
A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD
Based on the book by JUDITH KERR
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
Running time: approx 55 minutes (no interval).
Suitable for children aged 3+.
★★★★
‘This Tiger is the cat’s meow’
The Times
★★★★
‘A rare and grreat achievement’
Mail on Sunday
★★★★
‘All the fun of the fur’
Daily Express
★★★★
‘Perfectly pitched’
Daily Telegraph
★★★★★
‘Delightful’
Whatsonstage.com
This performance is at Victoria Park, Swinton, not at The Lowry!
A free event presented by The Lowry
A hip hop family musical about changing the world, through kindness and the power of imagination, There Should be Unicorns is a new show for young people aged 5 – 11 and their families from award-winning Middle Child in association with the Beats Bus. Brought to you by The Lowry and its team of Show Selectors, a new group of Salford residents formed to select performances for their communities.
Telling the story of 11-year-old Jasmine, who armed only with an unshakeable belief in unicorns, takes on the bullies, villains and ideas that shape the world around her, in a superhero effort to make tomorrow better than today. Theatre, dance and hip hop collide in this brand new, outdoor musical written by Luke Barnes with music by James Frewer and Beats Bus
To imagine the show think: Matilda the Musical meets the world of hip hop. We will set fire to your expectations of what theatre can be.
A free event but space is limited so please book ahead.
Venue address : Swinton Hall Road, Swinton M27 4UR
Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!
This performance is at Clifton Country Park, not The Lowry!
A free event presented by The Lowry
Meet Daisy a budding young song writer as she learns to embrace nature and get inspired. Follow her journey of discovery as she makes new friends, singing and dancing with the woodland creatures.
This show features HandMade Theatre’s signature mix of original music, dynamic storytelling, colourful characters and beautiful puppets. WilderNests embraces the companies love of the outdoors and invites you to connect with the wild.
Brought to you by The Lowry and its team of Show Selectors, a new group of Salford residents formed to select performances for their communities.
A free event but space is limited so please book ahead.
Address of venue - Clifton House Road, Swinton M27 6NG
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE BIG TOP BIRTHDAY!
Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go! Let’s just hope the weather holds out…
Bursting with all the charm from the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies show, Sarah and Duck’s enchanting world is brought to life by the team behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Twirlywoos Live. Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family!
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‘A must see. Equally as enjoyable for little people and big people!’
Kiddomag
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘Like the cartoon has come to life’
What’s Good To Do
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
‘It wove a magical spell over the whole theatre. A hugely enjoyable and utterly charming show’
Theatre News
Join much loved children’s author and illustrator Nick Sharratt for a special Halloween themed drawalong. He’ll be sketching gently spooky characters from a selection of his fun-filled picture books, including the hugely popular You Choose’, Shark in the Park’ and ‘Pants’ series. And you can draw along with him!
Nick has illustrated over 300 books and has worked with top authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray. He’s also the illustrator of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally successful children’s novels. Nick’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too!
This event is ideal for Nick's younger fans. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on.
Running time 75 minutes with no interval. 4+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom!
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears!
Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.
“Undeniably charming… Winning performances, jaunty songs and some delightful puppetry… A sweet little enchantment.” ★★★★ Time Out
“Children’s theatre doesn’t come much better than this.”★★★★ The Stage
“A perfect introduction to the theatre.” ★★★★ Sunday Express
“Very catchy songs, brilliant puppets and a fantastically animated cast.” ★★★★★ Families Magazine
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Room on the Broom © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2002 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
How the Boy became a Man. How the Man became a Legend.
From the writer of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes the world premiere of Claus The Musical. Based on the beloved children’s book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, this brand-new musical is as magical as Christmas itself.
With spellbinding songs from Andy Collyer, heart-warming storytelling, enchanting sets, and a whole load of festive fun, discover the story of Claus and how he became a man forever in our hearts, and on Christmas Eve, forever in our skies.
Abandoned as a baby in the magical Forest of Burzee, he is gifted to Necile, a wood nymph, who showers him with love and names him Claus. With a helping hand from the mystical inhabitants of the forest – Fairies, Knooks and Ryls – she teaches him that kindness is the most important lesson of all, a gift that Claus eventually shares with us, as he embarks on a journey to bring the miracle of Christmas to the whole world.
Adapted for the stage by Simon Warne, Claus will warm the hearts of kids from 1 to 92, and is a truly joyful production for the whole family to cherish and enjoy together.
Make Christmas in 2022 unforgettable and book now!