What's happening in Theatre for kids?
Introduce your little one to theatre in a safe and relaxed space, where kids can be kids.
We have lots of new, fun theatre shows to explore with short run times and great prices!
With many of the shows taking place during the school holidays, they offer the perfect family treat to keep your children entertained and their young imaginations engaged.
Moonsmile by Goofus Theatre – 18-19 April (February half term)
Tin Man by Joss Arnott Dance – 6 April (Easter holidays)
Tales from Acorn Wood – 8-9 April (Easter holidays)
The Dancing Elephant by Ri Ri’s Dance Academy – 16 April (Easter holidays)
Squidge by Wiggle Dance Company – 29 April
Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show – 17-20 August (Summer holidays)
- On Stage: Moonsmile Garret Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Joss Arnott Dance: Tin Man Storyhouse Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Tales from Acorn Wood Storyhouse Theatre Book now
- On Stage: The Dancing Elephant Garret Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Squidge Garret Theatre Book now
- On Stage: Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show Storyhouse Theatre Book now
On Stage
Joss Arnott Dance: Tin Man
Storyhouse Theatre
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Joss Arnott Dance presents a magical new retelling of a classic story, seen through the rusty eyes of the Tin Man and their journey to finding their heart and happiness.
On Stage
Tales from Acorn Wood
Storyhouse Theatre
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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.
On Stage
The Dancing Elephant
Garret Theatre
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Experience a stunning blend of both real and virtual environments, as we join Mahi who’s transported into a video game, by magical Moon, Chand. Mahi lands at the Elephant Festival of Jaipur and meets her companion & guide, The Dancing Elephant.
On Stage
Squidge
Garret Theatre
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Squidge is a fun interactive dance film with music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives. At the heart of the film is a tale of friendship, compromise and how we need touch to make us feel alive!
On Stage
Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show
Storyhouse Theatre
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Squirrels get ready! Everyone’s big lovable dog Hey Duggee is touring for the first time ever and here’s your chance to see him!
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On Stage
Dr Amir Khan: Doctor In The House
Storyhouse Theatre
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Join everyone’s favourite family doctor, Dr Amir Khan, for a fascinating, heart-warming, and frequently hilarious evening.
Activities
Youth Vibe 18+
Meeting Room
Youth Vibe over 18s is a group for D/deaf, Hearing loss or CODA people ages 18-25 to meet like-minded friends and have fun.
On Stage
PopVox Choir Performance
The Kitchen
PopVox Choir is a contemporary fun and friendly choir for adults. They will be performing at Storyhouse as part of Storyhouse women.
On Stage
Student Nurses Sing for Health
The Kitchen
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Student nurses from Chester University will be showcasing their newly formed choir at Storyhouse.
Cinema
Tori and Lokita (15)
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1 hr 29 | A young boy and an adolescent girl, who have travelled to Belgium from Africa, pit their invincible friendship against the cruel conditions of their exile.
Cinema
Preview: Sick of Myself (Cert: TBC)
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1 hr 35 | A darkly comic film about terrible people. Signe and Thomas are in an unhealthy competitive relationship that takes a vicious turn
Cinema
Prayers For The Stolen (15)
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1 hr 51 | The complex, subtle, tender and heart-rending story of a young girl’s journey to adolescence in a village menaced by drug cartels and people traffickers.
Cinema
Preview: Lunana A Yak In The Classroom (PG)
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1 hr 49 | A teacher struggling for inspiration is sent to the remotest school in the world. It takes being so far away to understand the importance of his work.
Cinema
Preview: Full Time (Cert: TBC)
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TBC | The fantastic Laure Calamy, superbly portrays the frustration, anxiety and determination that accompany the struggle to balance the conflicting demands of the workplace and family
Cinema
Animation Festival (18)
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TBC | Come and join us for a screening of the competition finalists, watch the winning animation from the 2022 competition, Black Slide