Category: For Children

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Sunday 23 March 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Baddies - 10am, 1pm & 3.30pm - Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler THEY’RE FUNNY…THEY’RE SILLY… AND THEY’RE REALLY, REALLY BAD Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don't you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare a girl out of her wits…who will succeed? Or perhaps the girl is braver than they think… With songs by Joe Stilgoe (Zog and Zog and The Flying Doctors), The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit story. A laugh-out-loud riot for all the family. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 27 March 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  JAZZBOPS: JAMES OWSTON QUARTET - 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:  thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 29 March 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  MAKE A MOTHER'S DAY CARD WITH BERKSHIRE PRINTMAKERS - 10am - Step away from the computer and get familiar with this sort of screen with Berkshire Printmakers. In this fun, creative workshop print your own greeting cards, whether it is for Mother's Day, a birthday or to celebrate springtime. Create your own paper sencils, put these together with one of our many patterned screen and colourful waterbased inks to make your own unique cards. Dress for mess! Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 03 April 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  WHIPPED UP! - 10.30am, midday, 2pm - Whipped Up! follows Dottie, an eager-to-please 50’s-style diner server on their first day on the job – where the baby is the customer, and caregivers are along for the ride. As the server waits on their “demanding” clientele (imagine babies doing what babies do best – creating adorable chaos!) the server grows increasingly frazzled – and more and more entertaining! Stimulating for tiny audience members with sensory play served up throughout the show, and hilarious for parents/adults watching their loved ones take on roles in an unfolding comedy. Run-time: 50 minutes (including 20 minutes of playtime on set). No interval. Age suitability: 2 months to 2 years. Venue's website:  thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Sunday 06 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Rude Science Live - 11.30am & 3pm - The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates' revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it's a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it's a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain's kids with a lasting fascination for science. Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef's signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge. Stefan Gates is an award-winning presenter of 20 TV series (including five for CBBC including Incredible Edibles, Gastrolab and Gastronuts), and a STEM author of 12 books (including Fartology and Science You Can Eat), and he's internationally renowned for his clever, high-octane, highly-educational stage shows that inspire young audiences to fall in love with science. Warnings: Smells, explosions (well signposted), stage smoke, latex balloons. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 08 April 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children  •  Crafts Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  MAKE A TISSUE PAPER BOUQUET - 2pm - Hey, crafters aged 8 to 14—get ready to have some fun! Join our Tissue Paper Bouquet-Making Class and learn how to create colorful, handmade flowers you can keep forever. It’s the perfect way to get creative, make something awesome, and maybe even impress your friends or family! What You’ll Do: Learn how to make bright and beautiful flowers out of tissue paper. Pick your favorite colors and design your own unique bouquet. Take home your masterpiece to decorate your room or give as a gift! Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Wednesday 09 April 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children  •  Crafts Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BUILD AND PAINT YOUR OWN WOODEN EASTER THEMED FLOWERPOT - 10am - Calling all crafty kids aged 8 to 14—let’s hop into some Easter fun! Join our Wooden Easter Flowerpot-Making Class and design a flowerpot that’s perfect for spring. Whether it’s for decorating your room or gifting to someone special, this is your chance to make something truly egg-cellent! 🌼 What You’ll Do: Paint and decorate your very own wooden flowerpot with Easter designs like bunnies, chicks, and colorful eggs. Add creative touches with stencils, stickers, and more. Take home your flowerpot, complete with a springtime surprise inside! Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 10 April 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  FOUR SEASONS - 11am & 2pm - A Little Bulb Production Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature for children and their families. Join our intrepid team of magical gardeners as they tend to the marvellous menagerie of flora and fauna at every stage of nature’s miraculous journey. Four Seasons is a celebration of the wonder and weirdness of nature and our place within it, all set to an exciting score of seasonally inspired tracks including, of course, Vivaldi’s iconic piece. Expect enchanting and innovative theatre featuring puppetry, physical theatre and clowning fun – everything we’ve come to expect from Olivier Award-winning Little Bulb (Hibernation, CBEEBIES’ The Nutcracker). Venue's website:  thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 11 April 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children  •  Crafts Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  PAINT A LANDSCAPE ON CANVAS - 10am - Calling all young artists aged 8 to 14! Join our Landscape Painting Class and learn how to create your very own masterpiece on canvas. Whether you’re a beginner or already love painting, this is the perfect way to let your creativity shine and explore the beauty of nature. 🌟 What You’ll Do: Learn step-by-step how to paint a stunning landscape—from mountains and trees to sunsets and skies. Experiment with colors, textures, and brush techniques. Take home a beautiful canvas painting you’ll be proud to display or gift. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 12 April 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children  •  Crafts Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  KIDS POP ART SCREEN PRINTING WITH BERKSHIRE PRINTMAKERS - 10am - Be inspired by the comic book art and create a poster for your wall. Berkshire Printmakers will bring their large library of Pop Art style patterned screens with benday dots, zigzag lines, lightening bolts and bright bold coloured inks to create a funky poster ready for your bedroom wall. Get hands-on and learn how to use a squeegee and make paper stencils. Dress or mess and bring an apron. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 12 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Musical Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Showstoppers' Kids Show - 3pm - An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers. If your children could create their very own dream musical – where would they start? The Showstoppers' Kids Show takes your kids’ ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, in front of their very noses. Together we’ll explore magical kingdoms as kids decide where the story is set, who the characters are and what happens next. Shaun the Sheep meets Dora at a magic castle? Done! Peppa Pig and Spiderman explore a spooky graveyard? No problem! PAW Patrol battle monsters under the sea? Of course! From their imaginations to the stage – everything is made up on the spot entirely from audience suggestions, but grown-ups take heed: we ONLY take suggestions from kids! The Showstoppers are the creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical and winners of the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and Family Show. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 13 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Amazing Bubble Man - 2pm - Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 14 April 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children  •  Crafts Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BUILD AND DECORATE A WOODEN EASTER BUNNY BASKET - 2pm - Calling all kids aged 5 to 11! Join us for a fun and creative Wooden Easter Bunny Basket Workshop and make a special basket to use for egg hunts, gifts, or decorating your home for Easter. Build it, paint it, and make it uniquely yours! 🌟 What You’ll Do: Put together a wooden bunny-shaped basket with easy, guided steps. Paint and decorate your basket with bright colors, stickers, and fun Easter-themed supplies. Take home a beautiful, handmade basket perfect for all your Easter goodies! Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Monday 14 April 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Teach Rex - Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures. Various show times available throughout the day. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 15 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Elmer Adventure - 1.30pm & 4pm - Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee. Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he's pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him? Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle? The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage – for everyone aged 3 and up. Celebrate Elmer's unique patchwork colours and wear all your colourful clothes when you see the show. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 16 April 2025 Venue:  The Arc     map   Workshop  •  Arts  •  For Children  •  Crafts Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  KIDS NATURE & SPRING LINO PRINTING - 10am - Explore the beauty of nature and spring through art with our "Nature and Spring Lino Printing" workshop, perfect for ages 9-15 In this hands-on class, young artists will learn the technique of lino printing to create their own nature-inspired prints. From delicate flowers to buzzing bees, children will carve and design their own prints, capturing the essence of spring in every design. With expert guidance, they’ll bring their creations to life using vibrant inks on high-quality paper. All materials are provided, so your child can dive into the world of printmaking and take home a beautiful piece of art! Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Wednesday 16 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Elmer Adventure - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee. Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he's pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him? Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle? The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage – for everyone aged 3 and up. Celebrate Elmer's unique patchwork colours and wear all your colourful clothes when you see the show. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 17 April 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  JAZZBOPS: BAG OF BONES - 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:  thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 17 April 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Elmer Adventure - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee. Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork elephant – whether he's pretending to be an ordinary grey elephant or playing a practical joke. But has anyone ever actually seen him? Can you help find him? Is that a patchwork trunk hidden among the trees and bushes of the jungle? The enchanting and colourful world of Elmer is brought to life through songs, storytelling and puppetry by Tall Stories, the company who brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage – for everyone aged 3 and up. Celebrate Elmer's unique patchwork colours and wear all your colourful clothes when you see the show. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 22 April 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 23 April 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY - 12.30pm-1.45pm - Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There's buggy parking, baby changing and more at all our venues, so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. The bar is fully stocked, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?). If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!* Venue's website:  thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Sunday 04 May 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Music festival  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Family Concert: Animals! - 11.30am-12.30pm - Robert Plane presenter with Festival musicians Grab your tickets for a fun-packed concert featuring music inspired by animals, with audience participation. Book early as we’re expecting another sell-out! Tickets: £5 (Free for Under 3s) Venue's website:  thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 10 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Theatre  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rock Show! - 11.30am & 2.30pm - When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day? Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo! Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 20 May 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

Saturday 24 May 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Fun for Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel - midday - The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… Ms Rachel! Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! With over 5 billion views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, Ms Rachel is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since Baby Shark! Fun for Little Ones Live encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 17 June 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 08 July 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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