Child’s play
As the name suggests, this season is all about the little people! Ranging from large scale performances from international TV characters such as Barney (you know, that big, purple, totally annoying dinosaur!), to pantomime, to totally engaging and award-winning children's dramas, to children's films - all the events in this season will have the kids enthralled - and we recon you'll enjoy it too!
Season activities
Each season if there are any special offers, special family tickets, or children's competitions, these will be highlighted within the family area of this site .
This season, in conjunction with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Libraries, we ran a Babe the Sheep Pig poem writing competition. We had some fantastic entries sent into the libraries, and judging was difficult, but eventually it was decided that the winner was Hannah Isaac, age 6. Well done Hannah!
On The Farm
On the farm there are some sheep
And horses, cows, tractors that beep.
There are some pigs that are the best
So much better than all the rest.
There are some pigs that moan and groan
They squirm around in all the foam
When they are bathed and scrubbed
They go and have fun in all the mud.
I like pigs because they are cuddly and cute
They eat and eat and eat their food.
So do I!
By Hannah Isaac, Age 6
Early News
Friday 18 June at 5.30pm and Saturday 19 June 11am and 2.00pm - Postman Pat - A Very Royal Mission - on sale via the Box Office on 01685 881188 from Saturday 31 October and online from Tuesday 3 November.
Wednesday 2 June @ The Muni - How the Koala Learned to Hug - on sale from Friday 4 December
Saturday 30 October @ The Coliseum - Show Me, Show Me - from CBeebies)
Facilities
Facilities at our venues include ramped access, automatic doors, baby changing facilities, near-by car parking, a lift at The Coliseum and Park & Dare, and high chairs and children's meals in the Footlights Café at The Muni.
This season's performance
Below is a list of this seasons children's events - click on the title to get more details about the event, including further information such as if a family ticket is available for each event, reviews, background information about the event and video clips (if available).
High School Rocks
| Showing | 30 Mar 2010 - 30 Mar 2010 |
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| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, Childs play, Art Forms, Children's Events, Events For Young People, Family, Participation Events, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
£12.00 |
Tuesday 30 March 2.00pm & 5.30pm
A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, and 3, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks!
Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.
Don't forget your dancing shoes and be prepared to rock out as HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! Wildcats get ready to PARTY!
Gluscabi and his Big Bag of Tales
| Showing | 07 Apr 2010 - 08 Apr 2010 |
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| venue | Muni |
| categories | Seasons, Childs play, Art Forms, Children's events, Events for Schools, Events for young people, Family, Storytelling / Literature, Special Offers, Group Discount, The Early Bird (catches a great deal!) |
| Prices |
Adults
£8.50 Concessions £5.50 Family Ticket £22.00 Early Bird Family Ticket £20.00 |
Wednesday 7 April 11.30am & 2.00pm
Presented by Theatr na n’Og.
Two children lost in the middle of a huge forest meet Gluscabi a friendly wood sprite, who keeps them company and safe from harm.
They while away the long hours by listening to Gluscabi's magnificent stories passed down from generation to generation and through this story telling they learn about environment and gain a better understanding of the world around them.
Theatr na n'Og’s signature blend of live music, puppetry, good old storytelling and audience participation, make this enchanting story the must see show of the year.
A Little Princess
| Showing | 24 Apr 2010 - 25 Apr 2010 |
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| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Season, Childs play, Children's Events, Events For Young People, Family, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Tickets
£6.50 Concessions £4.00 |
Saturday 24 April 2.30pm
A participation musical for ages 5 and over.
Presented by Image Musical Theatre Company
This enchanting story is based on the famous classic written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of "The Secret Garden."
Sara Crew is a rich girl adored by her father and treated as a princess at boarding school - until her father dies. Forced to live as a hungry pauper at the hands of her wicked headmistress Miss Minchin, her life is turned upside down until a mysterious gentleman from India moves in next door and curious things begin to happen.
The show is preceded by a rehearsal workshop where audience members are invited to participate.
www.imagemusicaltheatre.co.uk
How The Koala Learned To Hug
| Showing | 02 Jun 2010 - 02 Jun 2010 |
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| venue | Muni |
| categories | |
| Prices |
Adults
£6.00 Concessions £5.00 Family Ticket £20.00 |
By Steven Lee
Presented by The People’s Theatre Company
Following the huge success of The Witch’s Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy, The People's Theatre Company is back with a new adaptation of Steven Lee's first collection of short stories, How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales.
Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, this enchanting performance is a charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice warm hug!
So join Steven and a host of wild characters including Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala for some great stories, sing-along songs, superb games and first class hugging.
All you need are your ears - and your arms!
Steven will be available to sign copies of How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales which will be on sale at a specially reduced price after the show.
Postman Pat - A Very Royal Mission.
| Showing | 18 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010 |
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| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Season, Childs play, Children's Events, Family, Special Offers, Multi Buy Offer |
| Prices |
Tickets
£13.00 Concessions £11.00 Family Tickets £40.00 |
Postman Pat returns to UK Theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show...
“A Very Royal Mission”.
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 June 2010
In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace, delivered by Pat and his faithful cat Jess, of course. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit.
Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! What could possibly go wrong…….?
But look out! Just as everything is prepared a storm hits Pencaster throwing the royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with a little help from his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter!
Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation, and remember no job is too big – the special delivery always gets through! Mission Accomplished!
FIreman Sam
| Showing | 18 Sep 2010 - 18 Sep 2010 |
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| venue | Park & Dare |
| categories | Seasons, Childs play, Art Forms, Children's Events, Family, Special Offers, Multi Buy Offer |
| Prices |
Tickets
£12.00 Children £11.00 Family Ticket £40.00 |
Saturday 18 September 3.00pm.
Live on stage in a brand new action- packed show.
There’s never a quiet moment in Pontypandy with action and adventure waiting around every corner. Luckily whatever the emergency, everyone’s favourite Hero Next Door, Fireman Sam, is always on the scene to save the day!
Come and join in the fun as Sam takes to the stage with his friends in this colourful sing-along show.
Recommended for ages 3 – 7
Show Me Chris & Pui
| Showing | 30 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010 |
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| venue | Coliseum |
| categories | Children's Events, Events For Young People, Family, Variety / Light Entertainment, Season, Childs play, Special Offers, Group Discount |
| Prices |
Adults
£12.00 Concessions £9.50 Family Ticket £35.00 |
Saturday 30 October 11.00am & 2.00pm
CBeebies' favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to town!
Fresh from their hit show Show Me, Show Me, they invite you to join them for lots of fun and giggles.
Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee have been the main faces on CBeebies since it started and remain top of the tots with their new high rating show shown every weekday on CBeebies.
Now you can finally meet them in their fabulous new show packed with fantastic songs, games and a few surprises along the way.
