THEATRE Fun For All The Family At Beacon

25 March, 2024 | Local, Noticeboard

BEACON Arts Centre, Greenock, has a packed programme of theatre designed for younger audiences over Easter.

The shows include a musical adaptation of the classic children’s fable The Three Little Pigs which promises catchy tunes and lots of family-friendly audience interaction.

The McDougalls will also be appearing live in a fun-filled musical production of The McDougalls: Space Adventure starring Auntie Aggie and Max.

The next generation of scientists will enjoy Exciting Science Live, a show full of experiments, including a live recreation of a volcanic eruption and how to turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher.

Meanwhile A Home for Hamish is an interactive adventure created by dance artist Clare Adam, who is deaf, and dance artist Lesley Howard, who has autism.

Playfully merging dance and British Sign Language, the production follows the story of a child and their imaginary friend as they travel across Scotland to find a perfect night’s sleep.

As well as these four special Easter shows, which are scheduled for between 6 and 12 April, the Beacon is hosting a taster day for its youth theatre group.

Beacon Youth Theatre is open to children from across Inverclyde, giving them a space to explore the arts in a friendly, welcoming environment.

The taster day will be held on 6 April, with sessions for children ranging from aged five through to 16.

Other forthcoming shows at the Beacon include stage adaptations of books, including Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt’s You Choose, in which the audience decides what happens next, and smash-hit author Julia Donaldson’s Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book.

Beacon Arts Centre co-director Lesley Davidson said: “The Beacon is a resource for everyone in Inverclyde, and we are really excited to bring these productions for younger people to the stage as we make the arts fun and accessible to all.

“Our mission is to light up lives and we want to make sure that children, families and young people are included in our packed programme of activities.

“Many local children have their first experience of live theatre at the Beacon, and we also offer them the chance to have a go themselves through our youth theatre group.

“As a mum myself, I know only too well that it can be challenging to find things to do as a family, so we are thrilled to offer a diverse and fun range of shows over the Easter break and look forward to welcoming young theatregoers to the Beacon.”

Show dates and times:

The McDougalls: Space Adventure -– Saturday 6 April, 1pm

Exciting Science –- Tuesday 9 April, 11am

The Three Little Pigs –- Friday 12 April, 2pm

A Home For Hamish -– Friday 12 April, 4pm

To book tickets call 01475 723723.

Pin It on Pinterest