The Old Rep are putting on a string of events to make this summer half term your best yet, packed with lots of family fun and entertainment. Kick off with a FREE family fun day at the Library of Birmingham, followed by an adventure of Jurassic proportions with the award-winning Dinosaur Park, and the incredible Monstersaurus (from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants). Whatever you choose to see or do, The Old Rep has something to amaze and delight every member of your family this half term!
For further information or to book any of The Old Rep’s half term events, please call the Box Office on 0121 359 9444 or visit oldreptheatre.co.uk (online booking fee applies). Also, visit @TheOldRep on Twitter for the latest updates!
FREE Family Fun Day, The Library of Birmingham
Tuesday 31 May, 12pm–4pm
Ideal for age 3+
FREE themed activities
Get creative at the Library of Birmingham, as The Old Rep present a string of events, packed with lots of family fun and entertainment. Choose from free craft sessions in the Children’s Library meeting room, to interactive storytelling on The Story Steps, and fun drama workshops taking place throughout the day. There will also be the chance to pick up some great ticket discounts and maybe even win a free theatre trip for your family!
The entire Family Fun Day is completely free of charge, and will be taking place from 12pm–4pm at the Library of Birmingham. Follow @TheOldRep on Twitter or visit oldreptheatre.co.uk for further details.
Dinosaur Park (The Jurassic Parody)
Thursday 2 June, 6.30pm
Ideal for age 8+
Direct from a sell-out London season, and official sell-out status at Edinburgh, Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals, Dinosaur Park tours the UK for the first time!
Superbolt Theatre’s five-star production for families and film fans of all ages, is an epic adventure of show-stopping, spine-tingling theatrics and megalithic mayhem.
This award-winning, laugh-out-loud spin on Spielberg’s classic Jurassic Park is a theatrical celebration of cinematic nostalgia. The perfect parody for those waiting anxiously for the next film, and an enjoyable entertainment for everyone else!
The Park Family embark on a journey to a misty past. When things go wrong, family feuds are faced with the rapturous roar of DIY dinosaurs.
“Spielberg should be amused and touched by what this young trio have produced, both irreverent and reverent.” ★★★★★ The Times
“Very funny, often ingenious Superbolt are heirs to the comedy theatre tradition.” ★★★★★ The Guardian
Monstersaurus!
Saturday 11 June 11am & 2pm
Ideal for age 3+
FREE craft sessions one hour before each show
This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monster-ously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole world of wacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem – now he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?!
This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family – with original music and plenty of audience participation!
The Old Rep is delighted to be one of the first venues to welcome this brand new production. Here’s what the critics said about Big Wooden Horse’s previous production, Aliens Love Underpants.
“There is much magic and mischief here – and that, really, is the essence of all great family theatre.” The Guardian
For further information or to book tickets, call the Box Office on 0121 359 9444 or visit oldreptheatre.co.uk (online booking fee applies).
