Lyric Hammersmith Sets Autumn, Winter 2015 Children's Season
By: Tyler Peterson Jun. 22, 2015
The Lyric Hammersmith today announces its Children's Programme for September-December 2015, which been renamed Little Lyric.
The productions aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 11 will include dragons, trains, cats and puppetry, sure to delight young audiences. The season culminates with Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas which will return for its fourth year.
LISTINGS
Pinocchio
Sat 12 Sep
11am & 1pm / 60 mins
Ages 4 - 9
Pinocchio comes to life on stage, a retelling of the classic tale with puppetry, shadows, illusion and specially composed music. A story with a big heart.
AN INDEFINITE ARTICLES PRODUCTION
Puss in Boots
Sat 19 Sep
11am & 1pm / 60mins
Ages 4 - 7
Would you trust a talking cat? A tale where this sure-footed feline fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. It's the cat's whiskers.
A LYNGO THEATRE PRODUCTION
My Pet Monster and Me
Sat 26 Sep
11am & 1pm / 60mins
Ages 3 - 7
Sophie Bucket lives on a farm with her Dad. One day, she finds an egg. She keeps it warm, and out pops a cuddly, toothy, burpy, baby MONSTER. Told with magical songs, enchanting music and exquisite puppetry.
A BLUNDERBUS PRODUCTION
Ruby Flew Too!
Sat 03 Oct
11am & 1pm / 60mins
Ages 2 - 7
Once upon a time, upon a nest, there lived... Ruby. In this interactive and playful adventure Ruby Flew Too! is brought to life using original music, hand-made puppets and delightful storytelling.
A TOPSY TURVY THEATRE PRODUCTION
Arnold's Big Adventure
Sat 10 Oct
11am, 1pm & 2.30pm / 40mins
Ages 3 - 10
A unique, interactive show set in its very own custom-built bell tent telling the adventures of Arnold the acorn through incredible puppetry and live music... there may even be a smidgen of synchronised swimming.
A TESSA BIDE PRODUCTION
The Dragon's Tale
Sat 17 Oct
11am & 1pm / 45 mins
Ages 4 - 8
An original take on George and the Dragon, told in flashback by the Dragon himself, accompanied by a very special Damsel in Distress on a hurdy-gurdy.
A HAND TO MOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION
Olive & the Dream Train
Sat 24 Oct
By Daniel Jamieson
11am & 2pm / 60 mins
Ages 5 - 11
A rollercoaster ride through the mind-boggling mysteries of everyday life as nine year old Olive takes the wheel of her very own dream train.
A THEATRE ALIBI PRODUCTION
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
October Half Term
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 31 Oct
11am & 1pm / 55mins
Ages 2+
They only went out for a stroll... to let the food cool down...ten minutes, tops. But when the three bears got home the house was a mess and Baby Bear's porridge had vanished completely. And that was just the beginning! A brilliant mix of mischievous moments for everyone in the family.
A STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION
The Boy Who Never Grew Up
Sat 7 Nov
11am & 1pm/ 55mins
Ages 4+
Do you want to go to Neverland? Join us on a special adventure, with music, puppetry and fun this a show of imagination and magic for anyone who wishes to never ever grow up.
AN AMELIA BIRD AND PHILIPPA HERRICK PRODUCTION SUPPORTED BY THE OLD MARKET, BRIGHTON.
Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas
For under 6s
Fri 20 Nov - Thu 24 Dec
Back for another sensational year. Join Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve. It's not Christmas without this family favourite.
A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH AND PINS AND NEEDLES PRODUCTION
Published by Puffin Books Copyright Raymond Briggs
NOTES TO EDITORS
Booking Information
Priority booking opens Monday 22 June, 10am. Public booking opens Tuesday 23 June, 10am.
Tickets
Half Term and Saturday shows
All tickets £8
Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas
All tickets £10
Schools and Nurseries £8
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