Two heart-warming family shows coming to Hartlepool

Published Wednesday, 15th May 2019

Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre has lined up two family-friendly shows this May to keep the little ones entertained.

One of the world's best loved nursery rhymes 'There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly' and the uplifting show ‘The Tinfoil Astronaut’ will both be brought to life on stage this month.

'There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly' by The People’s Theatre Company comes to the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday 19th May at 2.30pm and is the ultimate childhood celebration featuring all the classic sing-along songs including Old Macdonald Had a Farm, Incy Wincy Spider and One Finger One Thumb.   

'There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly' by The People’s Theatre Company

'There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly' by The People’s Theatre Company

The delightful show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their little ones, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales featuring sing-along songs, and heart-warming family fun!

Children’s theatre company Kitchen Zoo are also bringing their show ‘The Tinfoil Astronaut’ – a co-commission by ARC, Queen's Hall Hexham and Arts Centre Washington to the Town Hall Theatre on Sun 26th May at 2.30pm.

‘The Tinfoil Astronaut’

‘The Tinfoil Astronaut’

This ‘out of this world’ space show tells the story of little astronaut Alba blasting off on a cosmic adventure to outer-space, but does she have what it takes to make it all the way to the moon!

“We have two wonderful shows for all the family this month at the Town Hall Theatre full of singing, colourful costumes, and feel-good theatre. Don’t miss a fantastic day for grown-ups and little ones alike.” Says Adam Strickland, Duty Officer at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

Families are encouraged to book their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

'There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly' ticket prices are £8.50 for adults and £7.50 for concessions.  Tickets for ‘The Tin Foil Astronaut’ are £6.50 each or family tickets (up to 5 people) are available for £25.

Tickets are available from www.hartlepooltownhalltheatre.com or the box office on (01429) 890000 (Tuesdays-Fridays 10am – 4.30pm, Saturdays 10am–4pm).