Arts & Culture
Family Theatre: Kids to the Front at Beeston Library
Beeston Library
Crescendorious presents: Kids to the Front
Touring Inspire Libraries Wednesday 12 August - Sunday 16 August 2026
Discover the new spirit of punk: punk with empathy!
Photo credit: Rosie Powell
An interactive, inclusive, live band experience - full of kindness, fun and electrifying punk vibes.
Whilst on their tour across the universe, the aliens of The Boogie Woogie Space Junk Band crash-land in Nottinghamshire! They’re keen to discover where they are and to find their trusty supersonic space pig, Brian.
Only the kids have the energy, uniqueness & magic to propel the Space Junk Band’s debut electro-punk album into the stratosphere!
For children aged 3+ and their families (younger siblings welcome too).
"The energy, the joy, the magic - it had every child dancing, singing and
totally enchanted. A must-see for families - pure theatre magic!"
Kids to the Front was commissioned and supported by The Spark Arts for Children
Performance Dates
Hucknall Library: Wednesday 12 August, 10:30am
Sutton-in-Ashfield Library: Wednesday 12 August, 3:30pm
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library: Thursday 13 August, 10:30am
Mansfield Central Library: Thursday 13 August, 3:30pm
Worksop Library: Friday 14 August, 10:30am
Retford Library: Friday 14 August, 3:30pm
Arnold Library: Saturday 15 August, 10:30am
Beeston Library: Saturday 15 August, 3:30pm
West Bridgford Library: Sunday 16 August, 11:30am
Southwell Library: Sunday 16 August, 4:30pm
Booking Information
For children aged 3+ and their families (younger siblings welcome too).
Booking Advised
Running time: 1 hour
Tickets: £4 per person
Click here for additional booking information for our family theatre performances.
Don't miss the Kids to the Front FREE family workshop at Mansfield Central Library on Friday 31 July at 2pm!
Suitable for children aged 4 - 8 and their families, click here for more information and to book your place!
About Crescendorious
Crescendorious is a punk, joyous theatre company based in Margate, co-led by critically acclaimed artists Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy (AKA Gaz Tomlinson).
They’re passionate about creating kind, inclusive spaces where children and their families can grow, thrive and have fun. They create theatrical experiences with excellent, high-quality production values - including immersive BAFTA-winning composition and sound design, and working with internationally renowned artists and designers.
Crescendorious’s mission is to smash barriers and amplify vibrant voices by building welcoming creative spaces in partnership with others to drive change. Through their unique gig theatre approach, Crescendorious embrace cross-artform collaborations, rewriting the rules of traditional theatre to create sparkly, super special cultural experiences. Crescendorious’ work speaks to people in ways no other theatre can, blending punk energy with storytelling and community engagement.
