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If you love to make up characters then why not join us on a wonderful storytelling adventure every week, where we transform a room into a world of imagination? We use a holistic, creative approach to tell a story each week, led by the children’s creativity. From books, materials, drawings, sets, objects and toys, we visit new lands each week. Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime?

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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages

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A fun class teaching the basics of theatre, encouraging children to create and act out their own stories and scenes. Over the course of the term students will get the chance to explore devising, voice, movement and simple script work. With lots of fun games thrown in, this class is perfect for developing confidence, teamwork and creativity

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Our story begins with a red moon rising. But why is the moon red? Now it’s turned blue and it’s crying. Do the ladybirds know why? Perhaps the little pond can tell us? Or maybe the rabbits have the answer… Join Lulu, Monty and their friend Tom on a vibrant and colourful journey in English Touring Opera’s new opera for babies Under the Little Red Moon. Made in consultation with paediatricians, Under the Little Red Moon explores the development of language with the help of music and movement, composed by Russell Hepplewhite. This performance is suitable for ages 6-24 months.

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Drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy. Carroll's Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!

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Drop by for a Multisensory Story or two every Thursday. A perfect way to kickstart the day for you and your child to discover stories ranging from the old classics to alternative new tales with a twist. Each 45-minute session will be delivered using simple sign language and rhymes with actions. No prior knowledge of sign language is required!

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Mr Bear is desperately trying to get to sleep but is kept awake by the varying sounds of the night: Mrs Bear snoring, Baby Bear playing, a dripping tap, a clock ticking, an owl hooting… will he ever get any rest?! Inspired by the enduringly popular picture book by Jill Murphy, Peace At Last, is performed by three singers, harp and woodwind.

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This Storytelling class is suitable for children in Reception aged 4-5 years old. If you love to make up characters then why not join us on a wonderful storytelling adventure every week, where we transform a room into a world of imagination? We use a holistic, creative approach to tell a story each week, led by the children’s creativity. From books, materials, drawings, sets, objects and toys, we visit new lands each week. Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime?

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A Button in my Head by Arriba Las Hu! Manos Clott has a red button on his head that makes him feel different. As a baby, his head was broken in two and sewed back together using this button. Clott wishes more than anything that he did not have that button, but it is the button that holds him together and outside forces will do anything to get him unbuttoned and destroy his story! Argentinian puppeteer Laura Mac Laughlin and Chilean artist Enrique Crohare bring this heart warming story to life with skillful glove puppetry and plenty of humour. The company has performed the show more than 650 times in 22 countries, participating in more than 70 International Festivals across America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Please note: This class must be booked as a full term. Polka’s weekly Act 1 club is a gentle introduction to drama for ages 4 - 6.  Our acting experts will engage children using storytelling and role-play techniques, movement and imaginative games. Your child will enjoy real benefits including greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve. Act 1 is for anyone who wants to discover new skills, make friends and have fun!

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