Family Shows Autumn 2019 ARC Stockton

Family Shows Autumn 2019
ARC Stockton

Call the Box Office to book on: 01642 525199 or email
box.office@arconline.co.uk

Family Experience at ARC...

Our family-friendly facilities, welcoming staff and superb shows make for
a memorable experience every time you visit ARC.
It’s easy to get here, and the enjoyment starts the moment you walk
through the door. ARC is the perfect place for families to have fun, play
and learn together.
We also offer relaxed performances for children and families with a
range of access requirements.
Plenty of parking close by.
Buggy parking available.
Children’s meals and high chairs.
Baby changing facilities.
Good public transport links
Bottle warming facilities
Breast feeding friendly venue
Friendly staff

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company, ARC and The
Albany present
The Man Who Wanted To Be A Penguin
Wed 4 Dec / Thur 5 Dec / Tues 10 Dec / Wed 11 Dec / Thur 12 Dec /
Tues 17 Dec / Wed 18 Dec / Thur 19 Dec 10.30am & 1pm
Sat 7 Dec / Sat 14 Dec / Sat 21 Dec / Sun 22 Dec / Mon 23 Dec / Tues
24 Dec 11.30am & 2.30pm
The performance on Sun 22 Dec at 2.30pm will be BSL interpreted.
Suitable for all the family, from ages 3 and up!
Waddle on down and join the expedition!
This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and
pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning
his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you
will too!
When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited
expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony
welcome him with open wings?!
With a playful energy and a mix of puppetry, music and song, this show
will be a delightful celebration of wild creativity and the joy of
individuality.
Starting prices: £10 / Groups of 6 or more £8 per person
Running time: 1hr

Sea Legs Puppet Theatre presents
Little Bo Peep
Sat 21 Sep / 11.30am & 2.30pm/ Age 2 – 7 yrs
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and she doesn’t know where to find
them. Her friend Little Boy Blue is doing his best to find the woolly
runaways but he keeps falling asleep.

Meanwhile, The Nursery Rhyme Man is in his kitchen baking a surprise
cake for Little Bo Peep’s birthday. As he works a mischievous mouse
keeps stealing the ingredients.
Watch your favourite nursery rhymes come to life before your eyes with
magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery, lots of music and singing.
Starting prices: £6 / Groups of 6 or more: £4.50 per person
Running time: 45mins + 15mins ‘Meet the Puppets.’

Curly Tales Theatre presents
Jackie and The Beanstalk
Sat 12 Oct / 11.30am & 2.30pm / Age 3 – 8 yrs
Once upon a time, in a back garden not too far from here, Jackie and
her Grandad Jack love to share tales of giants, castles and magic. That
is until Jackie’s adventure takes a turn for the worse. How can she tell
stories to make her garden grow now that Grandad has gone? Then one
day something quite out of the ordinary happens… a beanstalk appears!
This brand new story, full of adventure, laughter and growing up,
features live music, songs and puppetry.
Starting prices: £6 / Groups of 6 or more: £4.50 per person
Running time: 50mins

Half Term
Kitchen Zoo presents
The Three Bears
Thur 31 Oct – Sat 2 Nov / 11.30am & 2.30pm / Age 0 – 5 yrs
The performance on Fri 1 Nov at 2.30pm will be BSL interpreted.
Deep in the forest, Mammy, Daddy and Baby Bear are preparing for
winter. Each day the Three Bears head off into the woods to collect
interesting things they can re-use for their house.

As winter arrives, their cosy home is turned upside down by a colourful
whirlwind that threatens to sit in their chairs, eat their porridge and fall
asleep in their beds – it’s Goldilocks!
Join us for an adventure into the woods with original live music, puppetry
and a tale you thought you knew…
Starting prices: £6 / Groups of 6 or more: £4.50 per person
Running time: 1hr

Pickled Image presents
Woodland Tales with Granddad
Sat 23 Nov / 11.30am & 2.30pm / Age 3+
Something is happening in the woods, voices can be heard, and a
strange metallic smell fills the air. Machines are gathering at its edge
and a mysterious call is heard across the valley. Laura the ladybird,
Jeffrey the spider, Brett the woodlouse and Willoughby the woodpecker
are worried. Velda the vixen knows there’s one person who can help
them – Granddad. But is there enough time? Can they save the wood?
And will the mystery stranger help?
Starting price: £6 / Groups of 6 or more: £4.50 per person
Running time: 1hr

Urban Kaos presents
Club Groovy
1 – 3pm
Prices: £4 adult / £4 child
Age 1 – 7yrs
This dancetastic, interactive party is perfect for cool kids and funky
families who love to GROOVE!
A Very GROOVY Party Sat 28 Sep
Spooky Spectacular Sat 26 Oct

Christmas Sparklefest Sat 21 Dec (1 – 3pm & 4 – 6pm)

Little & Loud
Every Wednesday (During term time)
9:45am – 10:45am
Age 0 – 5 yrs
Price: £1.50 per person
Come along and introduce your little one to music! This session is a
fantastic activity for parents and children under 5 to play and learn
together. Little & Loud is a fun and playful weekly session incorporating
songs, music, moving, singing and dancing.
The group play with percussion instruments, toys and other props to
create gentle, creative and playful experience.

Family Films
We are going to be showing a range of family films in our cinema this
spring to keep children of all ages and their families entertained! All
family screenings are relaxed, so join us for an amazing family cinema
experience.
Family films will be screened at 11am every Saturday.
Keep an eye on our website and social media pages to find out what
we’ll be showing!
Price: £4 per person

No 60
Children’s Snack Box / £4
You’re treating the kids to a trip to the theatre/cinema – simple, right?
But what are they going to eat? Save any hassle with our children’s
snack boxes – after all, you want to enjoy your family day out too!

Our snack boxes include a carton drink, a sandwich of your choice, a
small pick ‘n’ mix, and a bag of crisps. Choice of sandwiches include:
ham, cheese, tuna, egg mayonnaise.
Please let us know if your child has any dietary requirements at the time
of booking.
Hot meals for kids are also available from our No 60 café bar, priced at
£4.25 including an ice cream cone.

Box office: 01642 525199
Book online: www.arconline.co.uk

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ARC is a partner of Middlesbrough FC Business Club.

Our pricing policy:
ARC’s policy is to set ticket prices based on demand. Usually the price
will increase as we get closer to the event, so it is advantageous to book
in advance, although we sometimes put special offers on. Our website
will always show ‘Today’s price’.

ARC is supported by the following:
Arts Council England
Stockton Borough Council
Box Office: 01642 525199 email: box.office@arconline.co.uk
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