19–25 OctOber 2015takeOfffestival.Org.uk

infO

rmatiO

n

fOr sch

OO

ls

P r o d u c e d b y

tickets

£6a festival Of theatrefOr YOung auDiences

cOuntY Durham

2

let us Organise YOur bus jOurneY fOr YOu!We work with our transport partners to offer an affordable integrated bus and ticket deal. Plus, it’s one less thing for you to think about!

that’s nOt all…As well as the tickets and bus journey, we will organise packed lunch eating areas, risk assessments for your trip, provide high quality Learning resources (if available) and there will be a Takeoff Festival member of staff to greet you when you arrive. Plus we haven’t forgotten about teachers – you receive free tickets.

hOw tO bOOkwe know you’ll have lots more questions. Please contact our lovely takeOff festival manager lucy who will tailor your school’s needs to the trip.

lucY riDleYlucy@theatrehullabaloo.org.ukP 01325 352004

ticket Prices Per chilD

ticket

£6

ticket +bus jOurneYuP tO 4 miles

£9 ticket +

bus jOurneY Over 4 miles

£10

3

Dear teacher,

We want to tell you about the brilliant Takeoff Festival. We’re england’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people and it’s right here in county durham.

Takeoff Festival bounces into its 29th year with more bold, magical and innovative national and international theatre for the North east’s young audiences.

We programme plays suitable for eyFS all the way through to Key Stage 4, as we believe children and young people are the most important audience of all.

We would love your school to join us on a theatrical adventure to inspire those young imaginations. Flick through this brochure, decide which show you think your students will enjoy and then get in touch!

We’ll look forward to hearing from you.

the takeOfffestival team

takeOfffestival2015a festival Of theatrefOr YOung auDiences

19–25 OctOber

tickets

£6

16 singers16 Singers cleverly captures the attention oftiny spectators using breath, rhythm and song, and by blending movement patterns and dance with an intricate, moving set.

director Katherine Morley has brought together a team of artists passionate about creating work for children. Paul rissman, described by The Herald newspaper in Scotland as “the Pied Piper of classical music”, has written an uplifting score sung by the performers as they move amongst the babies.

choreographer rosie Heafford, best known for her hit Dad Dancing, adds gentle patterns of movement in and around the delicately woven sculpture created by Sophia clist, of Theatre rites fame.

With its very young audience at its heart, 16 Singers is a rare opportunity to share a beautifully crafted performance with your baby.

the egg &Dance umbrellaengland

curriculum links

expressive and aesthetic Development, emotional, social and Personal Development.

Duration: 30 mins

Performances

wed 21 OctoberDurham masonic hall14:00

thu 22 OctoberDurham masonic hall9:30, 11:30, 14:00

fri 23 OctoberDurham masonic hall11:30, 13:00

eYfs

age range:

0 – 18 months

4

Photo: Whitespace Mediato book P 01325 352004

unDer fOOtan interactive sound and movement performance. the audience are invited to explore three different floor surfaces, interacting with the performers and responding to the textures and sensations through movement, dance and play.

A unique soundscape is produced via interactive technology beneath the floor, triggered by the movement of the audience above and then further brought to life by a live musician. The overall result is a magical and immersive sensory experience.

12 children plus one accompanying adult per child at each performance.

aboutnOwishengland

curriculum links

Physical, social and emotional Development. co-ordination and movement control. learning to adjust behaviour to different environments and play co-operatively.

Duration: 60 mins

Performances

mon 19 Octoberwingate children’s centre9:30, 11:00, 13:30

wed 21 OctoberQuaker meeting house, Darlington9:30, 11:00, 13:30

thu 22 Octoberalington house, Durham9:30, 11:00, 13:30

fri 23 Octoberalington house, Durham9:30, 11:00, 13:30

age range:

1 – 5 years

Photo: credit

5

Photo: Joe Wrightto book P 01325 352004

eYfs

magnet theatresouth africa

curriculum links

science, english, music and movement.

Duration: 45 mins

Performances

wed 21 Octoberst cuthbert’s centre, crook11:00, 13:30

thu 22 Octobergala theatre, Durham13:15

fri 23 Octobergala theatre, Durham9:30, 11:00

ks1

age range:

3 - 7 years

6

treeTree tells the story of a man who is hungry and wants to eat a peach. to satisfy his hunger he plants a tree. the tree grows from spring into summer and the man must learn to wait with patience for the tempting peach to ripen.

Through physical theatre, poetic language and song, we follow the tree’s journey through the seasons and its growing relationships with animals and humans.

“I have never seen the children so involved”Principal at little angels educare, cape town

“It is rare to find a piece as beautifully shaped for a specific age group”broadway world

eYfs

to book P 01325 352004Photo: Mark Wessels

theatre hullabaloo & theatre by the lakeengland

curriculum links

Pshe, citizenship, literacy (speaking and listening) and science (life cycles).

Duration: 50 mins

Performances

mon 19 Octoberenter cic, ferryhill13:30, 17:00

tue 20 Octobermiddlesbroughtown hall12:30, 14:15

wed 21 Octobergala theatre, Durham10:00, 13:15

thu 22 Octobergala theatre, Durham9:30

age range:

4 - 7 years

7

bear & butterflYbear’s life changes forever when, deep in the branches of the tree he hears the munching anda-crunching of a bright green caterpillar.

bear and caterpillar become best friends, caterpillar munching happily through tales of bear’s younger life being big, strong and fierce.

but one day caterpillar looks sick. bear fears he will lose his friend but, as if by magic, caterpillar grows into a beautiful butterfly. Can Bear come to terms with this new version of his friend who flies high above the trees and has stories of his own?

Puppetry, live music and beautiful storytelling combine in this charming tale about love, loss and friendship.

ks1eYfs

to book P 01325 352004Illustration: Sam Zuppardi

hurricanebOYa blustery boy lives alone, each day rebuilding his house from the rubbish whipped up by the winds.

one day a girl appears and brings him through the gales and the rain. Together they share a summer of blue skies and warm sun. but when the hurricane takes her away how will the boy find his way on his own?

This imaginative tale of chaos and calm combines dance, playful physical storytelling and original live music.

“It made me feel likeI was in the show.”audience member

“I like it more than eney think alls!” (…anything else)audience member

ellen havardengland

curriculum links

movement, music, Drama, socialisation and relationships.

Duration: 60 mins

Performances

thu 22 OctoberDurham town hall9:30, 11:00

ks1 ks2

age range:

5 - 11 years

8

Photo: ben Johnstonto book P 01325 352004

a manO(bY hanD)A Mano is a story told with clay.

We meet a very special hero: a small person with a great desire to escape from the shop window of a tiny pottery shop and from those who live there too!

Told with beautifully crafted clay characters and remarkable artistry, A Mano is a touching and life affirming story about love, small failures, a potter’s wheel and four hands at play…

A delicious artisan-made play sure to delight young imaginations.

A non-verbal performance.

“…a theatrical diamond...what a privilege to be there.”audience member

el Patio teatrospain

curriculum links

english, music, art and Design.

Duration: 45 mins

Performances

fri 23 Octobercity theatre, Durham9:30, 11:00, 13:30

age range:

6+ years

9

ks1 ks2

Photo: clara Larreato book P 01325 352004

Ourteacher'sa trOllan outrageously entertaining, deliciously dark and terribly funny tale from Dennis kelly, the writer of award-winning west end hit Matilda the Musical.

Two terrible twins with a talent for turmoil rule their school with terror and tyranny. That is, until the arrival of a new head teacher with green scaly skin, sharp gnarly fangs, and a long spiky tail…

can the twins save the school from the child-eating Troll? can they get brussels sprouts in peanut butter taken off the lunch menu? And most importantly, can naughtiness prevail?

“Fun, funny and unpatronising. Comic perfection” H H H H the times

Paines Plough& half moonengland

curriculum links

stories, Drama, music, spoken language, vocabulary Development and ks2 Pshe (citizenship, exploring Diversity).

Duration: 50 mins

Performances

wed 21 OctoberDurham town hall10:00, 13:30

want this showto come to you on

thu 22 Oct?get in touch.

age range:

7+ years

10

ks2

Photo: richard davenportto book P 01325 352004

balletlOrentengland

curriculum links

Dance, literacy, music, movement, Drama and relationships.

Duration: 1h 45 mins

Performances

wed 21 Octobergala theatre, Durham12:30, 19:00

age range:

7+ years

11

snOw whiteaward-winning dance theatre company balletLORENT’s mystical adaptation of Snow White was created for family audiences from an original retelling by carol ann Duffy. reimagining the well-loved story of a mother’s poisonous jealousy, Snow White explores thwarted desire, deception, compassion and redemption, with magical mirrors, mysterious miners and a young woman with beauty as pure as feathered snow. balletLoreNT’s highly acclaimed Rapunzel won Performance of the year at The Journal culture Awards 2013, which premiered at Gala Theatre in durham in 2012.

“Easily one of the most interesting female choreographers in the world today, Liv Lorent produces quirky, emotive dance theatre that always manages to engage both your heart and your head”the list

Photo: ben cromptonto book P 01325 352004

ks2

POcketmerchantshakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice…pocket-size.

Propeller’s all-male cast brings Shakespeare’s text to life with its invigorating, engaging and sometimes funny approach to the play. Pocket Merchant is an inspiring introduction not only to Shakespeare, but also to the very best of english theatre.

The Merchant of Venice is an uncompromising tale of greed and revenge. When bassanio falls in love with the wealthy Portia, he becomes imprisoned in a bargain with a ruthless moneylender. A pound of flesh is sought in payment, and time is fast running out to untangle the trap of his own making.

Propellerengland

curriculum links

literacy, Drama, ethics, Politics, religion, gender issues and critical understanding.

Duration: 1 hour+ 30 mins talkback

Performances

wed 21 Octobertown hall theatre, hartlepool13:00, 19:00

thu 22 Octobergala theatre, Durham13:00, 19:30

fri 23 Octoberseaham schoolof technologycontact us for show times

age range:

11+ years

ks3

12

Photo: Nobby clarketo book P 01325 352004

DOwn tOearthDown to Earth is an interactive, multi-sensory production made for children with Profound and multiple learning Disabilities. each child will be given time to engage with the show at their own pace. 

Inspired by the Land Army girls of World War II. Pupils will encounter a vegetable patch full of earth and fresh produce, shadows sliding across the floor and wildlife rustling through leaves.

Students will be welcomed individually and each moment will be tailored to their needs by a team of bamboozle performers who are hugely experienced in adapting to, and interacting with, pupils who have a variety of complex and differing needs.

each performance welcomes 6 students and 6 carers.

bamboozleengland

curriculum links

the multi-sensory curriculum, world war ii, social and Personal Development.

Duration: 40 mins

Performances

wed 21 OctoberDurham trinity school and sports college10:00, 11:15

age range:

6 - 14 years

13

Photo: Jonny Thatcherto book P 01325 352004

PmlD

welcOme tO OctOvilleOctoville is festooned with unusual characters, surreal structures and eccentric machinery.

Have a conversation with the deeply unpopular puppet Mayor Harold Gobsworth. consider why Granny Fitch lives in a tree and won't come down, and try to figure out why there are Pterodactyls everywhere!

octoville is partly constructed of discarded objects which creator Marc has given life to. Marc will be in the exhibition to attempt to keep the surreal octoville residents in order, so your class will have chance to chat to the maker himself.

Welcome to Octoville is a living art installation. book your classes place to see the installation alongside your visit to the theatre.

marc Parrettengland

curriculum links

social Development, relationships, art and Design and adjusting behaviour to different environments.

Duration: as longyou like!

exhibition information

wed 21 – sat 24 Octobergala theatre, Durham10:00 – 17:00

if you would like to see the exhibition as part of the classes trip to the theatre (it’s an added opportunity not to be missed!), let us know so we can schedule you in.

age range:

0 - 16 years

14

Photo: Marc Parrettto book P 01325 352004

free

artinstallatiOn

ks3

ks2ks1

ks4

“an amazing opportunity

to have lots of fun together – doing something totally out of the ordinary”Audience Member

what have PeOPle saiD abOuttakeOff festival?

“the children

were enthralled,

it really grabbed

their attention and

appealed to their

imagination”

durham university

day Nursery

“the show was super but the

main impact of the day was the amazing hospitality […] it felt

warm, welcoming anda wonderful placeto learn”Northwood Primary School

“we were very happy

with the night, and loved seeing many happy children and families attend”

Pelton community centre

“from booking

and all the pre-visit

communication to

travel on the day and the

excellent performance,

everything was very

well organised”

Parkside childcare

15

tickets

£6

16

venue infOrmatiOnhere are the details of all the venues who aretaking part in takeOff festival this year:

alingtOn hOuse4 North baileydurhamdH1 3eT

citY theatreFowler's yardback Silver StreetdurhamdH1 3rA

DurhammasOnic hall36 old elvetdurhamdH1 3HN

DurhamtOwn hallMarket PlacedurhamdH1 3Ne

DurhamtrinitY schOOldunholme closeAykley HeadsdurhamdH1 5TS

enter cic2 chapel TerraceFerryhillcounty durhamdL17 8JL

gala theatre1 Millennium PlacedurhamdH1 1WA

miDDlesbrOugh tOwn hallAlbert roadMiddlesbroughTS1 2QJ

seaham schOOl Of technOlOgYburnhall driveSeahamcounty durhamSr7 0eN

st cuthbert’s centrechurch Hillcrookcounty durhamdL15 9dN

tOwn hall theatre, hartlePOOlraby roadHartlepoolTS24 8Ay

Quaker meeting hOuse6 SkinnergatedarlingtondL3 7Nb

wingate chilDren’s centrePartridge TerraceWingatecounty durhamTS28 5bd

book tickets through our takeOff festival manager lucy.

call 01325 352004 or emaillucy@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

17

for more information about other shows available for family audiences as part of the takeOff festival please visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk

schOOls shOw DiarYshOw age time (enD time) lOcatiOn

mOnDaY 19 OctOber

unDer fOOt 1-5 9:30 (10:30), 11:00 (12:00), Wingate children’s centre 13:30 (14:30)

bear & butterflY 4-7 13:30 (14:20), 17:00 (17:50) enter cIc, Ferryhill

tuesDaY 20 OctOber

bear & butterflY 4-7 12:30 (13:20), 14:15 (15:05) Middlesbrough Town Hall

weDnesDaY 21 OctOber

16 singers 0-18m 14:00 (14:30) durham Masonic Hall

unDer fOOt 1-5 9:30 (10:30), 11:00 (12:00), Quaker Meeting House, darlington 13:30 (14:30)

tree 3-7 11:00 (11:45), 13:30 (14:15) St cuthbert’s centre, crook

bear & butterflY 4-7 10:00 (10:50), 13:15 (14:05) Gala Theatre, durham

DOwn tO earth 6-14 10:00 (10:40), 11:15 (11:55) durham Trinity School

Our teacher’s 7+ 10:00 (10:50), 13:30 (14:20) durham Town Halla trOll

snOw white 7+ 12:30 (14:15), 19:00 (20:45) Gala Theatre, durham

POcket merchant 11+ 13:00 (14:30), 19:00 (20:30) Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool

OctOville 0 -16 open 10:00 – 17:00 Gala Theatre, durham

thursDaY 22 OctOber

16 singers 0-18m 9:30 (10:00), 11:30 (12:00), durham Masonic Hall 14:00 (14:30)

unDer fOOt 1-5 9:30 (10:30), 11:00 (12:00), Alington House, durham 13:30 (14:30)

tree 3-7 13:15 (14:00) Gala Theatre, durham

bear & butterflY 4-7 9:30 (10:20) Gala Theatre, durham

hurricane bOY 5-11 9:30 (10:30), 11:00 (12:00) durham Town Hall

POcket merchant 11+ 13:00 (14:30), 19:30 (21:00) Gala Theatre, durham

OctOville 0-16 open 10:00 – 17:00 Gala Theatre, durham

friDaY 23 OctOber

16 singers 0-18m 11:30 (12:00), 13:00 (13:30) durham Masonic Hall

unDer fOOt 1-5 9:30 (10:30), 11:00 (12:00), Alington House, durham 13:30 (14:30)

tree 3-7 9:30 (10:15), 11:00 (11:45) Gala Theatre, durham

a manO 6+ 9:30 (10:15), 11:00 (11:45), city Theatre, durham 13:30 (14:15)

POcket merchant 11+ contact us for show times Seaham School of Technology

OctOville 0-16 open 10:00 – 17:00 Gala Theatre, durham

if you would like your schoolto develop a relationship withtheatre hullabaloo contactDiann on 01325 352004 ordiann@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

whO aretheatrehullabalOO?theatre hullabaloo is the north east’s specialist producer of theatre for young audiences. alongside organising the annual takeOff festival, we also make plays and tour them across the uk. we reach more than 15,000 children and young people every year.

as well as presenting our shows in theatres, we also bring them into schools and support teachers to bring quality theatre to their students and develop artsmark and arts award.

hullabalOO:

(from NE & Scots dialect)

Noisy excitement or fuss.

A performance, celebration

or other noisy event.

A loud noise made in protest.

Widespread excitement.

An intervention used to

hush a child.

Our new theatre

in spring 2017 Darlington will welcome a brand new theatre space designed for young audiences.

the new theatre will include: a 150 seat studio theatre, family café, creative play spaces and rehearsal spaces. there will be a busy programme of shows and workshops throughout the year from tots to teens.

a big thank you to the children at the rydal academy and northwood Primary school for giving us brilliant ideas for what our new home should be like.

18

me and my friends would

love to see you and your family for a day of festival fun in Durham city centre on sat 24 Oct. see

you there!

familYDaY

saturDaY24 Oct

stOrYtelling

fa

ce

Pa

int

ing

Pic

nic

s

wonderful

storytelling to

delight young

imaginations

becomean artist in

our colourfulcraft cave

enter a topsy

turvy town with magical puppets in Octoville

step

on board a

pillar-box red

van and meet

well-travelled

verity

19

leaD festival Partners

takeOff festival is PrODuceD bY theatre hullabalOO

theatre hullabaloo, 5 skinnergate,Darlington, county Durham, Dl3 7nb

tel: 01325 352 004web: www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk • www.takeofffestival.org.ukemail: info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk

takeOff festivaltheatre hullabaloo

@takeOfffestival@hullabalootweet

festival Partners

Alington House

cha

rity

Num

ber:

279

690

tickets

£6