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From Hop and Alice to Graffiti Classics, it's all at the Bacon Theatre
What's on at the Bacon Theatre this spring:
Dean Close School, Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham GL51 6EP, 01242 258002, bacontheatre.co.uk
Tue 4 Apr
Family Film: Hop (U)
Movie with an Easter flavour, in which director Tim Hill (of 'SpongeBob' and 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' fame) turns his hand to bunnies and chicks. Presented by Bacon Theatre Family Film Club. 2.30pm.
Sun 23 Apr
The Jungle Book
Mowgli and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther embark on a wild jungle adventure, encountering cheeky monkeys and sinister snakes before their big show-down with the tiger Shere Khan. Immersion Theatre revive their popular musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved tale. Ages 4+. 2pm, £11 (adult)/£9 (concs).
Mon 29 May
Alice in Wonderland
Go down the rabbit hole in the company of Alice in this ballet version of the family favourite, complete with the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts. Let's All Dance Ballet Company do the honours. 3pm, £16 (adult)/£14 (concs).
Tue 30 May
Family Film: Encanto (U)
Disney's 2021 animated blockbuster featuring a family with special powers and memorable tunes. Presented by Bacon Theatre Family Film Club. 2.30pm.
Thu 1 Jun
Graffiti Classics
Enjoy some riotous musical entertainment with this "wickedly funny" comedy cabaret. 2.30pm.
Sat 22 Jul
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
Fancy going house-hunting with Henry VIII? Or hiding from Queen Victoria in Buckingham Palace? The Horrible Histories team returns with another show packed with some of the barmiest characters and craziest episodes from British history. 1.30pm & 6.30pm, £16 (adult)/£14 (concs)/£54 (family).