Takeoff Festival

Arts and crafts at Gala Mezzanine until 4pm

What will you create?

HVe you completed our Family Day Trail yet? Pick up your activity sheet from the Festival Hub at Gala and follow our trail through the streets of Durham.

Leave your email address at the Festival Hub to be entered into a prize draw to win a goody bag!

Storytelling with Chris Bostock taking place in Clayport Library as part of TakeOff Festival Family Day 2019 . Plenty to see and do - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

We have loved having FIVE as part of Takeoff Festival 2019 at The Hullabaloo

Three ready for the final FIVE!

Takeoff Festival

Imagination playground at Durham Town Hall today

What will you create?

Drop in until 3pm
No need to book - just turn up
Free activity

Free arts and crafts taking place on the Mezzanine at Gala Theatre

Just drop-in no need to book

OAR - an immersive 10 min Augmented Reality experience merging dance and technology

Taking place in the gallery space at Gala, Durham drop in between 10-12 and 1-3

All set up for Lullaby - Sonic Cradle at Alington House, Durham

Lullaby – Sonic Cradle, is a restuful and tranquil immersive experience and a perfect chillout for families with younger children aged 0-5

Tickets are available on the door £7-£10 / family ticket £24

https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/lullaby/

Weve had an amazing week so far and hope you can join us tomorrow on the Festival Family Day in Durham city centre

There's lots of things to see and do including free activities throughout the day.

See what's taking place and book tickets online at https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

TakeOff Festival Family Day - Theatre Hullabaloo The TakeOff Festival Family Day is on Saturday 26 October in Durham City Centre. Watch as the streets of Durham come alive with world-class theatre, street theatre, creative play installations and much more!

Big thank you to Darlington Building Society for supporting schools access to shows at TakeOff Festival

Join us for 0AR and lots of other amazing shows and activities on our Festival Family Day in Durham City Centre on Saturday 26th

Click here to play your Saturday
https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

From today until Saturday 0AR is at Theatre Hullabaloo 's Takeoff Festival at Gala Theatre & Cinema 😊
https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/
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Don't miss Is This a Dagger? The story of Macbeth at Gala on Saturday 26th as part of the Takeoff Festival Family Day

https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/is-this-a-dagger/

Andy Cannon was recently interviewed about his love of Macbeth and bringing the story alive to new audiences on BBC Radio Tees. Listen again on BBC Sounds (with Gary Philipson on Sat 19 Oct) and catch his performance as part of Takeoff Festival with Hullabaloo on Saturday at Gala Studio in Durham.

Lots of love for TakeOff Festival! This lovely group had been to see Sky at Gala Theatre

https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky/

Beautiful morning watching Hide-and-Seek, what are you looking forward to seeing?

Beautiful performance of Sky at The Witham today, the children were mesmerised. https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky/

It's TakeOff Festival week!

Starting a fantastic week-long celebration of theatre for children and young people in Queen's Hall Arts, Hexham with Is This a Dagger? The Story of Macbeth

Well, where did this weekend go?!

TakeOff Festival lands in County Durham all next week with some of the best theatre for children from around the world. Find out what's on during the week - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/ -takeoff

If you are planning next weekend already, join us on Saturday 26 October in Durham city centre for a fun-filled family day with some amazing theatre for children and plenty of free activities throughout the day.

Find out what's on and book tickets here - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

TakeOff Festival Family Day - Theatre Hullabaloo The TakeOff Festival Family Day is on Saturday 26 October in Durham City Centre. Watch as the streets of Durham come alive with world-class theatre, street theatre, creative play installations and much more!

☁️ Sky at TakeOff Festival (age 2-4 years) ☁️

Take a trip into the sky on your own cloud cushion in this beautiful dance piece for the very young.

"it awakens joy, heavenly Joy"

Tue 22 Oct - The Witham, Barnard Castle

Wed 23 - Sat 26 Oct - Gala, Durham

To Book: https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky/

also showing at:

The Hullabaloo, Darlington Mon 29 & Wed 30 October
https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky-2/

FIVE at The Hullabaloo Wed 23 - Sat 26 October
for ages 3-6 years
Book now - - https://bit.ly/351yMzI

Join two dancers and a musician as they use their eyes and ears, noses and mouths, fingers and feet to discover a world of play that makes the ordinary extraordinary.

FIVE is a playful exploration of our five human senses through dance, movement and live music. This warm, funny and inclusive show is a perfect introduction to live performance for children aged 3 to 6.

Watch the trailer - https://vimeo.com/365728728

WinterWalker

FIVE Trailer

📻 On BBC Tees now - Andy Cannon talking about Is This a Dagger? The Story of Macbeth performing at TakeOff Festival

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_tees

Tees - Listen Live - BBC Sounds Listen live to BBC Tees on BBC Sounds

☁️ Sky at Takeoff Festival (age 2-4 years) ☁️

Take a trip into the sky on your own cloud cushion in this beautiful dance piece for the very young.

Watch the trailer - https://vimeo.com/195918528

"it awakens joy, heavenly Joy"

Tue 22 Oct - The Witham, Barnard Castle
Wed 23 - Sat 26 Oct - Gala, Durham
https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky/

Trailer Himmel af Teater Minsk This is "Trailer Himmel af Teater Minsk" by teaterminsk on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Important news regarding venue changes for Fly & Jabberbabble on Sat 26 October

Message us with any queries and we will be happy to help

🎉 Are you coming along to the TakeOff Festival Family Day on Saturday 26 October?

Join us in Durham city centre for world-class shows, installations, storytelling, arts and crafts and much much more!

Click on the link below to see the full family day line up 👇

https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

TakeOff Festival Family Day - Theatre Hullabaloo The TakeOff Festival Family Day is on Saturday 26 October in Durham City Centre. Watch as the streets of Durham come alive with world-class theatre, street theatre, creative play installations and much more!

Is your school on an Inset Day on Friday 25th October and you are looking to entertain your little ones?

Why not come along to see some world-class theatre as part of TakeOff Festival 2019!

We have some brilliant offers on the performances below

To book call 01325 405 405 or visit https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/ -takeoff

By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes...

Andy Cannon, one of Scotland's finest storytellers, takes audiences on a thousand-year journey from fact to fiction and back afgain, in his telling of Shakespeare's classic tale.

Is this a Dagger? The story of Macbeth
Gala, Durham
Sat 26 October 10.30 / 14.00

Watch the trailer - https://vimeo.com/192014993

Book online - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/is-this-a-dagger/

Heading into Durham city centre for the Festival Family Day on Saturday 26th?

Don't forget to book your tickets for Lullaby - Sonic Cradle at Alington House.

Lullaby - Sonic Cradle is a contemporary musical exploration of night time sounds interspersed with lullabies from India.

To book: https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/lullaby/

Fly (age 5+)

Fly is a poetic journey into a circus universe with strange characters, big emotions and captivating puppet imagery.

"a beautiful, sensitive and deeply nostalgic show for school starters"

Blackhall Community Centre - Fri 25 Oct 1pm

Durham Town Hall - Sat 26 Oct 4pm

https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/fly/

🌟Discounted tickets for North East Artists to attend TakeOff Festival 🌟

Are you a Theatre Maker, Producer, Programmer or Student living in the North East with a passion for theatre for young audiences? Do you want an opportunity to see world-class shows, share in sector discussions and network with colleagues from across the UK and beyond?

This year we have introduced a heavily subsidised delegate ticket for artists working in the North East to attend TakeOff Festival. We have 10 tickets available at the discounted price of £100 (full price £185) for the delegate festival from Wednesday 23 to Friday 25 October

Find out more - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/discounted-tickets-for-north-east-artsists-to-attend-takeoff-festival/

Discounted tickets for North East Artists to attend TakeOff Festival - Theatre Hullabaloo TakeOff Festival is England’s leading festival of theatre for children and young people and it takes place right here in the North East produced by Theatre Hullabaloo. This year we have introduced a heavily subsidised delegate ticket for artists working in the North East to attend TakeOff Festival...

Getting to Know You - only 2 slots left to book!

Are you an artist or company trying to get your work booked? Do you have a great idea that needs support from other partners? Do you really need a good quality family show for next Christmas?

Getting to Know You is an opportunity at TakeOff Festival to share your plans, meet new partners and make incredible and beautiful things happen!

Artists, companies, programmers and producers can apply for a 3 minute slot to present themselves, their ideas and their work to everyone in the room. Pitch slots are an ideal opportunity to introduce yourself and your work – you can talk about anything from an idea you are thinking of developing, a show you are working on, or a tour-ready show you want to get booked. If you’re a programmer, perhaps you want to meet artists who have a cracker of a show for Christmas or who might be able to bring you something a little outside the norm?
Please note, there will be no AV facilities and there will be a very loud ho**er to ensure we stay to time. Getting to Know You: Wednesday 23 October, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

To book a slot: All we ask is that you are a delegate at this year's TakeOff Festival. Please send your name, organisation (if appropriate) and email address to [email protected] and slots will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Have little ones aged 0-5?

There's so much for you to see during TakeOff Festival 2019!

Lullaby - Sonic Cradle (0-5) a contemporary musical exploration of night time sounds interspersed with lullabies from India 👉https://bit.ly/2AHLQfK

Sky (2-4) a lyrical piece of dance theatre for the very young
👉https://bit.ly/32ZxG5I

Hide-and-Seek (2-5) performed in French and English, Hide-and-Seek brings to life the excitement, fear, pleasure, surprise and joy of plying this well-loved game
👉https://bit.ly/2VgKkL4

FIVE (3-6) a playful exploration of our five human senses through dance, movement and live music
👉https://bit.ly/351yMzI

Jabberbabble (4-7) a delightful show for the whole family about four birds and one nest that is entirely sung, as it should be with birds. 👉https://bit.ly/2ZEnKMO

Fly (5+) a poetic journey into a circus universe with strange characters, big emotions and captivating puppet imagery
👉https://bit.ly/35976cf

It's October and that means TakeOff Festival is happening this month!

join us throughout the week 21-26 October for world-class theatre for children.

Our Festival Family Day on Saturday 26 October when the streets of Durham come alive with world-class shows, installations, arts and crafts and more!

Find out what's on during the week here - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/ -takeoff and take a look at our Family Day Flyer below

More on the Festival Family Day - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

It's just 4 weeks until the Takeoff Festival day in Durham City centre!

On Sat 26 October, the streets of Durham city will come alive with world-class performances, street theatre, arts and crafts and much more

Read more about the Festival Family Day here - https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/takeoff-festival/takeoff-festival-family-day/

TakeOff Festival Family Day - Theatre Hullabaloo The TakeOff Festival Family Day is on Saturday 26 October in Durham City Centre. Watch as the streets of Durham come alive with world-class theatre, street theatre, creative play installations and much more!

Sky (ages 2-4 years) at TakeOff Festival 2019

Everything is in motion in this lyrical piece of dance theatre for the very young...

The Witham, Barnard Castle Tue 22 Oct
Gala, Durham Wed 23 - Sat 26 Oct
https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky/

also showing at...

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Mon 28 Oct

The Hullabaloo, Darlington Tue 29 & Wed 30 Oct
https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/shows/sky-2/

https://vimeo.com/195918528

Trailer Himmel af Teater Minsk This is "Trailer Himmel af Teater Minsk" by teaterminsk on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Hands up if you have seen TakeOff Festival lamppost banners in Durham city centre? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Last night we held our TakeOff Festival launch event to our industry colleagues and venue partners.

Guest Programmer, Tony Reekie, gave us an overview of the programme along with inspiring speeches from Miranda Thain, Theatre Hullabaloo and Cllr Joy Allen, Durham County Council.

Thank you to everyone who attended x