Get ready for some great Sooty magic in Stirling

Legendary puppet is to visit city’s Albert Halls

The nation’s favourite yellow bear Sooty will be bringing his new live show to Stirling later this year.

Following an exciting 2018 in which he celebrated his 70th birthday, he’ll be joined by Sweep, Soo and his TV pal Richard Cadell, for two shows at the Albert Halls on Thursday April 11.

Last year there was a brand-new series of The Sooty Show on ITVBe and a huge birthday celebration on Blackpool Pier in July before performing with Sweep for another 70 year-old - Prince Charles.

However, Sooty can’t wait to get back to doing what he loves the most this spring – performing in theatres for children up and down the country.

Sooty’s Magic Show will amaze you with impossible tricks - be astounded at Sooty’s flying car, Soo’s singing unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage.

With special guests, circus star Michael Jordan and the ultraviolet specialities of Fantasie de la Nuit, Sooty’s Magic Show is set to be a spectacular treat for the whole family and even includes a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show!

Last July Sooty celebrated 70 years of entertaining children by heading back to Blackpool North Pier, where he was discovered , to host a free birthday party.

Sooty’s Blackpool bash included lots of fun and games for families and a special live performance of The Sooty Show, with all proceeds from the performance going to the local hospice Donna’s Dreamhouse, NHS Teaching Hospital Blackpool and Sooty’s long-standing charity partner, The Royal National Institute of Blind People.

In addition to this, a 50-foot-high projection of Sooty was projected on to Blackpool Tower as part of their 2018 illuminations.

Sooty’s birthday celebrations continued into September 2018 with Sooty and the gang’s announcement of a brand-new television series on ITVBe.

This marked 50 years since The Sooty Show first appeared on ITV in 1968! The new episodes saw Sooty, Sweep and Soo enjoying a whole host of different adventures and included top celebrity cameos from Peter Andre, Lisa Riley, John Challis and Steps star Faye Tozer.

The April 11 shows at the Albert Halls at 11am and 2.30pm . Call 01786 473544 for details.