Childrens events listing
Dedicated events for the young
- Family friendly events
- Films, music, theatre, workshops
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List of performances and events
17th May: Life of Pi (PG)
Life of Pi (PG) - Oscar Winner!
Date(s): Friday 17th May
Time: 8.00pm
Description: Outstanding director Ang Lee takes on a magical story based on Yann Martel’s Man Booker Prize-winning novel. The young son of an Indian zoo owner finds himself shipwrecked with a tiger, and their relationship develops into mutual dependence.
Duration: 127 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Ang Lee.
Writers: David Magee (screenplay), Yann Martel (novel).
Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan and Adil Hussain.
View Trailer/Website: Life of Pi Film Trailer
24th & 28th May: Jack the Giant Slayer (12A)
Jack the Giant Slayer (12A)
Date(s): Friday 24th & Tuesday 28th May
Time: 8.00pm
Description: Fee Fi Fo Fum! You might think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but Bryan Singer gives us a spectacular take on an old story. Jack unwittingly opens a way for the ancient giant race to return to Earth and attempt to seize back the land once theirs, long ago. Desperate to defend the besieged kingdom and earn the love of Princess Isabelle, Jack leads the battle against the fearsome giants.
Duration: 126 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Bryan Singer.
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor.
View Trailer/Website: Jack the Giant Slayer Film Trailer
28th & 30th May: The Croods (U)
The Croods (U)
Date(s): Tuesday 28th & Thursday 30th May
Time: 2.00pm (Family Friendly Time)
Description: The Croods follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Travelling across spectacular landscape, the Croods must face their fears as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures and their world is changed forever. Don’t miss the latest Dreamworks adventure.
Duration: 98 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Kirk De Micco, Chris SandersCast.
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone.
View Trailer/Website: The Croods Film Trailer
28th May: Jack the Giant Slayer (12A)
Jack the Giant Slayer (12A)
Date(s): Tuesday 28th May
Time: 8.00pm
Description: Fee Fi Fo Fum! You might think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but Bryan Singer gives us a spectacular take on an old story. Jack unwittingly opens a way for the ancient giant race to return to Earth and attempt to seize back the land once theirs, long ago. Desperate to defend the besieged kingdom and earn the love of Princess Isabelle, Jack leads the battle against the fearsome giants.
Duration: 126 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Bryan Singer.
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor.
View Trailer/Website: Jack the Giant Slayer Film Trailer
30th May: The Croods (U)
The Croods (U)
Date(s): Thursday 30th May
Time: 2.00pm (Family Friendly Time)
Description: The Croods follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Travelling across spectacular landscape, the Croods must face their fears as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures and their world is changed forever. Don’t miss the latest Dreamworks adventure.
Duration: 98 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Kirk De Micco, Chris SandersCast.
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone.
View Trailer/Website: The Croods Film Trailer
30th May: OZ - The Great and the Powerful (PG)
OZ: The Great and the Powerful (PG)
Date(s): Thursday 30th May & Tuesday 4th June
Time: 8.00pm
Description: Oscar Diggs, a small-time magician whose ethics are in doubt, is flung from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he believes fame and fortune is his for the taking. However, three witches are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing Oz, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. This bold fantasy imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s famous wizard.
Duration: 130 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Sam Raimi.
Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz.
View Trailer/Website: OZ: The Great and the Powerful Film Trailer
4th June: OZ - The Great and the Powerful (PG)
OZ: The Great and the Powerful (PG)
Date(s): Tuesday 4th June
Time: 8.00pm
Description: Oscar Diggs, a small-time magician whose ethics are in doubt, is flung from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he believes fame and fortune is his for the taking. However, three witches are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing Oz, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. This bold fantasy imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s famous wizard.
Duration: 130 mins
Country: USA
Tickets: Evening: £6.50 (Conc. £5.30) Row A £4.20; Matinee: £5.30 (Conc. £4.10) Row A £3.90
Director: Sam Raimi.
Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams and Rachel Weisz.
View Trailer/Website: OZ: The Great and the Powerful Film Trailer
20th-22nd June: Treasure Island The Musical
Treasure Island The Musical
Date(s): Thursday 20th, Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd June
Time: 20th-21st: 7.00pm; 22nd: 2.00pm, 5.00pm & 7.00pm
Description:
A jolly salt encrusted musical adventure on the high seas! When young Jim Hawkins stumbles across Billy Bones’ treasure map he embarks on the thrilling adventure he has always dreamed of featuring pirates, a beach party, Captain Flint and his ghostly crew and much more. Suitable for all the family this musical is fully costumed and choreographed starring the youngsters aged 4-13 from Leighton Buzzard Children’s and Mini Theatres.
Tickets: Adult: £7; Concs: £5
Performed by: Leighton Buzzard Children's and Mini Theatres
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