Puppet show of the Grimm fairy tale 'The Elves & the Shoemaker' at South Street in Reading.
The Elves & the Shoemaker comes to 21 South Street on Thursday 29 October, a puppet show based on the old fairy tale. If you know the story, you'll remember the poor shoemaker who wakes up every morning to find a pair of shoes he didn't make, finished to perfection by a pair of tiny, helpful elves who sneak in during the night. It's a gentle, classic bit of storytelling that works just as well on stage as it does in a book.
Because it's a puppet show, it's one of those things that's easy to take the younger ones to. The puppets bring the story to life in a way that's a bit more tactile than a screen, and the whole thing is played out in the heart of Reading, so it's a straightforward trip into town for a morning or afternoon out. If you've got little ones who enjoy a good story, this is exactly the kind of thing they'll get stuck into.
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There are two performances on the day, so you can pick the one that fits your schedule. The first is at 11.30am, and the second is at 2pm, both at 21 South Street. If you're planning a day around it, the morning slot leaves the rest of the day open, while the afternoon one works if you're already out and about. Either way, you've got a choice of when to catch it.
