Hi-Jinks Festival in Hertford - The BIG Weekend For Little People

The Hi-Jinks Festival is back again from Friday 28th September to Sunday 30th September 2018, join in and enjoy this celebration of cultural events for children 2 to 10 years old and their families at the Hertford Theatre. Have you got your tickets yet?

There’s always lots to see and do throughout the weekend and this year you can see The Snail and the Whale, brought to life on stage! Don’t miss the return of the action-packed Glastonbabies show, enjoy some Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley and see the fabulous Theatre of Widdershins! There are also plenty of shows for children 7 years old and above including How Does This Politics Thing Work Then? as well as the intriguing Ninja Alien Dinosaur Party with Gareth P. Jones, or you can create your own storybook at a session with local author Alice Hemming.

To celebrate the return of the fantastic Hi-Jinks Festival I have 4 tickets to The Snail and the Whale on Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th September 2018 at the Hertford Theatre, to give away to one lucky reader. Click here to find out more about how to enter (terms and conditions apply).

Enjoy a weekend of fun, laughter, discovery and hi-jinks!

Hertford Theatre – The Snail And The Whale

Tall Stories Theatre Company returns to the Hertford Theatre on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September 2018, with The Snail and the Whale! Join the tiny snail on her trip around the world and enjoy storytelling, live music and lots of laughs in a show for everyone aged 4-10 years old and their families. The magical, musical production is inspired by the fantastic best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Visit the website to book tickets or for more information.

Glastonbabies Festival Show

On Saturday 29th September 2018, get your groove on at Glastonbabies, the hit festival show for kids. Enjoy 60 minutes of music making, mega puppets and songs for all the family. It’s an interactive show, so expect to play along to live music with shakers and drums, join in with musical statues and dance with giant puppets! Suitable for children aged 2-7 years old and their families. Visit the website to book tickets or for more information.

Hertford Theatre – Theatre of Widdershins: Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown

On Saturday 29th September 2018, see Theatre of Widdershins performance of Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown. Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Not as worldly wise as their Mother would have liked, they are nonetheless kind, caring and sometimes a little over-enthusiastic in their deeds. When their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear a new chapter begins. But why has the bear chosen them as playfellows? Why is there sadness in his eyes? Suitable for children aged 4-10 years old and their families. The show takes place in the Hertford Theatre Studio. Visit the website to book tickets or for more information.

Hertford Theatre – Ninja Alien Dinosaur Party With Gareth P. Jones

On Saturday 29th September 2018, see Ninja Alien Dinosaur Party with Gareth P. Jones. You’re invited to sing, dance, rap, clap and ROAR along with Gareth’s crazily catchy interactive songs. Gareth’s hi-octane performance, all played on his trusty ukulele, includes Dino Boogie, Death or Ice Cream and the Ninja Meerkat Rap. Suitable for children aged 7 years old and above and their families. This show takes place in the Hertford Theatre River Room. Visit the website to book tickets or for more information.

Hertford Theatre – How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?

On Saturday 29th September 2018, get your tickets for ‘How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?’ Politics is boring, politics is complicated, politics is for adults. Rubbish! Politics is actually super important and can be really fun, if you know how. Luckily Tatton Spiller (Simple Politics) and Tiernan Douieb (Comedy Club 4 Kinds, CBBC’s The Slammer) know exactly how to make politics fun and they’ll show you how to make sense of it all, in just 60 minutes. Suitable for children aged 7 years old and above and their families. This performance takes place in the Hertford Theatre Studio. Visit the website to book tickets, or for more information.

Hertford Theatre – Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley

On Sunday 30th September 2018, find Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley. Open a book and discover a world where anything is possible. Be sure to pack your imagination and join an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful. Magical puppetry, an ingenious set, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences aged 4 to 7 years and encourage them to immerse themselves in a unique participatory storytelling experience. Expect snow, surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief. Suitable for children aged 4-7 years old and their families. The show takes place in the Hertford Theatre Studio. Visit the website to book tickets or for more information.

Hertford Theatre – Create Your Own Storybook With Alice Hemming

On Sunday 30th September 2018, create and make your own book with local author Alice Hemming. The theme is dinosaurs, so bring your favourite dinosaur toy, book or t-shirt for inspiration! Suitable for children aged 6 years old + and their families. This event will take place in the Hertford Theatre River Room and you need to purchase tickets for all persons attending which includes adults and children. No unaccompanied children. Visit the website to book your tickets or for more information.