May 2009

What's on - May

Museums & Galleries
THE HORNIMAN MUSEUM
100 London Road
London SE23
T: 020 8699 1872
W: www.horniman.ac.uk

UK PREMIERE THE ROBOT ZOO - Temporary Exhibition Gallery
28 March - 8 November 2009
This family exhibition of brightly coloured mechanical creatures brings animal anatomy to life.  The giant models and interactive elements reveal the evolutionary adaptations that have allowed eight different species to prosper in different environments.  Exhibits demonstrate how a chameleon changes colour, how a giant squid propels itself through the ocean and how visitors’ reflexes compare to those of a housefly.
SEE HORNIMAN WEBSITE FOR HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Cromwell Road
London, SW7 5BD
T: 020 7942 5000
W: www.nhm.ac.uk

BUTTERFLY JUNGLE
April - August 2009
Come on a jungle journey from the dark depths of the forest floor to the heady heights of the tree canopy and experience the magic and beauty of live butterflies and other rainforest creatures. Come face-to-face with a huge variety of tropical butterflies from all over the world.
Admission: TBC

SCIENCE MUSEUM
Exhibition Road
London, SW7 2DD
T: 0870 870 4868
W: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
SPACE OUT TOUR
3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24, 30–31 May
Get ready to explore space. Come and discover the fascinating world of roaring rockets, amazing astronauts and smelly space.
Admission: FREE
Age: 5+

LAUNCHPAD SCIENCE SHOWS
FREE
The largest free interactive science gallery in the UK, Launchpad is packed with exhibits which will allow visitors to launch a rocket, turn their head into a sound box and control a magnetic cloud.  Find out how the world works by testing out the 35m long Echo Tube, the beautiful Icy Bodies and over 50 more brand new interactive exhibits demonstrating light, sound, electricity and magnetism and more amazing physics phenomena.  Catch one of the spectacular science shows performed by Explainers throughout the day.  Ideal for children aged 8-14 years old.

THE GARDEN
FREE
The Garden offers a variety of interactive zones for children under 6 to enjoy, including the water zone, construction area and sensory exploration zone. There are also opportunities to dress up and put on puppet shows, with the Science Museum’s Explainers on hand to aid you throughout your visit. The Garden is located in the basement of the Museum.

PATTERN POD
FREE
Children can enjoy an electronic kaleidoscope, sound, movement and footprint patterns through the interactive exhibits which make up this multi-sensory gallery. Suitable for children under the age of 8, Pattern Pod introduces ideas about patterns in the world and enables children to develop key science skills in a stimulating way. This gallery is located on the ground floor.

Theatre
THE ALBANY
Douglas Way,
London , SE8
T: 020 8692 4446
W: www.thealbany.org

BABY GROOVES
3 May, 2-5pm
Everybody dance now!  A disco dance party for the under 7’s and their mums, dads and family friends featuring live DJs, chill out area, juice bar and special entertainments in our very own baby boogie wonderland.
AGES 0-7

GREENWICH THEATRE
Crooms Hill
London, SE10 8ES
T: 020 8858 7755
W: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

 

THE LITTLE MERMAID 29 May

A play with music and puppetry for the whole family, based on the book by Hans Christian Andersen.
Enter a world where Mermaids live side by side with the sea creatures... where music is the language in the most mysterious depths of the ocean. The Little Mermaid longs to be part of the human world so that she can marry the human prince. In sheer desperation, she decides to sell her voice to the Sea Witch in exchange for legs, but she could never imagine the price she would pay…
A beautiful fusion of original music, song, physical theatre, movement and colour.

LILY AND THE MAGICAL MOONBEAM - 30 May 2009

A bewitching tale about true friendship based on the popular children’s book by author and illustrator Stephen Gulbis.
One stormy night, Lily the lighthouse keeper rescues a magical moonbeam from the sea. Lily grows to love the moonbeam’s company, but when the moonbeam’s light begins to fade, it’s time for the friends to say goodbye. But can the moonbeam be returned to his faraway home in the sky before it’s too late?
This delightful musical play is written especially for children aged 4 – 7, and their adults. Brought to life with beautiful music and enchanting puppetry, this bewitching tale about true friendship promises to live on in your heart forever.

UNICORN THEATRE
147 Tooley Street
London, SE1 2HZ
T: 020 7645 0560
W: www.unicorntheatre.com
Theatre Centre presents
UNDER THE BED
By Brendan Murray   
25 – 29 Mar

Mo and Jo are trying to sleep but something is under the bed. So, with a little help from their friend Hot Water Bottle, Mo and Jo travel everywhere in search of a little shut eye. Their rollercoaster adventure takes them from the glaciers of the Arctic to the sands of the South Seas – but they must be home in time for breakfast with mum.

Prices: Full £10 / Concessions £7.50
Ages 4+