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Ages: Strictly 6 - 18 months
Baby Show
9 Aug - 29 Jul 2018 It's baby's first adventure. | '...the perfect way to launch a theatre-going habit.' The Guardian Baby Show is our ever-popular sensory performance with captivating images and intriguing sounds that keep little ones rapt. The show playfully explores getting ready to go outside,&nb... Read more
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Ages: Strictly 18mths - 3yrs
Sensacional, 2017-18
10 Aug - 29 Jul 2018 Spectacular show for toddlers returns in 2017 | 'Fabulous afternoon visiting the Unicorn for Sensacional. Watching some fantastic toddlers being mesmerised by beautiful lights.' Parent Bring your toddler along to a sound and light show in which they are the participants. Watch as your child ... Read more
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For everyone
Free Events
12 Aug - 28 Jul 2018 | OPEN HOUSE | Saturday 16 September Step behind the scenes for an exclusive guided tour of our purpose-built, multi-award-winning building. All tours are free and take place between 11am and 4pm at the following times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Find out more and book. EXHIBITIO... Read more
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For everyone
Summer Holiday Activities
30 Aug - 2 Sep 2017 JOIN OUR 70TH CELEBRATIONS! | DOWNLOAD THE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS TIMETABLE To launch our 70th anniversary season this Summer, join us for four days of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Choose from dance workshops, puppet making, clay creations, circus skills and speci... Read more
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For everyone
New shows for schools
4 Sep - 31 Jul 2018 | ‘I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHAT THE UNICORN DOES FOR OUR SCHOOL – IT IS ENGAGING, MOTIVATING AND INSPIRING IN EQUAL MEASURE!’ Headteacher As the UK's leading theatre for young audiences we’re excited to announce all our new shows for primary and secondary schools. State schools can book&... Read more
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For everyone
Open House
16 Sep 2017 Explore our award-winning building! | All tours are free and take place between 11am and 4pm at the following times: 11am, *12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on Sat 16 Sep. * Keith Williams (the building's architect) will be leading the tour at 12pm. Read more about Keith Williams Arch... Read more
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Ages: 6 - 12
Laika
24 Sep - 12 Nov 2017 Brave the Unknown | Laika, the space dog: the first living creature to orbit earth. That was in 1957. Today it’s 2057, and Sami lives with his mum. She’s an astronaut and she understands that there could be a better future out in space. But Sami’s life is down here. So now they must fac... Read more
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Ages: 8 - 13
Beowulf
1 Oct - 5 Nov 2017 What will you fight for? | At the end of this tale, I’ll go to fight a dragon. And I will be no more. Beowulf is the longest surviving epic poem in Old English. Writer Chris Thorpe ( Victory Condition , Confirmation at Royal Court) shines a new perspective on the seminal text, d... Read more
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Ages: 5 - 10
SHOW-THEMED WORKSHOPS
21 Oct - 23 Dec 2017 | UP CLUB+ Our extra special UP Club Plus events are themed around shows and usually take place straight after a performance. All UP Club+ activities can be booked online. SPACE RACE WORKSHOP: 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 & 28 OCT, 12.30 & 3.30PM | Ages 6 - 10 Join the space race with you... Read more
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For adults
Unicorn Lates
26 Oct - 12 Apr 2018 WHY SHOULD KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN? | Every now and again we hide the toys, stock the Unicornershop with plenty of locally brewed beer and put on a later performance for adults to enjoy, these are followed by free live music from local or new artists in the foyer - take a look below at our ... Read more
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Ages: 5 - adult
The Velveteen Rabbit
17 Nov - 31 Dec 2017 Real isn’t how you are made. It’s a thing that happens to you. | ★★★★ ‘Utterly gripping...’ The Guardian There once was a Velveteen Rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid. He was fat and bunchy, as a Rabbit should be; and for at least two hours the Boy lo... Read more
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Ages: 2 - 6
Boing!
22 Nov - 31 Dec 2017 Who can sleep on Christmas eve? | ★★★★ ‘Utterly dazzling. Rumbustious, exhilarating dance theatre.’ The Guardian This piece of dance-theatre captures the delirious excitement of two boys waiting for Father Christmas to arrive on the most magical night of the year. There... Read more
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Ages: 14 - Adult
Wild Life FM
12 Jan - 20 Jan 2018 What will you broadcast? | This show is not going to be what you expect. It’s not a play. It’s not a gig. It’s also both of those things. Eight musicians from London and Norfolk join performance artist Kim Noble, director Pol Heyvaert (CAMPO, Belgium) and musician Jakob Ampe to... Read more
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Ages: 3 - 6
Seesaw
26 Jan - 11 Mar 2018 A seesaw only works with two. | Being little can be hard work. There are holes to dig, sand castles to make, treasures to find, adventures to be had. It's much easier when you have a friend to help. But what if making friends is hard work too? Seesaw explores the push and pull of friendship, and ... Read more
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Ages: 8 - 12
Othello
3 Feb - 3 Mar 2018 Is being yourself enough? | Othello, the bold, brash, confident solider, and Desdemona, the beautiful Senator’s daughter, are truly in love – but not everyone is happy about it. And that is where the problem begins and tolerance ends. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s great tragedy, this ... Read more
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Ages: 9 - Adults
Beginners
20 Mar - 15 Apr 2018 LET’S DISCUSS THIS LIKE ADULTS. | Beginners bɪˈɡɪnəs / plural noun 1. a person who has just started to do or learn something. 2. a call given to prepare to start a play. Beginners tells the story of three families trapped in a waterlogged holiday cottage over summer. The ... Read more
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Ages: 14 - Adult
Five Easy Pieces
27 Apr - 28 Apr 2018 POWER, THEATRE AND HUMANITY. | Since 2012, the Unicorn has programmed a strand of work for adults that invites us to think about how children experience our society. This year’s show by highly regarded and controversial Swiss director, Milo Rau, deals with some of our greatest fears and taboos. I... Read more
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