Four shows aimed at children are coming to Harrogate Theatre's Little Stages over the coming weeks.
What shows for kids are coming to Harrogate Theatre? A number of exciting children’s shows are coming to Harrogate Theatre in the coming weeks. It’s all part of the Theatre’s ‘Little Stages Festival’, which aims to introduce the magic of theatre to children. Shows will be complete with puppetry, storytelling, ballet, music and more. The festival began with The Gruffalo’s Child at the end of January to near sell out audiences. And the second show, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is already sold out for Wednesday 14th February. So what shows can we look forward to? The Selfish Giant (Saturday 17th February, 12pm & 2.30pm) [caption id="attachment_99024" align="aligncenter" width="660"] The Selfish Giant at Harrogate Theatre.[/caption] Inspired by the children’s story ‘The Selfish Giant’ by Oscar Wilde, Bristol’s two leading family theatre experts are combining forces at Harrogate Theatre. They’ll explore an unusual friendship, and how even the grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when Spring finally comes. It promises to be a captivating story with puppetry, beautiful design, enchanting music and a sprinkling of magic. A preview for the show reads:
“Grinter is a giant. She lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her high, frost-covered walls. “One day, the children – tired of playing on hard roads and grey rooftops – find a chink in the giant’s wall and climb through, changing the course of the children’s and Grinter’s lives forever.”Dear Zoo (Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28 March, 10:30am & 1.30pm) [caption id="attachment_99026" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Dear Zoo at Harrogate Theatre.[/caption] The timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! Dear Zoo is suitable for children aged 2 and over, featuring child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. A preview for the show reads:
“See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.”Sooty: The 75th Birthday Spectacular (Saturday 30th March, 11am & 2.30pm) [caption id="attachment_99025" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Sooty is coming to Harrogate Theatre![/caption] Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party in Harrogate! The show features special guests such as Butch the bulldog, Ramsbottom the snake and circus superstar Michael Jordan. Audiences can also stay after the show to meet Richard and Sooty! A preview reads:
“The party preparations are well underway: Sooty gets messy baking the birthday cake, Soo’s trying to find the perfect party dress, and Sweep’s practising his dance moves and needs some boys and girls to join in with musical statues! “Sooty is planning his biggest magic trick yet making a member of the audience float in the air! Oh, and watch out for Sooty’s new water pistol. It’s turbocharged to reach right to the back of the theatre, so don’t forget your raincoat!”Northern Ballet presents: The Tortoise and the Hare (Saturday 6th April, 11am, 2pm & 4pm) [caption id="attachment_99027" align="aligncenter" width="660"] The Tortoise and the Hare at Harrogate Theatre.[/caption] The race is on in Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare. It’s being billed as the perfect introduction to live ballet and music for little ones, who will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic tale. A preview reads:
“When a cheeky Hare won’t stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race. “No one thinks Tortoise can win, but when Hare gets distracted by games and treats, Tortoise might just surprise us all.”Find out more about the Little Stages Festival here or get your tickets via the Harrogate Theatre website. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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