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The Sorcerers Apprentice

25 Sep 09 09:40:19 GMT

Watermans, Brentford. Sunday 25th October, 3pm. Ages: 4+. Puppets, mime and a dash of real magic ..Take one castle, one broom and one book of socery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his fingertips and a spell that spirals out of control....And you have the classic tale of The Sorcerer's Apprentice! Garlic Theatre conjures a bewitching tale, full of mystery and enchantment, with its blend of physical theatre, humour and technical wizardry.

What a Wonderful World

25 Sep 09 09:23:07 GMT

Stratford Circus. Saturday 7th November, 1pm & 3pm. Before anything new is made it must be dreamed. Welcome to the Sea of Tranquility, where we make the new day every night. What do you want in tomorrow's world? Snowballs and flamingos of course. On our dream holiday you can hide your face amid a crowd of stars, or dance to our live music as we discover fire all over again. In this highly interactive show for the early years you can get your hands on the stuff of creation. Hop on our sleeper train and take a journey through the space before time.�6 / �5. Recommended ages 2 - 5 45 mins

Beneath the Banyan Tree

25 Sep 09 09:19:34 GMT

Stratford Circus. Saturday 24th October 3pm. A fusion of theatre, traditional Indian (Bharatanatyam) and Western dance, puppetry and music that tells the story of Anjali, a young girl who has moved to the UK from India. As an aspiring dancer she travels between two worlds: the reality of trying to adjust to life in the UK and the challenge of making friends at school. The show speaks to young people about the need for everyone to celebrate each other s cultural differences. �6 / �5. Recommended ages 7+. 50 mins

The Night Keeper

25 Sep 09 09:15:23 GMT

Stratford Circus. Saturday 10th October, 3pm. In a mysterious museum, Maggie stumbles through a magical dustbin into a secret wing. Can the museum s Night Keeper convince her that history is more than a load of old rubbish? Striking visuals, puppetry, live music and a lot of mess conjure up the final part of Gomito s trilogy for children. �6 / �5. Recommended ages 4+

Londonkidz duo move on!

19 Sep 09 12:03:01 GMT

Londonkidz has been around for 5 years now and its two operators Steve and Mike are moving on. We have a new venture in the world of business information which is consuming all of our time and so we cannot continue with Londonkidz.

If there is anyone out there who wants to take an established and great idea with registered domain names and trademarks then we are open to offers. Please email us at offers@londonkidz.co.uk if you are keen for a worthwhile challenge.

Jewellery making workshop

17 Sep 09 14:47:03 GMT

Cuming Museum, Southwark. Tuesday October 27th, 2.30pm to 4pm. Make your own piece of Latin American inspired jewellery. In partnership with Carnaval del Pueblo. Free but spaces are limited. Suitable for age 7 and upward. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Spaghetti Western Orchestra

16 Sep 09 15:12:52 GMT

Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank. Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October, 7.30pm. Direct from a US and European tour, the magnificent five are riding into London! Armed with over 100 instruments, these brilliant musicians perform music from the movies that made Clint Eastwood a star. The stunning Ennio Morricone soundtrack includes The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few Dollars More and Once Upon a Time in The West. This ingenious gang of comic maestros underscore these classic compositions with hilarious sound effects: blowing on bottles, crushing cornflakes, �playing coat hangers, squeaky toys, bicycle pumps, nail clippers and many more - recreating every punch up, gunshot, and jangling spur that define the gun slinging west. Tickets �22.50 �19 �15. Concessions: 50% off (limited availability). Watch the video trailer at

Drawing the Line

16 Sep 09 14:35:03 GMT

Saturday 24th October, 10.30am-12.30pm. Find out more about how drawing informs the designed world and participate in fun drawing activities that test and develop your skills. A chance for the whole family to draw together during Family Learning Month and to celebrate the Big Draw. Weather permitting, part of the workshop will take place outdoors, where families can stroll and sketch the local landscape. Free - Booking Essential � For accompanied children aged 5+.
Picture courtesy of The Building Exploratory.

Haunted House Family Fun Day

15 Sep 09 09:43:39 GMT

Queens House, Greenwich. 31st October, 11.30�16.00 at this infamously haunted house. Ghostly excitement for all the family with story-telling, workshops, performances, music and more. Dress in ghoulish costume as prizes will be given for best costumes. All participants will receive a certificate to say that they survived the Haunted House!
Spooky Sounds and Stories 11.30�13.30, 14.00�16.00
Spooky music and story-telling for little ones. Suitable for age 5 and under.
Ghastly Masks 11.30�16.00
Make a ghastly mask of a witch, a devil or a ghostly spook, for the Zombie dance. Suitable for all ages.
Phantom Paintings and Portraits 11.30�16.00
Use portraits from the Queen's House to make a portrait with spookily moving eyes. Suitable for 4+.
Zombie dance
11.45�12.20, 12.25�13.00, 13.25�14.00, 14.05�14.40, 14.45�15.20
Join in the dance sessions and learn how to do the moves from Michael Jackson's �Thriller . NB: Limited availability, please book a session on arrival at the Queen s House. Comfortable shoes must be worn.
Ghost encounters
11.30�13.00, 13.30�14.30 | 12.00�13.30, 14.00�15.00 | 13.00�14.30, 15.00�16.00
Find a ghost who will tell of some of the mysterious hauntings in the Queen s House. Suitable for all ages.

Picture: taken at the Queens house on the tulip staircase by Brian Tremain of National Maritime Museum. I don't know if he cheated...

Make a Mark, Get into Art

15 Sep 09 09:02:29 GMT

National Gallery, Trafalgar Sq. 27th/28th October or 31st/1st November(12 to 14 year olds), or 29th/30th (15-17 year olds.) Free, two-day, intensive, practical art workshops led by contemporary artists. Here s your chance to work alongside an artist, see their work and discuss ideas with them, and to use the Gallery s collection as a resource. Workshops are free and tailored to a specific age group, but suitable for all levels of experience.
Booking is essential.Booking line opens at 9.30am on Monday 28th September. Places are limited: call 020 7747 2894

Ages 12-14, Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October, 10.30am�3.30pm. Location: Education Centre Foyer

Workshop ages 15-17, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October, 10.30am�3.30pm.

The Night Keeper

11 Sep 09 09:59:25 GMT

Artsdepot, North Finchley. Studio Theatre, Sunday 27th September 12noon & 3pm. In a mysterious museum, Maggie stumbles through a magical dustbin into a secret wing. Can the museum s Night Keeper convince her that history is more than a load of old rubbish? Striking visuals, puppetry, live music and a lot of mess conjure up the final part of Gomito s trilogy for children. �7.