After a sell-out show last year, Tom Carradine returns for a Family Knees Up in Hornchurch. Tom leads from behind his piano ‘Kimberley’, and will get you and your little ones Doing the Lambeth Walk, pondering How Much is That Doggy in the Window, marching with inflatable bananas “Down The Strand” and much more!
A zany, interactive family event full of family favourites you’ll want to sing along with. Enhanced by bubbles, puppets and plenty of audience participation it’s a great morning out for adults, babies and children aged 0 – 100.
Please note: Baby Broadway will be making a new promotional video for Baby Knees Up at this event. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that you and your child(ren) may be filmed, photographed, and otherwise recorded and you give consent to be included in any recording or broadcast without any further approval or compensation. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of the footage for any promotional, commercial, or other purposes by the event organizers. If you do not wish to be filmed, please speak to a member of the team on the day and we will seat you accordingly.
This Easter Holiday you can step into the Forest of Havering for a creative woodland adventure inspired by this year’s panto, Robin Hood!
Join us for a fun-filled, FREE family event where children can get hands-on with a range of themed activities. Whether you’re a crafty outlaw or a curious creature of the forest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Settle in at our Robin Hood colouring station, bring Robin’s bushy-tailed friend, Cyril the Squirrel, to life with your very own stick puppet, decorate a squirrel hat, and make a wanted poster for the outlaw Robin Hood.
Children can:
– get stuck into a Robin Hood-themed colouring station
– make their own squirrel stick puppet
– create and decorate a squirrel hat
– design a wanted poster for the outlaw Robin Hood
This is a free event taking place in our foyer, but booking is required.
Age guidance: Recommended for children aged 2–10, but all ages are welcome.
Please note that seating is limited and may not be available straight away. We’ll aim to seat everyone as quickly as possible, and crafts can also be taken away to complete at home. Event will finish by 2:30pm.
Take a look at some photos from last year’s Easter panto-themed event…
But the Giant is cross. He returns to find children – children! – playing happily in his beautiful orchard.
Every day after school, they laugh and play games under the blossom trees. So he puts up a big wall to put a stop to all the fun. Then winter seizes the garden in its icy fingers…
How will summer ever come back?
Through storytelling, interactive games, live music, and puppetry, Riding Lights Theatre Company brings you The Selfish Giant – a wonderful play for family audiences and inspirational tale of love and generosity.
Riding Lights Theatre Company makes theatre that makes a difference. As a charity we have toured to communities across the UK, performing in churches, schools, prisons, theatres, and on the streets for nearly 50 years. The company, shaped by a Christian ethos, our work is inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all. We seek to joyfully inspire audiences of every kind to engage with ideas surrounding creativity, faith and social justice.
Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean?
Just when he’s about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves. Determined to find the singer, Whale embarks on an unforgettable adventure – diving through glowing coral caves, dodging wibbly jellyfish and facing wild-eyed sea monsters! But will he ever find a friend who hears his song?
Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs and lots of audience interaction! The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a magical, interactive show that celebrates friendship, difference and the beauty of being yourself.
At its heart, this is a story about neurodiversity, about how being different can be lonely, but also beautiful. The play was developed through workshops and conversations with children, including those with experience of autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. Their insights shaped everything from the characters, music and story structure to the sensory elements and pacing of the show.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The show is dripping in creativity. I was blown away. Go see this show, borrow a child from friends and family if you need an excuse to go and enjoy a wonderful hour of theatre”– Tonylovesthefringe
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An enchanting tale that gripped the children from the start”– The Derek Awards
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic piece of children’s theatre”– Broadway Baby
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A heartwarming show with a clear message of inclusion and acceptance” – Broadway World
Looking for something to keep the little ones occupied during half term? Why not leave them with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities.
Our ‘Create and Play’ sessions are ideal for ages 4 – 6 year olds (children outside of this age range are unable to attend)
£10 per session
Each session is themed around a popular children’s story and includes a craft activity to take home.
Looking for something to keep the little ones occupied during half term? Why not leave them with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities.
Our ‘Create and Play’ sessions are ideal for ages 4 – 6 year olds (children outside of this age range are unable to attend)
£10 per session
Each session is themed around a popular children’s story and includes a craft activity to take home.
His mad magic show and fun-loving sense of humour has even the youngest of children shrieking with laughter. The children and their parents find his slapstick, “Tom and Jerry” style magic routines compelling and addictive to watch.
His eccentric suit, Spiderman shirt and teddy bear shoes reflect Papalarny’s personality perfectly, bringing smiles and giggles to the children’s faces on their first encounter with him. His wacky magic show is complemented by a dazzling mini-disco party (one hour parties or longer) to get the children singing and dancing and enjoy an abundance of snow and bubbles.
Get ready for an interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers.
Little ones will delight in the bubbles, charming puppets, lively actions and dance moves to copy, whilst grown-ups indulge in a delightful singalong.
“So much fun! A lovely activity for you and your littlies” – Sevenoaks Mums
“Absolutely brilliant. Actually entertaining for adults and simply magical for the kids” – daddyshortlegs
Step into a world, bursting with imagination, as creatures leap onto the stage through master puppetry and a dash of theatrical magic.
Here the animal kingdom takes centre stage with jaw-dropping special effects, roaring fun and a stampede of unforgettable moments for the whole family.
From majestic polar bears and swinging sloths to towering giraffes – and a mischievous skunk – learn all about these amazing animals as learning and laughter go paw in paw.
Packed with toe-tapping music and hilarious antics this fun-filled family show is a full-throttle animal kingdom adventure – full of surprises, silliness and ROARS of laughter!
It’s an educational whirlwind of furry, feathery fun, and a great way to learn through laughter.
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! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
Produced by Nicoll Entertainment, based on the book by Judith Kerr OBE and directed by David Wood OBE.
David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include The Gingerbread Man, The Witches and Babe the Sheep Pig.
