Lyric Hammersmith Announces its 2018 Autumn Little Lyric Season
The Lyric Hammersmith presents the 2018 Autumn season of Little Lyric especially for audiences aged between 2-11 years. The season includes the return of some Little Lyric favourites, as well as some new companies who will all be sure to delight young audiences with adventures, magic and enchanting stories. Over the October half term children can enjoy the brand new adaption of Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue Monster, and the much-loved family favourite, Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas returns for the festive season especially for Under-6s and their families.
As part of the Lyric's commitment to make all families feel comfortable in the building, they have reaffirmed their support of new mothers by releasing their breastfeeding statement. The Lyric welcomes babies to be breastfed in any public area of their premises, or front of house staff will endeavour to accommodate mother and baby in a private space if preferred. This is part of the Lyric's ongoing work as an official Partner of Parents in Performing Arts (PIPA). To read the Lyric's full statement visit: lyric.co.uk/our-home/your-visit/.
Full Season:
Penguin
Based on the book by Polly Dunbar.
Sat 08 September 11am & 1pm / 40 mins plus meet the puppets
Ages 2 - 7
A LONG NOSE PUPPETS PRODUCTION
Ben is delighted when he rips open his present. Inside is a penguin. Will penguin ever speak? And when he does, was it really worth the wait?
Bright Sparks
Sat 15 September 11am & 1pm / 50 mins
Ages 3 - 7
A FILSKIT THEATRE PRODUCTION
Links and Rex are the left and right sides of the brain. Watch these two complete opposites get their wires crossed as they strive to find ways to work and play together.
Jungle Book
Sat 22 September 11am & 1pm / 50 mins
Ages 4 - 11
AN INDIGO MOON THEATRE PRODUCTION
Inspired by the book by Rudyard Kipling.
Fearless and free, Mowgli the 'man-cub,' finds fun and friendship as he goes on wild adventures in the dangerous world he inhabits and learns to live by the Law of the Jungle.
Sleepyhead By Michael Fowkes
Sat 29 September 11am & 1pm / 45 mins
Ages 2 - 5
A LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRODUCTION
It's been a long day for Dad and he's tired. He's usually got some tricks up his sleeve to send Baby off to sleep. But tonight, Baby has other ideas...
3 Little Pig Tails
Sat 06 October 11am & 1pm / 40 mins
Ages 3 - 7
A GARLIC THEATRE PRODUCTION
A brand new version of the classic story of the 3 little pigs. A grumpy old wolf wants some pigs' tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build?
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Sat 13 October 11am & 1pm / 55 mins
Ages 3 - 10
AN ANGEL HEART THEATRE PRODUCTION
Jacob is a young boy who loves to be playful. When he is given the responsibility of being the village shepherd his wild imagination leads him astray...
A delightful re-imagining of one of Aesop's most-loved Fables.
How to Hide a Lion
Based on the book by Helen Stephens.
Sat 20 October 11am & 1pm / 50 mins
Ages 3 - 6
A PIGTAILS PRODUCTIONS, POLKA THEATRE AND OXFORD PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION
When a lion is chased out of town, Iris embarks on a mission to squash her new friend into a variety of tight spots as the town folk try to track him down.
Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue Monster
Tue 23 - Sat 27 October (Half Term) 11am & 1pm / 55 mins
Ages 3 - 11
A LITTLE BLUE MONSTER PRODUCTION
Pirate Pearl lives aboard the good ship Mirabel with her crusty old shipmate - Grandpa Bert.
One day, she finds a stowaway aboard the ship. It's a little blue monster. But little monsters grow into big greedy monsters - and this one wants his DINNER. There's trouble ahead for Pirate Pearl!
The Time Seekers
Sat 03 November 11am & 1pm / 60 mins
Ages 3 - 8
A WARDROBE ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION
Have you ever dreamt of seeing a dinosaur? Meeting an Ancient Egyptian? Sharing tea time with a robot? A thrilling journey through time where you take the steering wheel.
The Enormous Turnip
Sat 10 November 11am & 1pm / 40 mins
Ages 3 - 8
A ONE MOMENT IN TIME THEATRE PRODUCTION
Young Rosie dreams of carving a special turnip lantern for the Festival of Light. Little does she know how absolutely ENORMOUS her turnip will grow.
Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas
Wed 21 November - Sun 30 December
For under 6s
A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH AND PINS AND NEEDLES PRODUCTION
Back for another brilliant year. Join Father Christmas as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve. Christmas isn't Christmas without this Lyric family favourite.
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It Comes in Waves Sheringham Little Theatre (7/03-7/03) |
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G4 Christmas 2026 - Chichester Cathedral Chichester Cathedral (11/27-11/27) |
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The Signalman The valley of Rocks (7/17-9/04) |
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AIRBAG at O2 Academy2 - Birmingham O2 Academy Birmingham (10/23-10/23) |
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HED PE and COLD at The Dome - London The Dome (10/08-10/08) |
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Starbrooke Bonkers Bingo 90's Theme Total Chaos Gomersal Park Hotel (6/26-6/26) |
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Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Ashby-de-la-Zouch November 2026 The Lyric Rooms (11/04-11/04) |
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Norwich Comedy Garden: Sara Pascoe & David O''Doherty Chapelfield Gardens (7/04-7/04) |
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Burn the Floor: Supernova Caird Hall (7/11-7/11) |
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Sounds of the 60s at Verwood Hub Friday 18 September 2026 - Verwood Verwood Hub (9/18-9/18) |