Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig!

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!
 
Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.

A screening of the classic film with subtitles on-screen so you can sing along to every word. With free goody bags, fancy dress and our live host to lead you through all the magic moments, you are guaranteed a great time. But it’s when you, the audience, take over that the fun really begins!

High School Musical 3 tells the story of Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) in their senior year struggling with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a musical to address their hopes and fears.

Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig!

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!
 
Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.

Following it's sell out success in the West End, The Gruffalo is back on a UK tour.

Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood and meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl, and a maraca-shaking, party-mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined.

The award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler was recently voted the nation's number one bedtime story by BBC Radio 2 listeners and this magical, musical stage adaptation promises the perfect summer holiday treat.

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children age 3 to 300!

Recommended for ages 3+.

Leapin’ Lizards! One of the best family musicals of all time!

Starring Su Pollard as Miss Hannigan.

From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming,
rags-to-riches story of Annie’s adventures, from the New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world for decades and will continue for many years to come.

Featuring a cast of over 40 talented artistes Annie has a brilliantly memorable score including It’s A Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and, of course, the legendary Tomorrow. With fantastically visual choreography and a side-splittingly funny script, it really is no surprise that Annie has become one of the best-loved family musicals of all time.

Who is Santa Claus? Where did he come from? And why on earth does he climb down the chimney?

Follow the early life of Santa Claus, from his being abandoned in the forest and adopted by the wood-nymphs, making the very first toys to his final quest for immortality. Find out why we hang stockings, why he climbs down the chimney and meet the original reindeer Glossie and Flossie as well as the chilly rogue Jack Frost. With original music and lots of audience participation this is a wonderful seasonal show from Artsdepot and Big Wooden Horse, creators of venue favourites The Night Before Christmas and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Based on the book by L Frank Baum
Adapted for the stage by Adam Bampton-Smith

An Artsdepot and Big Wooden Horse co-production.

Following the success of Flyaway Katie (2009), Long Nose Puppets return.

Ben is delighted when he opens his present and finds a penguin inside. “Hello, Penguin!” says Ben. Penguin says nothing. What can Ben do to make Penguin speak? Follow the twists and turns of this wonderful tale, in which a silent Penguin turns marvellously eloquent and a little boy finally gets his heart’s desire.

Exciting, surreal and full of surprises, Penguin features lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez.

Suitable for ages 3-7.

Presented by Long Nose Puppets.

Star of the BAFTA Award-winning Boogie Beebies, catch the much-loved Pete Hillier in his hit show Boogie Pete Live - featuring all your favourite songs and dances including Go, Go Mango and Hey Monkey!

Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun-packed show for children of all ages.

Boogie Pete will be coming to meet, greet and sign autographs after the show!

Suitable for ages 2+.

It’s a wolf eat duck world. But it’s a world where little boys can find extraordinary courage and catch the wolf!

Prokofiev’s story of the irreverent Peter has resonated deeply with generations of children enchanted by its power and sense of fun. Now BreakThru Films and Se-ma-for Studios, in collaboration with BAFTA-winning director Suzie Templeton, bring this mesmerising and enchanting classic to its humorous and exhilarating best for the big screen.

The film, which has no vocals, will be accompanied with live music from Manchester Camerata.

‘Peter’s adventures look wonderfully exciting and Prokofiev’s score helps, too, in a thrillingly beautiful animation.’ - The Sunday Times

The joy of this film is the care, sensitivity and imagination that  matches even Prokofiev’s work.’ - The Independent

Tickets to MAPAS (Salford Music and Performing Arts Service) Summer Showcases at the Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester.

Salford Primary School Showcase (Mon & Tue)
A celebration of the year’s work featuring ensembles from the schools involved in the Wider Opportunities project. There will be a wide range of ensembles performing including Wind Bands, Brass Bands, Samba Bands, Guitars and Steel Pans.

Choral Showcase (Wed & Thu)
Featuring massed choir performances of the satellite choirs run by MAPAS, the evening includes a performance of the BBC version of Macbeth performed by the Massed Choirs, Salford Youth Training Choir and Salford Senior Theatre Company.