Rethink, Recycle, and Reimagine with Norwich Theatre this half term! Head to the theatre with all the family 25 Oct – 29 Oct for a range of activities exploring how creativity can be used to help the climate.
There are several activities running each day, so families can build the perfect half term day out to suit their children’s ages and interests, from crafting to costumes; singing to physical theatre. With a host of free activities including the Reimagination Station which will be available throughout the week and contain a selection of open ended materials and supplies, sourced from local charity Scrapbox.
Tuesday
On Tuesday at 10.30am sing in Norwich Theatre’s Family Choir. A fun, family-friendly sing-along celebrating voices from across the generations. The session will include vocal warm-up games, body percussion and rhythm games before learning the tune and creating a big beautiful sound together!
At 1pm on Tuesday a storyteller from Bookbugs and Dragon tales will explore the book Greta and the Giants in Family Story Makers, the workshop will full of creative play in a fun, friendly, relaxed environment.
Wednesday
Reimagining Play is a fun, musical play session for your little ones. The session is led by an experienced practitioner and will use an array of unconventional, recycled materials for an amazingly creative and enriching playtime. The toddlers session is 10am with the session for babies at 11.30am.
At 12.30pm you will leave with your own book when attending Stories for our Planet. The session will see you work with recycled paper waste from the Norwich Theatre, create characters and share ideas about what we can do to help our planet.
Creative Play for Disabled and Neurodiverse is an open, sensory creative session. The session will be accessible for non-verbal children and will guide them through a journey of imagination and sensory play in a relaxed, supportive environment using an array of recycled sensory materials. These sessions are 1pm in Stage Two.
Thursday
At 10am get crafty and create a unique costume that showcases and celebrates inspiring women in our Wonderful Women of the World – Costume Workshop. This session will use recycled clothing and materials. Please feel free to bring along clothes you no longer use to breathe new life into them!
Step into the shoes of a set designer with Stage in a Shoebox, and use recycled materials to create fantastical worlds. This session will teach the basics of scale model making for theatre and ingenious ways of rethinking everyday objects into miniature worlds- the only limit is your imagination. This workshop is at 12noon
Friday
For boys aged 10-15, Movement and Physical Theatre for Boys is an opportunity to explore dance, physical theatre and movement with Norwich Theatre’s team of dance and theatre professionals. This will be a fast-paced and physical workshop that will see you create an original piece of theatre inspired by the changing environment. The class starts at 1pm
Theatre of Possibility is a programme of interactive opportunities for autistic children and young people, so if you are a theatre enthusiast, come and join us this October half-term for an extra special day of drama games and techniques. Please bring a packed lunch and drink to the session so we can enjoy lunch together. Two sessions available: ages 18-25 on Thursday and ages 12-17 Friday both sessions start at 10am.
Sam Patel, Head of Creative Engagement at Norwich Theatre, is excited about Norwich Theatre’s half term activities; she said:
“ The week is inspired by the climate and how we can use creativity for good. The activities can be enjoyed by a range of ages from 3 months to 15 years, and we encourage the whole family to come along and get creative with us.”
If all the activity gives you an appetite, why not set up camp in our beautiful building for a bite to eat and some respite from all the fun. The Café Royal will be offering a free cookie with every children’s hot chocolate or Fruit Shoot.
Relax and enjoy family shows this half term too! At Norwich Theatre Playhouse, see a classical concert, gypsy-folk romp, opera, stand-up comedy and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one with the Graffiti Classics. They will make classical music wickedly funny! Gastronaut: Utterly Revolting Science Show is a funny, cheeky, thoroughly disgusting but utterly scientific multimedia journey through the human body. If Hogwarts is more you thing then grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to Spontaneous Potter Kidz. The show is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy show, based on your suggestions!
