Family Stage

Come along to this relaxed space to drop in and enjoy a show. The programme is packed with storytelling sessions and demonstrations especially for families.

Saturday

12.00-12.30 Stem to the Beat

12.45-13.15 A-Z of Sound

13.30-14.00 Stem to the Beat

14.15-14.45 Science Museum Greatest Hits Show

15.00-15.30 A-Z of Sound

15.45-16.15 Caribbean Tales: V&A Family Storytelling

16.30-17.00 Science Museum Greatest Hits Show

17.15-17.45 Albert's Band present Jazz for Kids

Sunday

12.00-12.30 Caribbean Tales: V&A Family Storytelling

12.45-13.15 A-Z of Sound

13.30-14.00 Science Museum Greatest Hits Show

14.15-14.45 Caribbean Tales: V&A Family Storytelling

15.00-15.30 A-Z of Sound

15.45-16.15 Japan House Illustrated Story

16.30-17.00 Science Museum Greatest Hits Show

17.15-17.45 Japan House Illustrated Story

About the performances

Stem to the Beat

In this workshop families can have a taste of what it’s like to work in a lab by translating each task with movements.

A-Z of Sound

Prepare to be amazed as Dan Mayfield from School of Noise and the Royal College of Music Museum take you through a fascinating interactive show about music and the science of sound.

Science Museum Greatest Hits Show

At the Science Museum, there's nothing we like better than an experiment that makes your jaw hit the floor. So we've chosen all our favourite demos and packed them into this explosive show for all ages! From rockets to 'magic' tricks, from instant ice cream to earth-shaking bangs, this is science at its most entertaining!

Caribbean Tales: V&A Family Storytelling

Storytelling sessions for families, with author and storyteller Wendy Shearer. Sessions will share Caribbean folktales, legends and historical figures from the the islands and memories from the Windrush generation.

Albert's Band

Albert’s Band is the resident Engagement ensemble at the Royal Albert Hall. They are a versatile and highly skilled group of professional musicians who are hand-picked for their passion for delivering workshops, concerts and projects, both at the Hall and in the community. Jazz for Kids concerts aim to introduce little ears to the wonderful world of jazz music through relaxed concerts for families. Each concert features carefully selected jazz repertoire presented in an informal environment where children can express themselves, with no expectation to stay still or quiet.

Japan House Illustrated Story

Based on the Japanese legend of Tanabata, this beautiful tale of friendship set amongst the stars is retold using kamishibai (Japanese paper theatre). Blending words, pictures, and music this is a unique and charming theatrical experience for children aged 4 years+ and their families. It tells the tale of Princess Weaving Star and her friend Boy, who looks after the herd of cows belonging to the Emperor of the Night Sky. The Emperor disapproves of his daughter’s friendship, but after many adventures, he relents and allows the friends to meet once a year on the Princess’s birthday.

Visitor information

This is a drop in event. To plan your visit, you can download a copy of the timed events schedule and map (pdf) or see the printed programme (pdf)

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