ months need a ticket. Ice creams/lollies, hot and cold drinks will What’s On? Summer 2025 be available to buy, cash only. In the event of wet weather there will be limited indoor spaces for lunch cover. Tickets: £8 per child, £4 per adult + booking fee. Spaces are limited, please book in advance. www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk 21 August Thinktank – Stellar Space Day Celebrate the arrival of their newest exhibition, Space Vault, with an out-of-this-world day filled with intergalactic fun and creativity. Whether you’re a budding astronaut, a young space engineer, or simply a starry-eyed explorer, there’s something for everyone at this exciting event. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 21 – 30 August Birmingham Rep – The Boy With Wings When Tunde sprouts wings and learns that his father is a ferocious alien warrior, he’s all that stands between the galaxy and total destruction – suddenly his parents and school aren’t all he has to contend with. Luckily, his rag-tag group of pals have got his back, and with his new powers, Tunde is ready to fly in the face of danger – this is his destiny. No pressure then… Age 7+. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 22 – 24 August Silverstone Festival Epic track battles, festival vibes, three nights of great live music, and so much for the whole family to enjoy together. Your August Bank Holiday plans, sorted. www.silverstone.co.uk 23 – 25 August Kenilworth Castle – Knights’ Tournament Go back in time and get up close to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill. Four armoured knights and their squires will clash in four gruelling rounds, and you’ll be transported back to the 13th century as you experience the pageantry, excitement and action. www.english-heritage.org.uk
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