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The Gingerbread Man

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Overview

Run, run as fast as you can…This Halloween, the Gingerbread Man is…ALIIIIIVE!

One dark and stormy night, by the light of a fiery oven, a baking experiment goes terribly wrong and creates a monster… a Gingerbread Man! Can he be stopped before he wreaks untold havoc?

With live music, puppets, and the most milk-curdling baked goods around, this show for little ghouls under 7 and their families is a spooky Halloween treat!

 

Access performances
The performances on 25 Oct (2pm) & 28 Oct (10am) will be British Sign Language interpreted.

Running time

50 mins (no interval)

Written & devised by: Bob Nicholson, Caroline Liversidge & Paula Penman
Directed by: Paula Penman
Music by: Caroline Mary
Performers: Bob Nicholson, Caroline Liversidge & Caroline Mary
Design & Puppets by: Georgia Hill
Sound Design by: Sophie Teasdale
Lighting Design by: Richard Flood
Movement by: Lucy Curry

Under 7s and their families

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There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.

Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.

STEP FREE ACCESS

Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.

TOILETS

We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.  Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT

Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).

ASSISTANCE

One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.

BOOKING COMPANION SEATING

To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.

SEAT ACCESSIBILITY

Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.

Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.

Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.

More Information

To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.

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