Families, Theatre and Performance

Mr Popper's Penguins

The creators of Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas return this year with their international smash hit musical! Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives at his home and a penguin waddles out!

Featuring catchy songs and performing penguin puppets, this delightful, action-packed musical is based on the popular book. Filled with heart, invention and plenty of penguins, it's a perfect treat for the whole family!

Adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions. Music by Luke Bateman. Lyrics by Richy Hughes. Based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater.

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Two performers dancing with model penguins

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Location: Waterside
Date: 5 – 27 December
Time: Multiple sessions — see below
Where held: In person only
Price: £18.50

Upcoming sessions

5 December 11:00 am
5 December 2:00 pm
6 December 11:00 am
6 December 2:00 pm
12 December 11:00 am

Showing the next 5 of 24 sessions.

Family friendly
Toilets
Café on site
Gift Shop

Waterside

1 Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF

01619125616

hello@watersidearts.org

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