Win tickets to see Andy and Mike's Big Box of Bananas!

Andy and Mike’s … Big Box of Bananas is back on the road this June and we have a family ticket (for 4, max 2 adults) to give away!

In this exciting new theatre show you are invited to Andy and Mike’s ‘fun pad’ – there is room for everyone and once there you can expect music, laughs, wigs, eye-patches, boats, planes, suspense and a BIG BOX OF BANANAS!

BAFTA-nominated CBeebies’ presenter Andy Day brings his much-loved humour to this high-energy, children’s comedy.  He and Mike James, childhood friends and comedy partners, have created a fast-paced show full of slapstick, songs and stories. With imaginative writing and great gags, Andy and Mike’s… Big Box of Bananas is a treat for the whole family.

When a magical and mysterious box appears in Andy and Mike’s ‘fun pad’, try as they might they can’t open it. The boys must journey the skies and seas to try to find the password to the box but they need help – they’ll never manage it without an audience of house sitters to give them a hand!

Join them on a colourful journey taking in some very glamorous, all-singing, all-dancing air stewards, some confused pirates and some amazing musical sea life! You’ll also get to meet Poppy the Pet Porpoise, Andy’s Mum and the mysterious man in the TV to help reveal the mystery of the Big Magical Box.

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket (for 4) visit Tot Friendly here and answer the following question...

Q: What is in the box?

A.      Apples

B.      Carrots

C.      Bananas

Tickets are subject to availability. No cash alternative, travel or accommodation provided as part of this competition. Dates and venues at www.andyandmike.com

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