JUNIORS - THURS 26 MARCH, 7pm

FishTank youth THEATRESENIORS - SAT 28 MARCH, 2pm & 7pm

Come and see what Lincoln Drill Hall’s Youth Theatre groups have been up to during the last few months as they present their latest productions. Highly original, often moving, frequently hilarious and always quirky, FishTank Youth Theatre performances are devised entirely by the young participants and are completely unique!

TICKETS: £3Accompanied Under 16s FREE

TUES 31 MARCH, 10am - 4pm

Mummy MadnessJoin us for an ancient Egyptian themed family fun day.

FREE ENTRY(Optional craft activities at £1 each)

SAT 28 MARCH, 12-4pm

BABY AND CHILDREN'S MARKETA vibrant pop up market selling: clothes, books, toys, gifts, equipment, maternity wear, DVDs. Stalls £10, for more information go to facebook.com/EverAfterShop or email hello@everaftershop.co.uk

ENTRY: 50p

Eastival is back! Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, Lincoln Drill Hall,The Collection and Terry O’Toole Theatre have come together to present a fabulous festival of arts events and activities for children across the city, bringing together some of the very best theatre, workshops, films and music available for children and families!

The Case of the Curious SuitcasesTUES 31 MARCH, 2pm

At a small rural train station 3 people arrive for the next train. But the train is delayed, the longer they wait the more strange things start to happen… Potty old porters, the world’s worst sandwiches and the never-ending Lost & Found department are only the start of the adventure. A show bursting with fun and visual fantasy. This show is suitable for children from 5 years upwards

TICKETS: £6

MON 30 MARCH - WEDS 1 APRIL

uluzuzulalia

A vivacious and interactive voice playground for families to enjoy together. The Tongue Wizards: Queen Victor the Fabulous, and Volumia the Librarian, will help you to explore two magical worlds filled with interactive electronics where you can explore the power of your unique voice. Light a vocal fire! A lively romp around your unique voice and the surprising things it can do, starring you. Suitable for 6-11 year olds and their adults.

TICKETS: £8 Full // £4.50 Child

Mon 2pm, 10.30am & 2.30pm Tues & Weds

THURS 2 APRIL - 10.30am - 12 noon

DIDDy DISCOJoin us for our happening club for under 7s and their happening parents! We love to mix it up with all kinds of music to make it a unique party for parents and children alike! All children must be accompanied and face-painting is also available.

TICKETS: £3Accompanying Adults FREE

Rhubarb Theatre

THURS 2 & THURS 9 APRIL - 11.15am

UNDER FIVEs STORYTIME2 April - If I Were The Easter Bunny: A little rabbit dreams of being the Easter Bunny, hiding lots and lots of Easter eggs all over the meadow, having tea parties, making Easter bonnets and leading the way in the Easter parade.

9 April - The Great Easter Egg Scramble: The Easter Bunny has been so busy preparing for his party that he’s forgotten to deliver eggs to all of his friends! Off he scrambles to deliver the eggs at top speed, but when Mrs Duck hatches a baby croc and the turtles become parents to a penguin chick, the Easter Bunny’s mix-up soon becomes clear.

FREE ENTRY

EASTER CRAFT ACTIVITYSAT 4 APRIL - 12pm - 3pm

TICKETS: £1

SAT 4 APRIL - 2pm

HUGLESS DOUGLASHugless Douglas wakes up in need of a hug. He tries to find the perfect one, but none of them seem quite right... he soon discovers that there’s only one hug that will do - a big bear hug from his mum!Blunderbus is proud to present this delightful new show featuring music, puppetry and high energy storytelling.

Suitable for children aged 3-7.

TICKETS: £8 // £6 Concs// £24 Family of Four

Celebrate Easter with our drop in Easter craft activity afternoon suitable for children age 5+. An ‘egg’cellent time for creative young children.

Blunderbus Theatre

MON 6 APRIL - 11am & 3.30pm

SING-A-LONG-A FROZENA full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host to show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of a couple of special princesses. Suitable for ages 5+

TICKETS: £15 Full // £10 Child£46 Family (4 people, max 2 adults)£33 Family (3 people, max 2 adults)

THURS 7 APRIL - 1.05pm

LUNCHTIME CONCERT: CLASSIC RHYTHM

This fabulous classical music group present a special family friendly concert as part of the Eastival Children’s Festival celebrations. Helen O’Connell, flute, Adrian Sutcliffe keyboard, Chris Brannick percussion. Plus workshop for ages 6+ from 11am - 12noon. £2.50 per child & free ticket to the concert.

WEDS 8 APRIL - 10am - 4pm

ANGLO-SAXON INVASIONLearn how to be a warrior at our Anglo-Saxon family fun day.

TICKETS: £6 adv (£7 on the day)

WEDS 8 APRIL - 11am - 3pm

FAMILY FOLK AND BARN DANCE DAY

Join us for a fantastic folk-flavoured family day led by local folk legend Liam Robinson and featuring live music, dance, crafts & song. You can drop in for free at anytime between 11am & 3pm to join in, plus you can sign up for one of two hour-long Family Barn Dances in the auditorium at 12noon or 2pm (£3 per person).

FREE ENTRY

FREE ENTRY(Optional craft activities at £1 each)

Lincoln International Chamber Music Festival

EASTIVAL OFFER:

£10 All tickets, with promo code: EASTIVAL10

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THURS 9 APRIL - 2pm

STICK MAN

A funny and utterly delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book Stick Man. Featuring a trio of top actors, the show is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Guarantees more fun than you can shake a stick at! Most suitable for children aged 3+ and their friends & families

TICKETS: £11 // £40 Family

FRI 10 APRIL - 10am

LIL PACS: THE GRUFFALOJoin us for a very special Eastival Lil’ Pacs based on The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Schleffer. One day a mouse takes a walk in the deep dark wood and meets a fox, an owl, a snake and someone else... This free creative storytelling session is perfect for parents and toddlers. Suitable for under 5s.

FREE ENTRY

SAT 11 APRIL - 10am - 12 noon

TICKETS: £4

YOUNG ARTISTS SATURDAY WORKSHOP

Join us for a fun and creative art workshop for 8 - 16 year olds, where you can craft your own unique sculpture from modelling clay. Young Artists Workshops take place every second Saturday of the month in the Usher Gallery. Places are limited, please book in advance.

Creative Clay for 8-16 year olds

Scamp Theatre

Family Ticket: 4 Seats

SAT 11 APRIL - 3pm

TICKETS: £10 Full // £8 Child

Building a new home is not as easy as it looks. What’s the best material to use? Will it keep out the rain? Will it be Wolf Proof!!! There’s only one way to find out... Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return with a madcap show full of puppetry, comedy and thrills! Suitable for ages 2+

SAT 11 APRIL - 3pm

TICKETS: £6 // £20 Family

The UGLY DUCKLING

THREE LITTLE PIGS

Life isn’t much fun in the farmyard for a little misfit ‘duckling’ and he dreams of kindlier places beyond the farm gates. Join us for this much-loved tale of transformation, brought to you in Thingumajig’s house style with beautiful puppet characters, live music and a generous sprinkling of theatre magic.

Stuff And Nonsense Theatre

Thingumajig Theatre

Family Ticket: 4 Seats

FREE FAMILY FILMSEvery day throughout Eastival at 2pm

FREE ENTRY

The Collection will be showing a variety of family films every day throughout Eastival – all for free. For full details of film screenings contact The Collection or pick up a flyer at The Collection reception desk.

(tickets available from 12 pm on the day of the film from The Collection reception desk)

EASTER EGG CHALLENGETake part in an Easter egg challenge across all three sites. There are 10 Easter eggs hidden at The Collection, The Drill Hall and Lincoln Performing Arts Centre; find the eggs, complete the picture challenge and claim your reward! You can start your challenge at any of the three venues and can use the whole week to complete it. Rewards will be available at all the venues.

LINCOLNSHIRE ONE VENUES EVENTSSaturday 14 and Saturday 21 March Various locations across Lincoln. Sheepselfie tour with the Usher Young Creatives and The National Saturday Art Club, Look out for the sheep across the city find us on #sheepselfielincoln

Saturday 28 March- Sunday 12 AprilUsher Gallery and The CollectionSheepselfie Exhibition

Tuesday 7 April, 4.30 – 6pm Cafe Bar, Lincoln Drill HallYoung People’s Jamming Session

These events are run as part of the Lincolnshire one Venues Young People’s Programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Providing opportunities for young people aged 12 – 25 to get involved in their local venue across Lincolnshire. Find out more at:www.lincolnshireonevenues.com

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre: lpac.co.uk // 01522 837600

The Collection: thecollectionmuseum.com // 01522 782040

Lincoln Drill Hall: lincolndrillhall.com // 01522 873894

Terry O’ Toole Theatre: terryotooletheatre.org.uk // 01522 883311