We have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK. Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess at Apollo Theatre Children will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. [Kids show] Dates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00. Price information:￡20.00 to ￡40.00 The Lion King at Sunny Theatre It is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. [Musical] Dates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday. Price information:  ￡22.5 to￡65.00 Mother Courage and Her Children at National Theatre Mother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. [Play] Dates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009 Price information:  ￡10.00 Duke Bluebeard’s Castleat Coliseum Theatre Full of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? [Opera] Dates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009 Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30 Price information:  ￡22.00 to ￡50.00 小题1:The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of____. A．film posters B．performance information C．the theatre’s advice D．picture exhibitions 小题2:Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time? A．Bob the Builder—Spud’s Big Mess B．The Lion King C．Mother Courage and Her Children D．Duke Bluebeard’s Castle 小题3:What can we learn from the text? A．The first three shows are inspiring. B．The shows are intended for children. C．All of them have won many awards. D．The characters in the shows are brave.