Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense as they bring Pinocchio to our stage for Christmas 2024.
Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house - one of them is Pinocchio and it turns out he’s had quite a life!
Stuff and Nonsense are leaders in family theatre. Their adaptation of Pinocchio combines classic elements of the story – a poor woodcarver, the tell-tale growing nose, the dream of becoming a real boy – with their hallmark hilarity, skilled puppetry, original music, fantastic staging, outstanding performers and extraordinary physical tricks.
'The show was extremely clever and I was very impressed by the fantastic use of staging, which is definitely one of the key elements, along with the lively music, that kept my little boy transfixed throughout' coastalmum.co.uk
Invest in your children’s imaginations: join us in the theatre and take playfulness home with you!
Age guidance
3 + years.
Relaxed Performances
The performances on Saturday 30 November at 11am and Friday 27 December at 11am are Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.
Signed Performance
The performance on Saturday 21 December at 2pm will be signed.
Run time
Pinocchio is 60 minutes long without an interval.
Tickets
£16 | £14 Under 16s
£56 Family and Friends (4 people)
Tickets for children under 18 months
For this show, tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Creative Team
Directed by Niki McCretton
Music by Dom Coyote
With additional music by Tim Dalling
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Dir: Alexs Stadermann 2024 | 98 mins
Prepare for a howling good time in this fun-filled cosmic adventure!
Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more… wolfish.
When a wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon spirit on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before it’s too late.
Featuring the voices of Samara Weaving and Jennifer Saunders.
£9 | £7 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £28
Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.
WiFi Wars returns with a very spooky version of the live comedy game show where you all play along!
Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show - and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV's hit comedy/gaming show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!
'Not To Be Missed' The Guardian
Time Out - Critic's Choice
The Times - Hot List
Metro - Top Ten London Geek Nights Out
Age guidance 6+ years
Studio
£15 | £12 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £48
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Do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier Award-winning run in 2021.
Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.
Courtyard Theatre Cinema
£16
Running time: 65 minutes, no interval
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Louis Pearl thrills with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success.
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Most shows will also feature multi instrumentalist Jet Black Pearl accompanying Louis with bubbly music to double your pleasure.
'Greatest bubble show on Earth' SFGate.com
'It's a fantastic show. Louis Pearl playfully forms bubbles beyond imagination, and engages the audience with his easygoing nonverbal slapstick'
'Louis Pearl - aka The Amazing Bubble Man - truly deserves his title. Most of the show is accompanied by gasps and awes...and that's just the adults. Kids can be heard giggling with excitement'
'This show captivated its young audience and the adults loved it as well. Highly recommended' British Theater Guide
'The show is one giant, joyous caper' The Wee Review
'The eight year-old seated beside this reviewer summed it up neatly during the show, proclaiming after one nifty manoeuvre, he sure is the amazing bubble man’ The Wee Review
Suitable for all ages.
Courtyard Theatre
£15 | £12 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £48
Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets/ seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps
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Presented by Crafty Fools.
Join The Magical Mr West on an incredible adventure into the world of science!
Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity.
Best known as one half of magic duo Morgan & West, The Magical Mr West has travelled around the world performing to audiences of all ages with spectacular shows that include magic, science and a good deal of tomfoolery.
Now he presents his most amazing show yet, with the help (or possibly hindrance…) of a wisecracking cartoon crow.
Expect skills, silliness and the studious application of logic as you embark upon Adventures in Science!
Age guidance: 7+ years
Courtyard Theatre
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
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Presented by Half Moon and Polka Theatre.
What question would you want your baby to answer? What would you like them to ask you? In a world full of astonishing unknowns and surprising possibilities, how do you find the right answers or questions?
This playful and interactive new show is full of shapes, sounds, textures and words exploring different ways to connect and understand each other.
Inspired by heartfelt conversations with new parents, this humorous production explores the multiple ways we communicate, ensuring that no one is left out.
At the end of the performance there is a stay and play session where audiences can enter the sensory landscape of the production.
Devised and directed by Daryl Beeton, Soft or Spiky? is a Polka Theatre and Half Moon co-production: an exciting collaboration by two of the UK’s leading children’s venues and touring companies.
This show has very limited language. This makes it accessible to a range of people, including d/Deaf, hard of hearing and non-English speakers.
Performances last 25 minutes (no interval) followed by a 10 minute play and stay session.
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Led by Same Sky
Lantern Making Workshops at Norden Farm
Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal-inspired willow frame before covering and decorating your creation. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Sat 18 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Sat 25 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Lantern Making Workshop (for Adults)
Sat 2 Dec | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Ages 17+ years | Click here for more information
Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre
There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Click here for more information about workshops at the Nicholsons Centre:
Sun 26 Nov | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £5 per person
Sun 3 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £5 per person
Click here for more information about workshops at Maidenhead Library:
Sat 9 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £5 per person
Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.
Led by Funky Monkeys
Have you ever wondered what your baby is thinking or feeling? Would it help if they could communicate those thoughts and feelings to you?
Sign & Rhyme teaches parents/carers and their little ones, simple sign language that enables them to communicate before speech takes over. Just like waving and clapping, your baby can learn to tell you when they’re hungry, in pain or just that they’ve seen a dog! This is empowering to them and hugely rewarding for you! In most cases babies who sign learn to talk sooner than their non-signing peers.
Signs are used in class, like actions, to accompany songs and nursery rhymes and with an array of props, puppets, instruments and the use of disco lights, bubbles and parachutes to enhance the sensory experience and make learning more fun.
There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months
Autumn
Wed 11 Sept - 18 Dec, exc 30 Oct
1.45pm - 2.30pm
£8.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4 Siblings (9 months +)
£45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)
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