Conservatoire eastAddress: West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RLParking: The Conservatoire EAST theatre is located on the main campus of West Suffolk College. Please enter via the UCS Suffolk House building. There is ample onsite car parking available.

tHe aPeXwww.theapex.co.uk 01284 758000 boxoffice@theapex.co.ukAddress: 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FDBox Office: Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm.Parking: The nearest car park to The Apex is the Cattlemarket/Arc car park (IP33 3DG) (2 mins walk). The Parkway car parks (IP33 3BA) and Ram Meadow car park (IP33 1XP) are also nearby (4 mins walk and 9 mins walk from The Apex, respectively).Access: If you are concerned about disabled access to any event please contact either Box Office.

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tiCKet inForMationinDiviDUaL tiCKet PriCes:£7.50 each (Babes in arms are free)

inDiviDUaL tiCKet oFFers*:Book a ticket for 3 shows and pay just £19 (Saving £3.50)Book a ticket for 6 shows and pay just £36 (Saving £9)

FaMiLY oFFers*: Family offer applies to a family of 4 (minimum one adult)

Family ticket for 1 show: £27 (saving £3) Family ticket for 3 shows: £72 (saving £18) Family ticket for 6 shows: £120 (saving £60)

* Tickets must be purchased in a single transaction

GroUPs & sCHooLs BooKinGs:Groups and schools booking rates are available. For more information please contact Frances at the Theatre Royal on 01284 829931 or groupbookings@theatreroyal.org

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tHeatre roYaL BUrY st eDMUnDswww.theatreroyal.org 01284 769505 booking@theatreroyal.orgAddress: Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR Box Office: Mon–Sat, 10am–6pm. For group bookings for the Festival please contact Frances at the Theatre Royal on 01284 829931 or groupbookings@theatreroyal.orgParking: For weekend performances the Greene King staff car park will be open to audiences for parking. This is subject to availability, so please contact the Box Office before your visit. The car park, off Cullum Road, is just 200 metres from the back of the Theatre. Cost is £2, payable on entry. Other car parks close to the Theatre can be found in Swan Lane and on Angel Hill.Access: If you are concerned about disabled access to any event please contact either Box Office. Booster seats are available.

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sat 27 June 12.30pm-1.30pm

FaMiLY PiCniCJoin us for a family picnic and art workshops with RojoART. Bring a picnic and get creative!

sun 28 June 11am-1pm

BaBY DisCo (Places must be reserved in advance) Bring your toddler down for some fun and games set to a soundtrack of their favourite songs!

thurs 2 July 5.30pm – 7.30pm

DraGon ProJeCt eXHiBition LaUnCHDrinks reception marking the opening of the Bury School’s Partnership Dragon Exhibition in The Apex gallery with introduction by project leader, Kate Brown.

Fri 3 & sat 4 July 4.30pm (Fri) 1.30pm (Sat)

araBian niGHtstoUCH toUrs Touch tours for the visually impaired are available one hour before both afternoon performances of Arabian Nights when booked in advance through the Theatre Royal’s Box Office.

sat 4 July 12.30pm-1.30pm

FaMiLY PiCniC Join us for a family picnic and storytelling workshops. Bring a picnic and your favourite book!

sun 5 July 10am-1pm

sUnDaY BrUnCH Creative activities for children, live acoustic entertainment, storytelling and a delicious brunch menu suitable for the whole family.

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FaMiLY toUrsJoin us on a vibrant backstage family tour of the Theatre Royal and take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes!

sat 27 June 10.30am Fri 3 July 4pm & 4.30pm sat 4 July 11.30am & 12pm

tiCKets: £2.50 per person (Free for NT Members). Please book your place with the Theatre Royal Box Office.

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Tues 23 JuneWhen Trolls Try To Eat Your Goldfish1.30pm & 4.30pmA

Wed 24 JuneSTATIk1.30pm & 4.30pmA

Thurs 25 JuneBig Red Bath1.30pm & 4.30pmTR

Fri 26 JuneBig Red Bath10.30am & 1.30pmTR

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Sat 27 JuneCrazy Creatures10amA

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Sun 28 JuneBaby Disco11amA

Mon 29 JuneMe and My Cat?1.30pm & 4.30pmTR

Tues 30 JunePuss In Boots1.30pm & 4.30pmTR

Weds 1 JulyWhen King Gogo Met The Chameleon1.30pm & 4.30pmTR

Thurs 2 JulyOpera Blocks1.30pm & 4.30pmA

Dragon Project Exhibition Launch5.30pm – 7.30pmA

Fri 3 JulyArabian Nights1.30pm & 5.30pmTR

Sat 4 JulyArabian Nights10.30am & 2.30pmTR

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Sun 5 JulySunday Brunch10amA

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of publication. However, organisers cannot be held responsible for any error, omission or subsequent alteration. To avoid disappointment please check with either Box Office.

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WeLCoMeFor the very first time, we welcome some of the UK’s best theatre, dance and music companies to beautiful and inspiring Bury St Edmunds. What makes this really, really special? All the work has been created with children in mind and those of you that still enjoy the fun, the joy, the delight and magic of experiencing live performance! The Theatre Royal and The Apex have joined forces to create this really special Children’s Arts Festival designed to make your child’s imagination soar!

The festival is full of stories and performances using music, drama, puppetry, dance, song and story-telling from across the globe. A real feast of activity to create memories that last a lifetime!Karen Simpson, Artistic Director of the Children’s Arts Festival and Director of the Theatre Royal

a WorD FroM oUr sPonsors… Conservatoire EAST at West Suffolk College are delighted to be the principle sponsor for the new Children’s Arts Festival. As the area’s only full time provider of outstanding, vocationally relevant, industry led training for young people it seems appropriate for us to support this important project. We are proud of our partnerships with the Theatre Royal and The Apex and this provides the next dynamic development.

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tHroUGHoUt tHe FestivaLCalling all junior writers and artists!Seen a show as part of the festival? Write a review or create a piece of artwork and see it displayed on our website and social media accounts! Simply send in to us via Facebook (Children’s Arts Festival Bury St Edmunds) or Twitter (@KidsFestBSE).

Fri 3 JULY 7.30pm. Tickets £9.50 (adults) £8.50 (children under 16)

West sUFFoLK YoUtH enseMBLessUn 5 JULY 7pm. Tickets £14 (concessions £10)

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Fri 26 & sat 27 JUne FRI 10.30am & 1.30pm SAT 10am SAT 3.30pm

Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives

CraZY CreatUresJoin us for a fantastic, informal family concert inspired by two popular children’s books The Duck With No Luck and A Cat Called Scratch by Jonathan Long & Korky Paul, published by Oxford University Press. With newly composed music by the award-winning composer Paul Rissmann, there are also lots of catchy songs to get you tapping your feet and singing alongside top quality classical music.Running time: 50mins

sat 27 JUne11.30am & 1.30pm

M6 Theatre Company

one LittLe WorDA beautiful and gentle story of friendship, power struggles and the rich world of creative play. We meet two characters who play together – exploring a new space, new objects, dressing up and taking turns - but struggles arise when one of them wants to be the ONLY Captain of the ship!Running time: 35mins

WeD 24 JUne1.30pm & 4.30pm

Action Transport Theatre

statik It’s Mikey’s first day working at the regimented radio factory. But when a mystery voice unexpectedly comes through the airwaves chaos ensues and rules fall away.Inspired by the wisdom of children; energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in an hilarious show about breaking the mould.Running time: 60mins

tHUrs 25 - sat 27 JUneTHURS 1.30pm & 4.30pm FRI 10.30am & 1.30pm SAT 11.30am & 3.30pm

Half Moon and Full House Theatre

BiG reD BatHRubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath!Come with us on a bubbly bath time adventure around the world and home again celebrating all things bath time. A quirky, vibrant and humorous adaptation of Julia Jarman and Adrian Reynolds’ popular children’s picture book.Running time: 40mins

tUes 30 JUne 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Lyngo Theatre

PUss in BootsWould you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. Running time: 50mins

CoMMUnitY PerForManCes…sUn 28 JUne 3pm. Tickets £9.50 (adults) £8.50 (children under 16)

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DOMMY B (BBC’s Rhyme Rocket)

tHe DraGon WHoHates PoetrYA fun, solo show packed full of lyrics, laughter and lots of joining in! Armed with only pen and paper, poet Dommy B needs your help to bring this fearful dragon’s reign to an end!Running time: 1hr 35mins (inc interval)

WeD 1 JULY1.30pm & 4.30pm

Tavaziva Dance

WHen KinG GoGo Met tHe CHaMeLeonCelebrates the time when a boy is rewarded for his generosity and kindness by an owl, who asks him, out of all the animals in the world, which one he would choose to become his spirit animal...the boys chooses a Chameleon. Join us on a spellbinding adventure inspired by African tales, told through a blend of beautiful dance, theatre and live Djembe drumming.Running time: 45mins

Mon 29 JUne1.30pm & 4.30pm

A Thousand Cranes in association with artsdepot

Me anD MY Cat?Come and join Detective K as she sets off on an exciting and hilarious adventure, full of mysterious clues, golden rules and strange events. Will she solve the mystery and return Nicholas to his own body in time? Using projection, bags of ingenuity and a hefty dollop of fun this is a fast paced, action packed story for all the family.Running time: 50mins

Fri 3 & sat 4 JULYFRI 1.30pm & 5.30pm SAT 10.30am & 2.30pm

Story Pocket Theatre in association with Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

araBian niGHtsWINNER of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Primary Times Children’s Choice Award 2014 Be transported to a wonderful world of mysterious marvels and tales retold with music, puppetry and theatrical magic in Story Pocket Theatre’s exciting new adaptation of Arabian Nights.Running time: 60mins

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tUes 23 JUne1.30pm & 4.30pm

DOMMY B (BBC’s Rhyme Rocket)

WHen troLLs trY to eat YoUr GoLDFisHWhen a grotesque gang of greedy trolls steal all the village’s pets (including Nikki’s favourite goldfish, Great Bumbleduke the Third), who is going to come to the poor animals’ rescue?Running time: 1hr 30mins (inc interval)

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English Pocket Opera Company

oPera BLoCKsAn interactive introduction to opera. Written for children (and suitable for adults), which uses excerpts from over 20 operas and is in three parts: an introduction to the building blocks of opera; a ‘pocket’ sing-a-long Carmen with children as the main characters; and an, as yet, unscripted 15-minute opera improvised on suggestions from the audience.Running time: 60mins

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Mon 6 JULY 7pm. Tickets £9 (children & full-time students £5)

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