From
WhatsOnStage.com:
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer comes alive at West End's Apollo, 28 Aug
The latest kids’ show to secure a West End berth is the stage adaptation of Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, which moves into Shaftesbury Avenue's Apollo Theatre for three weeks from 28 August to 16 September 2012 prior to an extensive national tour in spring 2013.
Dora the Explorer onstage
Dora the Explorer will play daytime performances only - 10.30am, 1.00pm and 3.30pm - from Monday to Sunday. The Apollo’s current main slot resident, the David Suchet-led revival of Eugene O'Neill drama Long Day's Journey into Night, completes its limited season on 18 August. The next scheduled productions for the venue, the Globe transfers of Twelfth Night and Richard III starring Mark Rylance, do not arrive until 2 November.
Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions present the UK premiere of Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, arriving at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for a limited three week run from 28 August to 16 September 2012.
In Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him. With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way.
The stage show, which has so far been seen by over two million people Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along. Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world…all while having a lot of fun!
Nickelodeon’s popular animated TV programme was watched by over 7.5 million viewers around the globe last year, and this stage adaptation has already been seen by over two million people. The two-act “song and dance spectacular” invites children to think, sing and play along and is designed to teach them to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a “diverse and exciting world”.
The UK premiere production – presented by Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow and Mike Walsh Productions – comes to the West End direct from Pleasure Beach Blackpool, where it runs from 10 to 26 August. An extensive UK tour kicks off in spring 2013.
Also, from
Broadway World:
Nickelodeon's DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! Set for West End August to September Then National Tour
Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions will present the UK premiere of Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, arriving at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for a limited three week run from 28 August to 16 September 2012.
Now seen by over two million people, this live musical adventure, which brings the popular children's show to the stage, will first arrive at The Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Blackpool on the 10 August, where it will run, prior to its West End transfer, until 26 August 2012.
Further adventures are to follow as Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys goes on a National Tour in Spring 2013. Full tour information with dates and venues will be announced shortly.
Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along. Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world…all while having a lot of fun!
Everyone’s favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure in London’s West End! In Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him!
With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully passthrough the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way!
One of the channel’s most beloved shows, Dora the Explorer airs daily on Nick Jr. at 8:30 a.m, weekdays at 11 a.m. and on weekends at 1 p.m. In 2011, 7.5 million viewers across the globe tuned in to the play-along, animated adventure series.
Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys is on priority sale with Ticketmaster from Monday 14 May. Please go to www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0844 277 4321.
General on sale opens on Thursday 17 May with Nimax Theatres at www.nimax.com or call 0844 412 4658.
http://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/doralive/.
Also, from
TheaterMania.com:
Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys Set for West End, UK Tour
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys will play a limited three-week run at the Apollo Theatre from August 28-September 16 before embarking on a U.K. national tour in Spring 2013.
The two-act family musical is designed to teach children to communicate, explore, and overcome obstacles as Dora and her friends Boots, Diego, Map, and Backpack search for her lost teddy bear Osito.
The UK premiere is presented by Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions. The musical will run at the Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Blackpool from August 10, prior to its run at the Apollo.
Also from
TheaterMania.com:
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys Tickets and Information
Show Information
OPENING SOON
Opens Aug 28, 2012
Closes Sep 16, 2012
Playing at
Apollo Theatre
Directions & Map
Visit the Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys website:
http://www.nimax.com/
What Is It About?
Everyone's favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure in London's West End! In Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him! With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully passthrough the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way!
Theater/Venue Information:
Apollo Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue
London, England 0
Also, from the
London Theatre Guide - Online:
Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE at the Apollo Theatre
Children's musical adventure Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, by Chris Gifford, is at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, from 28 Aug to 16 Sep 2012.
Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him! With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way!
Dora the Explorer is a two act, song and dance spectacular that invites kids to think, sing and play along. Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world…all while having a lot of fun!
It is produced by Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions.
This stage adaptation will run at Pleasure Beach Blackpool from 10 August, before its West End run.
Also, from the
official Nick Jr. UK websites' official "Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys UK Tour" webpage on NickJr.co.uk:
The Dora the Explorer live tour is now on sale. Find out about the Dora Live Tour and how you can get tickets.
Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys
Nickelodeon is excited to announce that Dora the Explorer LIVE! is opening in the West End and Blackpool in Summer 2012 prior to a major national tour next year.
Dora the Explorer LIVE! at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Aug 10 - 20 - BOOK TICKETS
Dora the Explorer LIVE! at Apollo Theatre, London Aug 28 - Sept 16 - BOOK TICKETS
Everyone's favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure in Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, first at Blackpool's Globe Theatre at Pleasure Beach Resort from 10 - 20 August (home of Nickelodeon Land), before making her West End debut at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for a limited three week season from 28 August to 16 September 2012.
Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along. Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world…all while having a lot of fun!
Tickets are now on sale.
Also, from Pleasure Beach, Blackpool's
official 'Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys' webpage on Pleasure Beach, Blackpool's official website at blackpoolpleasurebeach.com, which also features exclusive photographs and a exclusive video from the cast of Nickelodeon's 'Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys' stage production:
NICKELODEON'S DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!
SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS [limited season from 10 August at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, UK]
Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him!
10th AUGUST - 20th AUGUST 2012 (No show on 14th August)
With the help of the audience, map, backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way!
Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act (2 x 30mins), song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along.
Tickets are now on sale with prices starting from just £10.
Also, from the
The Apollo, London's official 'Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys' webpage on the official Nimax Theatres website, nimaxtheatres.com, which also features exclusive pictures and a exclusive video from Nickelodeon's 'Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys' stage show:
NICKELODEON'S DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!
BOOK ONLINE OR CALL 0844 482 9671(24HRS) - TICKETS FROM £13.00
Everyone's favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure in London's West End! In Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him!
With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and 13 language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys.
But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way! Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along.
UNTIL 16TH SEP 2012 - APOLLO
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! UK Teaser
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys opens in the UK at Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Blackpool (August 10-26, 2012) before transferring to Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave in London's West End (August 28-September 16, 2012). Also, a UK National Tour will follow in 2013 - watch out for announcement of cities and dates. Nickelodeon's DORA LIVE Bookings and Tour Info: http://www.nickjr.co.uk.
CAST
Dora
Boots
Diego
Swiper
Tico
Benny
Isa
Backpack
Map
Azul
CREATIVE
Author: Chris Gifford
Director: Troy Sussman
Designer: Scenic Studios (Australia)
Lighting: Keith Tucker
Sound: Autograph
TICKETS
Stalls: £18
Dress Circle: £18, £13 (Side Seats)
Upper Circle: £13 (Centre Seats)
Premium Seats: £25
Family Deals:
Book 4 tickets (including at least 1 adult) and get 20% off show merchandise purchased at the Apollo Theatre. Quote 'Family Deal' for bookings made by phone and at the Box Office.
Premium Explorer Package:
West End Exclusive: £39.50 for a Premium ticket, goody bag and official souvenir photo. Quote 'Explorer Package' for bookings made by phone and at the Box Office.
PERFORMANCES
Tues 28th Aug 2012 – 1pm & 3.30pm
Wed 29th Aug 2012 – 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Thur 30th Aug 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Fri 31st Aug 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Sat 1st Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Sun 2nd Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Tues 4th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Wed 5th Sept 2012 - 10.30am & 1pm
Thur 6th Sept 2012 - 10.30am & 1pm
Fri 7th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Sat 8th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Sun 9th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm
Tues 11th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm
Wed 12th Sept 2012 - 10.30am & 1pm
Thurs 13th Sept 2012 - 10.30am & 1pm
Fri 14th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Sat 15th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Sun 16th Sept 2012 - 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm
Duration: 1hr 30mins (includes 1 interval)
Find us on Facebook: Nickelodeon Dora the Explorer LIVE - http://www.facebook.com/DoraLiveTour.
Also, from the
Manchester Evening News:
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Blackpool is packed with things for all ages to do. Here’s our pick of what’s on offer:
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BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH
Scores of thrill-seeking rides for all ages, plus Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer show and the Hot Ice skating show. £25 adults, £20 concs. 0871 222 1234. blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
You can read Manchester Evening News' full guide to what there is to do and see in Blackpool, UK,
here on the official Manchester Evening News website, menmedia.co.uk.
