West Cumbria Kids Christmas Roundup
Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained over the Christmas period? Then look no further than our roundup, there’s some great events that will put some smiles onto their little faces.
Rosehill theatre, Harbour Tales – Mrs Lutwige and the Magic of the North Pier Lighthouse, 22 and 23 December
Living alone in her lighthouse is a sad affair for Mrs Lutwige. She can’t remember the last time she shared a story or two but little does she know her sadness has not gone unnoticed by the “little people” who share her lighthouse with her. Come and join Mrs Lutwige on a magical night that will keep you on the edge of your seats and crying out to see what happens next. Show begins at 2pm. Tickets cost £10, £8 for under 26 and free for under 5’s.
To book tickets please visit www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk
Hey Diddle Diddle, The Theatre By The Lake, Keswick, 18 – 30 December
When the full moon shines there’s magic in the air and the animals come out to play. Ever wondered how a cow jumped over the moon? Or why the dish ran away with the spoon? Stay up late with flying cows, jazzy cats and runaway crockery as we jump and jive to music in a brilliant new take on the classic nursery rhyme. Hey Diddle Diddle features original music played live with a variety of instruments. Add some brilliant puppetry, lots of laughter and we have a musical celebration about the importance of imagination. Suitable for ages 3 upwards.
Early show is 10 am and there are a variety of afternoon shows ranging from 1pm until 4pm. To check times and book tickets visit www.theatrebythelake.com
FAC Minors Kids Films Club, Florence Arts Centre, Every Saturday 2 until 4 pm
Remember the ABC Minors every Saturday at the pictures? Florence mine is bringing them back… this is the FAC Miners. Come along to Florence Arts Centre every Saturday for a free film. It could be a classic, a forgotten gem or something a bit different. All films will be either U or PG certificates. It’s a perfect way to get restless kids out of the house on a cold, wintry day.
Call 01946 824946 for information
Under the Hub, Workington, 22 December
The Fairly Famous Family are back with a free performance of the Kitsch Kafe. Pamela, Gordon and their mobile ‘rolling buffet’ bring you all that was great about food in the 60’s and 70’s. Our food experts recreate the lost arts of piping mashed potato for pleasure and profit. There’s fun with spam and much more. Add a virtuoso stylophone to a selection of genuinely terrifying recipes, then add the worst in easy listening and you have yourself an irresistible cocktail of starch, funk and indigestion. The Kitsch Kafe will start under The Hub at 12pm and then move around the town centre.
For more information please visit workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Owls by Moonlight, Muncaster Castle, 15, 22 and 23 December
A fantastic opportunity to visit Muncaster Castle in the evenings before Christmas to enjoy an owl flying display after dark. These spectacular evenings will begin at 6pm in the Stable Yard. A simple two-course hot supper with hot drinks is offered. The experience then moves to the Old Rose Garden Flying Arena in the Hawk & Owl Centre for the first of the displays. Enjoy watching these majestic creatures in their own environment gliding silently by in the low light. The experience moves through the illuminated gardens past the Castle and Tom Fools tree to the Wild Flower Meadow Flying Arena for the second half of Owls by Moonlight.
To book or for more information visit www.muncaster.co.uk
The Snow Queen, Upfront Puppet Theatre, 22 December until 6 January. Public holidays excluded.
Based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. A stunning and original production that uses a mixture of puppet types and special effects that use projected moving images on a revolving stage. Musical score based on Russian folk music. This adventure takes us on the river to a magic garden with talking flowers, a robbers castle and onwards through a variety of destinations to the palace of the Snow Queen.
Suitable for all ages. Adults £10, Children £8.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £32.
Telephone bookings can be made on 017684 84538 or book online at www.up-front.com
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