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August Children’s Month Returns to Roe Valley Arts Centre

August Children’s Month Returns to Roe Valley Arts Centre

Wed, July 19, 2017

Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre will celebrate its annual Children’s Month with a feast of events during August.

Families can enjoy a fabulous line-up of enchanting theatre, exhibitions, workshops and the very popular Film Fridays. There will also be activities for early years children devised in partnership with SureStart.

Quality family theatre kicks off with the award winning Scottish based Clydebuilt Theatre who will present Dinosaur Detectives. The must-see show for any dinosaur enthusiast takes place on Tuesday 1st August at 2pm. Combining puppetry, music, projection and audience interaction, it is an afternoon not to be missed!

A traditional outdoor marionette retelling of Little Red Riding Hood will be performed at 12noon and 2pm on Saturday 12th August.  Dublin based theatre company Moon and Sixpence will entertain families with the performance in Drumceatt Square.

Children can also enjoy the award winning Puca Puppets as they present the enchanting Little Yellow Bear on Tuesday 15th August at 12noon and 2pm. Aimed at 3 – 7 year olds, the magical performance has elements of music, puppetry and film and explores the world of lullabies and sleep. oo

The wonderful Banyan Theatre will present the magical tale of Tom Thumb for children aged 3-11 years on Saturday 19th August at 2pm whilst Quantum Theatre will close the theatrical performances presenting Alice Through the Looking Glass on Tuesday 22nd August at 12noon.

The popular Family Film Fridays include classics such as The Jungle Book on 4th August, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on 11th August and Finding Dory on 18th August.

August Children’s Month will close with the fantastic Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice free Family Fun Day on Saturday 26th August from 2pm. With live music, a bouncy castle and a BBQ it is sure to be a fun filled day for everyone.

To book tickets or to find out more information, please contact Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre on 028 7776 0650 or visit www.roevalleyarts.com/. 

The Jungle Book will be available for families to watch and enjoy on Friday 4th August. The Dinosaur Detectives will be performed on Tuesday 1st August at 2pm. The magical tale of Tom Thumb will be performed for children aged 3-11 years old on Saturday 19th August at 2pm.