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Brand new theatre for January – August 2025!

We’re SO excited to introduce you to all our theatre shows for January – August 2025.

We’ve sectioned it into age ranges, to make it easier to find what’s right for you…

 

For all the family!

The Velveteen Rabbit

Saturday 8 February | 11am & 2pm

Inspired by Margery Williams’ tale. Retold by Ben Crompton.

Toys come to life through the magic of storytelling, music, and dance, creating a captivating show for the whole family.

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids

Saturday 31 May | 2pm 

Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental.

ages 0+

Soft or Spiky?

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 February | 11am & 2pm | 6 – 18 months

What question would you want your baby to answer? What would you like them to ask you?

In a world full of astonishing unknowns and surprising possibilities, how do you find the right answers or questions?

ages 1+

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 March | various times | age 1+

Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music.

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Saturday 17 May | 11am & 2pm | age 1+

A whirlwind of excitement and surprises with international Bubbleologist Ray Bubbles!

Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!

ages 2+

Sandscape

Sunday 16 February | 11am & 2pm | ages 2 – 7

Heading to Z-arts all the way from Nigeria!

Sand the favourite plaything of many children! But how exactly does the sand feel when it runs through your hands, over umbrellas, and into buckets?

ages 3+

The Smeds and The Smoos

Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June | various times | ages 3+

A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens…

Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

ages 5+

Tales from the Lighthouse

Saturday 25 January | 11am & 2pm | ages 5+

Prepare yourself for a musical voyage full of stories, songs and the sea…

Featuring storytelling, traditional music, original songs and spellbinding puppetry, this is the perfect show for anyone captivated by myths, magic, music and folklore.

Punk Alley

Saturday 15 March | 2pm | ages 5+

VIVA LA PUNK!

Punk Alley is a loud, wild, and unapologetic joyride of live original punk music and high energy dance for the whole family.

BSL interpreted. Audio Description available on request.

The Giant Balloon Show

Saturday 3 May | 11am & 2pm | ages 5+

Dizzy O’Dare’s The Giant Balloon Show will have the audience in stitches and in awe.

Expect feverous balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the all important giant balloon!

ages 7+

So Unfair!

Saturday 29 March | 11am & 2pm | ages 7 – 10

How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t?

Welcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to to take on some big challenges – and help us save the day.

Find out more about all of our upcoming theatre shows right here! 

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Our Opening Hours

Today

Monday 30 December
Z-arts Building
9:30am – 4:30pm
Z-cafe
9:30am – 3:30pm

Tomorrow

Tuesday 31 December
Z-arts Building
Closed
Z-cafe
Closed