Page 15 - Phonebox Magazine October 2016

Phonebox Picks
Activities for...
Tots:
Milton Keynes Museum has lots of fun activities and exhibitions to enjoy. You should allow 2-3 hours to see and try out everything. Almost all of the museum galleries and facilities are at ground level and accessible in a wheelchair and pushchair.
Terrors:
There will be a Tricks and Treats event at Howe Park Wood Education Centre on Wednesday 26th October. It is £3 per child, and booking is essential via their website.
Teens:
On Friday 28th October, there will be Spooky Halloween Walks at Howe Park Wood. These will take place in the evening from 6-9pm, and are £5 per person. Visit their website for more information.
... And the whole family:
Feeling lucky? You can win a prize at Castle Ashby Gardens on 22nd October at their Pumpkin Hunt! Follow the trail around the gardens to nd the hidden pumpkins. But watch out... There could be some spooky happenings too!
October Listings...
Steve Backshall
On Friday 21st October, Steve Backshall will be at Royal & Derngate with his new show. The adventurer and children’s author will be discussing real life expeditions, and illustrating his show with many photos and lms. Whether you’re eight or eighty, this show will be inspiring for all wildlife enthusiasts. Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk
Theatre Listings
James Acaster, Royal & Derngate ...................................................................................Sat 1 Only Fools and Boycie – The New Show, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ......................Sat 1 Bay City Rollers, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre..............................................................Sun 2 Des O’Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck Live, MK Theatre..................................................Sun 2 Save the Last Dance for Me, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre..............................Mon 3 – Sat 8 The Full Monty, MK Theatre...............................................................................Mon 3 – Sat 8 The Woman in Black, Royal & Derngate.......................................................Mon 10 – Sat 15 Brian Cox, Royal & Derngate .......................................................................................... Fri 14 Footloose, MK Theatre...................................................................................Mon 17 – Sat 22 Nina Conti: In Your Face, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre .............................................. Tue 18 Jimmy Carr, Royal & Derngate...................................................................................... Tue 18 The Dreamboys, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ...........................................................Wed 19 Ellen Kent: Aida, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre..............................................................Fri 21 Steve Backshall, Royal & Derngate................................................................................Fri 21 CATS, MK Theatre ..........................................................................................Mon 24 – Sat 29 Grease, Royal & Derngate...............................................................................Tue 25 – Sat 29 Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre................................Sun 30
Music Listings
Legend: Tribute to Bob Marley.................................................................The Stables, Sun 2 Sixties Gold, Royal & Derngate ...................................................................................... Thu 6 Stacey Kent, The Stables................................................................................................Thu 6 Andy Fairweather Low, The Stables................................................................................Fri 7 James Burrage, The Stables ............................................................................................Fri 7 Killer Queen, Royal & Derngate.......................................................................................Sat 8 The Sensational 60s Experience, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.................................Thu 13 UB40, Royal & Derngate................................................................................................Thu 13 Jimmy Osmond: Moon River and Me, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ........................... Fri 14 Charlie Landsborough, The Stables..............................................................................Fri 14 One Night of Elvis: Lee ‘Memphis’ King, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre......................Sat 15 Sing-A-Long Grease, MK Theatre ................................................................................Sun 16 Wishbone Ash, The Stables.........................................................................................Wed 19 Dancing Queen – The Concert, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.....................................Sat 22 Whitney – Queen of the Night, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre .....................................Sun 23 UB40, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ............................................................................. Mon 24 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre....................................Thu 27
Charlie Landsborough
Charlie is at The Stables on Friday 14th October and is an immensely talented star – a writer of remarkable songs, he is known and much-loved for his wonderful voice and ability to tell a ne tale. In spite of all of his fame and achievements, he remains warm, humble, down to earth and compassionate. Tickets: stables.org
The Woman in Black
At Royal & Derngate from Monday 10th – Saturday 15th October, this popular spine-chiller has terri ed over 7 million theatregoers since it rst opened in London’s West End over 27 years ago.
Tickets: royalandderngate.co.uk
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