AWFUL AUNTIE AT WALKDEN GARDENS

The new playground at the Saxby Hall Orphanage is finally complete, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. The orphanage was founded by Stella Saxby, who some of you may remember. Her parents were killed in a car crash in 1933, leaving her an orphan, all alone with her Awful Auntie. And when we say awful, we mean awful. Aunt Alberta and her best friend Wagner, a vicious Bavarian owl, tried everything they could to torment Stella into signing over the deed to Saxby Hall. But Stella, with the help of her friend Soot (the ghost of a chimney sweep, but friends come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they?) fought off Aunt Alberta, saved Saxby Hall, and gifted the beautiful Saxby Hall to be used as an orphanage.

Awful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions, is a truly thrilling tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. So, please join us at the dedication of the new playground at Saxby Hall and hear how it all came about. Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear, and a picnic, as the tale could take some time to tell, and storytelling can be hungry work!

Who to contact

Contact Name
Waterside Arts Centre
Telephone
0161 912 5616 0161 912 5616
Website
https://watersidearts.org/
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Where to go

Address
Walkden Gardens
Derbyshire Road
Sale
Postcode
M33 3EL
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
19th June- 4:00pm

Who is it for?

Ages
  • 7+

Costs

Details
£15 ADULT / £11 CHILD / £44 FAMILY OF FOUR

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