What’s On for kids this coming season at Orchard West Theatre
FIREMAN SAM The Great Camping Adventure – Sun 11 February, 12pm, 3.30pm
Join Sam, Ellie, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in this UK premier, as you become a Pontypandy Pioneer and explore the mountains. With fire engines, helicopters and brand new songs this is one adventure not to be missed!
WEST END WORKSHOPS – ON SALE FRIDAY 26 JAN
The stage awaits as we invite you to take to the spotlight and learn from a leading industry professional. Grab your backstage pass to learn the dances, songs and script from your favourite West End shows. Take part in an in-depth Q&A and get that all important selfie with the workshop leader. These workshops always sell out, so book now!
Suitable for ages 11 – 18
THE SOOTY SHOW – 75th Birthday Spectacular! – Sun 24 March, 2pm
With buckets of audience participation and gallons of giggles, this spectacular celebration of the longest-running children’s television show in the world will delight Sooty fans old and new and is a must-see treat for the whole family.
MATILDA The MUSICAL – Mon 8 April 1pm
It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. Do you want to change your story and be a little bit naughty? Well, this is your chance…
Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.
ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS – FRI 26 – Sun 28 April, 4.30pm, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.
Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES – The Rotten Royals- Sun 19 May, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
Would you be wooed by Richard the Lionheart? Are you ready for a date with King Edward I? Would you shaken or stirred by Richard III? See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots! Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will you be hanged by King James for being a witch? Clap along with crazy King Charles and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!
It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL – Thu 6 – Sun 9 June, 7pm, 11am & 5pm
Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”