Childish Things

Here's Tom Hollander and Griff Rhys Jones, talking about the first ever Childish Things - 10 years ago!

Tom Hollander & Griff Rhys Jones talk about Childish Things Here's Tom & Griff, talking about their involvement in Childish Things over the years.

Here's a fun Childish Things Friday clip - Rob Brydon tells us about a childish thing that he still enjoys doing..........

Rob Brydon shares a Childish Thing Rob tells us about a childish thing he still enjoys doing - backstage at Childish Things 10, supporting Helen & Douglas House hospice for children and young ...

Here's the marvellous Jimmy Carr, backstage at Childish Things 10, talking about supporting Helen & Douglas House, and what childish things he still likes to do......

Jimmy Carr at Childish Things 10 Here's Jimmy, talking about supporting Helen & Douglas House, and his involvement in Childish Things over the years.

Huge thanks to Pete Griffith and Michelle Tebbutt for the incredible way they have captured Childish Things through the last decade. We loved showing many of these on the big screen during Childish Things 10. This year's photos are fabulous as always. Please contact All People Photography if you would like to order copies to remember the show.

After 10 years & over half a million pounds raised for Helen & Douglas House, Childish Things final performances have arrived at The New Theatre Oxford. Last night was emotional, I think tonight will be even more so. A massive well done to Lizzie, Kate & all those that have made it happen. Here's just a few memories from last night...

Tom Odell sound checking now. What a voice!

Here's the marvellous Newton Faulkner at Childish Things last night - what a star!

Newton Faulkner at Childish Things 10 Here's Newton, backstage at Childish Things 10, talking about his experience supporting Helen & Douglas House.

Day one of Childish Things 10 is here! You can hear Rhys Morgan from the magical mind-reading duo Morgan & West talking about Helen & Douglas House on BBC Radio Oxford at 7.45 this morning. Childish Things Producers Kate and Lizzie will be on BBC South news this evening.

Today is all about Running Orders, Transport lists, arrival times, catering arrangements, Dressing Room signs, more PR, Sound check times, Power Point and film editing! It's getting closer!

Listen to Will Gompertz interview John Lloyd on BBC Radio Oxford right now! Oxford New Theatre Helen & Douglas House

Childish Things is Critics Comedy choice in The Times today!

Update! The BBC South TV news piece will now go out on Monday (we can't compete with Sport Relief!). BBC Radio Oxford is all systems go and Lizzie and Kate will be in the studio at 5.30 today. Have a great weekend everyone!

BBC Radio Oxford - David Prever at Drivetime, 21/03/2014 All of Oxfordshire's news, sport and essential information in one place.

Looking forward to another busy day! Lizzie and Kate will be on BBC South Today talking about the last minute preparations for the show, and also on BBC Radio Oxford Drivetime. Do tune in if you can!

Don't forget to watch John Lloyd on Arena's 'Whatever Happened to Spitting Image' tonight on BBC4 and then see him again on Monday and Tuesday night at Childish Things 10! Ticket details www.helenanddouglas.org.uk

BBC Four - Arena, Whatever Happened to Spitting Image? Documentary telling the story of the genesis of the satirical puppet show Spitting Image.

Huge thanks to Tom Hollander for his mention in the Times today - what a star!

The Oxford Times celebrates a decade of Childish Things.

Childish Things celebrates ten years of major names and fun for the best of causes Reg Little looks back at a glorious decade of Childish Things, the acclaimed comedy and music fundraiser for East Oxford hospice Helen and Douglas House

Spitting Image producer John Lloyd is appearing in both nights of Childish Things - see him this week on Arena 'Whatever Happened to Spitting Image' Thurs, 9pm BBC4 and in The Times today.

Thank you Reg Little for this generous article in the Oxford Times today - buy your copy now!

How many of you were at these shows? Do post your comments!

Exciting to see our posters up at the Oxford New Theatre !

We are now up to Childish Things 7 in our trip down memory lane.... what a year that was!

How many of you were at these shows? Do post your comments!

Happy Birthday to you Childish Things Producer Kate Day!

Today involved Lizzie and Iona editing our films for Childish Things wearing compulsory 'Happy Monday' hats!

We are excited to announce that Newton Faulkner will perform at Childish Things on Monday 24th March along with Supergrass legend Gaz Coombes Jimmy Carr QI's John Lloyd and Out Of The Blue . What a fantastic line up on both nights now! There are very few tickets for Tuesday now so let's sell out Monday too and make great profit for Helen & Douglas House Tickets from http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford/ or from the Oxford New Theatre Box Office.

STOP PRESS! We are proud to announce 2014 Brit Awards nominee Tom Odell as part of our line up for Tuesday 25th so please spread the word among his fans! We also welcome back the wonderful Jo Brand on Tuesday for her second Childish Things and are very excited to announce brilliant Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay for Monday night. The link for tickets is below, or to avoid the extra on-line charges, go in person to the Oxford New Theatre Keep an eye out for further Monday announcements here!

Childish Things | Helen & Douglas House - the World's first children's hospice providing hospice... Helen & Douglas House hospice - providing hospice & palliative care to children and young adults in Oxfordshire & surrounding counties.

A few stills from our filming over the last few weeks. Heartfelt thanks to Iona Fabian for donating her creative talent and time, making short films for Childish Things.

Fun filming Out Of The Blue 's rehearsal at Magdalen this evening. Sounding GREAT! We are indebted to the group for their many years of performances both on stage at Childish Things and their visits to Helen & Douglas House, plus their fundraising for us throughout the year. Big thanks boys!

We look forward to welcoming Morgan & West to Childish Things 10 - they have performed many times at Helen & Douglas House but this will be their first time on stage with us. Please come back from Australia you two!

Morgan & West: Magnificent Mind Readers - FRINGE WORLD Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West make a triumphant return to Fringe World with their marvellous mind reading miracles. Not satisfied with their position as the 19th century's greatest conjurers the dashing duo have turned their quite capable hands (and brains) to the art of psychic…

Some fine reminiscing about the show today from our favourite founding actor Tom Hollander.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone from the Childish Things team. Out of the Blue - Childish Things 4!

Paul Foot joined staff and guests at Helen & Douglas House for Sunday lunch today. Sadly he will be at the Melbourne comedy festival during Childish Things but has promised to visit again on his return. Great to see you Paul!