| |
 |
Jolly January Outings In The North
By Fiona McKim on 04/01/2012 15:01:17
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
and enormous game of Consequences.The King And I January 24–28Catch this opulent oriental oeuvre full of sweet song, graceful dance and regal romance when the Leicester Curve’s production of The King And I arrives at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal.Toy Stories
|
|
 |
Easter Days Out In The South
By Kate Hill on 27/03/2012 12:09:29
Egg-citing days out for your family
meadow in the museum itself.StorytellingApril 1With the use of magical puppets, intricate design, original music and the simplest of dialogue, the Theatre of Widdershins brings the classic tale of The Elves and the Shoe-maker at the Winchester Discovery
|
|
) |
The best family events in May
By Fiona McKim on 13/05/2013 14:21:00
Fun and fascinating days out for your family this month
-In-The-Green festivities from May 3–6Visit Hidden Treasures Children’s Festival at Derry’s Waterside Theatre from May 16–23Get into your stride for Walk To School Week from May 20–24
|
|
) |
Junior meets crafter Christine Leech
By Amanda Pauley on 14/05/2013 12:12:30
Christine lets us into her unique world of Wizard of Oz inspired toys
Love of theatre is where the story of The Wizard Of Oz began. Author L Frank Baum was infatuated by the stage, so it was fitting that his fabulous story became a musical stage show on Broadway, and a memorable movie loved by millions.Whether you
|
|
 |
Fabulous February half-term outings
By Georgina Cox on 10/02/2012 15:12:36
Our pick of the best family events in your area
of blatant buffoonery and the very best in stand-up comedy at various venues throughout the city. Highlights this year include animation workshops, the wonderful Shoofly Theatre and favourite kids' comedians, James Campbell and Tiernan Douieb.The South
|
|
 |
Good old fashioned games
By Judith Eagle on 02/10/2012 14:09:00
If you’re nostalgic for simple childhood pleasures, nurture your child’s imagination with spontaneous back-to-basics activities rather than expensive toys or a structured schedule of events. Try some of these more traditional play ideas
or lounge – anywhere, as long as it’s OK to make a mess. Children love elaborate pretend games and repetition, but if they always have to tidy up, it can be hard to pick up the same game they discarded the previous day. Make a miniature theatre Scaled
|
|
 |
Highlanders
By Junior on 31/10/2007 09:48:02
Sheepskin, rustic knits and tartans with bobble hats and chunky scarves combine to create country chic. Photography by Beatrice Heydiri
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST GIRL Shirt £45 by Baby Graziella (ages 1–12); cable-knit tank top from a selection at The Theatre and Film Costume Workshop; tartan skirt £64 by Gant (ages 3–13); socks stylist’s own. FIRST BOY Aran sweater from £50 by DKNY
|
|
 |
Summer Events for Scotland
By Ciara Munnelly on 04/07/2011 11:21:00
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
new children's gallery, Imagine, with lots of hands-on exhibits to enjoy.Let’s PretendAugust 4, 9, 11Miniature thespians can hone their craft with a series of fun drama classes aimed at children aged between three and five years old at Eastgate Theatre
|
|
 |
Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 16:14:22
Discover why the fantastic Mr Dahl captivates every generation of the family
drama in the shadow puppet theatre and enjoy a fizzly lifting Whizzpopper drink in the Twit Café.Not many people know this, but… She may have a goody two-shoes reputation but the character Matilda actually started out in Dahl’s first draft as a very
|
|
 |
Hallowe'en happenings in Wales
By Fiona McKim on 02/10/2011 12:11:51
Our pick of the most fiendishly fun family events this Hallowe'en
every twist and turn.Spooky ScienceOctober 22–30Are your brood brave enough to take on the theatre of spooky science at Techniquest, Cardiff? Discover fearsome facts and watch as a pumpkin carves itself and a coin is made to scream at this fun and freaky
|
|
