Festive fun in the fairytale forest

In the midst of Lincoln’s seasonal theatrical offerings, the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre has carved out its niche by offering a winter show rather than a traditional pantomime. Robin Hood and Maid Marian – Winter in Sherwood is 2017’s production...

Children’s arts opportunities put in the spotlight

From the regular visiting children’s theatre productions to the toys in its cafe area along with in house provisions such as the Diddy Disco, accessible changing facilities and a lovely warm welcome, the Lincoln Drill Hall has long been a favourite destination...

Tale of Light Princess inspires little feet

For thousands of mini aspiring ballerinas it’s nice to be able to see where their weekly classes and donning of tutus could take them so I love that many ballet companies have been developing shows with a family audience in mind. Earlier this year we treated the...

The Light Princess

Using elements of circus and classical choreography, a new full length ballet taking the tale of Sleeping Beauty as its inspiration is being performed at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre this weekend. Ballet Cymru’s The Light Princess tells the story of a...

The BFG, Mr Men and a gecko’s echo…

Formerly known as Books in the Castle, this year’s Newark Book Festival (July 15th and 16th) was rebranded, revamped and a resounding success. With a last minute change to the mini ones weekend schedule we headed to Newark on Saturday instead of Sunday as...

Sunday Sevens #5

#SundaySevens is a blog series started by Natalie from Threads and Bobbins.  Here’s my fifth entry into the series looking at a few of the little things that have happened in the mini ones’ lives this week… 1. How Time Flies Christopher Nibble wasn’t our only...