Komedia for Kids

Saturday 18 December – 4 January

Moving Hands Theatre and Birmingham Rep

The Ugly Eagle 3 – 7 years

Larry the duckling is ostracised by the other ducks. He can’t even get a place in the synchronised swimming team. Then along comes Umhlwethu, a beautiful African eagle who has been blown off course in a storm…The Ugly Eagle is an enchanting retelling of The Ugly Duckling, given extra spice by the addition of the Ghanaian tale Fly Eagle Fly – a magical show for 3 – 7 year olds this Christmas.

‘It’s enough to make you quack with happiness’ The Guardian

Sat 18 3pm, Sun 19 2pm, Tue 21 10am & 2pm, Wed 22 3pm, Thu 23 & Fri 24 1pm & 3pm, Sun 26 3pm, Mon 27, Tue 28 & Wed 29 2pm & 4pm, Sat 1 Jan 4pm, Sun 2 2pm & 4pm, Mon 3 & Tue 4 11am & 2pm

 Sunday 9 January

Garlic Theatre

The Sorcerers Apprentice 4+

Take one castle, one broom and a book of sorcery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his fingertips and a spell that spirals out of control. A bewitching and magical tale.

45 mins

 Sunday 16 January

Pop-Up Theatre

Me and My Monsters Ages 3 – 7 years

When Midnight’s little brother makes life difficult at home, it’s good to have somewhere to go and stay.  The new neighbours are just right – safe, friendly and very welcoming.  An enchanting production for under 8’s.

60 mins

 Sunday 23 January

Mr Pineapple Head 5+

Mr Pineapple Head takes you on a roller coaster ride of clown beauty and mayhem! Thrills, spills and funny aches in this family clown show for everyone over 5.

 Sunday 30 January

Lyngo Theatre Company

The Fish’s Wishes Ages 3+

The Fish’s Wishes is a little vegetarian fish who lives in a glass and escapes into the airy world to eat bubbles, pick up tears and drink stars from a bowl. Why is the sky blue? What do all the fish say at the bottom of the sea? Where do they keep the salt?

Co-produced by the Half Moon Young People’s Theatre and Teatro Groggia, Venice

45 mins

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Revised: 17 January 2005