There’s a Monster in your Show at Middleton Arena

Shekina Rose, Families Editor
Pamela Raith Photography

There's a monster in your show at Middleton Arena, 16 November 2023 Tickets from £13.50 — Book now

Tom Fletcher’s picture-book adventures are jumping from the page to the stage as the Who’s in Your Book? series hits the spotlight in this brand-new musical show, There’s a Monster in Your Show at Middleton Arena, Rochdale on Thursday 16 November 2023, just in time to get you in the mood for Christmas!

Watch out, performers – you are not alone on that stage! The cheekiest Little Monster is crashing the party, and he’s bringing his buddies, Dragon, Alien, and Unicorn with him! Get ready for a hilarious and chaotic ride as Little Monster and his special friends create a magical show, while discovering the magic of books and friendship. This high-energy adventure rocks from beginning to end, with original music and interactive moments to keep the kids entertained. So at only 50 minutes long, its the ultimate live theatre introduction for the little ones. Grownups of course will love it too!

Make some special memories and get ready for oodles of playful fun and sing-along, as your favourite fun-loving characters spring to life in this stage show packed with comedy and chaos! There’s a Monster in Your Show, and he can’t wait to meet you!

Tom Fletcher said: “I’m so excited to see ‘There’s a Monster In Your Book,’ come to life on stage! The whole journey is incredibly exciting and I can’t wait to get to rehearsals to meet the puppets. Theatre is such an important way to introduce children to the arts and ‘There’s a Monster In Your Show’ is the perfect first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and their families. I’m so looking forward to seeing their reactions first-hand.”

There’s a Monster in Your Show at Middleton Arena is recommended for children aged 2 and up.

There's a monster in your show at Middleton Arena, 16 November 2023 Tickets from £13.50 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
16 November 2023
1:30pm — 2:30pm
16 November 2023
4:30pm — 5:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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