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This season there are lots of new and exciting ways for children and families to have fun at the Lyric.

The UK’s best children’s theatre companies are here to entertain your under 7s plus there is plenty of activity-packed fun for all the family with Messy Play and new Party Play.

We are also opening our doors and welcoming you to our new Family Sundays

– so why not join us for a leisurely breakfast or brunch whilst we entertain the kids.

With something for everyone to enjoy this autumn we look forward to welcoming you to the Lyric very soon.

Sean Holmes Artistic Director

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Everyone loves the weekend and we’re here to make them even better.We’ve got an exciting season of Saturday shows, full of stories and adventure, including the return of last year’s most popular shows Room on the Broom and The Princess and the Pea. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Also on Saturdays you can join us for our popular Messy Play workshops. Come and get messy with paint, glitter and glue. See page 14 for more details and look out for the to find out when workshops are happening.

See page 25 for ticket prices.

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Giraffes Can’t Dance 11am & 1.30pm / 55 mins Created by Blunderbus Theatre Company

Gerald the Giraffe is not a good dancer. He’s different from all the other animals and every year he dreads the great Jungle Dance. But one moonlit night Gerald discovers that all you need is a different song to dance to.

Room on the Broom 11am & 1pm / 55 mins Created by Tall Stories

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. There’s a helpful dog, bird and frog, but will there be room on the broom for everyone?

Sat 12 Sep Sat 19 Sep

Messy Play 12pm & 2.30pm. See page 14 for details.

Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

Ages 3+ Ages 3+

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Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

JackaJack 11am & 1pm / 50 mins Created by Tucked In Productions

Lucille is all alone in a mysterious new world. Her only hope of survival lies in the paws of her mischievous little puppy, Jack. With extraordinary creatures and flying umbrellas can they find their way across a landscape of broken magic?

The Night Keeper 11am & 1pm / 50mins Created by Gomito Productions

Following Little Red Things and The Sun Dragon, our five favourite adventure storytellers return to take us on a journey back in time.

Also on Sunday. See page 11 for details.

Sat 26 Sep Sat 03 Oct

Ages 4+ Ages 4+

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Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

The Princess and the Pea 11am & 1pm / 45 mins Created by Banyan Theatre Company

A playful and comic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s bedtime tale of a prince in search of a real princess, a tower of mattresses and, of course, a tiny pea.

One Little Word 11am & 1pm / 35 mins Created by M6 Theatre Company

Set off with two friends as they play dressing up and explore new places and adventures. But what happens when there can only be one Captain of the ship? A beautiful story of friendship told with an original soundtrack.

Sat 10 Oct Sat 17 Oct

Ages 2+ Ages 3+

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Messy Play 12.30pm. See page 14 for details.

Messy Play 12.30pm. See page 14 for details.

Handa’s Hen 10.30am, 11.45am 1.30pm & 2.45pm / 35 mins Created by Little Angel Theatre

When Handa and her friend Akeyo go looking for Grandma’s black hen Mondi, they find two fluttery butterflies around the hen house, three stripy mice under the grain store, four little lizards behind the pots… But where is Mondi?

Circles in the Sand 10.30am, 11.30am 1.30pm & 2.30pm / 40 mins Created by Tam Tam Theatre

Tam Tam Theatre return with their new show for young children. Join them as they play in the sand and build sandcastles. At the end of the show you could even play in the sand too.

Sat 07 Nov Sat 14 Nov

Ages 2+ Ages 6 months – 3 years

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Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

Messy Play 12pm & 2pm. See page 14 for details.

Old Mother Hubbard 11am & 1pm / 45 mins Created by Garlic Theatre

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare… Or was it? Come on a nursery rhyme journey with puppets, singing teapots and a feast of musical treats.

The Night Before Christmas 11am & 1pm / 60 minsCreated by Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company

The makers of the hit Don’t Let the Pigeon shows are back. Eddie the mouse sets off in search of Father Christmas. Along the way he dodges a cat, gets directions from a toy soldier and is given unexpected advice from a magical fairy.

Sat 21 Nov Sat 09 Jan

Ages 3+ Ages 3+

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We’re throwing open our doors on selected Sundays every month as we invite you and your family to our brand new Family Sundays.

You can see a show together and then let the children enjoy an activity whilst you take it easy or get involved. With a special weekend menu in Café Brera, why not treat yourself to a leisurely breakfast or brunch with the Sunday papers, whilst the children have fun in Messy Play or Party Play. With lots of other activities and special guest entertainers it’s a day of fun for all the family.

See page 25 for ticket prices.

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The Night Keeper 11am & 2pm

See page 6 for details.

Messy Play 12pm & 3pm

Party Play 12pm & 3pm

The Forest 11am & 2pm

See page 16 for details.

Messy Play 12pm & 3pm

Party Play 12pm & 3pm

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Messy Play 12pm, 2pm & 3pm

Party Play 12pm, 2pm & 3pm

Christmas Baking Time 11am & 1pm

See page 18 for details.

Jack and the Beanstalk 3pm

See page 20 for details.

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If you fancy getting your mitts on paint, glitter, stickers and glue on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon, be sure to check out Messy Play.

Look out for to find out when Messy Play is. With only 25 spaces per workshop, book now to guarantee your place.

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Who says it has to be someone’s birthday to throw a party? Well, not at the Lyric as we have fun with fancy dress, party games and balloons… just because we want to!

Look out for to find out when Party Play is. With only 25 spaces per workshop, book now to guarantee your place.

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24 Oct – 01 Nov

A thrilling new performance combining dance, images, sound and light from the company that brought And the Rain Falls Down and Brilliant to the Lyric. Come and join us in the heart of the forest, a place of adventure and bursting with life.

Messy Play on 24 Oct 12pm & 2.30pm. Messy Play & Party Play on 01 Nov 12pm & 3pm. See page 14/15 for details.

Directed & Choreographed by David Harradine & Sam Butler A FEVERED SLEEP AND FUEL PRODUCTION

Ages 5 – 7

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A Christmas treat for little people

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Messy Play on 28 Nov, 05, 12, 19 Dec & 02 Jan 12pm & 2pm. Messy Play & Party Play on 20 Dec & 03 Jan 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. See page 14/15 for details.

Top children’s theatre company Oily Cart are back at the Lyric with a new scrumptious production. Two playful bakers battle through flour snowstorms, forests of breadstick trees and jagged mountains of crust to meet marvellous dough characters as the aroma of Christmas baking fills the room.

27 Nov – 03 Jan

Written & Directed by Tim Webb AN OILY CART PRODUCTION

Ages 3 – 6

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Christmas fun for all the family

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21 Nov – 09 Jan

Welcome to our Lyric Christmas With a sparkle and some magic The smell of fun Fee fi fo fum And Jack (whose life is tragic)

Until he meets our villain And the gift of magic beans A silly cow, a giant stalk and A mad mum in between

Tell dad and mum Bring everyone Come see, it’s stratospheric

It’s here at last It’s Christmas time It’s panto at the Lyric!

Written by Richard Bean, Joel Horwood, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm & Ché Walker Directed by Steve Marmion A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH PRODUCTION

For all ages

Messy Play & Party Play on 20 Dec & 03 Jan 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. See page 14/15 for details.

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Sat 12 Sep Sun 13 Sep Mon 14 Sep Tue 15 Sep Wed 16 Sep Thu 17 Sep Fri 18 Sep Sat 19 Sep Sun 20 Sep Mon 21 Sep Tue 22 Sep Wed 23 Sep Thu 24 Sep Fri 25 Sep Sat 26 Sep Sun 27 Sep Mon 28 Sep Tue 29 Sep Wed 30 Sep Thu 01 Oct Fri 02 Oct Sat 03 Oct Sun 04 Oct Mon 05 Oct Tue 06 Oct Wed 07 Oct Thu 08 Oct Fri 09 Oct Sat 10 Oct Sun 11 Oct Mon 12 Oct Tue 13 Oct Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct Fri 16 Oct

Giraffes Can’t Dance 11am & 1.30pm Room on the Broom 11am & 1pm JackaJack 11am & 1pm The Night Keeper 11am & 1pm The Night Keeper 11am & 2pm The Princess and the Pea 11am & 1pm

12pm & 2.30pm

12pm & 2pm

12pm & 2pm

12pm & 2pm 12pm & 3pm

12pm & 2pm

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Sat 17 Oct Sun 18 Oct Mon 19 Oct Tue 20 Oct Wed 21 Oct Thu 22 Oct Fri 23 Oct Sat 24 Oct Sun 25 Oct Mon 26 Oct Tue 27 Oct Wed 28 Oct Thu 29 Oct Fri 30 Oct Sat 31 Oct Sun 01 Nov Mon 02 Nov Tue 03 Nov Wed 04 Nov Thu 05 Nov Fri 06 Nov Sat 07 Nov Sun 08 Nov Mon 09 Nov Tue 10 Nov Wed 11 Nov Thu 12 Nov Fri 13 Nov Sat 14 Nov Sun 15 Nov Mon 16 Nov Tue 17 Nov Wed 18 Nov Thu 19 Nov Fri 20 Nov Sat 21 Nov Sun 22 Nov Mon 23 Nov Tue 24 Nov Wed 25 Nov Thu 26 Nov Fri 27 Nov Sat 28 Nov

One Little Word 11am & 1pm The Forest 10.30am & 1.30pm 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 11am & 2pm Handa’s Hen 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm & 2.45pm Circles in the Sand 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm Old Mother … 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm

12pm & 2pm

12pm & 2.30pm The Forest 10.30am & 1.30pm

12pm & 3pm

12.30pm

12.30pm

Christmas 10.30am & 1pm Baking Time 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm

Jack and the … 7pm Jack and the 10am Beanstalk 1.30pm 1.30pm 7pm 2pm & 7pm

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Sun 29 Nov Mon 30 Nov Tue 01 Dec Wed 02 Dec Thu 03 Dec Fri 04 Dec Sat 05 Dec Sun 06 Dec Mon 07 Dec Tue 08 Dec Wed 09 Dec Thu 10 Dec Fri 11 Dec Sat 12 Dec Sun 13 Dec Mon 14 Dec Tue 15 Dec Wed 16 Dec Thu 17 Dec Fri 18 Dec

Sat 19 Dec Sun 20 Dec Mon 21 Dec Tue 22 Dec Wed 23 Dec Thu 24 Dec Fri 25 Dec Sat 26 Dec Sun 27 Dec Mon 28 Dec Tue 29 Dec Wed 30 Dec Thu 31 Dec Fri 01 Jan Sat 02 Jan Sun 03 Jan Mon 04 Jan Tue 05 Jan Wed 06 Jan Thu 07 Jan Fri 08 Jan Sat 09 Jan

Christmas 10.30am & 1pm Baking Time 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 10.30am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm Christmas Day Boxing Day 1pm & 3pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm 11am & 1pm New Years Day 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm 11am & 1pm The Night … 11am & 1pm 12pm & 2pm

Jack and the 1.30pm & 7pm Beanstalk 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am 1.30pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 10am & 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am & 1.30pm 10am 1.30pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 10am & 1.30pm 1.30pm 10am & 1.30pm 10am 7pm 2pm & 7pm 3pm 12pm, 2pm & 3pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm 2pm & 7pm 2pm 2pm & 7pm 3pm 12pm, 2pm & 3pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 2pm & 7pm

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www.lyric.co.uk / 0871 22 117 20* *Calls cost 10p a minute from BT landlines, other networks may vary. No booking fees.

Saturday Shows, Sunday Shows, The Forest & Christmas Baking Time Adults £8 Children £6 Family Ticket £25 (for four people, must include one child) Nurseries and Schools £6

Jack and the Beanstalk Adults £10 / £15 / £20 / £25 Children £10 Family Ticket £50 (for four people, must include one child) Schools £10

Messy Play £3

Party Play £3

To book tickets for any of the above shows visit or call:

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Age Ranges Children can only be admitted with adult supervision. All our shows have age recommendations but these are guidelines only. We welcome babies, but if they cry we ask that you take them outside.

Food and Drink for Children and Families Café Brera at the Lyric is open every day. They offer children’s lunch boxes and also cater for children’s parties if you want to make your visit to the Lyric extra special. For more information call Café Brera on 020 8741 6835.

Visitors with Disabilities We are committed to ensuring the Lyric is welcoming and fully accessible to all visitors. For more information call 0871 22 117 20 or visit www.lyric.co.uk.

This brochure is available in large print format. Please call 0871 22 117 20 or email access@lyric.co.uk for your copy.

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Travelling to the Lyric By Tube to Hammersmith (zone 2) District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City Lines. We are 2 minutes walk from the station.

By Car The Lyric is outside the congestion charging zone and there is a large and inexpensive car park nearby on Glenthorne Road.

To plan your journey visit www.tfl.gov.uk or call 020 7222 1234 (Textphone 020 7918 3015)

Contacting Us We’re always happy to hear from you: Telephone 0871 22 117 20 Fax 020 8741 5965 email enquiries@lyric.co.uk www.lyric.co.uk

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Telephone 0871 22 117 20 Email enquiries@lyric.co.uk

Artistic Director Sean Holmes Executive Director Jessica Hepburn

Lyric Hammersmith is a Registered Charity, No. 278518

All information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to make changes to our programme where necessary.

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