Let Otley Courthouse take away that initial panic of the school holidays!!
We always have a jam packed range of events, workshops, films and activities to keep the little ones entertained and to stop the boredom kicking in.
Tickets available online and via the box office
See below for our February half term events.
Sunday 17th February – 3pm
Cirque du Soleil – Worlds Away
91mins, PG – Recorded screening
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
If you’ve never had the chance to see Cirque du Soleil live, then this is the event for you. Come and enjoy this recorded screening of their 2012 performance “Worlds Away”. A young woman in a small Mid-Western town goes to a travelling carnival one evening, where she is urged by a silent clown to visit the carnival’s circus and see The Aerialist, the show’s star attraction. She is entranced by The Aerialist, but during his act he misses a catch and falls to the ground. She rushes to help him, but then the ground beneath them gives way and they fall through into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil. Separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other, interacting with the strange and wonderful performers and performances of Cirque du Soleil.
Please note that children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at this event.
Tuesday 19th February
2 sessions: 10am-12.30pm & 1-3.30pm
£5 per session per child
For ages 7+
Lego Robotics
Come and join Junior STEM for fantastic Lego fun.
Back by popular demand Junior STEM specialise in computer and engineering technology: this is the chance for all you budding master builders to see your Lego creations brought to life. Using computer software, motors and sensors, you can build a hungry alligator and watch its jaws snap! Or build a train and see it move along. This is a great chance to build all kinds of things and make them move using the power of technology.
Children should bring their own packed lunch if staying all day for both sessions.
5-7pm
For ages 14+
Gig Skillz
Come and learn about the basics of sound engineering!
This course will be an introduction to what sound is and how amplification and mixing of sounds works. You’ll be guided through the theory, learn how a basic band set-up works and have a look at both an analogue and digital sound desk.
Places are limited to 5 participants.
10am – 2.30pm
Radio & Podcast Workshop
For ages 8-14
We are teaming up with Chapel FM Arts Centre to produce some more fabulous radio broadcasts from the Courthouse.
This is now the chance to have a go at producing and presenting your very own radio programmes. At the end of the day you will get the chance to produce your very own podcast which will be downloadable and available for everyone to listen to.
Places are limited to 15 children. Tickets include the workshop and drinks. All children should bring their own packed lunch.
1.05-2pm
For ages 8+
This is a brand new initiative at Otley Courthouse. Come along and listen to classical music whilst enjoying your lunch and refreshments.
Charlotte Wright (Voice)
Jacqueline Ward (Oboe)
Join Leeds College of Music for a lunchtime recital featuring music from their final year classical students.
Leeds College of Music provide music education to a community of over 1900 musicians through a variety of programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, numerous short courses and Junior LCoM for those aged 9-18.
Tickets include a free tea / coffee and biscuit.
Please note that children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday 21st February
4-6pm
For ages 14+
Come and learn about the basics of sound engineering!
This course will be an introduction to what sound is and how amplification and mixing of sounds works. You’ll be guided through the theory, learn how a basic band set-up works and have a look at both an analogue and digital sound desk.
Places are limited to 5 participants.
2.30pm
For children aged 3-7
Fidget Theatre present: Birds Nest Billy
I wish for an adventure! Billy is a little boy with a big brother called Bo. Billy and Bo both have big hair. Big, curly bird nest hair. They play together: building, racing, dancing pretending. They’re the very best of brothers.
Then one day Bo gets a haircut and starts going to school. Billy plays on his own, but it isn’t the same. Billy misses his big brother all day long. But then out of Billy’s bird nest hair chirps a little bird. The little bird grants Billy three magical wishes…
Bird’s Nest Billy is an imaginative, fantastical adventure story for children aged 3-7 and their families.
Please note that children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
