Mitchell Arts Centre

28/07/2026

Build It Cinema returns to the MAC next week, screening Secret Life of Pets 2.
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A chance for your child to build and make a figure to take home, whilst enjoying the film in a relaxed environment!

Date: Wed 5th August
Time: 11am
Cost: £4 per child, 1 adult goes free per paying child.

27/07/2026

Are you booked on to our next stop motion film workshop? 🎬

Join us for Tales in Motion: The Emperor's New Clothes; a fun, free family stop motion animation workshop funded by Film Hub Midlands.

Create your own animated scenes inspired by the classic story and discover the magic of stop motion filmmaking!

📅 Book your place here: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-new-emperors-clothes

Spaces are limited, so book early!

27/07/2026

🎬 Well done to everyone who took part in our Introduction to Stop Motion Film workshop today!👏

We explored the magic of stop motion and started our workshop by watching The Sun and the Wind, the incredible Aardman short Gulp, and the trailer for Fantastic Mr. Fox for inspiration.

Everyone then got creative, using paper and a variety of everyday objects to bring their own ideas to life. We filmed our animations using the Stop Motion Studio app and an iPhone, proving that you don't need lots of expensive equipment to create something fun!

It was fantastic to see so much imagination, teamwork and creativity throughout the session. Well done, everyone! 🌟🎥

27/07/2026

A BIG well done to our amazing film crew, who shot a fantastic short stop-motion film today!

🎬👏 Keep your eyes peeled for the finished film coming soon.

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27/07/2026

MAC SUMMER - WEEK 2 🌞🎬🍿
Join us at the MAC - A week filled full of fun, dance, film and creativity!

⭐ Monday 27th July

🎬 The Wind & The Sun – 12pm
A charming story brought to life on stage — perfect for younger children. Storytelling with stop-motion animation. Tickets are free but need to be booked online: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-wind-and-the-sun
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⭐ Tuesday 28th July

🐷 Peppa Meets the Baby: My First Cinema Experience – 10am
Join Peppa, George and the family as they plan to meet Baby Evie!
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/peppa-pig-my-first-cinema-experience

🍪 Make & Bake: Marshmallow Sticks & Fortune Tellers – 11am
A free, drop-in - self led activity within the Spitfire Cafe.

🌊 Luca – 12pm
Our feel good Family film - Luca, with a theme of friendship and belonging.
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/luca

🎨 Schools Out Dance Workshop – 12pm
This high-energy workshop brings back the absolute best school disco anthems with fresh, fun choreography.
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/school-out-school-disco-dance-workshop
(Pre registration required through QR code)
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⭐ Wednesday 29th July

🎮 Wreck It Ralph: Build It Cinema– 11am
Relaxed film / build. Enjoy the film in the Ellipse Room, each child builds a figure to take home!
Tickets £4 (1 adult goes free)
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/wreck-it-ralph-build-it-cinema

🦁 Roar Into Dance Workshop – 12pm
Learn energetic choreography to your favourite soundtracks, explore animal-inspired movement and have a roaring good time.
Tickets £5 per child, 7+
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/roar-into-dance-workshop
(Pre registration required through QR code)
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⭐ Thursday 30th July
👑 The Emperor’s New Clothes – 12pm
Explore classic fairy tales and folk stories through film and creativity. The workshop begins with a short film, followed by hands-on activities where children bring stories to life through stop-motion animation.
Tickets are free but need to be booked online:
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-new-emperors-clothes

Spitfire Cafe open 10am - 2pm every day serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and lunchtime eats :) 🍰🧋☕️🌮🥪

27/07/2026

🦁ROAR into Dance!!!
Wed 29th July
12pm - 1.30pm
£5 per child - 7+
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/roar-into-dance-workshop

Join our Lion King Inspired Dance Workshop and experience the magic of the Pride Lands! Learn energetic choreography to your favourite soundtracks, practice animal-inspired movement and have a roaring good time.

Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026
Time: 11:45am Registration. Workshop 12pm- 1:30pm
Location: Mitchell Arts Centre
Ages: Children 7+ (Student only activity)
Price: £5 per child

What to Wear: Comfortable Clothing, Trainers or Jazz Shoes, Bring Water!!!!!

"Accessibility and inclusion are central to our workshops. We offer wheelchair-accessible spaces, sensory bags, access to quiet areas when needed, and familiarisation visits. You can also become more familiar with the venue here- Visual walk through .pdf - Google Drive We appreciate advance communication regarding any access requirements so that we can ensure appropriate support and accommodations are in place."

26/07/2026

Swan Lake Workshop
Thur 6th August
12pm - 1.30pm

https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/swan-lake-ballet-workshop

Gracefully glide along to the brilliant classical music from Swan Lake. Whether you are a dedicated dancer or taking your first steps onto the dance floor, it’s time to flock to the studio. Come along and learn elegant routines and practice perfect poise.

25/07/2026

MAC SUMMER - WEEK 2 INCOMING....🌞🎬🍿
Join us at the MAC - A week filled full of fun, dance, film and creativity!

⭐ Monday 27th July

🎬 The Wind & The Sun – 12pm
A charming story brought to life on stage — perfect for younger children. Storytelling with stop-motion animation. Tickets are free but need to be booked online: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-wind-and-the-sun
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⭐ Tuesday 28th July

🐷 Peppa Meets the Baby: My First Cinema Experience – 10am
Join Peppa, George and the family as they plan to meet Baby Evie!
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/peppa-pig-my-first-cinema-experience

🍪 Make & Bake: Marshmallow Sticks & Fortune Tellers – 11am
A free, drop-in - self led activity within the Spitfire Cafe.

🌊 Luca – 12pm
Our feel good Family film - Luca, with a theme of friendship and belonging.
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/luca

🎨 Schools Out Dance Workshop – 12pm
This high-energy workshop brings back the absolute best school disco anthems with fresh, fun choreography.
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/school-out-school-disco-dance-workshop
(Pre registration required through QR code)
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⭐ Wednesday 29th July

🎮 Wreck It Ralph: Build It Cinema– 11am
Relaxed film / build. Enjoy the film in the Ellipse Room, each child builds a figure to take home!
Tickets £4 (1 adult goes free)
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/wreck-it-ralph-build-it-cinema

🦁 Roar Into Dance Workshop – 12pm
Learn energetic choreography to your favourite soundtracks, explore animal-inspired movement and have a roaring good time.
Tickets £5 per child, 7+
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/roar-into-dance-workshop
(Pre registration required through QR code)
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⭐ Thursday 30th July
👑 The Emperor’s New Clothes – 12pm
Explore classic fairy tales and folk stories through film and creativity. The workshop begins with a short film, followed by hands-on activities where children bring stories to life through stop-motion animation.
Tickets are free but need to be booked online:
https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-new-emperors-clothes

Spitfire Cafe open 10am - 2pm every day serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and lunchtime eats :) 🍰🧋☕️🌮🥪

25/07/2026

🌈✨ SUMMER FUN WEEK AT MAC! ✨🌈
School’s OUT and the fun is most definitely IN! 🎉
This week we have a venue ready and waiting - packed with films, crafts, dancing, Make and Bake and magical stories.....perfect for keeping little imaginations buzzing!!!!

🎉 MONDAY 27 JULY
🌤 The Wind & The Sun
A gentle, heart-warming story time to start the week. Storytelling workshop followed by activities using stop-motion animation.
🕛 12pm
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-wind-and-the-sun

🎉 TUESDAY 28 JULY
🐷 Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Jump into muddy puddles with Peppa and friends.
🕙 10am
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/peppa-pig-my-first-cinema-experience

🧁 Make & Bake
Marshmallow Sticks and Fortune Tellers
🕚 11am
No Booking Required, This is a self led activity.

🐟 Luca
A heart-warming movie of friendship and adventure - Luca shares a summer adventure with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
🕛 12pm
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/luca

🕺Schools Out DANCE Workshop
The Ultimate School Disco Dance Workshop- Dust off your neon gear and leg warmers for the ultimate summer holiday dance experience.
🕛 12pm
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/school-out-school-disco-dance-workshop
(Post booking registration required)

🎉 WEDNESDAY 29 JULY
🎮 Wreck-It Ralph: Build It Cinema
Watch Ralph smash, crash and laugh his way through.... an arcade adventure!
🕚 11am
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/wreck-it-ralph-build-it-cinema

🦁 Roar Into Dance Workshop
Let loose, leap high and ROAR — a wild dance session for all ages!
🕛 12pm
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/roar-into-dance-workshop

🎉 THURSDAY 30 JULY
👑 The Emperor’s New Clothes
A silly, sparkly story-time full of giggles and royal mischief. Storytelling followed by activities using stop-motion animation.
🕛 12pm
🎟 Book now: https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/tales-in-motion-the-new-emperors-clothes

Monday 27th July 2026 12- 1.30pm Tickets: FREE MAC WORKSHOPS BOOK NOW