takeoff festival of theatre for children and young people 2012 family brochure

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CONTENTS

WELCOME 2

ABOUT TAKEOFF 3

HOW TO BOOK 4

FREE EVENTS

The Whale 5

The Polar Bears 5

SHOWS

The Big Jump 6

Ets-Beest 7

Cocoon 8

Wanted: Rabbit 9

Blown Away 10

The Elves and the Shoemakers 11

Cloud Man 12

Egg 13

Red Riding Hood 14

Mise: Story of a Girl 15

Grimm Tales 16

Jason and the Argonauts 17

Time for the Good Looking Boy 18

TAKEOFF FESTIVAL DIARY 19

TAKEOFF ON TOUR DIARY 21

TAKEOFF MAP 23

@TakeOff Festival

#takeoff2012

Audience member, aged 5,

TakeOff Festival 2010

“I’ve been here

before, this is the

place where magic

happens.”

Theatre Hullabaloo is delighted to bring you this

year’s TakeOff Festival of theatre for children and

young people, packed to the brim with fantastic

shows from home and abroad to thrill and inspire

the most important audience of all.

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WELCOME

ALISON CLARK-JENKINS

Regional Director,

Arts Council England

“The TakeOff Festival is an important national

festival which brings world-class theatre to

young audiences. Hosted in our region,

TakeOff not only supports artists in the early

development of ideas for work for young

audiences, but provides them with a platform

to show that work and support it where it

shows promise. I look forward to seeing the

exciting work during the festival in Durham.”

LYN GARDNER

Theatre Critic, The Guardian

“With its rich programme of world class

theatre from the UK and beyond, TakeOff

launches children and young people on an

imaginative journey without limits.”

SIMON HENIG

Leader of Durham County Council

“Durham Council is delighted to welcome this

wonderful offer of world-class theatre to the

region for the benefit of children, young

people and their families across the County”

MIRANDA THAIN

Creative Producer, Theatre Hullabaloo

A warm welcome to TakeOff Festival 2012,

England’s leading celebration of theatre for

young audiences.

This year we are delighted to offer a rich and

varied programme of performances for our

youngest audiences in venues across our

region, before welcoming artists, educators,

programmers, their families and friends to

share a treasure trove of stories, old and new,

in the beautiful City of Durham.

Be swallowed by a storytelling whale, tickled

by some mischievous polar bears, set off on

an adventure into the clouds, or tackle some

very naughty rabbits, TakeOff Festival

reminds us all of the importance of visiting the

place where magic happens.

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ABOUT TAKEOFF

TakeOff Festival is England's leading celebration of theatre for

children and young people. Now in its 25th year, TakeOff 2012

welcomes children, families, schools, and anyone else with an

interest in theatre for young audiences to the North East this

November. The festival will provide a rich and varied programme of

world-class theatre and creative learning opportunities from some of

the most exciting artists from the UK and across the world.

FREE FAMILY WEEKEND10th - 11th November

TakeOff 2012 kicks off with a weekend of family events in Durham

City. A giant storytelling whale will be taking up residence outside the

Gala Theatre and two friendly Polar Bears will be roaming the streets

of Durham looking for food and friendship – see if you can spot them

and help them on their way.

MAIN FESTIVAL PROGRAMME14th - 16th November

Durham City will be jam-packed with some of the best productions

for young audiences from the UK and Europe. There is something

for all ages from 18 months up and performances will be held at

venues across the City. Please see the Festival Diary at the back of

the brochure for full details.

TAKEOFF ON TOUR8th - 17th November

At TakeOff Festival, we want as many children and young people as

possible to take advantage of the world-class theatre we are bringing

to the North East. We have teamed up with venues across our region

to show some of the performances as part of their autumn/winter

programmes. See the How to Book section for a list of venues.3

SCHOOLS

Most of the shows during the festival are available for school and

nursery groups to book. Please see the Festival Diary at the back

for more information.

To book performances between 14th and 16th November

please contact Theatre Hullabaloo on 01325 352 004.

For all other performances, please contact

the venue direct.

DELEGATE EVENT

TakeOff 2012 also includes a three day delegate event from 14th –

16th November. Whether you are an artist, producer, programmer,

funder, parent, educator, reviewer, or just have a passion for young

people’s theatre, there is a place for you on one of our delegate

packages.

For more information please visit www.takeofffestival.org.uk

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HOW TO BOOKAll performances during the main festival (14th – 16th Nov) will

be performed at one of the following venues in Durham:

Alington House, North Bailey Assembly Rooms, North BaileyGala Theatre, Millennium PlaceJoachim Room, College of St Hild & St Bede

Tickets for these performances are available from the Gala

Theatre box office on 0191 332 4041 or www.galadurham.co.uk

Schools

Contact Theatre Hullabaloo for information and to book tickets

TakeOff on Tour

For all performances either side of the main festival, please

contact the individual venues. Box office details below:

ARC, Stockton01642 525 199 www.arconline.co.uk

Arts Centre Washington0191 219 3455 www.artscentrewashington.co.uk

Darlington Civic Theatre01325 486 555 www.darlington.gov.uk/Leisure/arts/arts.htm

Dolphin Centre, Darlington01325 486 555 www.darlington.gov.uk/Leisure/arts/arts.htm

Ingleton Village Hall 01325 730 250 www.highlightsnorth.co.uk

Middlesbrough Town Hall01642 729 729 www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

Pelton Community Centre, Chester-le-Street0191 370 0726 www.peltoncommunitycentre.co.uk

Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool01429 890 000 www.whatshappeninghartlepool.com

St Thomas Church, Stanhope01388 528673 www.highlightsnorth.co.uk

SMALL SIZE

TakeOff is proud to specialise in theatre for the very youngest and is

a member of the European Small Size Network. Small Size, the

European network for the diffusion of performing arts aimed at early

childhood (0 - 6 years) provides a structure through which to meet,

share experience and exchange knowledge; to develop collaborative

projects and disseminate information and research. The network,

which includes 12 co-organisers from different countries, has been

awarded EC funding until 2014 to support its work through

the Small Size, Big Citizens project. www.smallsize.org

Thank you to our partners in the UK Small Size micro-network.

Polka Theatre www.polkatheatre.co.uk

Starcatchers www.starcatchers.org.uk

Sticky Fingers www.stickyfingersarts.co.uk

THE WHALE by Talking Birds

Millennium Place, Durham10th & 11th November 10am - 4pm

Enter the jaws of a giant silver whale to be serenaded

by a lovesick submariner, and you might leave with a gift from the sea. A

three-minute journey for one adventurer at a time (or two if you’re shy).

Suitable for all ages 6+ and fully accessible for wheelchair users.

WIN

FAMILY

TICKET FOR

TAKEOFF

SHOW

FREE EVENTS @ TAKEOFF

THE POLAR BEARS by Fish and Game

Durham City Centre10th & 11th November 10am - 4pm

Polar Bear fun is suitable for all ages and will take place in various

locations in Durham City Centre.

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COMPETITION! The Whale needs a name. Enter our competition online

at www.takeofffestival.org.uk to win a family ticket for four to a TakeOff

show of your choice. Closing date 2nd November 2012 with a naming

ceremony on Saturday 10th November at 3pm.

Two friendly Polar Bears are heading to Durham.

They’re a bit lost. And hungry too (polar bears are

always hungry!) Look out for them in unlikely places

and maybe you can help them find their way.

Age 18 months- 4 years

SHOWS @ TAKEOFF

THE BIG JUMP

Theatre de la Guimbarde

(Belgium)

Two characters go on a voyage of discovery in a building site

inhabited by unusual objects and sounds. In this playground, they

construct and deconstruct, plunge into materials and sounds,

experiment like scientists.

Driven by curiosity, they stick their noses into plaster, make music

with the scaffolding, stack up bricks, send water and sand down the

pipes and end their adventures with a big jump!

Where 16th Nov 9.30am/11am Gala Theatre 0191 332 4041

Duration 50 minutes + Messy Play Session

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“The Big Jump is playful, inventive and great fun

for young children. With themes that all of us can

identify with. Children are invited to stay for messy

play after the performance.”

TAKEOFF FESTIVAL SAYS...

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Age 2-4

years

ETS-BEEST

Katrina Brown & Han Buhrs

(Holland)

Ets-beest is a performance event for, and with, an early years

audience which takes place around a large piece of paper and

literally translates as, ‘Etching Beast’.

The show is a coming together of dance, drawing and music where

the boundaries between audience and artist blur.

Where 15th Nov 9.30am/11am/1pm Gala Theatre 0191 332 4041

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“A performance which breaks the barrier between

performer and audience, Katrina Brown and Han

Buhrs perform with intense energy - captivating the

young audience before inviting them onto the paper

to join the dancer in the moving and drawing. The

performance transforms into a collective activity as

the children are invited to stay and draw with non-

toxic charcoal.”


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Age 2-5

years

Where 15th Nov 11am/1.30pm Joachim Room 0191 332 4041

Duration 50 minutes

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udde

“A gentle introduction to theatre, Cocoon is a

poetic performance with two captivating performers

and live music.”


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COCOON

Theatre o.N. (Germany)

It feels like a gentle dream when suddenly - crackle, tackle, chuckle

a mysterious being is coming into the world. And now?

Cocoon takes its young audience on a journey: from the very

beginnings, passing through stages of metamorphosis and finally

unfolding to freedom.

Age 3-4

yearsWANTED: RABBIT

Theatergroep Max (Holland)

In Wanted: Rabbit three police officers are looking for a rabbit that

has escaped from prison.

You see, rabbits don’t play by the rules. They dig holes without asking

permission, eat carrots that they haven’t paid for, make a mess in the

street and, even though they have big ears, don’t listen.

During the chase, rabbits appear across the mini city and even the

police chief starts to grow rabbit ears! Will you help us solve this

case?

Where 15th Nov 10am Dolphin Centre 01325 486 555

16th Nov 9am/11am/1pm Joachim Room 0191 332 4041

Duration 40 minutes

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oon S

aris

“Wanted: Rabbit is a hilarious performance full of

slapstick and rabbits! With a beautiful miniature

set, this is a real treat for everyone over three.”


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Where 16th Nov 11am/1.30pm Alington House 0191 332 4041

17th Nov 11am Middlesbrough Town Hall 01642 729 729

Duration 55 minutes

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sa F

our

“This new piece of early years theatre from a new

English company promises to be an enchanting

performance which will inspire audiences. At the

end of the show children are invited to stay and

play.”


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Age 3-5years

BLOWN AWAY

Birdsnest Theatre (England)

The wind can whisk you up into the sky, the wind can take you on an

adventure! What if, one windy night, a little girl arrives in your

bedroom and tells you she's the wind?

Join us as a small boy finds himself swept up and whisked away on

an unforgettable journey with her. Flying through the air with the

world so small below them, they feel big, and when you’re big you

can do anything at all!

A beautiful and engaging show containing live music, shadow

puppetry and movement.

Where 31st Oct 11.30am/2.30pm ARC 01642 525 199

10th Nov 3.30pm Town Hall Theatre 01429 890 000

13th Nov 10.30am/6.30pm Pelton Community Centre0191 370 0726

15th Nov 9.30/11am Assembly Rooms 0191 332 4041

6th Dec 10.30am/1.30pm 7th Dec 10.30am/7pm,

8th Dec 1pm/3pm Arts Centre Washington 0191 219 3455

Duration 55 minutes

Image: J

osie

Bro

okes

“A delightful treat for children and families to enjoy

based on the traditional fairy tale - with extra elf

magic!”


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Age 2-4

yearsTHE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKERS

Theatre Hullabaloo &

The Berry Theatre (England)

Once, there were two shoemakers who were very old and very poor,

so poor they couldn’t even afford to buy Christmas presents for each

other.

But one Christmas Eve, just as the snow drifted down outside and

the clock struck midnight, two little elves decided to spread a little bit

of magic which would make a whole lot of difference.

Puppetry, song and a pinch of elf magic combine in this new version

of the Christmas classic from award winning playwright, Mike Kenny.

Age 4-7

years

Where 14th Nov 1.30pm/4pm/5.30pm 15th Nov 9.30am

Alington House 0191 332 4041

17th Nov 11.30am/2.30pm ARC 01642 525 199

Duration 40 minutes

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raig

“With a beautiful set and a charming puppet, this

is a performance which will captivate audiences of

all ages.”


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CLOUD MAN

Ailie Cohen (Scotland)

Cloudia has always had her head in the clouds. A cloud expert, she

has dreamt all her life of seeing a Cloud Man - extremely rare

creatures who live a quiet life high up in the sky...

In this delightful show brought to you by Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker,

the audience follows the clues to the very top of Cloud Mountain, a

place where the views are always surprising - and, if you’re lucky,

you might see something very special indeed.

EGG

Cahoots NI (Northern Ireland)

Egg is all about magic and music and... an egg. The delightful story

unfolds on a tiny, rustic set, exquisitely constructed out of twigs,

feathers and shell.

Join three madcap birds on an adventure of a lifetime as they

grapple with growing up and giving in to their natural instincts to take

flight. And then of course they meet an egg!

Where 14th Nov 9.45am/1.20pm Gala Theatre 0191 332 4041

Duration 40 minutes

Age 4-7

years

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“Cahoots NI never fail to produce magical theatre

for children and Egg is no exception!”TAKEOFF FESTIVAL SAYS...

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“Written by Mike Kenny, with live music and song,

this production retells this fantastical fairytale in an

unforgettable way!”

RED RIDING HOOD

Engine House Theatre

& Lakeside Arts Centre

Once upon a time there was a young girl who went to spend the night

at Grandma’s house... and her little brother came too! She just

wanted to go to sleep but he was having none of it and just wouldn’t

settle down. Grandma’s attic is far too exciting for sleeping. And

when you start acting out your favourite fairytale who knows what’s

in store?

Where 13th Nov 10am Darlington Civic Theatre 01325 486 555

14th Nov 7.15pm Gala Theatre 0191 332 4041

Duration 50 minutes

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Dis

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Age 4+ years

14

Age 5-9

years

Where 16th Nov 1.30pm/3pm Gala Theatre 0191 332 4041

Duration 40 minutes

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a

“Mise: Story of a Girl is a simple story that many

of us can identify with, told through exquisite

puppetry and live music.”


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MISE: STORY OF A GIRL

Branar (Ireland)

Sometimes small things happen, and though they are small things,

in our head they can grow into huge problems. This is the story of a

little girl that can’t sleep because a small thing happened.

With beautiful puppetry, live music and animation Branar tell this

simple magical and moving story of the night the girl couldn’t get to

sleep and the adventure she had trying.

Mise: Story of a Girl is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and

Foras na Gaeilge and is produced in association with Draíocht Arts

Centre.

Branar's participation in the TakeOff Festival has been kindly

supported by Culture Ireland.

Where 8th Nov 10.30 Arts Centre Washington 0191 219 3455

9th Nov 7pm St Thomas Church Hall 01388 528673

10th Nov 7.30pm Ingleton Village Hall 01325 730 250

14th Nov 1.30pm/4pm Assembly Rooms 0191 332 4041

Duration 50 minutes

Age 6-11

years

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cTern

an

The award-winning Theatr Iolo brings you the

magical stories of the Brothers Grimm. Including

Ashputtel (the original Cinderella story) and

Hansel & Gretel, there are sure to be stories you

know and some that you may not.


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GRIMM TALES

Theatr Iolo (Wales)

Playful, mischievous and scary fairy tales for all of the family.

In the dead of night, the moon is hiding behind a cloud, and deep in

the dark, dark forest two children are lost, scared and hungry… How

are we ever going to get out of this enormous forest?

A young girl, exhausted with work and deprived of a bed, lies down

in the dirty ashes. Her stepsisters, with hearts as ugly as thorns,

snigger at her. Shake your leaves and branches, little tree. Shower

gold and silver down on me.

Adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and dramatised by Tim Supple.

Age 9-13

years

Where 14th Nov 10am Town Hall Theatre 01429 890 000

15th Nov 1.30/7pm Gala Theatre 0191 332 4041

Duration 40 minutes

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ride

“Told by two performers and a range of action

figures, this fast-paced and funny performance

sees them tackle fearsome harpies, clashing rocks

and a many limbed sea-monster - Jason and the

Argonauts has it all!”


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JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

Visible Fictions (Scotland)

Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable... he’s murdered his brother (the

King) and stolen the crown and now no one dares stand up to him.

Things are about to get a major shakeup though because Jason is

BACK!

After being banished as a baby, our wannabe hero returns to claim

his rightful throne and make some big changes.

Where 15th Nov 5.30pm 16th Nov 9.30am/1.30pm

Assembly Rooms 0191 332 4041

Duration 60 minutes + 20 minutes Text Back Session

“Powerful storytelling at its best, this one-man

performance will have audiences on the edge of

their seats.”


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TIME FOR THE GOODLOOKING BOYHalf Moon presents a

Box Clever Theatre Production

Picture this: you’re in love, exams are over, summer is here and the

party has started. University and the big decisions lie ahead, but

everything is suddenly about to change. A young man tells the story

of a night to remember with consequences he’ll never forget.

Age 14+ years

4 - 7

4 - 7

4 - 7

4 - 7

4 - 7

6 - 11

6 - 11

2 - 4

3 - 7

4 - 7

4+

9.45 - 10.25am

10.00am - 4.00pm

10.00am - 4.00pm

10.00am - 4.00pm

10.00am - 4.00pm

9.30 - 10.10am

9.30 - 10.20am

9.30 - 10.20am

1.20 - 2.00pm

1.30 - 2.20pm

1.30 - 2.20pm

4.00 - 4.50pm

4.00 - 4.50pm

7.15 - 8.05pm

Egg

Egg

The Whale

The Polar Bears

The Whale

The Polar Bears

Grimm Tales

Ets-Beest

The Elves and the Shoemakers

Cloud Man

Cloud Man

Grimm Tales

Cloud Man

Cloud Man

Red Riding Hood

Gala, Theatre

Gala, Theatre

Gala, Studio

Millennium Place

Market Square

Market Square

Millennium Place

Assembly Rooms, North Bailey

Alington House, North Bailey






Gala, Theatre

WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER

SUNDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

6+

All Ages

6+

All Ages

Schools/nurseries DelegatesFamilies

Show Age Time Venue

TAKEOFF FESTIVAL DIARY KEY TO

SHOWS

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3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

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5.30 - 6.20pm

Gala, Studio


Gala, Theatre

Gala, Theatre

Gala, Theatre

Gala, Studio

Gala, Theatre


Joachim Room, College of St Hild & St Bede

Gala, Studio





2 - 4

3 - 7

2 - 5

11.00 - 11.40am

11.00 - 11.50am

11.00 - 11.50am

9 - 13

2 - 4

2 - 5

1.30 - 2.35pm

1.00 - 1.40pm

1.30 - 2.20pm

14+

9 - 13

4 - 7

5.30 - 6.30pm

7.00 - 8.05pm

9.30 - 10.20am

18 months - 4

14+

3 - 4

9.30 - 10.20am

9.30 - 10.30am

9.30 - 10.10am

18 months - 4

3 - 4

3 - 5

11.00 - 11.50am

11.00 - 11.40am

11.00 - 11.55am

3 - 4

3 - 5

5 - 9

1.00 - 1.40pm

1.30 - 2.25pm

1.30 - 2.10pm

5 - 9 3.00 - 3.30pm

Ets-Beest

The Elves and the Shoemakers

Cocoon

Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts

The Big Jump

Blown Away

Blown Away

Mise: Story of a Girl

Mise: Story of a Girl

Wanted: Rabbit

Time for the Good Looking Boy

Assembly Rooms, North Bailey14+ 1.30 - 2.30pmTime for the Good Looking Boy

Wanted: Rabbit

The Big Jump

Wanted: Rabbit

Ets-Beest

Time for the Good Looking Boy

Cocoon

Gala, Studio




Show Age Time Venue

FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

3

3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

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3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

3 3

3

3

3

3

THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER (CONT)

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31th Oct

6th Dec

7th Dec

8th Dec

13th Nov

3 - 4

3 - 5

3 - 7

3 - 7

4+

3 - 7

6 - 11

9 - 13

6 - 11

6 - 11

3 - 7

3 - 7

3 - 7

4 - 7

Dolphin Centre, Darlington

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Arts Centre Washington, Washington



St Thomas Church Hall, Stanhope

Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool

Ingleton Village Hall, Ingleton


ARC, Stockton

ARC, Stockton

Darlington Civic Theatre

Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool

Pelton Community Centre, Chester-le-Street

15th Nov

17th Nov

17th Nov

13th Nov

8th Nov

9th Nov

10th Nov

14th Nov

10th Nov

Age

10.00am

11.00am

11.30am/2.30pm

3.30pm

10.00am

10.30am/6.30pm

10.30am/1.30pm

10.30am/7.00pm

1.00pm/3.00pm

pm am

10.30am/1.30pm

10.00am

7.00pm

7.30pm

11.30am/2.30pm

TimeDateVenueShow

CLOUD MAN

RED RIDING HOOD

GRIMM TALES

JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

WANTED: RABBIT

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAkERS

BLOWN AWAY

TAKEOFF ON TOUR DIARY

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Schools/nurseriesFamilies

KEY TO

SHOWS

3

3

3

3

3

3 3

3 3

3

3

3

3

3

3 3

3 3

3 3

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FESTIVAL MAP

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DURHAM CI T Y

ACCESS

Durham is a medieval city and its cobbled streets, while

beautiful, may make it difficult for some people to make their

way around. If you have any questions about access during

the festival please contact Theatre Hullabaloo or check out the

festival website.

Contact details for individual venues can be found above and

on page 4.

DURHAM CITY VENUE ADDRESSES

Addresses for TakeOff on Tour

venues can be found on their

websites. See page 4.

Alington House

North Bailey

Durham

DH1 3ET

0191 386 4088

Assembly Rooms

North Bailey

Durham

DH1 3ET

0191 334 1419

Gala Theatre

Millennium Place

Durham

DH1 1WA

0191 332 4041

Joachim Room

College of St.Hild and St. Bede

St Hilds Lane

Durham DH1 1SZ

0191 334 8300

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Miranda ThainRhona MathesonHannah Clarke-StampJennifer MurrayAlison RigbyDorcas PyeDiann AllenbyAmy MitchellNicky HarrisonWonder AssociatesThe Twins

Creative Producer

Festival Programmer

Festival Manager

Festival Coordinator

Technical Director

Communications Officer

Tour Coordinator

Development Worker

Press & PR

Festival Branding

Brochure Design

FOR THEATRE HULLABALOO

AND TAKEOFF FESTIVAL

THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS, SPONSORS

AND SUPPORTERS

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

Festival Partners

Arts Council England

Durham County Council

Durham University

Festival Supporters

British Council

Chester-le-Street & District Area

Action Partnership

CT Web

Culture Ireland

Darlington Borough Council

Event Durham

Fenton Arts Trust

Radisson Blu

Small Size Network

TYA England

Funded as part of the

UK micro-network with

Polka Theatre

Theatre Hullabaloo would like to thank the

following partners and funders

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The Meeting Rooms, 5 Skinnergate, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7NBTel: 01325 352 004

Web: www.theatrehullabaloo.org.ukEmail: [email protected]

THEATRE HULLABALOO

Theatre Hullabaloo is the North East’s specialist producer of theatre for young audiences. We believe that children and young people

have an entitlement to access theatre of the highest quality and greatest artistic challenge, so we collaborate with artists working at the

forefront of their artform, developing ideas with young people, to create excellent and inventive theatre.

Hullabaloo: (from NE and Scots dialects). Noisy excitement or fuss. A

performance, celebration or

other noisy event. A loud noise made in protest.

Widespread excitement.

SUPPORT TAKEOFF FESTIVAL

Donating to TakeOff Festival will extend opportunities to children and families in some of the most deprived parts of the country, bringing

communities together in the best way the arts can. Theatre Hullabaloo is core funded by Arts Council England, so every penny that you

donate will go directly into frontline projects that will help children and young people develop emotionally, imaginatively and

inspire to more

If you give to TakeOff Festival in 2012, we can make your money go further through a match funding initiative and we can do even more

if you choose to include GiftAid too. Make a difference to the lives of children in your community by supporting TakeOff Festival.

You can donate at www.takeofffestival.org.uk

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takeoff festival diary

takeoff map

takeofftakeoff festival

thegala theatre

main festival programme14th

children andyoung people

welcomes children

benefit of children