Salisbury Playhouse staging Christmas show to replace panto
The venue's hoping to bring a little festive cheer after a difficult year.
Last updated 1st Oct 2020
Wiltshire Creative is putting on their production, Little Robin Redbreast, in the run-up to Christmas, to entertain young children and their families.
It's a show that's previously been in The Salberg at Salisbury Playhouse, but it's being moved onto the main stage to allow for social distancing in their Covid-secure auditorium.
Performances will run from 1st to the 27th December.
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
Little Robin Redbreast sees Robin getting very excited about Christmas.
His Mummy and Daddy get him an advent calendar to help him count down the days, and behind every door is a story.
Robin links together the pictures to make his 'magical, musical journey' to Christmas Day, meeting a 'street-wise squirrel, an attention-seeking mouse, a family of reindeer and a curious cat' along the way.
Wiltshire Creative Artistic Director Gareth Machin said:
"I'm really delighted that we're bringing back this popular, truly magical show for family audiences at Salisbury Playhouse this Christmas. Audiences loved this festive treat when we first staged it in 2017 and I hope that this year, especially, it will bring joy to more people young and old."
Tickets go on sale to Wiltshire Creative members on Friday 2nd October and on general sale on Friday 9th October.
EVENTS PLANNED FOR HALF TERM
A number of activities have also been put together for families over the October half term holiday.
They include:
- Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October - Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley - bringing the magic of the beautifully illustrated Moomin books to life with beautiful puppetry, an ingenious pop-up book set, original music and interactive play
- Wednesday 28th October - Strongwomen Science - revealing the astounding secrets that lie behind circus tricks, demonstrating how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts.
- Thursday 29th October - Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake - there is a matinee and an evening screening of the award-winning production
Workshops are also being put on throughout the week including animal jar pottery; ceramics and science; Come & Sing; a Comic Art Masterclass; and stand-up comedy for beginners.
You can find out more about all those events and more through the Wiltshire Creative website.