Z-Arts

Curious Investigators: a theatrical adventure for the 3-7s

Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do: sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding new things to investigate. When she discovers a mysterious egg hidden in the rubbish, our heroes need the audience’s help. Can we save a mysterious egg from a smashing? And what will we discover along the way? One Tenth Human’s new…

The Gingerbread Man

Come and see the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man and meet the bravest biscuit of all time. Stuff and Nonsense apply their usual brilliance with a mix of puppetry, live action, great music, humour and a stunning staging of this well-loved classic tale. Suitable for 3+ with a no scary bits promise!

The Hug: a show about love and acceptance for the under-8s

A hedgehog and a tortoise are both in search of a restorative hug. Facing many rejections along the way, they meet a rather scary badger, an obsessive squirrel who knows A LOT about nuts, a fabulous fox and an owl who is trying hard to be wise. A tale of hope, empathy and acceptance, based on the heart-warming and funny…

Josephine: the story of icon Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker - the little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe, Josephine broke the mould and high-kicked the pieces to the kerb. But, almost 50 years after her death, Café Josephine, a down-at-heel New York…

Josephine: the Story of Icon Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker - the little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe, Josephine broke the mould and high-kicked the pieces to the kerb. But, almost 50 years after her death, Café Josephine, a down-at-heel New York…

Mmm Aah Whoosh

A brand-new gig for 0–5-year olds which will immerse you in a swirling world of colour and take you on a musical journey through afro-centric soulful folk, jazz and scat. Inspired by our first breaths, hums and gurgles, Mmm Aah Whoosh combines music and animation to celebrate the wondrous world of the language of…

Squidge: a Sensory Show for ages 3-8

Do you squish or squash, tickle or most certainly not, handshake or hug, stretch out or snuggle in like a bug? Squidge is a fun interactive dance performance with live music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives. At the heart of the show is…

Stan: a Powerful Tale of Friendship and Dinosaurs

Sam is a happy, dinosaur loving 8-year-old whose world turns upside down after his parents separate. As he takes himself off to the far end of the school field he meets Alex, a deaf girl with a vivid imagination – and an impressive collection of dinosaurs. Bonding over boring packed lunches and their favourite fierce…

Stan: a Powerful Tale of Friendship and Dinosaurs

Sam is a happy, dinosaur loving 8-year-old whose world turns upside down after his parents separate. As he takes himself off to the far end of the school field he meets Alex, a deaf girl with a vivid imagination – and an impressive collection of dinosaurs. Bonding over boring packed lunches and their favourite fierce…

The Tiger Who Came For Tea

Join the Tiger for tea and take a trip into the real-life world of Mog the Forgetful Cat. Explore the popular works of beloved children's author, Judith Kerr, in this immersive exhibition. Every Friday and Saturday and Tuesday to Sunday over half term

The Tiger Who Came to Tea and The Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat

3D exhibition featuring the worlds from 14 of Judith Kerr's books.