1 CHINA IN LONDON 2006
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a range of entertainments and activities, including Cheeky Monkey King, an afternoon puppet show (Museum of London, London Wall, EC2 www.museumoflondon.org.uk 0870 4443852, Sun), and an afternoon of cultural celebrations (Discover, Bridge Terrace, E15, www.discover.org.uk 020-8536 5555, Sun, from noon).
H: “I like the food.”
2 ART CART
Create art inspired by the museum’s collections. Free materials provided.
H: “I like art at school.”
Royal Museum, Chambers Street, Edinburgh (www.nms.ac.uk/royal 0131-247 4422), daily
3 BBC RADIO NOTTINGHAM: FAMILY CONCERT
Brian Blessed hosts a concert with a theme of heroes and villains.
H: “We have concerts at school.”
Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham (www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk 0115-948 2525), Sat (7pm)
4 DRAGONS IN THE BARN
Afternoon arts and crafts workshop celebrating the Chinese New Year. Age: under 7.
M: “Dragons are fierce.”
Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whiteheaven (www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk 01946 692422), Sun
5 CHINESE STATE CIRCUS
Circus skills with an added twist.
M: “I hope there are clowns.”
New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 (www.theambassadors.com/newwimbledon 0870 0606646), Mon & Tues