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July
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London Children’s Ballet – Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella @Peacock Theatre London Children’s Ballet presents a brand-new production: ‘Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella’
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London Children’s Ballet presents a brand-new production: ‘Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella’ based on an original story by Shirley Hughes.
This exciting new production of Cinderella is based on an original story by Shirley Hughes, adapted for the stage with a new scenario by Ruth Brill, choreography by Kristen McNally, new score composed by Ian Stephens and new set and costume design by Carrie-Ann Stein. Shirley Hughes was a much-loved author illustrator, most famous for the Alfie books and Dogger.
This all-new production for London Children’s Ballet will be performed by a talented company of 50 young dancers, aged 9-16, to the music of a live orchestra. Full of humour, drama and excitement, this is the perfect treat for any family.
“Mr Cinders runs a dress shop and people come from far and wide to buy his beautiful clothes. His wife has died, leaving him to bring up their daughter Ella on his own. Mr Cinders loves Ella dearly and they work happily together in the little shop.
Then comes the terrible day that Mr Cinders marries again. Oh dear! His new wife is bossy and proud and, worse, her two beautiful daughters are selfish and spiteful. One day, the whole family is invited to a fabulous ball given by the Duchess of Arc for her handsome son the Duke. Poor Ella is left behind with only the cat and her friend, the doorman Buttons, for company. But on this very special evening there is more than a little magic in the air…”
Running Time: 1hr 40min
Time
03/07/2025 12:30 pm - 2:40 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Nova Healthy Minds Programme Join Our Mental Health for Young People Sessions – Once a Month, All Year Round Empowering young people, parents
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Join Our Mental Health for Young People Sessions – Once a Month, All Year Round
Empowering young people, parents and carers to learn how to deal with mental wellbeing, one session at a time.
Our monthly programme offers a safe, supportive space for you to connect, build resilience, and learn practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and emotions.
Each session is led by experienced facilitators and tailored to meet the needs of today’s youth.
We will run 3 separate groups at the same time:
- Age 11-14 with Georgia
- Age 15-18 with Mat
- Parents and Carers with Lizzie
First session: Thursday 24th July, 4:30pm-5:30pm at the Nova Office.
There will be 12 sessions delivered monthly at Nova until April 2026. After the first session, times will be 5PM-6PM.
| Session 1.1 | Thursday 24th July, 4:30-5:30PM |
| Session 1.2 (Summer Holiday) | Thursday 14th August, TBC |
| Session 1.3 | Tuesday 7th October, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.4 | Tuesday 21st October, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.5 | Tuesday 18th November, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.6 | Tuesday 16th December, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.7 | Tuesday 27th January, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.8 | Tuesday 10th February, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.9 (Feb Half Term) | Tuesday 17th February, TBC |
| Session 1.10 | Tuesday 10th March, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.11 | Tuesday 7th April, 5-6PM |
| Session 1.12 (Wrap up) | Tuesday 21st April, TBC |
Time
24/07/2025 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm(GMT+01:00)
June
wed11jun2:10 pm5:00 pmMarriage Material at Lyric HammersmithEnrichment
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Marriage Material at Lyric Hammersmithl Join Nova on a trip to Lyric Hammersmith for Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti’s Marriage Material, based on the novel by Sathnam Sanghera.
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Join Nova on a trip to Lyric Hammersmith for Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti’s Marriage Material, based on the novel by Sathnam Sanghera.
“In our shops we will be Kings of England. And we will make this place our place.”
The Bains’ corner shop in Wolverhampton has been at the centre of the family for three generations.
Against the backdrop of a changing 20th century, Mrs Bains is balancing running the business, caring for her ailing husband and the demands of her two headstrong daughters, who each have their eye on a different kind of future.
Fast forward to the present day, a family tragedy pulls Arjan Bains back from a life in London. The shop represents everything he was trying to escape, but with his mother insisting it remain open, how long can he stay away?
Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti (A Kind of People) adapts the critically acclaimed novel from Sathnam Sanghera (Empireland), a sweeping family portrait directed by Iqbal Khan (East Is East).
This production includes smoke, haze and strobe. Please speak to a member of staff to confirm when these moments occur.
Content guidance: Marriage Material contains language and scenes that may impact some audience members. Click here to learn more about the themes in this production; please note, this may contain plot spoilers.
Age: 14+
Meet outside the theatre at 14:10 to collect your tickets.
Location: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
Time
11/06/2025 2:10 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu12jun11:00 am5:00 pmAn Artwork for GrenfellEnrichment
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An Artwork for Grenfell Nova is holding an event to create an artwork commemorating the 8th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. Local artist Patrycja Paprika Skala-Williams
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Nova is holding an event to create an artwork commemorating the 8th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Local artist Patrycja Paprika Skala-Williams will be running the session to make a banner to hang up outside of our office over the anniversary weekend. The theme is Remembrance, Unity and Hope.
Everyone is invited to pop by and help make it.
Thursday 12th June
11am – 5pm (you can come at any time)
Outside Nova
2 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
Time
12/06/2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
May
tue13may9:00 am11:00 amTrip to The Houses of ParliamentEnrichment
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Enrichment: Trip to The Houses of Parliament An opportunity to join a guided tour around The Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament. During this
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An opportunity to join a guided tour around The Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament.
During this tour, you will visit The House of Lords and The House of Commons, discover the dramatic history of the Palace of Westminster and learn about the work of Parliament and its relevance today.
Time
13/05/2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT+01:00)
fri16may9:30 am4:00 pmTrip to Kew GardensEnrichment
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Enrichment: Trip to Kew Gardens Join us for a visit to Kew Gardens, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the world’s most diverse collection
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Enrichment: Trip to Kew Gardens
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16/05/2025 9:30 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
mon26may11:30 am6:00 pmFamily Programme May Half Term: Kew GardensFamilies
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Kew Gardens – Tickets only Visit Kew Gardens, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants and a
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Kew Gardens – Tickets only
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26/05/2025 11:30 am - 6:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Invention Rooms Science Workshop: Chefstigator Chocolate Mania Explore chemical reactions and changes of state as we make our own chocolate mousse.
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Invention Rooms Science Workshop: Chefstigator Chocolate Mania
Arrive at the venue at 13:50
Location: The Invention Rooms, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane W12 7TA (Tube: White City)
Time
26/05/2025 1:50 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
tue27may1:00 pm2:30 pmFamily Programme May Half Term: Tea Party at Kensington GardensFamilies
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Tea Party at Kensington Gardens Tea party at Kensington Gardens Allotment! Have a tour of the allotment where you’ll find vegetables and fruit growing and say hello to
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Tea Party at Kensington Gardens
Tea party at Kensington Gardens Allotment!
Have a tour of the allotment where you’ll find vegetables and fruit growing and say hello to the hens! Have a go at making tea using herbs from the garden for your own tea party accompanied with some arts and crafts.
Age: 5+
Location: Kensington Gardens Allotment, Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W2 2AR
Time
27/05/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
tue27may2:00 pm4:00 pmFamily Programme May Half Term: Snakes & LaddersFAMILIES
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Snakes & Ladders Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders! Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is
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Snakes & Ladders
Join us for a trip to Snakes & Ladders!
Bursting with indoor play activities, Snakes and Ladders is fun for children of all ages and is so much more than just soft play. There’s so much to do.
See more of what Snakes & Ladders has to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EonHShQ44
Please note, everyone taking part in indoor soft play MUST wear socks.
Age: 0+
Location: Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF
Time
27/05/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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Invention Rooms Science Workshop: From Dinosaurs to Birds Discover how dinosaurs learnt to survive in different environments, why they became extinct,
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Invention Rooms Science Workshop: From Dinosaurs to Birds
Arrive at the venue at 13:50
Location: The Invention Rooms, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane W12 7TA (Tube: White City)
Time
28/05/2025 1:50 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
thu29may10:00 am5:00 pmFamily Programme May Half Term: Trip to London ZooFamilies
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet
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Trip to London Zoo – Tickets only
Feel closer to nature on a trip to London Zoo, a conservation zoo in the heart of the city. You will meet amazing animals, from tiny marching leafcutter ants to a giant silverback gorilla, discover wildlife from habitats from all around the world, learn how the zoo is protecting their future and share incredible memories of our leaping, roaring, squawking natural world!
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29/05/2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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The Paper Dolls at Little Angel Theatre Based on the original book ‘The Paper Dolls’ – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Rebecca Cobb. When a little girl cuts
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The Paper Dolls at Little Angel Theatre
Based on the original book ‘The Paper Dolls’ – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated Rebecca Cobb.
When a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden. Ticky, Tacky, Jackie the Backie, Jim with two noses and Jo with the bow fly through time and tear across worlds of fun and excitement.
They face the Jurassic clutches of a toy dinosaur and the snapping jaws of the oven-glove crocodile, and then a very real boy with very real scissors threatens to snip their adventure short…
Age: 3-8
Meet at Nova at 13:00 for a journey by train, or outside the Theatre at 14:15.
Location: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN
Time
29/05/2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+01:00)
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CYP STEM Leaders: Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? at the Natural History Museum. Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Find out in the latest exhibition at the
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This is a CHILDREN-ONLY activity. Bring your child to the Museum at 14:30 and collect them at 16:30.
Location: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD
Time
29/05/2025 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00)
fri30may9:30 am11:00 pmFamily Programme May Half Term: Tower of LondonFamilies
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Tower of London (TICKETS ONLY) The Tower of London with over 1,000 years of history is home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic ‘Beefeater’ Yeoman Warders, and the legendary
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Tower of London (TICKETS ONLY)
The Tower of London with over 1,000 years of history is home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic ‘Beefeater’ Yeoman Warders, and the legendary ravens that have kept the kingdom from collapsing. Inside the White Tower, the oldest building of the castle, is an 11th-century chapel and historic Royal Armouries collections. You can explore the castle and exhibits on your own, but a guided tour can help you navigate this popular attraction most efficiently.
Location: Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB
Time
30/05/2025 9:30 am - 11:00 pm(GMT+01:00)