There’s so much to look forward to at Pound Arts in the lead up to Christmas, including family shows, theatre, live music, festive films, and even a visit from the big man in red!
The temperature has dropped and the nights are drawing in, but there’s plenty of reasons to be cheerful as they’ve packed the holiday season with plenty of joyous events for the whole family.
Pound Arts has got sensational seasonal concerts from GreenMatthews and Johnny Coppin, as well as screenings of The Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Humbugs at the ready, Scrooge himself will be making an appearance in Dyad Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. Father Christmas is also carving some time out of his veeeeery busy schedule for some storytelling shows just before Christmas.
Filskit Theatre: Little Robin Red Vest
Saturday 14 December, 11am & 2pm
Join Filskit Theatre for this brand-new adaptation of Jan Fearnley’s book, aimed at children aged 2-6 and their families. Using original songs, puppetry and integrated Makaton, our playful performers will share this heartwarming tale of friendship, generosity, and the joy of giving.
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The Last Baguette: Playtime! A Winter’s Tail
Thursday 19 & Friday 20 December, 10am & 11.30am
The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels? Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!
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Father Christmas Storytelling
Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 December, 11am, 2pm & 4pm
He may be very busy… checking lists, preparing gifts, checking lists (again), feeding up the reindeer, polishing his boots! But he is never too busy to visit one of his favourite places – The Pound! With a sackful of silly stories and a last minute chance to check which list you could be on, Father Christmas welcomes you to a Winter Warmer of family friendly giggles, noise and nonsense!
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Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol
Friday 6 December, 7.30pm
The award-winning Dyad Productions, (Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.
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Gav Cross: The Monkey’s Paw… and more!
Monday 23 December, 7.30pm
Gav Cross returns to Pound Arts with his library of vintage terror. W. W. Jacobs’ short horror story opens the evening. Bring your own stories to tell and perhaps a hand to hold? Think Jackanory for grown ups… with bite. Age guidance 12+
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For even more upcoming events at Pound Arts, go to poundarts.org.uk
