CHESTER Storyhouse has announced a packed programme of kids activities for the February half term.

Events will be taking place from Saturday, February 18, to Sunday, February 26, with the theatre saying it has committed to keeping its prices as low as possible. The week includes a Secret Spy School, theatre, dance workshops, catwalks, cinema, henna tattooing and arts and crafts.

The packed week of fun begins with an endearing theatre show for little ones. Goofus Theatre, present their new family show, Moonsmile on Saturday, February 18 & Sunday, February 19. Blending music with movement, puppetry, play, and mask this non-verbal performance will immerse audiences in storytelling, creating a space for young imaginations to thrive.

Also on the February 19, families are invited to a day of arts and crafts, henna tattooing, and Arabic calligraphy as part of Meet Your Muslim Neighbour - a voluntary organisation that aims to promote social cohesion, break down barriers and educate about teachings of Islam.

Chester and District Standard: A scene from Moonsmile.A scene from Moonsmile. (Image: Storyhouse)

On Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23, the Young Storyhouse team will be leading Storyhouse Secret Spies Training Academy for children aged 6-11. Agent Jacob and the team will help participants learn new skills, perfect existing ones, earn their Secret Spy badge and make new friends.

On Friday, February 24, children aged six and up and their families can learn to pose and vogue like a supermodel in the Feeling Fabulous Dance Workshop with Ghetto Fabulous dance company.

Afterwards families are invited to bring their glitz and glamour to the Family Catwalk Extravaganza. In this fabulous celebration of self-expression, four professional dancers go head to head in a dance, fashion and lip sync competition and an interactive audience will decide the winner.

Families can also catch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) every day from Friday, February 17 to Thursday, February 23. Everybody’s favourite swashbuckling feline is back with a new, unmissable adventure from the Shrek universe.

Plus, the Storyhouse library team will be hosting free arts and crafts and games all week long for families to come and get creative together including making and playing board games and a day of LEGO.

Suzie Henderson Creative Director at Storyhouse said: "That’s come around quickly! We’ve got a week of creative activities for families including lots of free events. Whether it’s a performance, a film, a workshop, a bite to eat, arts and crafts or a slot on our Spy School – we’ve got you covered."