ART, DRAMA AND FILM Explore your creative side with a day out painting your own pottery. Try Glazydays Pottery Cafe (01531 636018) in Ledbury where you can choose from the largest selection of pieces in the area – from piggy banks to plates, tiles to teapots. Other places you can go to have fun painting something unique as a gift or for yourself include Manic Ceramics (01432 277712) in Capuchin Yard, Hereford, Green Frog Pottery (01684 561778) in Barnards Green, Malvern and the Paint It Yourself Pottery (01242 575700) in Cheltenham.
Enjoy an afternoon’s music-making at Berrington Hall on Wednesday, April 8, from 2pm to 4pm. For full details, call 01568 615721 or make an Easter bonnet on Wednesday, April 11, from 2pm to 4pm. For more information, call 01568 615721.
At Ludlow Assembly Rooms, older children, aged six to 11, can get creative making Easter cards and presents for family and friends with Tanith Kinton on Thursday, April 9, or have fun doing biscuit decoration or sweet making on Wednesday, April 16. For further details, call Ludlow Assembly Rooms box office on 01584 878141.
There are also three great films for younger audiences this Easter at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
The Tale of Despereaux (U) is a charming fairy-tale animation about a big-eared mouse who falls in love with a Princess, befriends a rat and saves a kingdom. It’s showing from Monday, April 6, to Wednesday, April 8, at 2pm.
The Secret of Moonacre (U) is a fantasy based on the novel The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge. Orphan Maria Merryweather goes to live with her uncle at the mysterious Moonacre Manor, and a magical journey begins. Showing Thursday, April 9, at 6.30pm, Friday, April 10, and Sunday, April 12, at 2pm.
Finally there’s Bolt (PG), an animated comedy about a dog who stars in his own TV series and is convinced that he actually has superpowers. When he’s abandoned in New York and has to find his way back to Hollywood, he finds out that you don’t need superpowers to be a hero. Showing on Monday, April 13, Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, at 2pm. For details, times and to book call Ludlow Assembly Rooms box office on 01584 878141.
Theatre of Widdershins is bringing children’s theatre to Ludlow with a re-telling of the traditional fairy tale Rapunzel. The Grimm brothers’ tale of a princess with very long hair is brought to life with storytelling, puppetry and music, and at the end of the show the puppeteer invites the children on stage to meet the puppets. Rapunzel is suitable for children four and over. The show is at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Saturday, April 18, at 11.30am and 1.30pm. To book, call the box office on 01584 878141.
European Ballet brings Cinderella, the most enchanting of fairy tales to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday, April 11. The much loved story captures the romance of Cinderella and the Prince, the magic of the glass slipper, the hilarious antics of the Ugly Sisters and the glittering elegance of the ball. Beautifully complemented by Serge Prokofiev’s famous score and sumptuous costumes and sets, this great classical ballet is a special treat for ballet lovers of all ages. Performances are at 3pm and 7.30pm. To book, call the box office on 01584 878141.
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