The Monty

Presented by The Friends of The Montgomery Saturday 6th June 10am to 3pm Free admission. Drop in and have a perusal through beautiful homemade crafts. We think it's a lovely way to spend an hour or so on a Saturday whilst also supporting local makers! The Ladies in Lavender will be serving refreshments in our Gallery. This event has been organised by our wonderful Friends of The Montgomery to raise vital funds to support the ongoing work we do as a small charity. Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Please note this will now take place on Saturday 6th June.

Sat 22 Aug 11am & 2pm Tickets £11.00 Family discounts available. http://bit.ly/346I5xn 50 minutes Presented by Knuckle and Joint with Churchill Theatre Creative Learning Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, And can’t fall asleep without them! Watch the adventures of Bo Peep unravel as she tries to rescue her woolly friends! Counting her sheep always sends Bo Peep off to sleep by bedtime, but with no sign of them yet she’ll be up all night searching. Bo Peep needs you and your family's help to save her little lambkins from danger in time for bed! “A truly magical performance.” - Praise for Knuckle and Joint’s previous children’s production, The International Story Quest Award winning, Knuckle and Joint and Churchill Theatre Creative Learning have teamed up to bring you a brand new and magical adaptation of well loved nursery rhyme, Little Bo Peep. It is a perfect theatre introduction for your little ones with an interactive story and sensory learning. Look out for a flock of woollen puppets, original music and sheep themed silliness! Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Fri 19 Jun 10am Tickets £17.00 (adults) http://bit.ly/37DQcns 180 minutes Presented by Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials Learn the skills you need to create your own decorative bunting. Using recycled fabrics, we’ll be applying various applique and embroidery techniques to create unique designs, that you’ll then have the experience and confidence to build on at home. Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Sat 30 May 2pm Tickets £11.00 Family discounts available http://bit.ly/37zUIU2 60 minutes Presented by Mark Thompson in association with Cahoots Theatre Company Age 5+ “This is a show that has to be seen to be believed!” - Families Edinburgh Magazine 2019 You think science is boring? Think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! “If you are trying to inspire your children for the first time, then this show will be perfect.” - One4Review 2017 Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Monday 25th May 11am & 2pm Tickets £11.00 Family discounts available http://bit.ly/34epqA4 60 minutes Presented by tutti frutti A new play for all sleepyheads aged 3+ Leave the ordinary behind and step into a place of wonder; snuggle down in a place of still, silent sleepy slumber, a place just for you….. When I go to bed at night, I tuck myself in very tight, Dream catchers and stars sparkle bright, Fears and worries now out of sight, Soon my sweet dreams dance in the cool moonlight. If you can’t sleep, won’t sleep or love sleep there is something in this show for you. With sublime music and beautiful design, tutti frutti invites you to their new show made of dreams. Sweet Dreams is a new play about the wonders and benefits of sleep. Working with partners; The Children’s Sleep Charity and Sheffield Children's NHS Trust this magical new show is underpinned with research about sleep behaviours in children and families. Funded by the Wellcome Trust. Book together with your ticket to Upcycled Bedtime Bunting Workshop and get £1 off your workshop ticket! Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Monday 25th May 10am Tickets £14.50 (under 16s) 120 minutes Presented by Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials Age 7+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Book at the same time as your ticket to Sweet Dreams and get the workshop at £13.50 Create your sleepy bedtime-themed bunting, using upcycled fabric scraps and wool. Pick your pre-cut triangular flags and decorate, using easy applique techniques. We guarantee your finished bunting will look fantastic on your bedroom wall! Book your tickets to the performance of Sweet Dreams and get £1 off your workshop ticket! Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Tue 12 May 10am Tickets £17.00 (adults) http://bit.ly/2qOwAfD 180 minutes Presented by Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials From recycled fabric scraps and natural wood, you’ll create a striking wall banner using various applique and decoration techniques. Choose from our templates or design your own. Learn more about Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials here: www.badgerandbobbins.etsy.com www.happyearthessentials.com Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Tue 5 May 11am, 1pm, 3pm 1 adult & 1 child £10.00 Additional adult £6.00 Additional child £6.00 Tickets http://bit.ly/2OtAXoi 40 minutes Presented by HurlyBurly Age 0-2 Meet Me A Tree is an interactive first opera for 0-2 year olds and their carers. With music by Schumann, Delibes and Monteverdi as well as familiar nursery rhymes and original songs, HurlyBurly invites you and your baby on a multi-sensory journey through a year in the life of a tree. Sing with blackbirds, march through fallen leaves, smell new blossom and feel the wind on your cheeks with us. With beautiful singing and relaxing music at its core, Meet Me A Tree will be an opportunity to unwind and have fun for new parents, carers and babies. Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Sat 2 May 10.00-15.00 Free Entry Presented by The Friends of The Montgomery Free admission. Drop in and have a perusal through beautiful homemade crafts. We think it's a lovely way to spend an hour or so on a Saturday whilst also supporting local makers! The Ladies in Lavender will be serving refreshments in our Gallery. This event has been organised by our wonderful Friends of The Montgomery to raise vital funds to support the ongoing work we do as a small charity. Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Fri 24 Apr 10am Tickets £19.50 (adults) http://bit.ly/2KTjKU8 120 minutes Presented by Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials Learn the charming art of macramé knotting and create a stunning plant hanger, complete with houseplant. We will introduce you to various macramé techniques to give you the skills and confidence to continue to make your own creations at home. Leanr more about Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials here: www.badgerandbobbins.etsy.com www.happyearthessentials.com Please note there is no disabled access at present

Thu 9 Apr 10am Tickets £12.00 (adults) http://bit.ly/2OMDjyB 180 minutes Presented by Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials Use recycled materials to create your own unique woven wall hangings. We’ll be giving ourselves a pat on the back as we save various fabric and wool scraps from ending up in landfill! Learn more about Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials here: www.badgerandbobbins.etsy.com www.happyearthessentials.com Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Fri 3 Apr 9.30 am & 1.30pm Tickets £9.50 (Under 16s) http://bit.ly/33moEzA 180 minutes Presented by Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials Age 7+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult) We will be working together to learn how to loom our own beautiful wall hangings using recycled fabric and wool. We can braid our fabrics just like Rapunzel braids her beautiful, long hair! You will create your very own masterpiece, as well as adding a little bit of your magic to our giant group weaving! After the show, you will have the opportunity to view your amazing creations in the gallery at your very own art opening - don’t forget to bring your friends and family! Book together with your tickets to Rapunzel and get £1 off your workshop ticket! Learn more about Badger and Bobbins and Happy Earth Essentials here: www.badgerandbobbins.etsy.com www.happyearthessentials.com Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Tuesday 31st March 3.30pm 60 minutes Presented by Ensonglopedia Tickets £5.00 http://bit.ly/2Deqlob Age 7+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult) Do you like history? Do you like music? Thought they’d never meet? Think again! Learn songwriting techniques and apply them to your favourite historical tidbits. The workshop is led by multi-award-winning ensonglopedian John Hinton, in conjunction with his musical retelling of British history show at 2pm. Book for the Ensonglopedia of British History performance here. Please note there is no disabled access at present.

Tuesday 31st March 2pm 75 minutes Presented by Ensonglopedia Tickets £11.00 Family discounts available http://bit.ly/33cEdtL Age 7+ “Infectiously fun, genuinely clever, & impossible to dislike... Brilliant" ***** (Brighton & Hove News) The entire history of Britain in 26 comic songs – from Albion to austerity, from Boudica to Brexit, from coast to coast! John Hinton's multi-award-winning musical comedy shows have delighted audiences internationally. With our country’s tapestry unravelling, John weaves his way through its patchwork past and lets his inner Singer do its worst. Nominated for 2 awards at Brighton Fringe 2019. "Gloriously intricate lyrics...Hinton's hit the right note again" **** (Fringe Guru) “Outstanding” (Fringe Review) Monty's Songwriting Workshop for age 7+ is available to book with this show here. Please note there is no disabled access at present.