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Thunk-It Summer Activities 2025!

  • Writer: Thunk-It Theatre CIC
    Thunk-It Theatre CIC
  • 23 hours ago
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It's time for another very Thunky Summer! Check out below for details on (most of)

what we have going on over the Summer Holidays and get signed up!



Pocklington and Stamford Bridge Play-In-A-Days:

Summer Play-in-a-Day events for ages 5-18 at Pocklington Arts Centre and Platform 66. Includes playful, vibrant scenes of kids engaging in activities.

Thunk-It will be running 5 wonderful Play-In-A-Days for various ages, all inspired by different parts of local history! These days will be fun filled and creative - and are free thanks to funding from Do It For East Yorkshire!


@ Pocklington Arts Centre:

  • 30th July 10am-2pm (ages 5-8) - Quest Around the World!

  • 6th August 10am-2pm (ages 8-11) - Building Your Dream World!

  • 13th August 10am-2pm (ages 11-18) - Time Travel to the Past!


@ Stamford Bridge - The Old Station Club Platform 66

  • 1st August 10am-2pm (ages 6-11) - Nature Adventure!

  • 8th August 10am-2pm (ages 11-18) - Crafting Stories!




Pocklington Play-In-A-Day for Home Educated Young People:

Young People on stage in colorful attire laugh and playfully interact, with others watching in the background. Dim lighting sets a lively mood.

A Play-In-A-Day project specifically curated for home educated young people. We will be exploring the heritage and history of Pocklington in a super creative space. Perfect for building confidence and fostering creativity! Free thanks to funding from Do It For East Yorkshire.


27th August 10am-2pm @ Pocklington Arts Centre for Home Educated young people aged 6-16.




Rural Arts Play-In-Three-Days:

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Thunk-It is so excited to return to Rural Arts for a Play-In-Three-Days project, this time we are hosting a Pop-Up Pirate Play, so get ready to sail the seven sea's while we make a swashbuckling performance!


6th-8th August 9am-5pm @ Rural Arts, Thirsk for ages 6-11.





Rural Arts Scratch Day for Teens!

Young performers in white shirts and ties line up indoors, some smiling. They wear dark skirts; mood is light, with warm lighting and shadows.

Join Thunk-It for a morning of Scriptwriting and an afternoon of directing and acting, followed by a rehearsed reading for family and friends in the evening!


15th August 9am-5pm @ Rural Arts, Thirsk for ages 11-18.




SEND Play-In-A-Day

Child in glasses excitedly points amidst colorful drawings on wall; two other children nearby. Warm, creative setting.

Ahoy! Join us for a fun, creative, Pirate Play in a Day at Clifton Library, designed  for SEND children and young people aged 6-16. This relaxed project will give young people  the chance to express themselves through drama, storytelling, and imaginative play – all in one day! All aboard, it's time to set sail! 


18th August 10am-4pm @ Clifton Library, York for SEND young people ages 6-16.




Dung Beetle Dan!

Illustrated beetle beside a mud ball with text: "Dung Beetle Dan, An adaptation by Thunk-It Theatre." Simple beige background.

This year, Thunk-It is touring the fabulously funny and heart-warming Dung Beetle Dan, inspired by the children's book 'Dung Beetle Dan Hates His Job' by Andy Brennan!


Dung Beetle Dan is a silly, sensory show perfect for ages 3-8+!


You can see why Dung Beetle Dan hates his job so much by visiting us at:

  • Now Then! Summer Fields Festival on the 13th July 2025, info here!

  • Deershed Festival on the 27th July 2025, info here!




Summer Activity Pack:

You can download our FREE summer activity pack, all focused on Pocklington Heritage!



Thunk-It will also be visiting some other brilliant venues as part of their regular offerings, including PT Childcare, Clifton Explore Libraries, WHISH, and BaseCamp - check them out!



We cannot wait for another Thunky Summer, and hope that we can see you there! Pop us an email if you have any questions about these activities: hello@thunkittheatre.co.uk


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