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  • Drumvoice!  

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    Sat 4 Jul 11:00am Town Hall

    The African Djembe drum has that distinctive sound like no other in this world. Sarah Westwood conducts the Drumvoice Orchestra, who will play traditional West African and Latin-American rhythms for children to clap, sing and dance along to. A special orchestrated composition will invite very young ears to appreciate the magical texture and richness that give you the feel good factor from beginning to end. So bring along your rhythmical hands, your singing voice and stomping feet to Sarah Westwood's magical moment.


  • Sing For All  

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    Sun 12 Jul 6:00pm Symphony Hall

    A collaborative project between Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham Primary Schools & the CBSO Choral Department which aims to extend singing opportunities for young people of all ages and abilities. Over the past nine months, both new and existing choirs have worked with world-class choral leaders to develop their skills. This free concert celebrates Brimingham's wealth of young talent and showcases the THSH choral commission Birmingham Life by Lin Marsh. The choirs will present their own repertoire, preceeding a massed choir finale.


  • Boogie Pete Live! With Peter Hillier from the BBC show Boogie Beebies 

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    Fri 18 Sep 11:00am Town Hall

    Are you ready to Boogie with Pete from CBeebies Boogie Beebies? The much-loved Peter Hillier will take to the stage this Spring with his new show Boogie Pete Live! Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun packed show! Come and join in with all your favourite songs and dances; _GO, GO MANGO, HEY MONKEY, OCEAN MOTION_ and many, many more. _“... it is in short, perfect television. What makes it is the presenter Pete Hillier, engaging and warm and the children love him”_ *The Guardian* _“A children’s television presenter at his best”_ *Daily Express*


  • 175 Today! Birthday Carnival Open Day 11am-4pm 

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    Sun 4 Oct 11:00am Town Hall

    Free, fun packed day of music, dance and all things carnival to celebrate Town Hall’s 175th birthday. Something special for all the family.


  • Notelets Face The Music 

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    Sat 10 Oct 11:00am Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre

    Face the Music - a mini concert for 3-5 year olds and their families. Get up close to all the instruments and musicians - you may find out some of our secrets!


  • CBSO Family Concert: Heroes and Villains - Matinee  

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    Sun 15 Nov 3:00pm Symphony Hall

    Fly like a super-hero to Symphony Hall, as the battle between good and evil begins. From dashing princes and beautiful maidens in distress, to action heroes such as _Indiana Jones_ and _The Incredibles_, _Doctor Who_ and _Harry Potter_, our man-of-steel Alasdair Malloy will be fighting evil with the CBSO’s musical super-powers. With notes whizzing past faster than a speeding bullet in _The Ride of the Valkyries_, _The Dance of the Knights_ and more, join us to save the day, as we head up, up and away!
    *City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Matthew Coorey* _conductor_ *Alasdair Malloy* _presenter_

  • Notelets Noel Notelets 

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    Sun 6 Dec 11:00am Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre

    A mini concert of festive favourites for 3-5 year olds and their families. (Repeated in Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens on 13 December with a lantern parade. Further details to be announced.)


  • Notelets Noel Notelets 

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    Sun 6 Dec 2:00pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre

    A mini concert of festive favourites for 3-5 year olds and their families. (Repeated in Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens on 13 December with a lantern parade. Further details to be announced.)


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Wed 23 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults! Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo at Town Hall  

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    23 December - 3 January Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Click on the dates below for more information.


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Wed 23 Dec 3:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults! Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Thu 24 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults! Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Thu 24 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults! Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Sun 27 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Sun 27 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Sun 27 Dec 3:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Mon 28 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Mon 28 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Tue 29 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


  • The Gruffalo Presented by Tall Stories 

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    Tue 29 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

    This big scary monster is heading to Town Hall this Christmas! Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” The Observer). Mouse can scare 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? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 - 7 Performance lasts just under 1 hour and there is no interval


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