TakeOff Regional Autumn Brochure 2013

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theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

CeleBratiNg tHeatre

autuMN 2013 BroCHureiN tHe NortH east

for CHilDreN & YouNg PeoPle

takeofffestival.org.uk

P R O D U C E D B Y

We think that going to the theatre for the first time

is a really important thing to do and lots of fun too,

so we’ve packed all the fantastic shows into this

guide so you can find something that tickles the

fancy of the whole family. From Berwick in the

North to Richmond in the South, North East

families will be spoilt for choice at the array of

drama, dance, comedy, poetry and play that is

available this autumn.

takeoff festival 21 – 27 oCtoBer 2013

For an extra special treat, join us for the TakeOff

Festival in venues in and around Durham. TakeOff

Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for

children and young people and every year we

welcome some of the best shows from the UK and

abroad to the North East to share with our young

audiences. There’s even a special Family Festival

Day on Saturday 26th October with lots of shows

and free activities for families to enjoy in Durham

City.

Go on a night-time adventure to the stars, meet

some very naughty polar bears, learn about how

fibs can grow into lies and snuggle up to hear

some fantastic stories from around the world –

TakeOff has something to grow the imaginations

of the most important audience of all.

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“i’ve been here before, this is the

place where magic happens.”

Philip Pullman, Children’s Author,

The Guardian

Audience member, aged 5,

TakeOff Festival 2010

Parent, aged 34

TakeOff show at ARC

Stockton

“Children need to go to the theatre as much as they

need to run about in the fresh

air”

“i’d never thought about

taking my son to the theatre,

i thought he wouldn’t sit still,

but now it’s one of our favourite

things to do together.

TakeOff and TakeOff Festival are produced by Theatre Hullabaloo, the

North East’s specialist producer of theatre for young audiences.2

At Theatre Hullabaloo, we believe that all children and young people should have

access to excellent theatre made especially for them. We are proud to lead the

programming in venues across the North East region through the TakeOff Consortium,

to improve opportunities for families to enjoy theatre together. There are lots of fantastic

shows available right across the region, but TakeOff works with some special partners

to make sure they have brilliant children’s theatre available all year round. Why don’t

you come and visit them?

arC, stocktonarts Centre Washington Darlington Civic gala theatre, Durhamtown Hall theatre, Hartlepoollamplight arts Centre, stanley

Middlesbrough town Hall theatre

To find out about shows near you, visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and enter your

postcode in the search box. Don’t forget to sign up to the Family Theatre newsletter too!

TakeOff, offering great theatre experiences for families in the North East through our

partner venues, is supported by Arts Council England.

“With its rich programme of world-class theatre from the uk and

beyond, takeoff festival launches children and young people on an

imaginative journey without limits”

HoW to Book

TakeOff Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people. This

year, the festival returns to celebrate its 26th birthday in the beautiful City of Durham with

a jam-packed week of shows from the UK and abroad for audiences from 0 – 16 years.

We’ve got a great programme for everyone from tots to teens, but we’re particularly proud

of the opportunities for the very youngest, with some world-class early years theatre to

make those first theatre experiences very special ones.

As well as lots of opportunities for schools and nurseries to take part, this year’s TakeOff

Festival includes the Family Festival Day (26th October) with lots of shows and activities in

Durham City so that the whole family can join in the fun.

Lyn Gardner, Theatre Critic, The Guardian

Simon Henig, Leader of Durham County Council

takeoff festival 21 – 27 oCtoBer 2013

“Durham Council is delighted to

welcome this wonderful offer of

world-class theatre to the region for

the benefit of children, young people

and families across the County”

To book tickets for any of the shows at this year’s TakeOff

Festival (pg 5 to pg 15), please call GalaTheatre Box

Office on 0300 266 600.

If you are a school or nursery and you would

like to take part in the TakeOff Festival and

take advantage of our subsidised transport

offer, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo

directly on 01325 352 004.

families are invited to join in on a day of festival

fun in Durham City on saturday 26th october

Join us for a special bears picnic with cuddlies andgrizzlies

visit a giant pig and see the funny goings on in histummy

Watch some very naughty polar bears on theirarctic adventure

visit our dream factory where you can mix upsome funny fluffy ones and some scary spiky ones

follow some comedy characters on a journey asthey spin yarns and get very tangled up

More details on all family day activities availableat www.takeofffestival.org.uk

faMilY DaY

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sleeP

teatr Baj (Poland)

A snooze, a doze or forty winks – it’s time to snuggle up

for bedtime in a big duvet that hides countless secrets

inside. In a theatre experience which is inspired by and

captures the inquisitiveness of babies as they explore

the world, Sleep shows how the seemingly mundane

activity of going to sleep can turn out to be inspiring and

surprising.

Presented in a comfortable space with live music and a

cosy environment, Sleep has been created specially to

support the developmental needs of very young children

and to make them feel safe and free to play.

“gentle, sensoryexperience thatmesmerises thechildren andstimulates theircreativity” theatre for you

Performances

alington Housetues 22 oct 16:00Wed 23 oct 11:00 & 14:00

www.teatrbaj.plPhoto: Krzysztof Bielinski

a show about the world of sleep inspired by the inquisitiveness of babies.

age 0-3

Duration: 30 mins + 15 mins playtime

Takeoff says...“This gentle and playful show with gorgeous live music will

delight babies with lots of lovely surprises!”

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tHe PolarBears go WilDBrave young explorers wanted to join two friendlybears on the adventure of a lifetime!

“a gentle and funny adventure… had the children rolling with laughter” Primary times

Performances

Durham Johnston schoolWed 23 oct 11:00 & 13:30gala studiosat 26 oct 11:00 & 14:30town Hall theatre,Hartlepool

sun 27 oct 14:00

Duration: 45 mins

www.macrobert.orgwww.fishandgame.org

Where are they going? What will they get up to next?

And have they got enough sandwiches (Polar Bears

love sandwiches, everyone knows that)?

With music, comedy and quite a lot of cheekiness, The

Polar Bears Go Wild is the perfect treat for young

audiences.

Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

age 0-3

macrobert & fish & game

(scotland)

Takeoff says...“These characters delight people of all ages wherever they

go. The show promises to be funny and full of adventure.”

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H20a playful investigation that celebrates the powerand poetry of water and the fun of making a splash!

“splish, splash - three actors explore the element water… a marvellous expedition”stadtanzeiger

www.helios-theater.dewww.kulturhaus.lu

Water is an enormous power, a sputtering life and a

sparkling joy.

Melting ice, shimmering fountain or rising damp, a

refreshing drink or a tidal wave, water is all around us, is

even part of us, but it is still full of surprises and

mysteries and puzzles scientists to the present day.

Performances

Durham Johnston schoolthurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30fri 25 oct tbc

Duration: 30 mins

Helios theater &Mierscher kulturhaus(germany)

age 2+

Takeoff says...“World-class early years theatre makers who know how to

appeal to the very young with their interactive sensory

playful style – a real treat for families with very little ones”

Photo: Walter G. Breuer7

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Performances

Darlington Civic Mon 30 sept 11:00, 13:30 & 17:30Pheonix theatre Wed 2 oct 10:00 & 13:30Durham town Hall Wed 23 oct 09:30 & 11:00the Witham sun 27 oct 11:00queen’s Hall arts Centre Mon 28 oct 13:30 & 16:15Middlesbrough town Hall tues 29 oct 11:00 & 14:00arts Centre Washington Wed 30 oct 10:30 & 13:30alnwick Playhouse sat 9 Nov 13:00 & 15:00georgian theatre sun 10 Nov 14:00

an enchanting theatre experience about friendship,the moon and being brave in the dark

luNa

theatre Hullabaloo(england) &

theatr iolo (Wales)

Luna is bored in the sky by herself with nobody to play

with. Although she is surrounded by stars, they never quite

understand her - it’s certainly lonely being the only moon.

One night she spots a young boy hiding from shadows on

his bedroom walls. Luna makes friends with the boy and

together they go on a night-time adventure to help him

overcome his fears of the dark.

“...a show that shone asbrightly as the stars inthe night sky” Media Wales

www.theatrehullabaloo.org.ukwww.theatriolo.com

www.helios-theater.dewww.kulturhaus.lu

Performances

Durham Johnston schoolthurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30fri 25 oct tbc

age 2-5

Duration: 50 mins

Takeoff says...“A beautiful new show from a magical original story about

a little boy’s nighttime adventures”

Photo: Kirsten McTernan8

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travelling light &Bristol old vic(england)

“utterly dazzling. rumbustious, exhilarating dance theatre” **** the guardian

www.travellinglighttheatre.org.ukwww.bristololdvic.org.uk

Performances

gala theatreWed 23 oct 13:30 & 18:30

Duration: 50 mins

Who can sleep on Christmas eve when there arebeds to be jumped on, pillows to be fought withand seas to be sailed…

BoiNg!

In this enchanting mix of comedy, acrobatics and

dazzling breakdance, Wilkie and Joel are drawn into ever

more riotous games that turn their bed into a giant

trampoline.

Audiences of all ages are guaranteed to leave the theatre

with stars in their eyes!

Photo: Farrows Creative

age 3-10

Takeoff says...“Don't come and see this is you want to stop your children

bouncing on the beds! This is a highly acclaimed piece for

all ages with amazing dancers.”

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www.travellinglighttheatre.org.ukwww.bristololdvic.org.uk

featuring puppetry, original music, and real earth,this is a story about making friends, being differentand why that’s ok.

toNY aND MiketHe CouNtrY oWl aND tHe CitY squirrel

tom frankland &laura Mugridge(england)

Duration: 55 mins

“although this show issmall, its heart beatsloudly” lyn gardner on theWatery Journey ofNereus Pike 2013

www.tomfrankland.co.ukwww.lauramugridge.co.uk

Performances

Durham Johnston school tues 22 oct 16:00 & 17:30

age 3+

Takeoff says...“This play is very funny, with a hilariously grumpy country

owl and a hyperactive town squirrel needing to join forces

to help the humans.”

Tony the Owl lives in the countryside. He’s really happy

in his little garden until Joe and Charlotte turn up and ruin

his peace and quiet. They’ve moved from the city for a

quieter life and, to be honest, they’ve got no idea what

they’re doing. To make matters worse, they’ve bought

Mike the Squirrel with them. He’s loud, he’s cheeky and

he likes to party.

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PoP uP

teatro Delle Briciolesolares fondazione Delle

arti (italy)

an animated fossil of a cartoon.

Duration: 50 mins

In re-inventing the pop up book for the stage, Pop up

presents the little adventures of a paper-child with an

enigmatic sphere: a relationship through rhythm, color

and sound, its actual encounter, its mirror-image, its

transformations.

Colorful pop up illustrations succeed one another during

the show and are quite powerful to stimulate basic

emotions and create associations between feelings,

forms, and colors.

www.solaresdellearti.it/teatrodellebriciole

Performances

alington HouseWed 23 oct 17:15 & 18:30

age 3-6

Takeoff says...“Brilliantly simple, funny and imaginative. The performers

create a brilliant pop up world that will delight young and

old”

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“a witty, intelligent andironic show that is ableto mesmerise childrenand adults alike”valeria ottolenghi

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Half Moon presentsa theatre Jemilda

production (england)gland)

Duration: 50 mins

“very engaging and captivating. a play ofawe and wonder”Primary teacher on How High?

www.halfmoon.org.uk www.theatrejemilda.co.uk

Performances

gala studioWed 23 oct 9:30 & 13:00

age 4-9

HoW HigH?a magical show for 4 - 9 year olds that explores children’s relationship to the world using the concept of height.

Hetty loves to measure things. She measures in feet and

hands, in sausages and snails, in butterflies and Barbies.

Join Hetty as she explores the world of height and meets

an extraordinary new friend. A captivating new show with

live music, that explores children’s relationship to the

world using the concept of height.

Photo: Half Moon

Takeoff says...“A quirky, sweet story about measuring things, height, and

friendship, sure to amuse and enthrall the whole family”

Duration: 50 mins

Performances

alington HouseWed 23 oct 17:15 & 18:30

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rebellious radios, secret sweets and accidentaladventures!

statik

Photo: Sylvia Selzer

action transport theatre (england)

www.actiontransporttheatre.org

“filled to the brim withvisual comedy”Public reviews

Performances

gala theatretues 22 oct 13:30arts Centre Washingtonthurs 24 oct 10:30 & 13:30

age 7+

Duration: 60 mins

Takeoff says...“This is an innovative piece of theatre that has been created

by properly listening to children. Full of clowning and

humour, stylish, and with an important message, this has to

be seen.”

It’s Mikey’s first day working at the regimented radio

factory. But when a mystery voice unexpectedly comes

through the airwaves chaos ensues and rules fall away.

Inspired by the wisdom of children; energetic clowning

and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a hilarious show

about breaking the mould.

Created using the voices and recordings of hundreds of

children in primary schools across Cheshire, StatiK is a

celebration of the imagination and wisdom of children.

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MoutH oPeN,storY JuMP out

Polarbear makes things up; stories, jokes, adventures – a

master maker-upper. But where did it all begin?

Mouth Open Story, Jump Out is about the moment that

started it all, and how one little decision set off a chain

reaction that changed his life forever.

a story about how a master maker-upper started outas a boy with a talent for telling tales.

www.bac.org.uk www.bearheart.org.uk

Photo: Sebastian Stern

Duration: 60 mins

“the audience werethoroughly invested inPolarbear’s tale,fighting over smalldetails and full ofquestions at the end”irish times

Performances

Durham town Hallthurs 24 oct 11:00 & 13:30seven storiessat 26 oct 18:00

age 8-11

Polarbear &Batterseaarts Centre (england)

Takeoff says...“A show that totally entrances its audience – it’s interactive,

funny, honest and Polarbear talks to children like he REALLY

understands them”

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We’re putting on a show. it’s about anorexia. Butdon’t let that put you off.

Mess

Josephine is putting on a play, Boris and Sistahl help. It's

about anorexia. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and

extremely tiny ones).

A new play with songs from 2013 Olivier Award nominated

Caroline Horton (You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy).

Funded by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award.

Photo: Ed Collier

Takeoff says...“This show examines an extremely important issue with

humour and a lightness of touch that will resonate with older

young people.”

China Plate presentsCaroline Horton andCompany (england)

“Profound comment onhow adolescents exertcontrol over their eatingto help stave off theconfusions of the adultworld”evening standard

Performances

Durham Johnston schooltues 22 oct 10.00 & 19.00

Duration: 70 mins

www.carolinehorton.netwww.chinaplatetheatre.com

age 14+

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tuBea wonderland of tubes in a feastfor the senses.

oily Cartwww.oilycart.org.uk

In a long forgotten room, two people

find friendship, joy and treasures that

turn from ordinary to extraordinary.

Watch and play as all that glitters

unfolds before your very eyes.

Presented as part of Juice –

NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning

festival for children and young people

produced by NewcastleGateshead

Initiative.

From Berwick in the North to Richmond inthe South, North East families will be spoiltfor choice at the array of drama, dance,comedy, poetry and play that is available thisautumn.

Flick through the following section to find outabout all of the shows in venues across theregion.

We’ve included full listings at the back too,along with venue information, so you canplan your visit.

WHat’s oN iN tHe NortHeast

HoW to Bookthere are a number of ways tobook for the following shows:

1. visit www.takeofffestival.org.ukand find the performance youwant to attend. Call the box officenumber or click on Book tickets tobe directed to the venue’s websiteor booking page for that show tobook online.

2. visit the venue’s websitedirectly to book online, details canbe found on page 36.

3. Call the venue’s box officedirectly to book tickets by phone,details can be found on page 36.

if you have any questions aboutthe suitability of shows, or wouldlike more information, pleasecontact the venue directly or email

[email protected]

Performances

Northern stagesat 26 october 10:30 & 13:30

Duration: 55 minutes

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age: 6 months - 2 years

A wonderland of tubes - tubes filled

with sound, tubes that puff out gentle

breezes and the scents of the natural

world, tubes glistening with

kaleidoscopic colours to delight and

entrance the young audience.

Presented as part of Juice:

NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning

festival for children and young people.

sHiNY

turned on it’s Headwww.turnedonitshead.org

Halfmoonwww.halfmoon.org.uk

a participatory performance forchildren aged 6 months to 4 yearsand their families.

CirCles iN tHe saNDa show about the delight offeeling the sand between yourtoes.

Circles in the Sand is an intimate,

imaginative and captivating show

exploring sand in new and exciting

ways. Welcome to a world of play with

buckets and castle building, spinning

and tumbling, delighting in the feel of

the sand as it trickles between toes and

fingers.

Duration: 45 minutes Duration: 25 minutes

Performances

Dance Citytues 29 oct 11:00 & 14:00Wed 30 oct 11:00 & 14:00


Performances

gala studiosat 7 sept 12:15 & 15:00


age: 0 - 3 yearsage: 6 months - 4 years

sParklea gentle, interactive performancewith play for babies and youngchildren.

Welcome aboard for a sparkling

adventure around the Islands of Objects.

Meet the fantastic creatures living there

and look out for hidden treasure. Under a

shimmering carousel, a magical world

opens up. Simple household materials

transform into glittering palaces and

shimmering tea parties in an underwater

world.

The first performance at each venue is for

age 0 – 2 years and the following two

performances are for age 3 – 4 years.

Puppetship theatrewww.puppetship.com

Performances

Curiousa gentle, giggle-makinginvestigation into the world ofobjects.

Curious is a perfect giggle-making

introductory experience to theatre that

explores everyday objects through play.

Journey into a world where pots and

pans get mischievously mixed up with

planters and pails. The performance

concludes with the children venturing

onto the stage to dig and rummage in

the soft, moist soil.

Halfmoonwww.halfmoon.org.uk

age: 0 - 2 & 3 - 4 years age: 2 - 5 years

arts Centre Washingtonsat 21 sept 10:30, 12:00 & 14:30gala studio, Durhamsun 29 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30arC, stocktonsat 5 oct 10:30, 12:30 & 14:30


Performancesgala studio, Durhamsun 22 sept 12:15, 15:00 & 18:30


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DeeP iN tHeWooDs

age: 2 - 5 years age: 2 - 6 years

gobbledegookwww.arconline.co.uk

New Writing Northwww.newwritingnorth.com

a magical and captivating danceexperience for children and theirfamilies.

A fun and highly interactive show,

taking inspiration from fairy tales,

about a little girl who bravely ventures

into a dark and mysterious wood.

Encountering tempting trees to climb

and beguiling creatures, the audience

help create a magical world using

shadow and light to guide the girl

through her adventure.

In a Deep Dark Wood is a tailor-made

version for 5 – 8 years. See p26

MY graNNY isa Piratea musical adventure for families,adapted from val McDermid'spicture book.

Join Granny and her dog Jolly Roger in

this swashbuckling musical adventure

with skeletons, buried treasure and all

sorts of pirate fun. Adapted from Val

McDermid’s charming picture book, this

rip roaring show is presented by New

Writing North and Durham Book Festival

in association with Sage Gateshead.

Performances

arC, stocktonthurs 31 oct 10:30Dance City, Newcastlesat 2 Nov 11:30


Performances

gateshead old town Hallsat 5 oct 14.00Durham town Hallsat 12 oct 10:30


HairY MaClarYaND frieNDsBased on the book by lynleyDodd.

‘Out of the gate and off for a walk,

went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s

Dairy.’ Featuring characters from

books such as Hercules Morse, as big

as a Horse - Bottomley Potts, covered

in spots – and Scarface Claw – the

toughest tomcat in town.

A musical story for all the family.

Nonesense room Productionswww.hairymaclaryshow.co.uk

tHe gruffalo &tHe gruffalo’sCHilD“a mouse took a stroll throughthe deep, dark wood…"

Adventure through the deep, dark wood

with Mouse as Julia Donaldson's

hugely acclaimed 'The Gruffalo' and

'The Gruffalo's Child' are brought to life

on the big screen in an exciting double

bill of the celebrated animations. Royal

Northern Sinfonia play René Aubry’s

enchanting scores live. The perfect

introduction to the orchestra.

www.sagegateshead.com

age: 3+ yearsage: 3+ years

Performances

alnwick Playhousesat 12 oct 13.30 & 16.00Middlesbrough theatreMon 28 oct 13.00


Performances

sage gatesheadMon 28 oct 13:30 & 16:00

Duration: 90 minutes (inc. interval)

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stiCkMaN

scamp theatre & Watford Palace theatre

www.leisureworks.netNorthern Balletwww.theatreroyal.co.uk

from the book by Children’slaureate Julia Donaldson.

Stick Man lives in the family tree, with

his Stick Lady Love and their stick

children three…’ But the world is a

dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog

wants to play with him. He even ends

up on a fire!

Packed full of puppetry, songs, live

music and funky moves.

tHe uglYDuCkliNga perfect introduction to the

magic of live ballet.

A poor duckling is lonely and fed-up,

shunned by those around her who see

her as too ugly to fit in. Follow the

duckling on her journey as she

overcomes her troubles and turns into a

beautiful swan.

age: 3+ years age: 3+ years

Performances Performances

empire theatre, Consetttues 1 oct 16:30


Performances

theatre royal Newcastlefri 20 sept 11:00 & 13:00


BloWN aWaYthe wind can whisk you up intothe sky, the wind can take you onan adventure!

What if, one windy night a little girl

arrives in your bedroom and tells you

she’s the wind? Join us as a small boy

is whisked away on an unforgettable

journey with her.

Flying through the air with the world so

small below them, they feel big, and

when you’re big you can do anything

at all!

Birdsnest theatrewww.highlightsnorth.co.uk

sPiNNiNg YarNsimagine a world of play whereyour favourite stories are knitted,woven and spun together.

Join two comedy characters on a

journey through a web of wool and yarn

as they learn about how stories are

woven, embroidered and recycled. Get

tied in knots, spin straw into gold and

meet some fantastic fairytale characters

that find themselves in a bit of a tangle.

Free as part of Festival of Thrift. Limited

capacity, so reserve via website

www.festivalofthrift.co.uk

theatre Hullabaloowww.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

Performances

ashington Children’s Centresat 26 oct 15:50orton Market Hall, Penrithsun 27 oct 15:00

Duration: 40 minutes + 20 minscreative play with cast

Performances

festival of thriftlingfield Point, Darlingtonsat 21 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30sun 22 sept 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30


age: 3 - 6 yearsage: 3+ years

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tHe BoY WHoCrieD Wolf

tutti frutti Productionswww.tutti-frutti.org.uk www.sidsloane.org

a beautiful new wintery taleinspired by the famous aesopfable.

A beautiful wintery tale about a boy,

unable to find delight in what is around

him who seeks adventure and the thrill

of the unknown! Inspired by the

famous Aesop fable, this delightful play

has an ensemble of actor musicians

who play all the characters including a

scary wolf or two...

siD’s sHoWJoin sid from CBeebies in afantastic fun-filled adventure.

Join Sid as he sets out on a heroic quest

to find out where in the world his

favourite socks and shoes have got to!

Share in his adventures in the sea, the

jungle and floating in outer space. An

interactive show crammed with games,

songs, poems and magic.

Performances

the Customs House, south shieldstues 29 oct 14:00arC, stocktontues 29 oct 11:30 & 14:30arts Centre Washingtonthurs 7 Nov 10:30 & 13:30


Performances

the Maltings theatre & Cinema, Berwicksun 22 sept 13:00


age: 3 - 7 years age: 3 - 7 years

PiNoCCHioa witty and inventive retelling ofthe much loved tale.

Pinocchio's father, Geppetto, uses the

objects of a carpenter’s workshop to

tell the tale of the puppet that wants to

be a real boy, and the puppet-maker

who wants to be a real father.

Puppetry, illusion and music combine

to create a show that is inventive, witty

and with a big heart.

scamp theatrewww.scamptheatre.com

forest offaBlesancient tales of aesop performedwith beautiful and inventiveimagery.

Every leaf shudders as Wind puffs, in

vain, to blow the traveller’s coat from his

back. But when the Sun comes out, the

man removes it effortlessly, whilst

surprise, fun and puppet inhabitants

come out to play in the fabulous forest!

theatre rotto Productionswww.idolrich.co.uk

Performances

alnwick Playhousetues 29 october 11:30 & 14:00


Performancesthe georgian theatre royalsat 12 oct 14:00



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tHe elePHaNtBriDesMaiD

the People's theatre Companywww.turnedonitshead.org

Halfmoonwww.arconline.co.uk

a magical musical aboutweddings and wombats and theloveliest elephant the world hasever known.

Join Nessie the Elephant and her

friends as they search for an outfit

fancy enough (and large enough) to

make her the jungle’s most beautiful

Elephant Bridesmaid. Come to the

theatre wearing your own fancy clothes

(or fancy dress) for the chance to take

part in a fashion show with Nessie!

MisuNDerstooDMoNsterssaint georgie, a professionalmonster catcher and his faithfulsidekick, squeezy, are on theirmost dangerous mission yet.

They are unstoppable heroes who use

the latest digital technology to battle vile

beasts. But when Earth is threatened by

tiny Scoodlefug aliens, Georgie is forced

to question who the real bad guys are!

Performances

empire theatre, Consettsat 26 oct 15:00


Performances

arC, stocktonsat 21 september14.30



CoMeDY CluB4 kiDslike the name says it’s a ComedyClub 4 kids!

Cracking entertainment for everyone

over six years old and under 400 years

old.

We have the best comedians from the

UK and the world circuit doing what

they do best… but without the rude

bits!

Makin Projectswww.arconline.co.uk

iN a DeePDark WooDa magical and captivating danceexperience for children and theirfamilies.

A fun and highly interactive show,taking inspiration from fairy tales, abouta little girl who bravely ventures into adark and mysterious wood.Encountering tempting trees to climband beguiling creatures, the audiencehelp create a magical world usingshadow and light to guide the girlthrough her adventure.

Deep in a Dark Wood is a tailor-madeversion for 2 - 5 years, without the scarybits. See p19.

gobbledegookwww.arconline.co.uk

Performances

arC, stocktonsat 26 oct 14:30


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arC, stocktonthurs 31 oct 12:30 & 14:30Dance Citysat 2 Nov 15:00


age: 6+ yearsage: 5 - 8 years

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Birmingham stage Companywww.birminghamstage.com

Jack Drum arts & Mad alice theatre Cowww.jackdrum.co.ukwww.madalicetheatre.co.uk

the stunning science ofeverything

Why don’t penguins get spots? Could

picking your nose be dangerous?

Could a 10-million-volt battery float

over your head?

Billy has no idea what’s in store when

he enters the crazy world of Horrible

Science and soon he is under attack

from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and

foul fluids! Will he regain control before

it’s too late?!

CuDDY aNDHis Matesa play about the Northern saintsinspired by the lindisfarne gospels

Meet Cuthbert the country lad, Bede the

bookish one, and Godric a daredevil who

later became a pirate-adventurer. The play

tells of their childhood escapades before

monastic life and how they ran their

mothers ragged just like children do!

Includes an original sound score of live

Northumbrian pipe music.

www.lindisfarnegospels.com/lindisfarne-

gospels-durham

Performances

Darlington Civic theatretues 5 Nov 19:00Wed 6 Nov 10:30 & 13:30thurs 7 Nov 13:30 & 19:00fri 8 Nov 10:30 & 19:00sat 9 Nov 11:00 & 14:30


Performances

sage gatesheadsat 21 sept 14.00 queen’s Hall Hexhamsat 5 oct 14:30


age: 6+ years age: 7 - 12 years

le MouliNMagiquea fable about generosityovercoming greed.

The poor Miller Jean-Pierre and his wife are

starving. The wind does not blow to turn

the mill to grind the corn, the plants do not

grow and there’s no food for the animals.

In this delightful fable, they must pray to the

elements before hatching a cunning plan to

overcome the greedy Baron.

theatre sans frontierswww.tsf.org.uk

eMil aND tHeDeteCtivesan action-packed adventure forall the family.

Scene of the crime: a slow train to

Berlin. Young Emil, travelling alone, falls

asleep and is robbed of all his money.

The chief suspect is the man in the

bowler hat, but how to catch him? It

calls for quick wits, a cool head and

some clever detective work. So begins

the great adventure.

red earth theatre and macBirminghamredearththeatre.wordpress.comwww.macarts.co.uk

Performances

queens Hall Hexhamthurs 26 sept 13:15 & 18:00Hartlepool town Hallfri 4 oct 13:30


Performances

Darlington Civic theatresat 21 sept 13:30 & 16:00gala theatre, Durhamsat 5 oct 14:30


age: 8+ yearsage: 8+ years

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ZigZagZigZag

Mif Creative, ZeveN & Crying out loudwww.mif.co.uk/event/zig-zag-zig-zag

toby Hadokewww.tobyhadoke.co.uk

a beautiful story about adventurousfriendship, unfortunate circumstancesand the pain of letting go.

Inspired by David Grossman’s story The

ZigZag Kid, ZigZagZigZag is a coming-

of-age tale that explores the friendship

of 12-year-old boys Nono and Chaim

through their magical adventures. Find

yourself in the heart of the action as they

find out what it truly means to grow up

and see their lives change forever.

MY stePsoNstole MY soNiCsCreWDrivera heart-warming tale aboutfamilies and everyone's favouritedoctor.

Inspired by an obsession with Doctor

Who and following an acclaimed run at

Edinburgh Fringe 2012, Chortle Award

nominee Toby Hadoke’s My Stepson

Stole My Sonic Screwdriver is a heart-

warming tale which begins with losing a

partner and ends with gaining a stepson

and pays homage to everyone’s

favourite doctor on the way.

Performances Performances

seven stories, Newcastlesun 27 oct 11:00 & 14:30st Mary’s Heritage Centre, gatesheadMon 28 oct 11:00 & 14:30tues 29 oct 14:30Wed 30 oct 11:00 & 14:30


Performances

Customs House, south shieldsfri 4 oct 19:30

Duration: tBC


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0-5 11:00 (11:45) Durham Johnston School

tHe Polar Bears go WilD 0-5 13:30 (14:15) Durham Johnston School

tHe Polar Bears go WilD 0-5 11:00 (11:45) Gala Studio, Durham

tHe Polar Bears go WilD 0-5 14:30 (15:15) Gala Studio, Durham

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4-9 13:00 (13:50) Gala Studio, DurhamHoW HigH?

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3-10 13:30 (14:25) Gala Theatre, DurhamBoiNg!

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HoW to BookTo book tickets for any of the shows at this year’s TakeOff

Festival (pg 5 to pg 15), please call Gala Theatre Box Office on

03000 266 600

If you are a school or nursery and you would like to take part in

the TakeOff Festival and take advantage of our subsidised

transport offer, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo directly on

01325 3520004.

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3+ 13:30 (14:05)Festival of Thrift, Lingfield Point

01325 486 5558+ 13:30 (14:40) Darlington Civic Theatre

0191 219 34550-4 12:00 (12:40) Arts Centre Washington


0191 443 46617-12 14:00 (14:50) Sage Gateshead

01642 525 1994+ 14:30 (15:20) ARC, Stockton


01325 486 5558+ 16:00 (17:10) Darlington Civic Theatre

Sun 22 Sept

Sun 22 Sept

Sun 22 Sept

Sun 22 Sept

Sun 22 Sept

Sun 22 Sept

Sun 22 Sept


0300 026 66000-3 12:15 (13:00) Gala Studio, Durham

01289 330 9993-713:00 (13:55)inc. interval

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Thurs 26 Sept

Thurs 26 Sept

01434 652 4778+ 13:15 (14:35) Queen's Hall Arts Centre,Hexham

01434 652 4778+ 18:00 (19:20) Queen's Hall Arts Centre, (Hexham Abbey Festival)

Sun 29 Sept

Sun 29 Sept

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01325 486 5552-5 17:30 (18:20)Civic at Central Hall,

Darlington

01207 218 1713+ 16:30 (17:05) Empire Theatre, Consett

01670 367 2282-5 10:00 (10:50) The Pheonix Theatre, Blyth

01670 367 2282-5 13:30 (14:20) The Pheonix Theatre, Blyth

01429 890 0008+ 13:30 (14:50)Town Hall Theatre

Hartlepool

Sat 7 Sept 0300 026 66000-3 12:15 (12:55) Gala Studio, Durham

Sat 7 Sept 0300 026 66000-3 15:00 (15:40) Gala Studio, Durham

Fri 20 Sept 0844 811 21213+ 11:00 (11:45) Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Fri 20 Sept 0844 811 21213+ 13:00 (13:45) Theatre Royal, Newcastle

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Fri 4 Oct

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Fri 4 Oct 0191 454 123412+ 19:30 (TBC) The Customs House,

South Shields

01642 525 1990-2 10:30 (11:10) ARC, Stockton

Sat 5 Oct

Sat 5 Oct

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Sat 5 Oct

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Sat 12 Oct

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01642 525 1993-4 12:30 (13:10) ARC, Stockton

0191 443 46612-6 14:00 (14:50) Gateshead Old Town Hall

01642 525 1993-4 14:30 (15:10) ARC, Stockton

01434 652 4777-12 14:30 (15:20)Queen's Hall Arts Centre,

Hexham

0300 026 66008+ 14:30 (15:40) Gala Theatre, Durham

0300 026 66002-6 10:30 (11:20)Durham Town Hall

(Durham Book Festival)

01665 510 7853+ 13:30 (14:25) Alnwick Playhouse

01748 825 2524+ 14:00 (14:55)The Georgian Theatre

Royal, Richmond


14+ 10:00 (11:10) Durham Johnston School

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0-3 16:00 (16:45) Alington House, Durham 0300 026 6600

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Durham Town Hall,

Durham Town Hall,

Durham Town Hall,

4-9 09:30 (10:20) Gala Studio, Durham

Northern Stage, Newcastle

Gala Theatre, Durham

Gala Theatre, Durham

Gala Studio, Durham

0-5 11:00 (11:45)

0-5 13:30 (14:15)

2-5 11:00 (11:50)

4-9 13:00 (13:50)

0-3 11:00 (11:45) Alington House, Durham

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8-11 11:00 (12:00)

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Thurs 24 Oct

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0191 219 3455Arts Centre Washington7+ 10:30 (11:30)

0191 219 3455Arts Centre Washington7+ 13:30 (14:30)

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Sage Gateshead

0191 433 69659+ 14:30 (15:30)St Mary's Heritage Centre,

Gateshead

0191 443 46613+ 16:00 (17:30)inc. interval

Sage Gateshead

01434 652 4772-5 16:15 (17:05) Queen's Hall Arts Centre,Hexham

0191 261 05056m-4 11:00 (11:45) Dance City, Newcastle

01642 815 1812-5 11:00 (11:50) Middlesbrough Town Hall


01642 525 1993-7 11:30 (12:25) ARC, Stockton

0191 261 0505

0191 261 0505

6m-4 14:00 (14:45) Dance City, Newcastle

01642 815 1812-5 14:30 (15:30) Middlesbrough Town Hall


01642 525 1993-7 14:30 (15:25) ARC, Stockton

0191 443 4661

9+ 14:30 (15:30) St Mary's Heritage Centre,Gateshead

2-5 10:30 (11:20) Arts Centre Washington

6m-4 11:00 (11:45) Dance City, Newcastle

0191 219 3455

0191 219 3455

0191 443 4661

9+ 11:00 (12:00) St Mary's Heritage Centre,Gateshead

Arts Centre Washington

Dance City, Newcastle

St Mary's Heritage Centre,Gateshead

2-5 13:30 (12:15)

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Northern Stage, Newcastle

Gala Studio, Durham

6m-2 13:30 (14:25)

Sat 26 Oct

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01642 525 1996+ 14:30 (15:30) ARC, Stockton

01207 218 1714+ 15:00 (16:00) Empire Theatre, Consett

01670 819 9883-6 15.50 (14:50) Ashington Children's Centre

0845 271 0777ext 715

8-11 18:00 (19:00)Seven Stories, Newcastle

(Juice Festival)

Sun 27 Oct

Sun 27 Oct

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Sun 27 Oct

Sun 27 Oct

Sun 27 Oct

01833 631 1072-5 11:00 (11.50) The Witham, Barnard Castle

0845 271 0777ext 715

9+ 11:00 (12:00)Seven Stories, Newcastle

(Juice Festival)

01429 890 0000-5 14:00 (14:45)Town Hall Theatre,

Hartlepool

0191 454 12343-7 14:00 (14:55) The Customs House,

South Shields

0845 271 0777ext 715

9+ 14:30 (15:00)Seven Stories, Newcastle

(Juice Festival)

015396 247 323-6 15.00 (16:00) Orton Market Hall, Penrith

Mon 28 Oct

Mon 28 Oct

Mon 28 Oct

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0191 433 69659+ 11:00 (12:00) St Mary's Heritage Centre,Gateshead

01642 815 1813+ 13:00 (14:15)inc. interval

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Thurs 31 Oct 01642 525 1995-8 14:30 (15:15) ARC, Stockton

Sat 2 Nov 0191 261 05052-5 11.30 (12:05) Dance City, Newcastle

Sat 2 Nov 0191 261 05055-8 15:00 (15:45) Dance City, Newcastle

Tues 5 Nov 01325 486 5556+19:00 (21:00)inc.interval

Darlington Civic Theatre

Wed 6 Nov 01325 486 5556+ 10:30 (12:30)inc. interval


Wed 6 Nov 01325 486 5556+ 13:30 (15:30)inc. interval


Thurs 7 Nov 0191 219 34553-7 10:30 (11:25) Arts Centre Washington

Thurs 7 Nov 0191 219 34553-7 13:30 (14:25) Arts Centre Washington

Thurs 7 Nov 01325 486 5556+ 13:30 (15:30)inc. interval


Thurs 7 Nov 01325 486 5556+ 19:00 (21:00)inc.interval


Fri 8 Nov 01325 486 5556+ 10:30 (12:30)inc. interval


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Darlington Civic Theatre 01325 486 555

6+ 14:30 (16:30)inc. interval

Darlington Civic Theatre 01325 486 555

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15:00 (15:50) Alnwick Playhouse 01665 510 785

luNa Sun 10 Nov14:00 (14:50) The Georgian Theatre Royal,Richmond

01748 825 252

2-5 13:00 (13:50) Alnwick Playhouse 01665 510 785


HoW to BookThere are a number of ways to book for the followingshows:

1. Visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk and find theperformance you want to attend. Call the box officenumber or click on Book Tickets to be directed to thevenue’s website or booking page for that show to bookonline.

2. Visit the venue’s website directly to book online, detailscan be found on page 36.

3. Call the venue’s box office directly to book tickets byphone, details can be found on page 36.

If you have any questions about the suitability of shows,or would like more information, please contact the venuedirectly or email [email protected]

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alington House

4 North Bailey, Durham,

County Durham, DH1 3ET

Box Office: 03000 266 600

alingtonhouse.org.uk

Civic at Central Hall

The Dolphin Centre,

Horsemarket

Darlington, DL1 5RP

Box Office: 01325 486 555

darlingtoncivic.co.uk

Durham town Hall

Market Place, 17 Claypath

County Durham, DH1 1RH

Box Office: 03000 266 600

durham.gov.uk

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Lingfield Point

Darlington, DL1 1RW

Box Office: 01325 486 486


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alnwick Playhouse

Bondgate Without, Alnwick,

Northumberland NE66 1PQ

Box Office: 01665 510 785

alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

the Customs House

Mill Dam, South Shields,

Tyne and Wear NE33 1ES

Box Office: 0191 454 1234

customshouse.co.uk

empire theatre & Cinema

Front Street, Consett,

DH8 5AB

Box Office: 01207 218 171

leisureworks.net

the Maltings theatre &Cinema

Eastern Lane,

Berwick-upon-Tweed,

Northumberland, TD15 1AJ

Box Office: 01289 330 999

maltingsberwick.co.uk

arC

Dovecot Street,

Stockton-On-Tees TS18 1LL

Box Office: 01642 525 199

arconline.co.ukDance City

Temple Street,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear NE1 4BR

Box Office: 0191 261 0505

dancecity.co.uk

gala theatre & studio

1 Millennium Place,

Durham, DH1 1WA

Box Office: 03000 266 600

galadurham.co.uk

Middlesbrough theatre

The Avenue

Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Box Office: 01642 815 181

middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk

Middlesbrough town Hall

Albert Road, Middlesbrough,

Cleveland, TS1 2QJ

Box Office: 01642 729 729

middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk

Northern stage

Barras Bridge,

Newcastle-upon-Tyne,

NE1 7RH

Box Office: 0191 230 5151

northernstage.co.uk

orton Market HallHighlights rural touring

Market Street, Orton, Penrith

Cumbria, CA10 3RL

Box Office: 017683 539 53

highlightsnorth.co.uk

queen’s Hall arts Centre

Beaumont Street,

Hexham NE46 3LS

Box Office: 01434 652 477

queenshall.co.uk

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sage gateshead

St Mary's Square, Gateshead

Quays,

Gateshead, NE8 2JR

Box Office: 0191 443 4666

sagegateshead.com

seven stories

30 Lime St,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear NE1 2PQ

Box Office: 0845 271 0777

sevenstories.org.uk

st Mary’s Heritage Centre

St Mary’s Church, Oakwellgate

Gateshead, NE8 2AU

Box Office: 0191 433 6965

gateshead.gov.uk arts Centre Washington

Biddick Lane, Fatfield,

Washington. NE38 8AB

Box Office: 0191 219 3455

artscentrewashington.co.uk

Darlington Civic theatre

Parkgate, Darlington,

County Durham, DL1 1RR

Box Office: 01325 486 555

darlingtoncivic.co.uk

gateshead old town Hall

West Street, Gateshead,

Tyne and Wear, NE8 1HE

Box Office: 0191 232 8289

thesagegateshead.org/tour-

dates/gateshead-old-town-hall

ashington Children's CentreHighlights rural touring

Alexandra Rd, Ashington,

Northumberland NE63 9EF

Box Office: 017683 539 53

highlightsnorth.co.uk

Durham JohnstonComprehensive school

Crossgate Moor

Durham, DH1 4SU

Box Office: 03000 266 600

durham-johnston.durham.sch.uk

the georgian theatre royal

Victoria Road, Richmond,

North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW

Box Office: 01748 825252

georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

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theatre royal Newcastle

100 Grey Street,

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR

Box Office: 0844 811 2121

theatreroyal.co.uk

town Hall theatreHartlepool

Raby Road, Hartlepool,

TS24 8AY

Box Office: 01429 890 000

hartlepooltownhalltheatre.com

the Witham

Woodleigh, Flatts Road

Barnard Castle, DL12 8AA

Box Office: 01833 631 107

thewitham.org.uk

the Phoenix theatre

37A Beaconsfield Street, Blyth,

Northumberland, NE24 2DS

Box Office: 01670 367 228

thephoenixtheatre.org.uk

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