Caption: Luisa Guerreiro and Barnaby Southgate star in 'The Hare and the Tortoise' coming to The Carriageworks next week (photo by Peter Byrne)
The Carriageworks theatre in Leeds will be the place to be this half-term with a series of exciting shows to entertain all the family.
The fun begins at the theatre off Millennium Square on Tuesday 25 October with a telling of the classic Aesop’s Fable ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’. Performed by renowned Leeds production company tutti frutti, this new adaptation uses live music and physical theatre to tell the much-loved story of two competitive friends who decide to race each other and how the race affects their friendship.
Anyone wishing to be inspired before seeing the show by observing live giant tortoises can do so by paying a visit to Tropical World in Roundhay, with entry tickets able to be used to qualify for a 15 per cent discount to the show at The Carriageworks.
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The cast of the 'The Hare and the Tortoise' will be at Tropical World at 4:30pm on Wednesday 19 October in costume visiting the giant tortoises.
All media are welcome to attend. Tropical World is located on Princes' Avenue, Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 1DF.
Please note camera equipment will need time to acclimatise due to high humidity levels in the attraction.
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Children will also be able to take part in a competition to win a copy of ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ book signed by the cast by taking their own pictures of a hare and tortoise to the theatre to enter a special prize draw.
The following day, Wednesday 26 October, sees a performance of Australian fairytale ‘How the Koala Leant to Hug’ by the People’s Theatre Company. Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, the show is a charming new musical about the role of family and a strong focus on the importance of hugging.
Featuring in the feelgood story by Steven Lee are host of wild characters including Natascha the witch, the reggae beavers and Karen the koala bringing to life their stories with interactive singalongs, superb games and regular hugging.
Children will also be able to enter a prize draw to win a copy of the book signed by the cast by taking their own pictures of koalas with them to The Carriageworks when they see the show.
Thursday 27 October features a performance of children’s favourite ‘Stig of the Dump’ by the award-winning theatre company Mind the Gap that works with learning disabled and non-disabled actors.
The show tells the tale of a unique friendship between a boy and the mysterious caveman living in a den near his grandmother’s house. Puppetry and performance are used to allow the audience to follow them on a magical adventure.
The week of family shows at The Carriageworks concludes on Friday 28 October with ‘Robin and the Big Freeze’ being performed by Unpacked Theatre. This festive show features puppets, live music, and birdwatching to show how the bird which is one of the most popular symbols of Christmas prepares for the big chill.
General manager of The Carriageworks Martin McInulty said:
“We delighted to be putting on these fantastic shows this half-term for all the family to enjoy. Classic stories mixed in with some wonderful new shows will leave everyone who watches them with a great feelgood feeling.”
Tickets are now available for all of the shows by calling the box office on 0113 224 3801.
For more information on The Carriageworks visit the website at www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk/
For more information on Tropical World, go to www.leeds.gov.uk and enter Tropical World in the search box.
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For media enquiries please contact:
Roger Boyde, Senior communications officer,
Leeds City Council, Tel 0113 247 5472
Email: roger.boyde@leeds.gov.uk
