Jack - in - a - Box Theatre Company

This truly lovely show has lots of scope to discuss issues of beating the bully!

Based on the magical story by ETA Hoffman, made famous by the wonderful music of Tchaikovsky. Our story starts at a Christmas party at the home of Clara and Fritz. Meet the kindly but mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer who gives Clara an enchanted nutcracker soldier . After the party Clara falls asleep with her beloved nutcracker in her arms. In her dreams that follow Clara is kidnapped by the wicked mouse king and taken to his palace but who should come to the rescue but her now life-sized and very much alive Nutcracker!
And that is just the beginning of this wonderful adventure. This is not a Ballet version but a musical feast of theatre, adventure and fun with plenty of our own music as well as Tchaikovsky's wonderful score. Meet the Mouse King and his loveable Rogue side-kick Stilton. Sing along with Pik and Mix our friends in the Kingdom of sweets and of course the story would not be complete without the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (with a difference!) Suitable for R +KS1 (p1 –3 Scotland) only or a mixed KS2 (P4—7) and KS1 +R audience.

At our daughters' school three of the "watchwords" are perseverance, resiliance and diligence! Well Puss has these in bucket loads. Perhaps this show would be of use to you to look at these qualities. Need to look at facing and overcoming challenges? It ticks that box too!

When the miller dies the only thing he bequeaths to his son is the family cat!! What Jack doesn’t know, however, is that this is no ordinary cat……. This is a very special and very clever cat indeed!

 Introducing Maximillion, Abercrombie, Arthur, Percy, Cedric Cat but you can call him Puss - everyone else does! All Puss requires is for Jack to spend the last of his money on a fine pair of boots, a rucksack and a rather nice hat with a feather in it. Rather dubious to say the least Jack duly trusts his friend and finds himself handsomely rewarded.

 Puss pulls on his boots and sets off to seek their fame and fortune. Using all his cunning and trickery (sometimes exposing himself to great danger) Puss soon acquires for his master fine clothes, acres of land, a grand castle and…… well …. Who knows perhaps even the hand in marriage of  the beautiful  princess herself !!!

Your children will be delighted and enthralled as they follow the adventures of Puss and his master in this wonderful musical  adaptation of the classic  tale..

Suitability KS1 (P1-3/4 Scotland) or full age range together

Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol"

(A musical adaptation)

The title speaks for itself. This show contains all you need to look at moral, spiritual and social wellbeing as well as citizenship.

The miserly Scrooge does not like Christmas, he does not like anything or anybody except for counting his money but one Christmas Eve the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley comes to show him the error of his ways and with the help of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas yet to come, Scrooge has the chance to change forever.... Will Scrooge take that chance? Can a mean old miser change in time for Christmas day? Only time will tell as the clock strikes one ...

Noted for it's moral themes and insight into Victorian life, this Dickens classic is ideal for the run up to Christmas and into the New Year

Suitability KS2

From Autumn 2009 back by popular demand. Our wonderful production based on the life and times of this famous scottish writer. We then go on to present scenes from two of his most famous works  - Treasure Island and Doctor Jeckyl and Mr Hyde. This really is lots and lots of fun enjoyed by one and all!

Not only that but a wonderful opportunity to address perseverance and resiliance, facing and overcoming challenges and winning!

Suitability KS2