The Three Little Pigs at Waterside Arts

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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The Three Little Pigs

Waterside, Manchester
13-15 February 2024
Date
Time
Session Features
13 Feb 2024
11:00 am-12:00 pm
13 Feb 2024
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
14 Feb 2024
11:00 am-12:00 pm
14 Feb 2024
2:30 pm-3:30 pm
15 Feb 2024
11:00 am-12:00 pm

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actor with pig puppets The Three Little Pigs at Waterside Arts
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There’s a wolf coming and he’s hungry for some pork chops! This February half-term, experience a dynamic retelling of The Three Little Pigs at Waterside Arts. Co-written by nine children with the most amazing ideas, this family-friendly production by Stuff and Nonsense features stunning live puppets and original music, and is packed with magic and wonder from start to finish.

The classic tale takes a twist as the three pigs, after cleverly tricking the wolf onto a bus, seek the audience’s help to save their bacon! Can you work together to outsmart the wolf and save the little pigs from being turned into pork sausages?

Enjoy an unmissable show that holds at the heart of its story the themes of playfulness, curiosity and family connection.

Director Niki McCretton said: “It is a show about family – three plucky siblings and a Lone Wolf! We have been creating it with a group of wonderfully insightful and inspiring children who have contributed brilliant ideas, so it’s a show that has real heart as well as some exciting adventures”.

Co-writer Anna Murphy said: “I am delighted to be in the theatrical playground that is Stuff and Nonsense’s storytelling. The Three Little Pigs, like their other shows, is a suitcase full of delight, inventiveness, joy, and wonder”.
The Three Little Pigs at Waterside Arts is suitable for all the family and recommended for ages 3-10.

Accessibility

  • British Sign Language

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