{"id":5672,"date":"2013-04-22T10:40:30","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T09:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5672"},"modified":"2013-04-22T10:40:55","modified_gmt":"2013-04-22T09:40:55","slug":"a-real-%e2%80%98peach%e2%80%99-of-a-show-comes-to-the-millennium-forum-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/04\/a-real-%e2%80%98peach%e2%80%99-of-a-show-comes-to-the-millennium-forum-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"A real \u2018peach\u2019 of a show comes to the Millennium Forum next month!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Roald Dahl&#8217;s<\/strong> very first children&#8217;s book and one of his most popular stories, <strong>James and the Giant Peach<\/strong>, comes to the <strong>Millennium Forum from Tues 7<sup>th<\/sup> to Sat 11<sup>th<\/sup> May.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/JGP-2598-J-aunts-horiz-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5673\" title=\"JGP 2598 J  aunts horiz (2)\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/JGP-2598-J-aunts-horiz-2-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" \/><\/a>This classic book tells the story of James, a lonely young boy who lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in England. They make him work and slave and never let him play with other children. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever meet!<\/p>\n<p>The Birmingham Stage Company is famous for its acclaimed productions of Roald Dahl stories. In its twenty year history it has staged six Roald Dahl books and many other children\u2019s stories including The Jungle Book and Horrible Histories. All have been loved and praised by audiences and critics alike.<\/p>\n<p>James and the Giant Peach adapted by David Wood will be directed by Nikolai Foster, designed by Colin Richmond, with music by Grant Olding, lighting by James Whiteside, sound by Seb Frost and choreography by Drew McConie. Cast will include: Tom Gillies as James with Claire Greenway, Chris Lindon, Giovanna Ryan, Rhys Saunders, Sioned Saunders and Iwan Tudor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>James and the Giant Peach<\/strong> is wonderful entertainment for kids aged 4+ and all the family.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for family fun and wizzpopping wonders, then don\u2019t miss this great Dahl show!<\/p>\n<p>James and the Giant Peach performs at the Millennium Forum from Tues 7<sup>th<\/sup> to Sat 11<sup>th<\/sup> May. Tickets are now available from the Box Office. Telephone 71 264455 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.millenniumforum.co.uk\">www.millenniumforum.co.uk<\/a> for bookings.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roald Dahl&#8217;s very first children&#8217;s book and one of his most popular stories, James and the Giant Peach, comes to the Millennium Forum from Tues 7th to Sat 11th May. 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