MINISTRY OF SCIENCE – Thu 8 September 6.30pm

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD!

This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!

Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!

Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft!

100% Educational.  200% Entertaining.  300% Explosive. 400% Fun.

BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY – Mon 19 September 12pm

No babysitter? No problem! While the kids are back in school, enjoy your time with baby relaxing and socialising at The Orchard Theatre.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s premier baby friendly comedy club! Our shows feature the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV. Our events are all about you, the parents! But don’t worry – we also take great care of our younger guests.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the UK’s premier baby friendly comedy club! Our shows feature the funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV. Our events are all about you, the parents! But don’t worry – we also take great care of our younger guests.

We provide soft flooring, toys, buggy parking and baby changing, so that your baby is happy and you can relax, have a coffee (or a cheeky G&T if you prefer!) and be entertained!

If you need to whip out a bum (the babies please!), a boob or a bottle please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!*

Our shows feature a brand new line up of comedians every month. We feature two acts, plus a compere, with a 15 minute interval, and the whole show will last approx. 75 minutes.

David Walliams’ DEMON DENTIST – Thu 6 – Sat 8 October

Strange things are happening in Alfie’s town! Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth fairy and waking up to find horrible things under their pillow! Alfie and his friend Gabz are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery – but no-one could have dreamed what they’ll discover, when they come face to face with the demon dentist herself!

Don’t miss this electrifying tale from the West End producers of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, both nominated for an Olivier Award! It promises to be the most thrilling and hilarious adventure yet!

“The Birmingham Stage Company has created three amazing adaptations of my books, so I can’t wait to see their new production of Demon Dentist! It’s going to be jaw-dropping!” David Walliams

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE – Thu 20 – Sat 22 October

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.

Book now before tickets become extinct!

Age guidance: 3+

Running Time: 50 mins + 15 min post show meet & greet with the Dinosaurs

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s TALES FROM ACORN WOOD – Mon 24 – Tue 25 October

Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.

Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.

Tales from Acorn Wood © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2000, 2022 – Macmillan Children’s Books

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA – Thu 24 – Sun 27 November

A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD

Based on the book by JUDITH KERR

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!

Suitable for children aged 3+