Handa’s Surprise at The Turnpike

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Handa’s Surprise at The Turnpike, Manchester 21 October 2017 Tickets from £5.00 — Book now

Handa is taking her friend 7 delicious fruits as a surprise – but 7 different animals have 7 very different ideas… could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passion fruit?

Handa’s Surprise at The Turnpike, Manchester 21 October 2017 Tickets from £5.00 Book now

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