We are feeling merry for March here at Z-arts! We have spectacular shows and exciting events to inspire children & families this month. Check out what’s on offer below:
Shows
The Hug – SOLD OUT!
Date
Saturday 12th March
Times
11am & 2pm. Our 2pm show is socially distanced.
Age range
2-8 years
Run Time
45 minutes (plus meet the puppets)
Based on the heart-warming and funny book ‘The Hug’ by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar. Starring a Hedgehog and a Tortoise both in search of a restorative hug.
Facing many rejections along the way, they meet a rather scary badger, an obsessive squirrel who knows A LOT about nuts, a fabulous fox and an owl who is trying hard to be wise. A tale of hope, empathy and acceptance.
Set to Tom Gray’s beautiful and witty music, the audience are invited on a journey full of fun, laughter and love…and at the end, a very special hug from our puppets.
Josephine
Date
Saturday 19th March
Time
11am & 2pm. Our 2pm show is socially distanced.
Age range
8+
Run Time
60 minutes
Josephine Baker. The little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe, Josephine broke the mould and high-kicked the pieces to the kerb.
But, almost 50 years after her death, Café Josephine, a down-at-heel New York diner dedicated to her memory, faces closure. Nobody remembers Josephine, who she was, what she did, what she stood for.
And she just can’t allow that.
With a sultry, Harlem Renaissance-inspired score, spring-heeled Charleston dancing and a hatful of historical figures, Josephine blurs the real with the imagined as we follow one woman’s incredible journey from the slums of St Louis via the bright lights of Paris and into the hearts of the world.
Book here.
Squidge – SOLD OUT!
Date
Saturday 26th March
Time
11am & 2pm. Our 2pm show is socially distanced.
Age range
3-8 years
Run Time
50 minutes
Do you squish or squash, tickle or most certainly not, handshake or hug, stretch out or snuggle in like a bug?
‘Squidge’ is a fun interactive dance performance with live music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives. At the heart of the show is a tale of friendship, compromise and how each and every one of us need touch to make us feel alive! Immerse yourself in this shared experience for children 3-8yrs and their grown-ups. Sit in your own special seating area where you can explore magical light-up boxes, full of exciting textures for little hands which will delight and tickle your senses.
Events
International Women’s Day
Date
Sunday 6th March
Time
11am-2pm
Age range:
For all the family
Run Time:
3 hours
Join us for fun filled afternoon of creativity to celebrate International Women’s Day and the wonderful women who work with Z-arts!
It will be a jampacked event, with Z-arts associate artists and staff showcasing their creative talents! We will have 4 different activities for you to try throughout the afternoon.
Watch live performances, get crafty or work up a sweat in the drop-in dance classes! There’ll be something for every age, no matter your gender. Come along and join in these feel-good sessions promoting equality and creativity and come away feeling empowered!
Book here.
Z-access Family Fun Day
Date
Sunday 20th March
Times
11am-2pm
Age range
For families with disabilities and additional requirements
Run Time
3 hours (drop-in event)
Join us for a day of joy-filled creativity in a safe and welcoming environment for families with disabilities and additional requirements. There’ll be drama, music, arts and crafts and creative play session, as well as sensory space and a time-out space.
Book here.
Family Jam
Date
Friday 11th March
Time
4:30-7pm
Age range
5+
Run Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Family Jam is a monthly family music event, with a different artist performing a special early evening set especially for children and families. Parents and children can unwind after a hectic week with music and free arts activities for the whole family to get involved in. This all takes place in Z-café, where hot and cold drinks are available to buy, as well as tasty food including veggie hotdogs!
This month we have a special DJ set by DJ Adam Westley expect party bangers and fun dance moves!
Family Jam is a chance for families to enjoy a relaxed evening of live music from professional artists in a family friendly environment.
Book here.
Classes
Rhythm & Rhyme
Now more than ever, it’s important to encourage creativity and self-expression in children and young people.
Join our Rhythm & Rhyme Club, and become a Rhyme Star with Yemi! You will work on your confidence and creativity through poetry, rhythm & rhymes, building your language and musical skills.
Together we’ll discover new poems, write our own and explore using words with music.
Book here for 5-7 years.
Book here for 8-11 years.
Drama Stars
Join Drama Stars with Tabitha, promoting communication, self-confidence and creativity with fun activities each week.
Come and join in drama exercises, fun activities and games as well as learning performance skills. Make new friends, build up confidence and improve performance skills!
Book here for 5-7 years.
Book here for 8-11 years.
ZYP
ZYP is back after a short break and we are READY TO ROLL!
It’s coming back with an absolute bang – Initially we will all get to know each other, get used to being in the space again, and have a load of fun.
Then we’ll be focusing on a big production that we will put on in the theatre at Z Arts in early summer 2022.
Plus we will be welcoming lots of amazing guest artists to teach us new skills to make the new show the best EVER.
Book here.
Z-Artists
Join us for these art sessions aimed at those aged 12+. We focus on learning about different artists and art forms, develop your own skills and create work in different styles. Be inspired, learn new things and most of all, create your own amazing work!
Book here.
Toddler Make & Believe
Come along and get creative with your little ones in our weekly toddler Make and Believe sessions.
Join us each session for arts and crafts, stories and song’s in a fun and relaxed environment!
Book here.