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THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY
A QUIRKY STORY OF THREE FRIENDS
Join us this Friday and Saturday for an honest, touching and quirky story of three friends and what happens when an unexpected change throws everyone into disarray, leaving one of them left out in the cold. Together they decide to redefine the rules of the square world in which they live and soon discover their lives won’t be square ever again!

Both performances of A Square World on Friday 27 January have now sold out. Book now for the 11am or 2pm show on Saturday 28 January and join in the fun, including the opportunity to shape your own unique friend.
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COMING SOON
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Thu 2 - Tue 7 Feb (click for times)
Ages: Anyone over the age of 13
A girl comes home to find her house has disappeared. The neighbours have fled and the streets are deserted. her is a compelling story of a fifteen year old London girl who inexplicably finds that conflict has made her an alien in her own country.

On Saturday 4 February we have a series of FREE events to accompany the 3pm and 7pm shows. Join us for an animation workshop, a panel discussion on global conflict and a creative activism workshop. Watch the trailer below to find out more about the innovative use of green screen technology in the show. 

Not just for teenagers, this show will resonate with adults trying to navigate feelings related to global conflict.
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Duvet Day
Sat 11 Feb | 10am, 11.30am & 2pm
Ages 3-6

We’re staying in bed all day. So put on your snuggliest pyjamas, grab your favourite toy and crawl inside the blanket fort to play – it’s duvet day!

An ideal introduction to the joys of theatre and group play for babies, Duvet Day is full of fun puppets, interactive games and gentle storytelling. There’s also plenty of time to take a deep breath and snuggle up with your little one, letting imagination bring you to the cooling shade of the forest, experience life on a cloud and discover who lives under the sea.

At the end of the performance there is an interactive play session. 

Early booking is advised as this show has limited capacity.
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NEW SHOWS ADDED
LEAF, THREE and THE GIRL AND THE GIRAFFE 
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve added three new shows to the Half Moon Spring Season. Leaf returns on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 February, with its playful theatrical experience for the very young. On Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 February we've new show Three, featuring three singing actors who weave together famous tales that include the number three! Finally, the uplifting The Girl and the Giraffe returns on Friday 24 February for a one-off performance. What would you like to see?
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OTHER NEWS
From Start to Finish
Join us this Thursday, 26 January, between 5.30pm-7.30pm, for the official launch of our new exhibition, From Start to Finish: A Collection of Book Illustrations. Featuring a vibrant mix of work drawn from a range of artists, the exhibition presents an insight into their working processes: from initial sketches to the final published pages.
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Learn something new
Do you work in a primary school? Are you interested in how to introduce more drama into your curriculum teaching? Look no further than our programme of Continuing Professional Development for primary school staff. Coming up on Friday 24 February is a session on speech, language and voice, which is free for staff from Tower Hamlets primary schools.
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5 tips for starting out as an actor
Actress Sapphire Joy has worked with Half Moon on a number of projects and we were delighted to see her featured in The Stage newspaper earlier this month, giving her five tips for actors just starting out. Take a look!
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ELSEWHERE
The Ugly Duckling & Other Stories
Canada Water Culture Space | Sat 11 Feb
Explore four of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fables with a troupe of skilled storytellers who will take you on a humorous, heart-filled and musical journey. The Ugly Duckling & Other Stories offers simple, earnest tales full of character that will ignite the imagination. Ages 4+
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Running Wild
Hackney Empire | 22-25 Mar
Written by Michael Morpurgo (who also wrote War Horse), this spectacular production is brought to lush life with extraordinary heart, vibrant colour and exceptional creativity, wowing audiences of all ages and critics alike.
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RAISE FUNDS FOR HALF MOON
If you would like to make a donation to support Half Moon’s work, please visit www.halfmoon.org.uk/support-us.  Even a small donation will enable us to have an even bigger impact in 2017.

Don't forget you can collect free donations for Half Moon Theatre every time you shop online this festive season thanks to easyfundraising.org.uk. There are nearly 3,000 shops on board, ready to make a free donation to us - and it doesn't cost you a penny extra! 

It's really simple, all you have to do is:

1. Join - Head to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/halfmoontheatre and sign up for free.
2. Shop - Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first, pick the retailer you want and start shopping.
3. Raise - After you've checked out, that retailer will make a donation to Half Moon for no extra cost whatsoever! 
PERFORMANCE DIARY
Half Moon also presents productions on tour throughout the UK. Find out what's coming near you by clicking here.
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Q: What is a butterfly's favourite subject at school? 
A: Mothematics.
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