Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood comes to The Albany Theatre on Saturday 28 November, a puppet and song show that takes the old story and puts it in a snowy wild wood. It's a matinee, starting at 13:30, so it's one of those afternoon things you can do with the kids before the day gets away from you.

The story follows the one you know, but with a few twists. A wolf in granny's clothing discovers just how much fun dressing up can be, and a magical wardrobe opens its doors to a fantastic display of gorgeous garments. From there, the audience follows the path into a snowy wild wood, where catchy songs carry on the wind and same-looking puppets appear among the trees. It's a puppet show, so the storytelling happens through the figures on stage rather than just actors.

It runs for around 50 to 55 minutes, which is a good length for younger ones—long enough to get into the story, but not so long that they start fidgeting. It's suitable for children aged 3 and over, though the best recommendation is for ages 3 to 8, so it's really aimed at the preschool and primary school crowd. If you've got kids in that bracket, it's a straightforward way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Tickets are £10.00 to £12.00 per person, and there are family offers available if you're bringing the whole lot. The Albany is on Albany Road in Earlsdon, CV5 6JQ, and the show starts at 13:30 on Saturday 28 November.