Category: For Children

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Tuesday 22 July 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spot's Birthday Party - 2pm - From the Producers of David Walliams 'Mr Stink', Sam Bradshaw Productions presents Spot's Birthday Party. Words and Songs by Guy Unsworth Based on the Books by Eric Hill Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2 plus and their grownups. With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect introduction to theatre for children – they’ll be encouraged to sign and dance along with Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, Helen the Hippo and Sally and Sam, Spot’s parents, to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT! Spot has been an integral part of childhood for over 40 years and with his inquisitive nature, sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and simple shapes and colours, Spot helps families, babies and toddlers explore the world around them. Every Ticket comes with a free party hat and Meet and Greet with Spot after the show! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 23 July 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spot's Birthday Party - 11am & 1.30pm & 4pm - From the Producers of David Walliams 'Mr Stink', Sam Bradshaw Productions presents Spot's Birthday Party. Words and Songs by Guy Unsworth Based on the Books by Eric Hill Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2 plus and their grownups. With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect introduction to theatre for children – they’ll be encouraged to sign and dance along with Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, Helen the Hippo and Sally and Sam, Spot’s parents, to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT! Spot has been an integral part of childhood for over 40 years and with his inquisitive nature, sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and simple shapes and colours, Spot helps families, babies and toddlers explore the world around them. Every Ticket comes with a free party hat and Meet and Greet with Spot after the show! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 24 July 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  JazzBops: Lauren Breen - 11.30am-12.30pm - Join us for our monthly Jazz Club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival. Grab a coffee and a slice of cake, park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 24 July 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spot's Birthday Party - 11am & 2pm - From the Producers of David Walliams 'Mr Stink', Sam Bradshaw Productions presents Spot's Birthday Party. Words and Songs by Guy Unsworth Based on the Books by Eric Hill Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2 plus and their grownups. With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation is the perfect introduction to theatre for children – they’ll be encouraged to sign and dance along with Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile, Helen the Hippo and Sally and Sam, Spot’s parents, to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT! Spot has been an integral part of childhood for over 40 years and with his inquisitive nature, sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and simple shapes and colours, Spot helps families, babies and toddlers explore the world around them. Every Ticket comes with a free party hat and Meet and Greet with Spot after the show! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 09 September 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. This event is for 2-5 year olds. With a limited amount of spaces, we would encourage all parents to book in advance across the programme, to avoid disappointment. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 18 September 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  JazzBops: Alex Western-King - 11.30am-1pm - Join us for our monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind. Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 20 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Pirates Love Underpants - 1.30pm - Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's Treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure? Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 21 September 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Pirates Love Underpants - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's Treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure? Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 14 October 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. This event is for 2-5 year olds. With a limited amount of spaces, we would encourage all parents to book in advance across the programme, to avoid disappointment. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Wednesday 29 October 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   For Children  •  Special interest Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  THE SHOW OF SPOOKY SCIENCE - 2pm - For this time of year, what could be better than a science show filled with seasonal spookiness. Pumpkins and potions, sparks and spectres, of demonstrations and of the dark. The information and demonstrations Ian B Dunne presents are entertaining, engaging, amusing and inspiring. Ian's well known shows include “Science Magic...Magic Science” and “Science...The Best Bits” which appear at schools and festivals. However, only here, in the theatre, can he include the parts that other venues cannot reach. Demonstrations to make you gasp, Pictures to transport the mind. Specimens to catch the imagination. Rare and unusual Machines. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Tuesday 11 November 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. This event is for 2-5 year olds. With a limited amount of spaces, we would encourage all parents to book in advance across the programme, to avoid disappointment. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 16 December 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. This event is for 2-5 year olds. With a limited amount of spaces, we would encourage all parents to book in advance across the programme, to avoid disappointment. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

 

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