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Category: Family
Showing 19 upcoming events:
Saturday 12 December 2026
Venue: The Lights mapFamily • Pantomime
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Dick Wittington - Panto (Family) - 1pm & 6pm - The secret is out…this year’s pantomime is DICK WHITTINGTON!🐱✨ From the team that brought Teignmouth’s first professional pantomime—Beauty and the Beast— to the Pavilions stage, we’re thrilled to be returning with another spectacular family adventure! Join Dick, his purr-fect companion, and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters on a magical journey to London, packed with laughter, music, and plenty of pantomime mischief. And keep your eyes peeled… there might just be a few familiar faces joining the fun! 😉
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678666
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Royal Ballet cinema screening: The Nutcracker - 6.30pm - Cinema Screening The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Monday 21 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Monday 21 December 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Santa's Best Ever Christmas - 10.30am & 1.30pm & 4pm - The show where every child gets a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show, featuring children’s TV’s Chris Jarvis as the voice of Dasher the Reindeer!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Wednesday 23 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Wednesday 23 December 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Santa's Best Ever Christmas - 10.30am & 1pm - Santa’s Best Ever Christmas - the show where every child gets a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show,
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Thursday 24 December 2026 - Christmas Eve
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Santa's Best Ever Christmas - 10.30am & 1pm - Santa’s Best Ever Christmas - the show where every child gets a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show,
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Monday 28 December 2026 - Bank Holiday (Boxing Day substitute)
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tuesday 29 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Wednesday 30 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Hat Fair Cabaret - 7.30pm - It's back! A spectacular night of crazy cabaret packed full with laughs and gasps. International vaudeville artists, live music, circus tricksters, magic, madness and comedy for all ages. All the fun of Hat Fair in the winter in the warm. Escape to world of amazement and chaos and grab your tickets before they sell out.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 30 January 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Room on the Broom - 1.30pm & 4pm - Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 31 January 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Room on the Broom - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Monday 01 February 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Room on the Broom - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 18 February 2027
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Secret Elephant - 2.30pm - Following the hugely popular tour of The Witch Who Couldn't Sleep, The People's Theatre Company and bestselling children's author Steven Lee return with a brand-new family adventure that is bigger, bolder and more heartwarming than ever.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Saturday 29 May 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Pip and Posy Live on Stage - 1.30pm & 4.30pm - From the producers of The Smartest Giant in Town comes a brand-new theatre show bursting with friendship and fun, Pip and Posy Live on Stage. Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) this exciting new live stage show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and creativity for little ones and families everywhere. Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around the world of play. Their stories are a joyful celebration of friendship in all its forms - the laughter, the ups and downs, the silliness, and care.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 29 May 2027
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Top Secret - The Magic of Science - 2pm - Welcome to Top Secret: The Magic of Science – Super Scientists & Marvellous Magicians — where mind-blowing magic collides with exciting science! Hold on tight for an action-packed, interactive adventure bursting with jaw-dropping experiments, astonishing magic, and laugh-out-loud moments that spark the imagination. Discover incredible inventions, legendary scientists, and mysterious magicians and how curiosity, creativity and a little bit of magic have shaped the world we live in today.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Saturday 19 June 2027
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Bubble Show - 2pm - The Highland Joker presents The Bubble Show® Step into a world of wonder with the internationally acclaimed bubble show that has delighted thousands of families across festivals and theatres worldwide. Created and performed by Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, this theatrical experience blends storytelling, magic, science, and bubble artistry into an unforgettable journey. From tiny bubbles to giant bubbles, from smoke bubbles to fire bubbles, and even a sparkling bubble cube and an erupting bubble volcano — every moment is full of colour, excitement, and interactive fun. The Bubble Show® is a celebration of creativity that leaves you smiling, inspired, and utterly spellbound. So come one, come all, and let your imagination soar as we dive into the spectacular world of bubbles!
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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