Tales from Changa Manga - A Play in a Week!

Presented by Curl Girl Productions

28th – 31st Oct | See description for times
Ward End Fire Station & Ward End Wellbeing Centre
Suitable for ages 8-11

"Long ago, deep in the thick trails of the Changa Manga forest, incredible stories
were waiting to be told…”

Step into the magic of theatre with this high-energy, week-long programme!

Led by experienced industry professionals, children will unleash their inner
performers to bring wild jungle legends to life. Exploring themes of kindness and
cultural heritage, participants will build sets, make costumes, learn music, and take
on a speaking part. The week wraps up with a special sharing for family and friends
on Saturday 31st October, where every child will be presented with a certificate as a
mark of their achievement.

We are on the lookout for 8–11-year-olds who want to get involved, make new
friends, and take centre stage.

To reserve a place(s) on the programme, please book a ticket here for each
child who will be taking part – we will then follow up with you directly on email to
collect necessary registration information (including any access requirements) to
confirm your space(s).

KEY INFORMATION

The programme will be taking place during the Neighbourhood Creatives Arts Festival week on the following dates, at these locations:

Ward End Fire Station Community Room
Wednesday 28th October | 10am - 4.30pm
Thursday 29th October | 10am -1pm

Ward End Wellbeing Centre
Friday 30th October | 11am-2pm
Saturday 31st October | 10am-1pm (with family & friends sharing at 12.30pm)

There are 15 places available, on a first come, first served basis.
It is FREE to take part in the programme.
No previous experience necessary but a desire to actively participate.

Please note that participants are expected to attend every session. Parents and
carers do not need to stay during the programme - participants can be dropped off at 9.55am
and collected at the end of each session.

All facilitators are DBS checked and have completed safeguarding training.

What to expect?

●High-energy drama games
● Character creation
● Storytelling and world building
● Scene making and rehearsal
● Performance at the end of the day
● Making new friends
● LOTS of fun!

What to bring?
Drama is hungry and thirsty work! Please bring:

● Water bottle
● Snacks – VEGETARIAN & NO NUTS or products containing traces of nut
● Please bring lunch for the 10am-4.30pm session on Wednesday 28th.

Family Sharing
Family and friends are invited to join us at the end of the week on Saturday 31 st
October 2026 at 12.30pm at Ward End Wellbeing Centre for a fun informal sharing
of the work created, and a ceremony where all participants will receive a certificate
for their involvement.

Please confirm attendance at the beginning of the week.

If you have any questions, please email festival@chinaplatetheatre.com

To find out more about Curl Girl Productions, visit their website:
curlgirlproductions.com

Festival Information

We will have Neighbourhood Creatives team members on hand at the Library of Ideas exhibition at the Lakeside Café during the week, where you can ask us a question, find out what’s going on or book a ticket on the day (subject to availability) and grab a snack!

For information on accessing the festival, please download our ‘Getting Around the Festival’ guide from the China Plate website, which covers venues and facilities and everything you need to plan your visit.

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be on hand throughout the week. They will be at all the performances and can be at any of the activities or at the Library of Ideas exhibition on request.

If you have any questions or require an interpreter for a particular activity, please email festival@chinaplatetheatre.com

Please note: All children and young people under 16 should be accompanied by an adult when attending any of our performances and activities outside of Play in a Week. Photography and filming may be taking place during the festival. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team.