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An enchanting story from Aesop's much loved and heart warming tale told with puppetry, music and magical design, for ages 3+ and their families.
"Your friend was saying hello. Why did you ignore him?"
"I didn't." I didn' t.
Then Dad Bear asks again, CAN BEARS SKI?
is that really what he's asking me?
Little Bear can't catch the funny joke at school when friends are laughing, but feels the crunch of snow on frozen pavements.
Join Little Bear and Dad Bear as they learn how there are many ways to communicate love, and to find your place in the world.
'Can Bears Ski?' is based on the book by poet Raymond Antrobus, Ted Hughes award-winner, who draws on his own experience as a deaf child in a hearing world.
With a set inspired by Polly Dunbar's stunning illustrations, puppetry and music, Pied Piper Theatre Company are delighted to be working with Paula Garfield and Deafinitely Theatre to bring this beautiful story to the stage.
Inspired by Janet and Allan Ahlberg's beautiful picture book. The fun and well defined characters are brought to life on stage with an exciting set design, puppets, and original music and songs.
Who's that climbing up the wall?
Who's that coming through the window?
Who's that....It's Burglar Bill
Come and join The Pied Piper Theatre Company this autumn and winter as we bring this classic tale to life!
As the sun comes up on a new day, the garden wakes up!
Join us for a gentle first theatre experience, perfect for the very young with music, rhythm and singing. The story brings to life a world of growing plants, busy bugs, wriggling worms and ever changing weather!
Suggested age range 6 months to 2 years.
Duration 30 minutes.
Available for bookings.
A young boy's incredible journey with a feathered friend. But will facing his fears turn out to be the greatest adventure of all? An uplifting tale of change, bravery and friendship told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design, for ages 3+ and their families.
Molly knows everything about space. All the planets and their moons; even the number of Saturn's rings. EVERYTHING!
Molly is definitely, absolutely going to be an astronaut when she grows up.
But when, one wintry night, Molly meets a visitor from outer space she realises she still has a lot to learn about looking after our very own planet, Earth.
"Zoom!" is a new play for children aged 3-8 years with music, songs and puppetry. A gentle introduction for young children into ways they can help to protect their environment.
From Monday 22nd June join us for weekly videos showcasing new puppets and songs which will transport us to the seaside.
Let's watch and sing along together, as we meet crabs, seagulls, fish and a very curious toddler for an afternoon on the sand.
When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures.
But the poor star misses its home... Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back?
From Star in the Jar by Sam Hay. Illustrations copyright © 2018 Sarah Massini. Published by Egmont UK Ltd and used with permission.
Approx 50 minutes.
Available for bookings.
the school playground.
Who can it possibly be for? Jack, Dot or Polly? What could be waiting inside?
Ready? Steady? Go!
But who's the fastest; who's the best? Who will finally win the race? Younger, fitter, faster Hare - tearing around, unable to wait - or slow and steady Tortoise - taking the time to look at the stars?
Find out in this funny, tender, award-winning adaptation of the well-loved story as we journey through the seasons from bud-bursting spring to snow-falling winter in a production brimming with music, movement & colour.
Music...Mayhem...Mustard!
Packed with live music, audience participation, and all the sights and sounds of the sea this much loved story is brought to life for children aged 3+, their friends and families.
Join us for an all new musical storytelling extravaganza to celebrate 40 years of Ronda and David Armitage's The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch.
For lighthouse keeper, Mr Grinling, lunch is the highlight of the day. But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys the delicious food. Some greedy seagulls keep stealing his lunch! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a plan to stop them?
'What could stop the seagulls pecking?
Stop them eating up my lunch?
My delicious food they're wrecking
As they gobble, crunch, and munch!'
A co-production with Oxford Playhouse.
Mia has come to live with her Grandma far away from where she was born. It isn't at all like her old life in the city and at first she feels different from the new children she sees. But when she watches the snow falling, Mia realises that she is just like one of the snowflakes - unique and perfect in her own way. A show that celebrates the specialness in everyone from Cerrie Burnell, the well-loved CBeebies presenter and best-selling children's author.
Who's that climbing up the wall?
Who's that coming through the window?
Who's that....It's Burglar Bill
Come and join The Pied Piper Theatre Company this autumn and winter as we bring this classic tale to life!
A young boy's incredible journey with a feathered friend. But will facing his fears turn out to be the greatest adventure of all? This is an uplifting tale of change, bravery and friendship told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design, for ages 4+ and their families. Join Pied Piper Theatre Company for a new play celebrating 30 years of outstanding children's theatre.
Robin's Winter Adventure is available to return for a Christmas run. If you're interested in having this production at your venue, please make an inquiry here.
Hugo has to choose who to stay with while his mum's having a baby. Granny? Mrs Mariposa next door? Uncle Jack? Who will care for him - and his dog Henry - the best?
Tom says he can't understand his little sister Ruby. She always wants to be someone else: a pop star, a model, a princess... Ruby says she just wants to be a grown-up, with no one telling her what to do, how to dress and where to go... Mum says you should be careful what you wish for....!
Frankly, Ollie can’t see the point of his Great Gran; and now it’s even worse. She fell and hurt her hip and had to come to stay. Ollie has had to give up his room. And what can she do? She can’t run, jump, skate, anything. She can hardly stand. However she can do something he can’t. She can swim. In fact, she can do it rather well. There was a time she did it at the Olympic Games in London. No! Not those Olympic Games. The other ones in 1948.... When the athletes had to bring their own towels!
Laura has always wanted someone special to share her secrets with. One night she finds a star lying broken, on the pavement. Tenderly, she takes the star home. As it glows warmly in her hand she knows that she will be able to tell it all her secrets. But when she wakes up the next morning, the little star has disappeared. Was her friend just a dream? In this magical story a lonely girl learns that friendship sometimes means letting go of your most precious treasures. Pied Piper’s acclaimed production brings to live this much loved children’s book with live music and puppetry.