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Children enjoying their theatre outing at I Theatre’s
ACE! Festival Lite 2013 with Little Day Out’s mascots, Jay & Elle.

1. Plan Ahead. Research the Show!2. Arrive Early.

Information on shows can be easily found through marketing Arrive at least half an hour early to

collaterals (posters or flyers), websites (www.littledayout.com of avoid a mad rush to your seats in

course!), and at the Box Office/Ticketing Counters. Popular shows sell the dark if you are late.
out fast so get the tickets early before they are all snapped up!

Prepare yourselves for the

Check the recommended ages and entry requirements, includingexperience and allow ample time
the minimum age for which you would require a ticket and if infants for parking, collecting tickets (if

and toddlers are allowed into the theatre for a particular show. Infants you haven’t already), making

or toddlers have short attention spans and preschoolers only slightly your way to the venue, buying
longer. Be aware of the performance duration and intermissions.programmes or merchandise,

and locating your seats. It is also a

Some exciting shows include special effects – ask if there will be loud good idea to find out where the
pyrotechnics or flashing lights if you are worried whether your child will restrooms are and bring your little

be able to handle it.ones there before the show starts.

Use the information you have gathered and get your child excited for Some shows may have pre-

the excursion to the theatre! Young children also benefit from having performance activities or post-

something to hold or touch in their hands. You can bring along a show autograph-signing/
book connected to the show or purchase show merchandise to help Meet-The-Cast sessions. Find out

remember the occasion.where these will be held, if any, so

you can participate in them.

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