Takeoff 2010, Festival of Theatre for Children & Young People

TAKEOFF FESTIVAL is the annual sector-development festival for those working in the field of theatre for young audiences. We invite a range of companies from the UK and abroad to present their work and provide a forum for debate and comparison to raise awareness of the achievement and potential of our field amongst funders, producers and promoters.

Takeoff is an important part of Theatre Hullabaloo's offer as a member of the European Small Size network. Each year we work with our colleagues from the UK and beyond to present a programme of work within the festival that focuses particularly on theatre for the very youngest. Takeoff 2010 retains an Early Years element as well as presenting a range of work for young people across the age spectrum.

Takeoff 2010 will be hosted at Darlington Arts Centre on 11th and 12th November.

This year's festival programme includes a great range of shows, an opportunity to see a presentation from Webplay, be 'In Conversation With...' representatives from the world of children's TV, the commercial sector and the media and share scratch performances in our Departure Lounge.

Bookings open 1st September 2010.