Half-term is nearly here, no fear! Macready Theatre to the rescue with three incredible shows for kids in the heart of Rugby.

A huge thank you goes to our friends at CEMEX, who for the past 5 years have shown Macready Theatre generous support that allows the team to create exciting opportunities for young people to be immersed in a theatre show.

Pavilion South West Dance together with Claire Benson presents

Plastic Paradiso

Inspired by Helen Ward’s book ‘The Tin Forest’, Plastic Paradiso is an environmentally themed dance show for children focusing on resilience, friendship and plastic pollution.

“A magical performance on such an important topic”
“Great for kids”
“So engaging and exciting. We all loved it!”

Monday 30th October
11am | 2:30pm

Scarlet Oak Theatre Company presents

Zoo That Comes To You

Featuring puppetry, live music and unforgettable characters, including two animal enthusiasts who end up with a travelling sanctuary. Come and meet this eclectic group of animals as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world dominated by humans.

“It was so inventive and fun and we learned lots”
“The animals look amazing and it was so heart warming/wrenching in equal measures”
“I cannot recommend this enough for kids and adults! Educational without trying, beautiful loveable characters”

Wednesday 1st November
2:30pm | 5:30pm

Box Tale Soup presents

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. Follow Alice on her remarkable journey, from her fleeting encounters with the White Rabbit to her eventual showdown with the crazed Queen of Hearts. Featuring a dozen colourful handmade puppets, a beautiful set that unfolds from a vintage trunk and magical original music, this is a constantly inventive and refreshing take on Carroll’s classic.

“Loaded with charm… ingenious”
“Beautifully accomplished. As wonderful as any wonderland could be”

Friday 3rd November
2:30pm