Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited!
With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Join Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT!
Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2 plus and their grown ups.
Spot has been an integral part of childhood for over 40 years and with his inquisitive nature, sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and simple shapes and colours, Spot helps families, babies and toddlers explore the world around them.
Following the show there will be a meet and greet with Spot!
Copyright © The Eric and Gillian Hill Family Trust / Salspot Ltd. 20XX
FUN WITH SPOT is a trademark of Salspot Ltd. Used under license from Salspot Ltd. All rights reserved
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical show for all the family.Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…
This award-winning show is back on tour direct from the West End, from the creators of the international smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life.
Don’t miss this spell-binding adventure, live on stage!
Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical.
From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen.
Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape! Find the “magic” inside of you and join our gang at the latest film to get the singalong treatment, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel.
Matilda is an extraordinary girl, who armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
Our host will help you have “a holiday in your head” as they teach you some dance moves, show you how to use your free props bags and have you booing the villains and championing the heroes. YOU the audience are the stars!
It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-Long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
Do you want to change your story and be a little bit naughty? Well, this is your chance.
Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.
Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!
Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.
Tinker | Make | Play: Brilliantly Bricky Cars
• Saturday 10 February, Monday 12 February, Thursday 15 February, Saturday 17 February
• 10.00am – 3.30pm
• FREE with admission | Drop in
• Suitable for ALL AGES!
Make brilliantly bricky cars and add a little extra bling to your vehicles to play about on our Coventry city map.
https://www.transport-museum.com/events/1578/tinker-make-play-brilliantly-bricky-cars
The Big Dippy Birthday Bash!
• Wednesday 14 February
• 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Varied with some FREE activities | More information coming soon
To celebrate Dippy, the Nation’s Favourite Dinosaurs, being at the Herbert for 1 year, we are throwing a BIG Dippy Birthday Bash.
There will be multiple activities available throughout the day to join in with, plus special guests from the world of wild learning! Fossil handling, curator talks, craft activities and exciting performances, there will be plenty to keep your whole family entertained!
Oh… and did we mention there will be cake?!
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1789/the-big-dippy-birthday-bash
Art Masterclasses: Spring Programme
15 February, 28 March, 4 April | 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2.00pm – 4.00pm
£10 Per Child | Book Online
Art Masterclass: Clay Heads
• Thursday 15 February
• 10.30am – 12.30pm & 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Book online | £10 per child | Accompanying adults are free, no booking required |
• For ages 8-16
Our latest Art Masterclass allows children to get hands-on with clay by making their own self-portrait-inspired clay head. A member of our Learning Team will support your budding artist using various techniques and tools to bring their portrait to life.
Art Masterclass: Figure Drawing
Thursday 28 March
Our latest Art Masterclass instalment will enable participants to learn the techniques of drawing from a costumed life model. Creative minds will feel like true artists as they work with easels and use a range of art materials while being guided by our learning team to improve their technique.
Art Masterclass: Screen-printing
Thursday 4 April
Continuing with our programme of exciting Art Masterclasses for children 8-14-year-olds, we will be discovering the techniques for screen printing using Coventry’s Street Scene & Art as inspiration. Children will design their own stencil to use for printing with fabric paints onto a cotton canvas material they can take home and frame.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1782/art-masterclasses-spring-programme
Portrait Heads
• Saturday 10 –17 February (excluding Sunday)
• 10.30am – 3.30pm
• Drop in | £2.50 per child, under 3s free | Pay on the day
The ‘Coventry Art Societies Exhibition 2024’ will be on display at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum from February 2024. The exhibition features beautiful 3D & 2D art, ranging from creative portraits to bronze and wooden figures. We invite you to take inspiration from this impressive exhibition as we focus on sculpting portraiture from playdough and Modroc.
Daily Activities:
Saturday 10, Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 February
Portrait Playful Heads – Experiment with various techniques and tools to form portraiture play dough heads and bring your sculptures to life.
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15, Friday 16 & Saturday 17 February
Marvelous Modroc Sculptures – Get messy with Modroc! Use this versatile material with newspaper, tape, wire and foil to sculpt your favourite person’s head and shoulders. Who will you decide to sculpt? Perhaps a personal hero? Or a friend? Or even a self-portrait. Take home and admire your fantastic artwork; if desired, you can paint when dry.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1787/portrait-heads
Fairytale Afternoon Tea with Frozen, Moana, Beauty & The Beast, Mary Poppins & More!
Embark on a family-friendly enchantment with our Fairytale Afternoon Tea! Join us for an unforgettable experience where cherished fairytale characters come alive, creating a whimsical atmosphere for both young and old. Delight in a singalong adventure as you and your loved ones indulge in a delectable spread of enchanted treats. The Fairy Tale Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to create magical memories and share the joy of storytelling over a delightful family feast.
Our Fairytale Afternoon Tea Includes:
Afternoon Tea in the Marquee
Entertainment
World Book Day: The Tiger Who Came To Tea
• Thursday 7 March |
• 10.30am-11.00am, 11.30am-12.00pm & 1.00pm-1.30pm
• Drop In | Pay on the Day
• Suitable for ages 0 – 4
Join us for a sensory storytelling experience as we celebrate World Book Day with a retelling of Judith Kerr’s story ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’. This activity will lead your little ones through an immersive sensory experience exploring colour, sound and song to bring the story to life. Make the most of this annual event by participating in our Mini Makers and Mini Museum Engineer sessions on the same day themed on this story.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1785/world-book-day-the-tiger-who-came-to-tea
World Book Day: Mini Museum Engineers On Tour At The Herbert
• Thursday 7 March
• 10.30am – 12.00am & 1.30am – 3.00pm
• Drop in | FREE
Ready, steady, engineer! We invite you and your mini museum engineers to get problem solving and building in this exciting family session coming to the Herbert, from Coventry Transport Museum, especially for World Book Day.
You and your engineers will enjoy experimenting with a variety of building materials and having a go at the different construction challenges with a train theme.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1786/world-book-day-mini-museum-engineers-on-tour-at-the-herbert
Sensory Stories And Rhymes
• Tuesdays | 16, 23 & 30 January, 6, 20 & 27 February, 5, 12 & 19 March, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April, 7, 14 & 21 May, 4, 11, 18 & 25 June, 2, 9 & 16 July
• 10.30am – 11am and 11.30am – 12pm
• Book online | £1.50
• Designed for ages 0 – 4
Explore our collections through songs, stories, movement and sensory play. These sessions provide an opportunity for our youngest visitors to engage with our collections in a way that is meaningful to them.
The hands-on nature of these sessions appeal to their imaginations and above all else is fun. Each child will receive a sensory play bag, containing freshly cleaned sensory resources, which helps to keep them engaged for the duration of the session; adds context by using a physical object to give words meaning; extends learning through play and increases their opportunities to develop good listening and language skills.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1713/sensory-stories-and-rhymes
Sensory Play Days
• 25 & 26 January, 22 & 23 February, 14 & 15 March, 25 & 26 April, 16 & 17 May, 20 & 21 June 2024
• 10.30am – 11.30am & 1.00pm – 2.00pm
• Drop in | £2 per child, including babies
• Designed for ages 0 – 4.
Let imaginations soar as your child learns to play creatively in this interactive space. Explore and grow using inspiring sensory materials, where the possibilities are endless!
Through the use of open-ended items, babies and young children are free to use their imaginations and take their play experience in the direction that they wish to.
This session is hands-on, suitable for even the youngest of children, and designed to support with the development of motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving and social interaction. Above all else it is fun and offers you a wonderful opportunity to play with your child in a relaxed and engaging environment.
https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1624/sensory-play-days
Enemies. Balconies. Kissing… sausage rolls!?Three idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, using only a box of tatty wigs, a worn floral dress, and a burst airbed they found by the bins.
Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times), the beloved Rubbish Shakespeare Company returns with an anarchic and joyous family-friendly treat.
Featuring clowning, slapstick and knowingly mischievous storytelling, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ (The List) production is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare – or even theatre itself!
Funded by Arts Council England.
Enemies. Balconies. Kissing… sausage rolls!?Three idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, using only a box of tatty wigs, a worn floral dress, and a burst airbed they found by the bins.
Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ (Primary Times), the beloved Rubbish Shakespeare Company returns with an anarchic and joyous family-friendly treat.
Featuring clowning, slapstick and knowingly mischievous storytelling, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ (The List) production is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare – or even theatre itself!
Funded by Arts Council England.