The prestigious Northern Ballet company are bringing their Bite Size Ballet performances to the big screen in Arnold
Youngsters can now get the chance to see a number of much-loved fairy tales brought to life by Northern Ballet’s amazing dancers in these colourful and highly entertaining films made especially for children which are being scrreened at The Bonington.
This season of adorable ballets begins with Tortoise & the Hare, with Elves & the Shoemaker and Three Little Pigs to follow.
Strictly Star and BBC presenter Anita Rani is on hand to read the stories and show your little ones some of the moves from the ballets with the help of the loveable characters.
Tickets are just £6 Standard & £4 for Concessions (Incl Seniors, Children and Students)
Bite Size Ballet- The Tortoise & The Hare (U)
Monday, February 18 & Thursday 21 at 11am
Once upon a time there was a speedy Hare who would never stop talking about how fast he could run. Sick of being teased for his slowness, Tortoise challenged him to a race. No one thought he could win, but life is full of surprises! With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!
Bite Size Ballet- Elves & The Shoemaker (U)
Sunday, February 24 at 11am
A hard-working shoemaker struggles to support his family. But when he sees a poor lady in need of help, he gives her his final pair of shoes. The next morning he awakes to find that his last piece of leather has been transformed into the most magnificent pair of magical shoes. But who has mysteriously made them? With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing with excitement!
Bite Size Ballet- The Three Little Pigs (U)
Sunday, April 14 – Tuesday 16
Three Little pigs set out into the world. One builds a house of straw. The second a house made of sticks. The third pig builds his house with bricks. Then along comes a very hungry wolf… With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing all the way home with excitement!