Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
movies
Maleficent
From 30 May
Running time: 98 mins, Certificate: PG
Maleficent, a beautiful pure-hearted young woman lives in a peaceful forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to become the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal, an act that turns her pure heart to stone becoming “The Mistress of All Evil.”
Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King’s successor and as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora, that upon her sixteenth birthday she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a sleep like death.
Postman Pat: The Movie
From 23 May
Running time: 87 mins, Certificate: U
Postman Pat makes a bid for stardom in his upcoming feature film, auditioning for a Britain's Got Talent-like TV show called You're the One. Ronan Keating provides the singing voice of Pat, as he steps up to the judging panel, lead by 'Simon Cowbell'.
DVD & BLU RAY
Moshi Monsters The Movie
Running Time: 81 mins,
Certificate: U
The Moshi Monsters Katsuma, Poppet, Mr. Snoodle and friends, attempt to defend the precious Great Moshling Egg from the dastardly Dr. Strangeglove, in this colourful animated adventure, full of fun, adventure, songs and friendship.
The Harry Hill Movie
Running time: 88 mins,
Certificate: PG
The weird and wonderful Harry Hill brings his inimitable comedy stylings to the big screen. The film tells the story of Harry’s road trip to Blackpool accompanied by his Nan and his seriously ill hamster. Along the way he has to contend with the attentions of a lunatic vet (Simon Bird) and his own evil twin brother (Matt Lucas).
APPS
RIO 2: Official App for the Movie
App Store, £1.99 | Google Play, £1.99
You first met Blu & Jewel, the loveable blue macaws, in the first RIO movie, and now they’re back for RIO 2, along with their three kids, for a new amazing adventure! Read, play and colour with your fun feathered friends, Blu and Jewel.
Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace
App Store, £4.99
Every story has a beginning. Experience the Star Wars story in an epic new way! Uncover the story of the saga while tapping to reveal hidden content. Sharpen your Jedi mastery and test your ability against the fastest and fiercest racers in four different galaxies. Participate in tournaments, time trials and daily racing events to win special rewards.
Dreamworks’ Dragons: Defenders of Berk
App Store, £1.99 | Google Play, £1.78
Join your favourite dragon trainer Hiccup, along with his fire-breathing pal Toothless, on another magical adventure in the deluxe story book Dreamworks Dragons Defenders of Berk, as seen on the Cartoon Network.