Footy and fairy tales

North-West based theatre company Yarnbird Arts is touring Footy Fairy Tales, a family show aimed at children aged 5-11, which asks: what happens when football and fairy tales collide?

With live music, songs and interesting characters, the show combines the excitement of a football stadium with the magic of a good story, to prove the beautiful game has something for everyone.

Watch talented striker Cindy-Ella chase the ball and find her spark; help Little Red Riding Hoodie stick to the right path and defeat a terrible troll who says "No Ball Games Allowed".

Co-director of Yarnbird Arts, Sophia Hatfield, who wrote the text and music and performs in the show, said: “I love theatre and I love storytelling. But lots of our young audiences are just as passionate about football and sports - and I've learned there's plenty of drama and fun to be found on the football pitch.

"So, this show is for all of our footy-loving friends and even for audiences who might feel the beautiful game isn't always for them.”

Created in partnership with Denton West End Community Library and the Big Imaginations arts venues network, Footy Fairy Tales will tour to libraries and community spaces across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and the West Midlands from Saturday until May 9.

Ticket prices will be kept below £8, or are free in some venues, to ensure theatre remains accessible for families and local communities.

The show will visit Greenhill Library, Sheffield (March 28, 10.30am, free); Jordanthorpe Library, Sheffield (March 28, 2pm, free); Tameside Central Library (April 1, 11am/2pm, free); Skelmersdale Library (April 7, 10.30am); Parbold Library (April 7, 2.30am); Fairhaven Lake, Lytham (April 8, 11am); Poulton Library (April 8, 4pm); Great Harwood Library (April 11, 11am); Rawtenstall Library (April 11, 2.30pm); Otley Courthouse, April 12, 2.30pm); Denton (Mc) West End Community Library (April 18, 3pm, free but booking advised), and The Whitaker, Rawtenstall (May 9, 11am).

More info here