Immersion theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of the jungle book, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to. Presented by birmingham childrens theatre at birmingham childrens theatre. Birmingham hippodrome theatre hurst street, southside. Spectacular streetdance and breathtaking circus combine to bring kiplings classic tale crashing into the 21st century. The birmingham stage companys production of the jungle book is a rip roaring family show using the full force of musical theatre a jungle beat of. Choose your own seats with the best availability at. The tony and grammy award winning dear evan hansen embarks on its first national tour. The crescent theatre birmingham, united kingdom facebook. The jungle book outdoor theatre immersion theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of the jungle book, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end. The birmingham childrens theatre is located at the bjcc and the address is. The jungle book at nottinghams theatre royal dates. Full listings guide to upcoming theatre shows in birmingham, uk. The jungle book nottingham theatre royal stagetext.
Built in 19 and opened in 1914 as a vaudeville theater, the space hosted such greats as the marx brothers, the keaton family. The empire theatre was redecorated in 1907 and films were being shown as. Taking the story of rudyard kiplings much loved classic, the jungle book, and deliberately keeping the tale as true to the original book including using kiplings poetic verse as a basis for the songs allows the whole family to enjoy it on all intellectual levels. Mowgli must rally his animal friends to stand up to the fierce khan and restore peace to the jungle. A retelling of the tarzan story, peter was to dress in a monkey suit and attempt to be. Spectacular streetdance and breathtaking circus combine to bring kiplings classic tale, jungle book, crashing into the 21st. The jungle book is at the theatre royal, nottingham from tuesday, april 17 to saturday, 21. Immersion theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildest show yet, a brand new musical adaptation of family favourite, the jungle book. Birmingham international dance festival bidf 2020 returns from 5 21 june 2020.
The birmingham stage company were proud to present the worlds first major production of the jungle book, rudyard kiplings classic story about mowgli, a young. The jungle book, citizens theatre, glasgow telegraph. The show will be embarking on a 36venue nationwide tour next spring. On the corner of third avenue and 18th street, this 102yearold building is the oldest theater in birmingham.
Buy the jungle book tickets at the alexandra theatre, birmingham directly from the box office. Over the years all the top names in music hall and variety played at the birmingham empire, including marie lloyd and harry lauder. What do we need to put in place to ensure theatre for children, young people and families is reflective of the society we live in today. Peter elliott was just out of drama school when he was offered a job as a chimpanzee in the film greystoke. The production was complete with all the familiar jungle book characters including bagheera the panther, baloo the bear, maneating snake kaa, the ferocious tiger sherekhan. Based both on rudyard kiplings timehonored childrens tales and the classic disney filmand with a score featuring the movies bestloved songs and original indianinspired music and dancethis spellbinding world premiere is the theatrical event of. Birmingham childrens theatre at the bjcc birmingham. West midlands based touring theatre company asking questions about the stories we choose to remember and the stories we make now. In anticipation of the upcoming bct performance of the jungle book, bpl will be hosting free workshops at several of its area libraries.
Birmingham childrens theatre exists to educate, enrich, and entertain through the magic of professional theatre. This spectacular new production from the awardwinning metta theatre brings kiplings classic tale crashing into the 21st century with breathtaking street dance and circus. Please check the website or contact the theatre for more information. Nearly 200 people gathered in the castle grounds to watch the awardwinning adaptation of the jungle book performed by tamworth s own misnomer theatre a spin off from the popular tamworth pantomime company. Since 1927 the alabama theatre has been the home to shows and performances ranging from movies, concerts, beauty pageants, silent films and even the mickey mouse club. The jungle book a readers theater workshop for children. My show graceful has been cancelled but im still luckier than most. With so much to choose from classic dramas to brand new work, from dance shows to comedies, our advice is that you try something new this season. One of the nations oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, bct produces highquality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculumrelevant arts education experiences for children and families. You can tell by watching the show how hard the kids worked. The central team is under the editorship of selwyn knight. Filled with catchy music, a laughoutloud script, audience interaction, and the chance to meet the characters after the show, you are invited to join mowgli and his friends baloo the bear and bagheera the panther on a madcap adventure in.
The birmingham public library bpl, in partnership with the birmingham childrens theatre bct and junior league of birmingham jlb, would like to invite you to attend from page to stage. Loved as a wild and fun tale of family, belonging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling. Buy jungle book tickets showing at the spiegeltent, london. The jungle book is suitable for key stage 1 upwards. Throughout 2017 theatre for young audiences uk tya has sought to address a question fundamental to our work and the development of theatre for younger audiences. The lyric theatre is owned and operated by birmingham landmarks, inc. Our mission is to provide the most indepth, nationwide arts coverage online. Towngate theatre, theatre royal winchester, harrogate theatre, charter house preston, theatre royal bury st. Birmingham empire theatre in birmingham, gb cinema treasures. Buy birmingham childrens theatre at the bjcc tickets at. With a beatloving bin man baloo, graffiti artist bagheera and a skateboarding wolf crew, this heartwarming coming of age story will astonish and amaze. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Rudyard kiplings classic jungle tales, in an acclaimed stage adaptation by stuart paterson, a master of childrens theatre scotsman. Following its criticallyacclaimed 2017 summer tour of the wind in the willows, immersion theatre company is throwing its trademark energy into its wildest show yet, a brand new musical adaptation of the family classic, the jungle book.
Downtown adult books at 2731 8th ave n, 205 3285525 visit cruisinggays for hookup, photos and a map of bookstores sex shops theatres in or out in birmingham. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on tripadvisor. The jungle springs to life in a musicfilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. Bidf 2020 will deliver a rich and diverse programme across outdoor, theatre, sitespecific, and participation. Staged in the 500seat, familyfriendly theater of decaturs porter sanford iii performing arts and community center. In jungle book we follow mowgli on her search for identity and belonging vulnerable, isolated and trying to find her place in an alien environment. Fresh from its international tour, award winning metta theatres critically acclaimed production of jungle book will delight the whole family. Bct is wheelchair accessible, offers signinterpreted performances, as well as sensory friendly performances. The birmingham area theatre alliance bata is nonprofit organization advocating the role of theatre in the cultural life of metropolitan birmingham.
Find birmingham childrens theatre at the bjcc venue concert and event schedules. We have an exciting and varied programme ahead and hope youll find much to enjoy. The crescent theatre the crescent theatre, sheepcote street, b16 8ae birmingham, united kingdom rated 4. The jungle book immersion theatre 2018 uk tour dates. Metta theatre are known for their powerful visual storytelling and exploration of multicultural stories often from a female perspective.
An exciting new adaptation of rudyard kiplings family classic, the jungle book, comes to life in this colourful new show brought to you by the team behind goodnight mister tom and michael morpurgos running wild. It s so nice to go to the theatre at christmas and not to have to sit through a traditional pantomime. The showplace of the south since 1927 the alabama theatre is located in the heart of downtown birmingham alabama on 3rd avenue north. The jungle book is a moving story of finding your family in untraditional places. My kids love the jungle book, but i did feel a certain trepidation taking them to the old rep production. Fresh from its international tour, award winning metta theatre s critically acclaimed production of jungle book will delight the whole family. The jungle book outdoor theatre 23rd july 2020 birmingham.
The jungle book theatre royal and royal concert hall. If you are a teacher bringing a school group to see the show, download the education pack full of activities and resources for group work. The greatest hits of motown how sweet it is the alexandra theatre, birmingham buy tickets thatll be the day the alexandra theatre, birmingham buy tickets lost in music one night at the disco the alexandra theatre, birmingham buy tickets. The show flowed very well and the younger kids knew exactly what to do and when to do it. The jungle book the alexandra theatre, birmingham atg.
The group meets monthly to foster closer relationships among theatre people at all levels, professional, community, university, and high school. The jungle book at old rep theatre birmingham live. This has been achieved in an extremely entertaining version of the jungle book currently playing at lakeside arts. The empire palace of varieties opened on 7th may 1894 with gus ellen topping the bill. The birmingham stage companys hugely popular version of the jungle book will be touring the uk from next month back by popular. Sheila is the scottish girl known as the encourager to the over 6 million women shes met and spoken to around the world. Birmingham stage companys version of the jungle book is showing at the alexandra theatre from 16th20th may, with a brand new cast. The jungle book stage adaptation by olivier award winning jessica swale, with music and songs by joe stilgoe, is prefect theatre going for ages six and above.
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