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REVIEW: ROYAL BALLET's Like Water for Chocolate

ROYAL BALLET’s Like Water for Chocolate – streamed into a cinema near you. This is a totally new production, all devised from scratch, the choreography, music, set and costumes, based on the novel by Laura Esquivel. The ballet moves are a fusion of classical rigour and exciting modern expression. One big break with tradition which I totally applaud is the drastically reduced time…
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Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic is skating into the UK this Spring

Disney On Ice is touring again with brand-new show Discover The Magic displaying a jaw-dropping innovative technology for the whole family to enjoy and London Mums cannot wait to see it. Disney On IcepresentsDiscover The Magicis bringing a new voyage to families through dynamic moments both on ice and in the air, taking fans on its most adventurous journey yet. The show promises…
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Show review: We Didn't Come to Hell for the Croissants at Riverside Studios 17 January to 4 February 2023

Award-winning cult South African hit We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants has made its London debut this week at the Riverside Studios. It will be short lived so I recommend booking tickets as it will leave the Capital on 4 February. Tickets are now on sale here. The funny thing about this show is that it is unique and controversial. Everyone who wrote a story for We Didn’t…
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Gig alert! SAD CAFÉ play LONDON – Putney Half Moon on Friday 10th February 2023!

SAD CAFÉ play LONDON – Putney Half Moon on Friday 10th February 2023! The Half Moon is my favourite venue as I have performed there a few times with my rock band. Regarded by many as one of the best live bands of the 80s, Sad Café are back. Original members Ian Wilson and bassist Des Tong are joined by long-time associate, singer/songwriter Sue Quin, the exciting vocal talent of Barry…
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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4

BOOM! Somebody knocked on the door. Uncle Vernin came downstairs holding a gun. ‘Who’s there? To come my house, we haven’t invited anyone.’ he shouted. SMASH!! The door fell on the floor. A big man was standing there. ‘Hello Harry, can you make me a cuppa tea?’ Harry just stared and froze. Vernon said ‘Get OUT!’ Hagrid said, ‘Shut up, Vernin! Harry, Happy…
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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone Chapter 3

At breakfast one day the post came. Harry picked up the letters and he saw a letter with his name on. ‘Mr H Potter, The Cupboard Under the Stairs’ He was very supprised. Nobody ever sent him a letters. Dudderly saw his letter and told Uncle Vernin. Vernin snatched it away and Harry got angry. ‘It’s mine, give it back.’ said Harry. ‘Go to your cupboard.’ Uncle Vernin said, and…
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Harry Potter for 4-6 year olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 2

I’m back introducing Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone to 4-6 year old children with home-made illustrations. Harry is now 10 years old. He still lives with his family, the Dursleys. His aunt is Aunt Pechooneeya and his uncle is Uncle Vernin. Their son is Dudderly. The family is never kind to Harry. On Dudderly’s 11th birthday, he starts going all whiney-whiney coz he…
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Activities

Playball programme for London children

The Playball programme follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of your child. Playball takes advantage of developmental windows of opportunity by providing a wide range of suitable movement skills and physical activities in a safe and secure environment – perfect for optimal learning!
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National Theatre review: Hex 

This Christmas at the Olivier theatre (inside the National Theatre at Southbank London), Rufus Norris directs Hex, a vividly original retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with music by Jim Fortune, book by Tanya Ronder, designs by Katrina Lindsay and magical choreography by Jade Hackett. PRODUCTION IMAGES BY JOHAN PERSSON The story Princess Rose (Scottish speaking Rosie Graham) is a…
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DIY Harry Potter picture book: Potted for 4-year-olds

Introducing Harry Potter for the very young. When the film and book are over their heads, but they desperately want to know the story… Book 1: The Philofososs Stone Chapter 1 Harry was a baby. His parents dieded because the baddy wizard Voldimor deddid them with a baddy spell. Harry was ok because he had lots of special love magic from his mummy and daddy to keep him safe. But he got an…
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