Little Lyric Autumn 2017 Season
Season preview
THE Lyric Hammersmith has announced its 2017 autumn season of Little Lyric especially for audiences aged between 2-11 years.
The season includes the return of some Little Lyric favourites, as well as some new companies who aim to delight young audiences with adventures, magic and enchanting stories.
Over the October half term children can enjoy the classic story of Burglar Bill (pictured) adapted from the popular book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg and the much-loved family favourite, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas returns for the festive season especially for under-6s and their families.
FULL SEASON
The Emperor’s New Clothes – from Tuesday, May 30 to Saturday, June 3 at 11am and 2pm (60 minutes). For age 5 – 11.
An inventive romp through the tale of the eccentric Emperor who loves clothes more than anything but doesn’t realise the spectacle he is about to make!
Isabel’s Well – Saturday, September 9 at 11am and 1pm (70 minutes). For ages 3 – 7.
I know a girl, I’d like you to meet her. She’ll give you a smile, whenever you greet her. She’s got a secret, that she wants to tell. Her name is Isabel… and she has a well.
Little Red Robin Hood – Saturday, September 16 at 11am and 1pm (45 minutes). For ages 3 – 8.
A long time ago in a deep dark wood, lived a lovely little boy who loved Grandma’s pud and his name was Little Red Robin Hood.
Pat-A-Cake Baby – Saturday, September 23 at 11am and 1pm (45 minutes). For ages 2 – 7.
Are you ready? Grab a spoon! Because it’s Pat-a-cake time! Pitter-patter – get the butter. Glitzy-glossy – whisk in sugar. Jokey-yolky – add the eggs and feel stuffed to the brim with magic.
Tales in the Attic – Saturday, September 30 at 11am and 1pm (45 minutes). For ages 3 – 6.
Meet Kronos and welcome to his attic! Kronos has been gathering stories and tales of things gone by and he’s excited to share the best of them with you.
Blown Away from the book by Rob Biddulph – Saturday, October 7 at 11am and 1pm (60 minutes). For ages 3 – 8.
Meet Penguin Blue and friends as they go on an acrobatic Antarctic adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites.
The Wind in the Willows originally commissioned by the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham – Saturday, October 14 at 11am and 1pm (60 minutes). For ages 5 – 11.
From the peaceful pleasures of the river bank to the fearful frights of the Wild Wood, join Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures, along with gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr Toad.
Sidney’s Shed – Saturday, October 21 at 11am and 1pm (60 minutes). For ages 5 – 11.
This is no ordinary shed and Sidney Waffles is no ordinary gardener… Join Sidney and Maisie on their time-travelling journey to dig up the past and weed out the bullies.
Burglar Bill adapted from the book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg – from Tuesday, October 24 to Saturday, October 28 at 11am and 1pm (50 minutes). For ages 3 – 8.
Burglar Betty tells the story of Burglar Bill as he creeps from one house to the next doing what he likes best, burgling! Half way through the story Betty realises that she has a part to play as she enters the action with her own swag bag. Both Burglars are in for some surprises…
Your Toys – Saturday, November 4 at 11am and 1pm (60 minutes). For ages 5 – 9.
We need your toys to be the star of the show. Grown-ups and children alike are invited to bring their favourite toy to the theatre and watch them come to life in this gigantic adventure.
The Dream Factory – Saturday, November 11 at 11am and 1pm (50 minutes). For ages 4 – 9.
Follow the story of a young girl who has lost her ability to dream as we embark on a magical adventure to find out where dreams are made, what they look like and even what they smell like!
Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas – from Thursday, November 23 to Sunday, December 24. For under 6s.
Join Father Christmas as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve.
Tickets: Saturday shows all tickets £8; October half term all tickets £10; Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas all tickets £10, schools and nurseries £8. To book, call the box office on 020 8741 6850 or visit lyric.co.uk/.