Watermans Weekender features a jam-packed programme of children’s theatre, immersive shows, workshops, music and cinema.

When: 10 to 12 June

Where: Watermans Arts Centre, Brentford

Ticket price: Various, some free events

Find out more and book here

Schedule from organisers:

MEET ME A TREE (0-2YRS)

Meet me a Tree is an interactive first opera for 0-2 year-olds and their carers with music by Schumann, Delibes and Handel as well as words and music created by the company. Hurly Burly invites you and your baby on a multisensory journey through a year in the life of a tree: singing with blackbirds, marching through fallen leaves, smelling new blossom and feeling the wind on your cheeks.

AIR GIANTS – LUMA

Luma is an 8m long, inflatable and robotic long snail who loves an audience. The movement is inspired by the flexible and contorting motion found within the animal kingdom. Her presence as she looms above visitors is gentle, welcoming and otherworldly.

Luma is a joyful and hopeful work which champions both nature and technology, and reimagines what robots can be for.

THE GREAT BIG STORY MIX UP! (3+YEARS)

The hit improvised play for families is back – and you’re in charge! Watch as your wild and wonderful ideas are brought to life by a troupe of storytellers in an hour of never-before-seen fairy tales and other nonsense. For everyone aged 3+.

KIDS CARTOONMANIA (U) – FAMILY CINEMA

Visit the cinema for a selection of the finest Looney Tunes animated cartoons, featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the immortal characters. Half an hour of the funniest moments put on celluloid.

101 DISHES FOR THE EMPEROR – CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK LAUNCH AND ART SHOW

Meet the author and artist, book signing, art show, demonstration of miniature painting and children’s art activity. This is part of the children’s picture book and art show 101 Dishes For The Emperor on display daily, in the Watermans’ Riverside Gallery from 1 -26 June. A tale from 16th century India about a little boy who dares to invite the Emperor to dinner. A tale of sharing, community and kindness.

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