Come along this half term and decorate your very own bookmark! Once you’re done, you’ll have a beautiful bookmark for the books you borrow from the library.
FREE, Drop-in (No sign up required) limited availability at the Childrens activity room.
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Join us for a weeks’ worth of screen-free and unplugged activities such as colouring in and reading! It is important to encourage children to use screens less. Sometimes, it is easier the hand over the electronic devices for homework but through activities and crafting they may be able to take care of their mind.
FREE, Drop-in (No sign up required) limited availability at the Childrens activity room.
We’re pleased to be celebrating World Book Night again this year. It’s a national celebration of books and reading, and we love being part of it.
This year, World Book Night is focusing on Quick Reads; short books and remarkable stories by bestselling authors. Quick Reads can provide a route into reading that prioritises great storytelling and adult-focused content while ensuring the books are written in an accessible and easy-to-read style.
We’re hosting two Book Chat events on Tuesday, 23 April to give away copies of “Game On” by Matt Cain:
- 1.30pm to 2.30pm: Gants Hill Library
- 6pm to 7pm: Redbridge Central Library
Both events are free to attend and you can just turn up to discuss books and receive your copy.
Another way to celebrate World Book Night is to enjoy the Reading Hour from 7pm to 8pm and joining people across the UK in dedicating time to reading. You can do this in lots of different ways; reading alone, having a book club meeting, listening to an eAudiobook, or reading to children at bedtime to make it a family activity. You can even call a friend to chat about books and share reading recommendations.
You could also sign up for the Road to Reading. A little reading can go a long way. It can connect us to others, spark curiosity, boost our self-esteem and support our mental health. That’s why, this World Book Night, everyone’s invited to join the Road to Reading. Change your life, 30 minutes at a time! Sign up and pledge to read every week and see what a difference it makes. The Road to Reading lasts 10 weeks but can be the start of a lifetime of regular reading. Sign up from 16 April on the World Book Night website.
Really Big Pants Theatre Company present
Plundered!
by Joe Bromley and Willow Nash
An environmental quest for ages 5+
Whilst searching for hidden treasure, a famously selfish pirate captain has left a once beautiful tropical island littered with rubbish and its inhabitants struggling to survive. It’s up to Maggie and Roy to save it. The trouble is… they’re REALLY not friends. Teleported from their school trip at a maritime museum into the centre of a swashbuckling adventure in the Amazon, will they learn to work together, win the race to find the legendary gold – and restore the place to its natural glory?
Can YOU help us defeat this dastardly litterbug pirate…?
Join these colourful characters (and some perky puppets) as they set sail on their quest! Explore new habitats and learn about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling; caring for endangered animals; and looking after our world.
And come dressed as a fearsome member of his crew if ye dare! Arrrrrrr!
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“What a funny, fabulous show with such an important message. We loved it!” – Mum, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
“Fantastic! We loved the way you embedded important lessons within the show in such a creative way. Very humorous, and amazing acting!” – Parent, Redbridge Children’s StoryFest
“Fantastic show. We sang the recycle song all the way home!” – Parent, Mill Arts Centre
“What a triumph – great to see the theatre so full of pirates! We look forward to welcoming you back” – Artistic director, Watermill Theatre
Prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy
Due to the closure of the Kenneth More Theatre auditorium, this performance will now take place at Redbridge Town Hall. Audience members will need to arrive at the Kenneth More Theatre to have their tickets scanned, and our bar will be open before the performance as usual. All audience members will then be taken over to the Town Hall for the performance.
COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents our Black History Month Special, hitting venues across the UK! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration.
Acts:
– Robbie Gee (The Real McCoy, Netflix)
– Eddie Nestor (The Real McCoy, BBC London)
– Kat B (BBC, MTV)
– Richard Blackwood (MTV, ITV, BBC, CH4)
If you haven’t experienced the magic of COBO before, brace yourself for an evening of rip-roaring, back slapping belly laughs as our Black History Month Special brings together some of the most talented comedians on the circuit.
We pride ourselves on championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all backgrounds – so grab your tickets and head down for a night of good vibes!
COBO : Comedy Shutdown is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009.
COBO : Comedy Shutdown tour hosts memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all ages and backgrounds.
Our events are the perfect place to come to for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues.
Note Booking Terms & Conditions: LuvEntertainment.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Suitable for ages 16 years+
Tickets
All Tickets £21.50 (prices include a £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy.)
Bring along your old cardboard tubes and join us at our St George’s Day celebrations! Learn how to make and decorate your very own fire-breathing dragon!
Suitable for ages 3+ (adult supervision required).
Drop in, no need to book.
Join Mariesa Dulak, author of There’s a Tiger on the Train for a roarsome event! Make some Tiger ears, play Tiger says and learn about living in the moment as she reads from her book!
Suitable for ages 3-7 (younger siblings welcome)
Mariesa Dulak is an award-winning, Yorkshire-born children’s author of dual heritage (Barbadian/English). Her first book There’s a Tiger on the Train won the FAB Prize and was published with Faber in February 2024.
You can say hello to Mariesa on Twitter and Instagram @mariesadulak where she shares recommendations about children’s books.
FREE, booking required.
A signed copy of the book is available for purchase at £6.50 when booking a family ticket.
Come and design your own shield for St George’s Day!
Drop-in, no need to book
Laughter in One Act (or Less!)
For the followers of Woodford Pantomime and everyone who enjoys a gentle comedy, WOADS are making their comeback with this evening of one act plays and monologues. This year is the 100 years anniversary of this company and although the Panto’s have been going from strength to strength, this is the first time for many years that old and new members have come together to put on an evening of entertainment. Two short plays: The Wolf Tale, an alternative version of Red Riding Hood complete with stray sheep and Robin Hood and, The Mystery Tour, what happens when a day trip goes wrong! These, along with a few monologues to delight and amuse!
Prices include £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe – the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico – to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Certification: U