Category: Family

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Friday 30 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Parody of the Rings - 7.30pm - A Hilarious and Epic Adventure! What happens when a cinema's Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong? At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise an entire three-film saga in front of a live audience. Get ready for an uproarious evening of comedy, chaos, and utter nonsense, as they attempt to recreate the epic tale of hobbits, elves, and orcs – without any visuals, any planning, or any clue what they're doing. Will Frodo ever make it to Mordor? Will Aragorn get crowned king? Will Gollum stop stealing the show? Will anyone even remember who’s supposed to be who?! It's a show that’s more fun than a barrel of hobbits, and definitely more chaotic than a Gandalf speech. If you've ever wanted to see Gollum fight a battle with sound effects, or Gandalf desperately trying to remember what happens next, then you're in for a hilarious treat! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 07 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Amazing Animals - 11.30am & 2.30pm - If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see your favourite animals bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The original animal show with NO LIVE ANIMALS. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 14 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 2pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 15 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 11am & 2pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 16 February 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 10.30am & 1pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 16 February 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Franky - 11am - Prof Frankenstein feels lonely. She has no friends and the local villagers are afraid of her. The professor thinks a baby might change things and so, one stormy night with a flash of lightning and the help of her robot Igor, she creates... FRANKY! Although Franky is not quite what the Prof imagined, he sets off on an adventure to win the hearts of the grumpy villagers with the help of his new friend Fairground Annie and a dazzling lighting display from Igor the Robot. Don't miss this fun-filled story with songs, a riotous hook-a-duck game, and the chance to learn the hottest new dance craze 'The Franky Walk!' Come along to this comedy adventure that will be sure to lighten and brighten up your day. Stay on after the show to meet the performers with lots of photo ops. Age: All ages Recommended 3+ Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 19 February 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Puppetry  •  Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  TALES FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE - 11am & 2pm - Prepare yourself for a musical voyage full of stories, songs and the sea... Upon a distant shore, a lonely lighthouse keeper has grown fearful of the sea and its wild and stormy nature. But when a mysterious stranger appears with songs of the sea’s magic and power, the keeper is forced to confront his fears and slowly rediscover the beauty of the ocean that surrounds him. Featuring storytelling, traditional music, original songs and spellbinding puppetry, this is the perfect show for anyone captivated by myths, magic, music and folklore. Written and performed by Oliver Bishop, with original songs by David Gibb, and live music from two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominee Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Tales From The Lighthouse is the perfect voyage into the world of theatre, puppetry and music for children aged 5+ and their families. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 12 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Annie from RARE Productions - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 13 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Annie from RARE Productions - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 14 March 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Annie from RARE Productions - 2pm & 6.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 20 March 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Playmakers Youth Takeover - 7pm - Get ready for an evening full of energy, imagination, and heart as Playmakers Youth Theatre step into the spotlight. Playmakers Year 10+ group will perform Cloud Busting by Helen Blakeman — their National Theatre Connections piece, packed with emotion, humour and honesty. Meanwhile, Playmakers talented Drama Clubs and School Years 7–9 and 3–6 groups will share their own devised performances, inspired by the theme of Generations. Expect laughter, memories, and a few surprises as they explore what connects us across the years. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester