Beatbox, rap and graffiti come together in a colourful, high-energy show for children This immersive, high-energy performance features spoken-word artist Maxwell Golden and graffiti artist Mr Dane, who together transport children of all ages to the colourful AnimaLand Set within a purpose-built graffiti installation, an original children’s book is brought to life and interwoven with freestyle hip-hop improvisation. The Bouncing …

The classic folktale of imagination and greed is brought to life for children using dance, video and a beatboxing-inspired soundtrack Directed by Nathan Stickley | Choreographed by Darren Ellis Touring from October 2016 A vibrant storytelling adventure with a quirky urban soundtrack, The Magic Paintbrush is a new dance show leaping, splattering, swirling and boogying onto stages across the UK. …

An eight-year-old autistic boy has gone viral after he was filmed dancing to the Michael Jackson Halloween hit ‘Thriller‘ – on a seafront shop’s WEBCAM. Little William Ryan entered the challenge on Wednesday (26/10) while he was on holiday with his family in St Ives, Cornwall. Incredible footage from the webcam shows the schoolboy stroll into view with the harbour …

The festive cheer has taken over Manchester today as residents sighted Father Christmas himself visiting iconic city landmarks ahead of the opening of his magnificent Grotto at Chill Factore this weekend (5th November). The only Christmas Grotto in the UK on real snow, surrounded by sparkling trees, glistening lights and chattering elves, Santa’s Grotto at Chill Factore is open every …

Barbican Cinema, Barbican Centre London International Animation Festival (LIAF) 2016 2 – 11 December 2016 barbican.org.uk/film Box Office 0845 120 7527 The London International Animation Festival (LIAF 2016) returns to the Barbican with a whopping 10-day celebratory feast of forums, screen talks and over 200 of the best new, archive and retrospective animated shorts and features from around the world. …

Families with young children from across the North West are booking into Gulliver’s Hotel in Warrington this November and December for some very special sleepovers – with Santa! The family friendly hotel adjacent to Gulliver’s World theme park is once again offering its popular Santa Sleepovers accommodation packages this Christmas. Gulliver’s Director of Guest Services Dean Kimberley explained: “Since our …

28 October 2016 then every final Friday of each month (except December) 18.00 – 22.00 (with the Terrace Bar staying open until 22:30) Admission : free Supported by Uniqlo For public information call +44(0)20 7887 8888, visit tate.org.uk or follow @Tate #TateModern On 28 October 2016 Tate Modern will launch Uniqlo Tate Lates a new series of special late nights …

Visitors will be mesmerised and captivated by the new Upside Down Jellyfish, the latest spooky arrivals to SEA LIFE Manchester Along with the spectacular Upside Down Jellyfish, the additional bloom of Sea Nettles are sure to spook visitors out this Halloween, as they swim like ghosts through water and float mysteriously around the tank. Delve in deep and learn all …

From a real reindeer sanctuary to a French Christmas market and Santa Parade, the historic town will be oozing with family fun this festive season The historic town of Basingstoke* has this Christmas all wrapped up with an extravaganza of festive family events throughout November and December including: a real reindeer sanctuary, a Santa parade and old-fashioned style grotto.  A …

Christmas has arrived at Ideal World, and it’s looking more magical than you could imagine. To celebrate the arrival of all things festive, Ideal World are giving away the biggest bundle of prizes to one lucky customer! Tune in to Ideal World from 9pm on Thursday 27th October until Sunday 30th October and you could be in with a chance …