Nick Cope has been writing and recording his unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years. He performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell out crowds nationwide. His fanatical following has grown thanks to the success of the CBeebies show ‘Nick Cope’s Popcast,’ now in its third series. Nick has a magical way of reaching people’s hearts, igniting children’s imagination in an unpatronizing, educational, and fun way. His charming songs and humor entertain and engage all generations. Nick’s live performances are legendary and appeal to children and adults alike. Critics have praised his ability to connect with audiences of all ages. “Nick Cope is the indie-surrealist kids’ entertainer Robyn Hitchcock and Syd Barrett, foolishly distracted by cult status, never were,” says Stewart Lee. Lucy Porter notes, “Our children have talked about everything from gravity to grieving thanks to Nick Cope’s songs. Our family’s favorite singer/songwriter.”

Do you have silly dreams at night? Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’ll reenact them for you in this high-energy comedy show for the whole family. Mr. Sleepybum awakes to find a room full of parents and children. A circus of silly sketches and dream scenes follows, from swimming with sharks to solving the mystery of a stolen chocolate cake to being chased by a frog dressed as a snail. Mr. Sleepybum’s imagination is limitless. Premiering at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2023, the show was nominated for Best Kids Show, sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, and received rave reviews.

The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin features an energetic, curious man who spends his time inventing solutions to problems. Misunderstood but joyfully oblivious, he is fascinated by penguins and plans to meet them in the Antarctic. He learns to speak penguin, as does the audience, to communicate with them. Accepted by a new community, he explores individuality, communication, and fitting in. This humorous and energetic show uses puppets, music, and audience participation and runs for one hour without an interval, suited for ages 3+.

It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm – the old Fordson tractor quietly rusting away at the back of the barn, Grandpa tending his chickens – that is, until the summer his grandson came to stay, and the old man started telling stories of what it had been like when he was a boy.

Following successful UK tours and a critically acclaimed run in New York, Michael Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to ‘War Horse’ returns to the stage in this delightful, family-friendly show combining drama, storytelling, and original music – a moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifully crafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations.