Derby LIVE Spring 2012 Children's brochure

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Spring 2012

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We’ve got plenty to keep the whole family entertained this season, indoors and outside.

For a festive experience you won’t forget, get your skates on at our outdoor real IceRink. Or, for some family fun that doesn’t require you to get your winter woolies on,head to the Assembly Rooms for comedy capers and lots of laughs at this year’s panto,Dick Whittington. If it’s something big, friendly and giant you’re looking for, The BFG atDerby Theatre will fit the bill perfectly!

In the new year, we’re excited to be welcoming back two kids’ TV favourites. Bob TheBuilder brings music, dance and, of course, plenty of fixing; whilst Peppa Pig and herbrother George go on a treasure hunt.

Science Museum Live on Tour will unleash children’s inner Einstein, but they’ll be toobusy exclaiming ‘wow – cool!’ at the dangerous demonstrations to realise it’s educational. Who says learning can’t be fun?

I hope you and your family enjoy the season!

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From just £24 a year, becoming a friend of Derby LIVE opens up a fantastic range of

discounts and benefits, including:

FAMILY BOLT-ON£12 a year

You can add a Family Bolt-on to any of our threelevels of membership,which means you’ll getyour friends discount onup to six tickets instead ofthe standard two.

For more information or to join or upgrade,

contact theBox Office

A range of ticket discounts up to 50% Food, drink and merchandise discounts

Free cloakroomRegular newsletter

Invites to special events, including Meet The Castand much more

Save money on Bob The Buildertickets by becmoing a friend- see page 11 for show details

Tue 29 Nov - Sat 14 Jan, see diary on page 21 for performance times

Derby Theatre

£8 - £24, Family Ticket (4), friends, concessions, group & school rates available

BSL Sign Interpreted, Audio Described & Captioned performances available. See diary for details

Late one night, Sophie is snatched from her bed bythe BFG, who takes her back to his cave in GiantCountry. The BFG – Big Friendly Giant – is a dream-blowing giant who blows lovely dreams intothe bedrooms of sleeping children. The two soon become the best of friends, feasting on disgusteroussnozzcumbers and making whizzpoppers together.

But catasterous disastrophe strikes. The other giantsare not nearly so nice. Their favourite pastime isfeasting each night on human beans, and they haveset their sights on their next meal – the chillders ofEngland. Sophie and the BFG quickly make plans tosave them, enlisting help in their battle against theother giants.

Derby LIVE’s brand new production of this classicRoald Dahl tale promises to delight and enthral audiences this Christmas – from little chillders to Big Friendly Grandpas!

www.roalddahl.com www.davidwood.org.uk

Director Ellie JonesDesigner Ellen CairnsLighting Designer Tim MascallSound Designer Carolyn DowningPuppet Director Steve TipladyMusical Director & Composer Elliot Rennie

by Roald Dahl

adapted by David Wood

KIDS’ PRICES

SLASHED!Under 16s now pay the

bargain seat price wherever

they sit, saving up to £7

on last year’s prices!

CHRISTMASCLUBSave 25% on tickets to see Dick Whittington*(see page 19 for T&Cs)

Watch the trailer online atwww.derbylive.co.uk

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Wed 7 Dec - Sun 8 Jan, see diary on page 21 for performance times

Assembly Rooms - Great Hall

£8 - £24, Family Ticket (4), friends, concessions, group & school rates available

BSL Sign Interpreted & Audio Described performances available. See diary for details

friends Meet The Cast Night: Fri 16 Dec

It’s time to hook up with our hero Dick Whittingtonand his Cat for a road trip to pantoland where the journey from start to finish will be packed with laughout loud comedy capers, magical moments of pantomime nonsense and plenty of audience participation!

With a twinkle in his eyes, West End star PAUL NICHOLAS will be pacing into pantoland as theevil King Rat, proving he’s no longer Just GoodFriends as he plans, plots and ploys to destroy Dick’sdreams. Flying in to star alongside him is Birds of aFeather’s LINDA ROBSON as Fairy Bow Bells.

Joining in the tomfoolery and teasing with his comic capers will be MIKE ‘SQUEAKY’ McCLEANas Idle Jack and returning for a second year willbe Hi-5’s LUKE ROBERTS as Dick and Derby-favourite, IAN GOOD as Sarah the Cook.

All the ingredients are in place for a fabulous serving of festive cheer in this traditional pantomimeadventure where anything can happen... oh yes it can!

Written by Keith & Ben SimmonsDirector Kenn Oldfield

KIDS’ PRICES

SLASHED!Under 16s now pay the

bargain seat price wherever

they sit, saving up to £7

on last year’s prices!

Watch the trailer online atwww.derbylive.co.uk

CHRISTMASCLUBSave 25% on tickets to see The BFG*(see page 19 for T&Cs)


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Thu 1 - Sat 24 Dec, 10am - 5pm

with extended opening hours on selected days

Market Place & Cornmarket

FREE entry

Thu 1 Dec – Sun 8 Jan

10am - 10pm (skating times vary - see website)

Market Place

Peak Prices: £8, over 60s & NUS £7, under 16s £6,

family ticket (4) £25

Off Peak Prices: £6, over 60s & NUS, under 16s £5,

family ticket (4) £19

Group rates & block bookings available

If you’re looking for that perfect Christmas gift or wantto stock up on traditional festive foods then visitDerby Christmas Fayre, with over 20 Tudor-stylechalets and entertainment on hand on Thursdayevenings and Saturdays to get you in the festive spirit.

Don’t miss original and ethically produced crafts, jewellery, clothing, accessories, festive food and drinkand local seasonal produce. Visit our website for up-to-date details on live entertainment, streetperformers and special events.

For spending time as a family, Derby Christmas Ice Rink will be one of the coolest destinations in the citythis Christmas. With real ice and an on-site caféwhere you can warm up after your skate, or just sitback and watch the world go by.

Suitable for children aged 3+. Under 10s must beaccompanied by an adult on the ice. Children aged 10 - 14may skate alone but an accompanying adult must be presentat the rink.

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Fri 27 – Sun 29 Jan, see diary for performance times


£12 - £26, concessions £13 - £24, Family Ticket (4) £52 - £92


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The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and mostspectacular show to Derby, with this sensational extravaganza - Babushkin Sekret.

Inspired by the legend of The 12 Chairs, travel on anincredible journey in the company of the greatestand most talented circus performers on earth, combining contemporary and classical circus inways never witnessed before.

This new show includes the beautiful queen of Russian circus, Yana Alievia on a revolving arielchandelier, the whirlwind Rubsovsm Troupe who acrobatically catapult themselves at breakneckspeed and the unbelievable vertical pole balancingof The Alikanov.

If all this isn’t enough to keep you sat on the edge ofyour seat then the hilarious clowns, Valik & Valerik,will have you falling off them with laughter!

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Sat 11 Feb, 1pm & 3.30pm


£13.50, under 16s £11.50, Family Ticket (4) £46, friends £10.80

Fixham Theatre has been closed for six months and Bob and Wendy have

been called in to ‘fix’ it up ready for thegrand opening by the world famous

director Dickie Olivier!

The theatre has to be ready for the opening of his brand new show, There’s No Fixing Like Snow Fixing.

Spud, Scoop, Lofty and Scrambler will also be on hand to help Sunflower Valley’sfavourite builder... but he’ll need your help

too! There’s a deadline to meet. Can we fix it? Yes we can!

Join us for 90 minutes of fun, song, danceand plenty of fixing!

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Mon 13 Feb, 2.30pm

Guildhall Theatre

£10, friends £8

There Was an Old WomanWho Swallowed A Fly. I don’tknow why she swallowed afly... but The People’s TheatreCompany do! And now youcan too as they bring one ofthe world’s best loved nurseryrhymes to life for the very firsttime.

Presented by the team behindHow The Koala Learnt To Hugand The Witch’s Bogey, thismagical new show has beenwritten especially for parents toenjoy with their children, socome and relive the delights ofthis most charming of taleswith a feast of first class games, colourful animal characters and heart-warmingfamily fun.

“A great introduction to thetheatre with just the right balance of sitting listeningand taking part.”Bristol Guide

“Perfect interactive fare for a young crowd while havingenough to keep grown-upsentertained... charming and entertaining” Nottingham Post

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Wed 29 Feb – Sun 4 Mar, see diary for times

Bass’ Recreation Ground

£15 - £24. £7.50 with voucher

Enjoy all the fun of the fair this February half-term.

Featuring all the family favourites, plus the thrillingTango Ride and new Booster Ride and all the usualfairground goodies such as hot dogs, doughnuts and,of course, candy floss!

Look out for special promotion days on Sundays andWednesday when all rides are just £1 per person perride!

Fri 10 - Sun 19 Feb, 12 noon til late

Market Place

FREE entry, see ride prices on site

The UK’s largest daredevil circus rolls into Derby!Don’t miss your chance to see some of the world’smost spectacular acts. This really is the show with thewow factor!

Featuring the madness of the Thunderball Riders -four fearless motorcycle stuntmen in an amazing stuntdisplay inside the Globe of Death, right before yourvery eyes! The Crazy High Wire of Marco Polo, thedeath-defying Wheel of Death, Gary Bond - MasterMagician, as well as all your favourite circus acts in atwo-hour spectacular. Plus, everyone’s favouriteclown from Mexico, Chico Rico, is on hand to keep allthe family laughing along!

Valentine’s Fair Planet Circus


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Wed 7 & Thu 8 Mar, see diary for times

Derby Theatre

£12.50 & £14.50, under 16s £10.50 & £12.50,

Family Ticket (4) £50

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Ahoy there me hearties! Peppa Pig and her friendsare going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog's boat.Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect sing-a-long songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans.

Full sail! Ahoy! Arrrrr!

www.peppapiglive.com

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Wed 28 Mar, 7pm & Thu 29 Mar, 10.30am


£14.50 adult, under 16s £12.50, Family Ticket (4) £48,

group and school rates available

Unleash your inner Einstein - explosive fun for all the family!

Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as the Science Museum takes to the stage with a fantastic live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain!

Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour will propelyou on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science.Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire.

“A show that lights up the world. Go and see it!” www.whatsonstage.com

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A spectacular new professional Easter pantomimeversion of the classic story. Starring the hilariousBobby Davro as Scarecrow and children’s favouriteSarah-Jane Honeywell from CBeebies Tikkabilla,Mighty Mites, Zingzillas and Higgledy House, plus afull supporting cast and amazing dancers! Also yet tobe announced... a very special guest star asDorothy!

Follow Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog,Toto, on this magical adventure suitable for all ages.Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz.With help from their new friends, the Munchkins,they travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives.

On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs abrain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a CowardlyLion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them beforethe Wicked Witch of the West captures them in herdungeon?

Come and join in the fun this Easter as EnchantedEntertainment present this amazing Easter pantomime version of the L. Frank Baum book.Packed with great songs, amazing dance routinesand plenty of laughter for all the family!

Sat 7 & Sun 8 Apr, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Sun 2pm & 6pm


£18, under 16s & over 60s £16, Family Ticket (4) £65

Sun 1 Apr, 3pm


£9.50, Family Ticket (4) £30

Under sea, over land, on the farm and in the jungle, these tales are woven together with live music, songs,puppets and a host of colourful characters who will delight.

This is a magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town,A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle, brought tothe stage spectacularly by the team that brought youAesop’s Fables, Stick Man and Private Peaceful.

A brand new show from the award-winning Scamp Theatre(Stick Man - Live on Stage!) adapted from the best-sellingbooks by Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo).

An absolute treat for ages 3+ and their families.

Director Sally CooksonDesigner Katie SykesComposer Benji BowerLighting Designer Elanor Higgins

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JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLER

How toBook

Derby LIVE Box Office is openMon - Sat, 10am - 8pmOpen 1 hour before the show on Sundays

& Bank Holidays

CALL01332 255800

CLICKwww.derbylive.co.ukBook online 24 hours a day

[email protected] us with your query or booking

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ConcessionsConcessions are available to under 16s, over60s, registered unemployed, registered disabled people, and full time students. Proof may be required.

GroupsWe offer great discounts for group bookings onmany of our shows. To make a reservation orjoin our groups mailing list, call the Box Office..

Gift VouchersYou can buy or use Derby LIVE gift vouchersand National Theatre Tokens at our Box Office.They have no expiry date and make a greatgift.

Christmas Club Terms & Conditions: Must be booked and paid for by the same person, but they do not need to be bought at the same time.

Discounted tickets limited to the same nunmber of tickets bought for first production. Subject to availability, not available online, cannot be used in

conjunction with any other offer.

PaymentWe accept cash, cheques (payable to DerbyCity Council), debit and credit cards (credit cardsincur a £1 booking fee). We can post your tickets to you for 50p, time permitting.

Refunds, Resales & ExchangesTickets are not refundable unless the show iscancelled. Tickets can be exchanged only foranother performance of the same production, ata cost of £1. We can, at our discretion, attemptto resell your tickets for you, however, availabletickets will take priority before returns are offered for sale.

* Derby Theatre Box Office closes at 6pm when there isno evening performance. Derby LIVE will operate theDerby Theatre Box Office until 31 Mar 2012.

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Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH

Derby Theatre Box Office*

Theatre Walk, Westfield, Derby, DE1 2NF

Derby LIVE and its venues are located in the centre of Derby, on all major bus routes and 15 minutes walk from the train station. The venues are sign-posted on all major road routes. 20

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Assembly Rooms & Guildhall TheatreBoth venues are located in Derby’s Market Place (see map). Parking isavailable in the Assembly Rooms car park. Enter DE1 3AH into your sat nav.

Derby TheatreDerby Theatre is located within Westfield Derby (see map). The mostconvenient car park is Westfield Basement accessed from Traffic Street.Enter DE1 2NL into your sat nav.

Please be aware that spaces in both car parks are limited, so we adviseyou to leave plenty of time for finding a space at one of the many othercar parks around the city centre.

NOVEMBERTue 29 The BFG 10.15am P DT

Wed 30 The BFG 10.15am P BSL DT

DECEMBERThu 1 Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm CM

Derby Christmas Ice Rink 1pm - 5pm MP

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Wed 7 Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm CM

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Tue 27 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP


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Wed 28 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP


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Fri 30 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP


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Sat 31 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP

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Wed 4 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP

The BFG 2.15pm DT

Thu 5 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP


The BFG 10.15am DT


The BFG 2.15pm DT

Fri 6 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP


The BFG 10.15am DT


The BFG 7.15pm DT

Sat 7 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP

Dick Whittington 2pm BSL AD AR

The BFG 2.15pm DT


The BFG 7.15pm DT

Sun 8 Derby Christmas Ice Rink 10am - 9pm MP


Dick Whittington 5pm DT

Tue 10 The BFG 10.15am DT

Wed 11 The BFG 10.15am DT

The BFG 2.15pm DT

Thu 12 The BFG 10.15am DT

The BFG 7.15pm DT

Fri 13 The BFG 7.15pm DT

Sat 14 The BFG 2.15pm BSL DT

The BFG 7.15pm DT

Fri 27 The Moscow State Circus 8pm AR

Sat 28 The Moscow State Circus 2pm AR

The Moscow State Circus 8pm AR

Sun 29 The Moscow State Circus 2pm AR

The Moscow State Circus 5pm AR

FEBRUARY

Sat 11 Bob The Builder 1pm AR

Bob The Builder 3.30pm AR

Mon 13 There Was An Old Lady

Who Swallowed a Fly 2.30pm GH

Fri 10 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Sat 11 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Sun 12 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Mon 13 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Tue 14 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Wed 15 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Thu 16 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Fri 17 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Sat 18 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Sun 19 Valentine’s Fair 12 noon onwards MP

Wed 29 Planet Circus 5pm BR

Planet Circus 7.30pm BR

MARCH

Thu 1 Planet Circus 5pm BR


Fri 2 Planet Circus 5pm BR


Sat 3 Planet Circus 2pm BR

Planet Circus 5pm BR

Sun 4 Planet Circus 1pm BR

Planet Circus 3pm BR

Wed 7 Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt 1pm DT

Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt 4pm DT

Thu 8 Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt 10am DT

Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt 1pm DT

Wed 28 Science Museum Live on Tour 7pm AR

Thu 29 Science Museum Live on Tour 10.30am AR

APRIL

Sun 1 Tiddler 3pm AR

Sat 7 The Wizard of Oz 3pm AR

The Wizard of Oz 7pm AR

Sun 8 The Wizard of Oz 2pm AR

The Wizard of Oz 6pm AR

Looking for something to keep thegrown-ups entertained?

BOX OFFICE

01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk

Our new Spring 2012 What’s On Guide is out now!

So whether you fancy theatre, music,comedy, events or dance, you can take

your pick from the wide variety ofshows that the new season at

Derby LIVE has to offer.

Pick one up, or ask our Box Office to be added to our mailing list.

Derby LIVE Spring 2012 Children's brochure

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