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STICK MAN Returns to London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023


London's family festive fixture! Stick Man will leave the family tree this Autumn/Winter and return to its West End home for the twelfth year in a row.  Learn more about the show ehre!

ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Will Embark on New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023


Zog and his crew are flying back to the stage in 2024! Based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog and the Flying Doctors will once again tour the UK in 2024. Learn more about the full list of tour dates and find out how to see the show near you!

Riverside's Spot On Children's Festival Returns Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023


Riverside Theatres is set to once again become a hub for the best of children’s entertainment and activities this spring school holidays for the annual Spot On Children’s Festival, running over nine jam-packed days from 23rd September to 4th October.

The Lowry's Action-Packed Open Day 2023 Was A Hit For 5,000 Visitors
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023


More than 5,000 visitors enjoyed The Lowry's annual Open Day on Sunday 6th August that this year featured almost 50 activities and events for visitors of all ages. 

Little Angel Theatre Reveals its Autumn/Winter Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023


Little Angel Theatre has announced its Autumn /Winter Season which includes a major new adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book reuniting adaptors Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane (who also directs) following their celebrated collaboration on the Olivier-nominated The Smartest Giant in Town, also written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Summer Fun Lineup Set For The Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023


Polka Theatre's Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive Helen Matravers has announced details of all the exciting activity taking place in the Wimbledon venue over the upcoming summer holidays. Learn more about the lineup here!

Edinburgh International Book Festival Announces Its 2023 Programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023


The Edinburgh International Book Festival today announces its 2023 programme which celebrates The Joy of Words and its 40 years as the world’s leading celebration of the written word.

Review: THE EVERYWHERE BEAR, Polka Theatre
by Charlotte Bois-Pursey - Jun 5, 2023


A fun family adaptation of the Julia Donaldson picture book that will appeal to anyone who has ever found themselves in charge of the class bear.

Photos: First Look at THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


Tall Stories presents their newest production, The Smeds and The Smoos, based on the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, which flies into the West End this summer, following a UK tour.  Check out all new production photos here!

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Come to The West End This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023


Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre have announced a new West End run for their musical adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town, adapted from the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 

PETER PAN, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and More Set for Rose Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023


Rose Theatre has announced its Autumn 2023 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

THE EVERYWHERE BEAR Playing At Polka Theatre 27 May - 13 August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023


The Everywhere Bear – a show for 3 – 7 year olds - will play at Polka Theatre from Saturday 27 May – Sunday 13 August. This captivating and beautiful story from best-selling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb, springs to life with rhyme, original music and delightfully expressive puppets in Polka's fun and exciting stage adaptation, returning to the theatre after a hugely successful run in 2019.

Easter Activities and Spring Season Announced At Little Angel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023


Little Angel's spring season is packed with vibrant productions, family puppet-making workshops, holiday clubs, storytelling sessions and craft activities running through easter and beyond. 

Tall Stories Presents THE SMEDS AND SMOOS at The Lyric Theatre Beginning This July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2023


Tall Stories presents their newest production, The Smeds and The Smoos, based on the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, which flies into the West End this summer, following a UK tour.

HAIRY, THE EVERYWHERE BEAR, and More Set For Polka Theatre's Spring/Summer 2023 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023


Polka Theatre has announced further programming for their exciting 2023 Spring/Summer Season for 0-12 year-olds, with the premiere of Spymonkey's hilarious visual comedy HAIRY, a revival of their much-loved co-production of The Everywhere Bear, Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company energetic adaptation of The Adventures of The Little Red Hen, and finally, Angel Exit Theatre's enchanting toooB.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The Lowry Taking The Magic Of Theatre To Children In Hospitals & Hospices This Christmas With ROOM ON THE BROOM
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022


Children in hospital and hospices will be able to enjoy a live-streamed performance of Room on the Broom this Christmas, direct from The Lowry stage.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD Comes to Parramatta Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2022


Riverside Theatres and CDP are proud to present Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of The Gruffalo’s Child at Riverside Theatres from the 19th – 21st January 2023.

Little Angel Theatre Announces Spring/Summer Season 2023; THE FLYING BATH, THE INSTRUMENTALS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2022


Little Angel Theatre has announced its upcoming Spring / Summer season. Learn more about the full lineup of performances here!

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