These sessions are playful, hands-on experiences for families to explore, build, and imagine together. Designed for mothers and babies or families with young children, each session offers a relaxed environment where creativity leads the way.
These Playtime Sessions are part of a Research & Development phase of the Playtime Project about the relationship of Play and Motherhood.
This initiative explores a key question: Where are the playgrounds for parents of young children?
Funded and supported by Arts Council England, Norwich Theatre Royal, Copperdot Studio.
Playtime Sessions
Moving Words
A 90-minute open workshop for mothers with babies or pre-schoolers to gently explore movement and writing as part of their caring journey. Mothers are invited to come for as long or as little as they want and can; the space is open throughout the duration of the workshop.
In a calm, welcoming space, we’ll move, rest, write, and reflect—connecting with our shifting bodies, emotions, and identities through simple guided exercises. Babies and young children are welcome to be with you throughout, whether playing, cuddling, feeding, or snoozing.
This is not about doing it “right”—it’s about giving space to your story, your rhythm, and your creativity, just as you are.
Led by Choreographer Emma Zangs and Poet Helen Vine.
BSL interpretation available – please let us know at booking if you require BSL.
DETAILS
🕒 90 mins — 9.30-11am — Open Space
📆Tuesday 6th and 20th of May
👶 For mothers with babies and pre-schoolers
🧘♀️ No experience needed — just come as you are
📍St Matthews Church, Telegraph Ln W, Norwich NR1 4JA. Parking available.
💷 Pay What You Can — £5 Recommended donation
Big Play
What if families could dream up their own playground—together?
These 45-minute sessions are a chance for children and their grown-ups to co-create playful worlds using giant objects, material, colour, light, and shadow.
Imagine as you turn everyday materials into something magical. Whether you’re 2 or 42, this is a space to explore side by side—no instructions, no right or wrong, just shared discovery and joyful mess-making.
This is not about doing it “right”. It’s an open play space for you, your children to immerse into play without goals or the need to make something perfect. Let your mind wander and explore with it. Big Play is an invitation to create playgrounds for your imaginations, and your connection.
DETAILS
🕒 45 mins per slot (for up to 6 people)
📆 Saturday 31st of May | 14th & 22nd of June
👶 For families with children aged 0–6years old
📍Norwich Theatre Royal | Copperdot Studio | Norwich Puppet Theatre
💷 £5 per session (for up to 4 family members)
