English Pocket Opera Company presents Rossini’s Cinderella
Saturday 30 May, 6 June & 13 June, 2009 @ 14:30
Tuesday 2 – Friday 5 June, 2009 @ 13:30
Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 June, 2009 @ 13:30
Enjoy a new production of Rossini’s Cinderella by MusicPlatform, in harmony with English Pocket Opera Company, sung in English, it’s the perfect introduction to opera for families and children aged 5 and above.
Join Alidoro, a magician and teacher, as heinvites you to meet the handsome Prince Ramiro, his naughty valet Dandini, two ugly sisters, a horrible father and the saintly and beautiful Cinderella.
Address: Cochrane Theatre, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AP
Website: www.cochranetheatre.co.uk
Email: info@cochranetheatre.co.uk
Phone: 020 7269 1606
Lilian Baylis Studio at Sadler’s Wells till May 24
Imaginate Festival, Edinburgh, 28 – 31 May
Young Vic, London, 15 – 18 July
Check out my review of ‘Brilliant’ at the Lilian Baylis Studio over on Broadway World.
Photo by Keith Pattison.
Website: http://www.feveredsleep.co.uk/
31 May 2009 @ 14:30
Join the world famous London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) at the Barbican Hall on Sunday 31 May. Presenter Paul Rissmann will lead you on a whirlwind trip around the globe: through a ferocious Italian storm, across the vast African desert and into a haunted Russian fairground. There is even a bit of audience participation with a specially arranged version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The concert will also feature a brand new film by digital animator Victor Craven which will be shown during an exhilarating performance of Bernstein’s Candide Overture, and the show will finish with a quick visit to Hogwarts!
Address: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Website: www.barbican.org.uk
Email: education@barbican.org.uk
Phone: 020 7638 4141
Till 7 June, 2009
Twelfth Night at the Unicorn Theatre in Southwark is a smash hit for over 10s! Check out my review for Broadway World.
Address: Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, More London, Southwark, London, SE1 2HZ
Website: www.unicorntheatre.com
Email: admin@unicorntheatre.com
Phone: 020 7645 0560
3 July – 12 July, 2009
The very first International Youth Arts Festival, a celebration of theatre for young people will be being held this summer in Kingston. The main venue is The Rose Theatre.
The IYAF has attracted acts from the from all over the world as well as many from the local community.
For a full programme of events please visit their website
27 May – 29 May, 2009
Between the 27 and 29 of May poetry sensation Laura Dockrill will be performing some of her new poems for children. Gluemouth is a brand new show that hopes to encourage and inspire young poets. At the end Laura’s performance she will invite anyone aged seven and up to take the mic. If you are interested in performing you must get to the Clore Ballroom at 11am to sign up.
Address: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Email: customer@southbankcentre.co.uk
Phone: 0871 663 2501
11 July 2009, 10:00 – 16:00
Get down to the Lyric Hammersmith on 11 July for fun packed day of free shows and activities for all the family. John Nicholson from Peepolykus amongst others will run events that allow children the chance to get to know how theatre works.
Address: Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0Q
Website: www.lyric.co.uk
Email: enquiries@lyric.co.uk
Phone: 0871 22 117 29
Saturday 4 July, 13:00 – 17:00
After last year’s huge success the Little Angel Theatre in Islington will be holding their summer party on 4 July. The afternoon will be full of activites including puppet making, backstage theatre tours, free performances of “Handa’s Hen”, puppetry demonstrations and even home made cakes!
The afternoon begins with a parade of giant puppets made by the Saturday Puppet Club. The theme for this years party is “Angels and Demons” so don’t forget to dress up. And best of all the event is FREE.
Address: The Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, Islington N1 2DN
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Email: info@littleangeltheatre.com
Phone: 020 7226 1787
