Category: For Children

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Saturday 11 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Comedy  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Comedy Club 4 Kids 2026 - 2pm - Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Appearing at The Lights will be: Alexander Bennett (MC), Karie Pritchard and Howard Read Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173666274

Tuesday 21 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   For Children  •  Spoken word Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club 2026 - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover with lots of new stories coming up. 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. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678321

Saturday 25 July 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Princesses Unite - 1pm - Princesses Unite, the ultimate children's pop princess party that's sweeping the nation! Featuring a cast of dazzling princesses, this enchanting spectacle brings all your favourite hit songs and party dances to life in a vibrant, high-energy performance that will leave audiences of all ages spellbound. Join our beloved princesses as they embark on a magical musical adventure filled with friendship, fun, and fabulous music. With sparkling costumes, stunning choreography, and an interactive experience that invites everyone to sing and dance along, Princesses Unite is the perfect celebration for little princes and princesses everywhere. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173674286

Thursday 06 August 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   For Children  •  Theatre  •  Workshop(s) Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Play in 2 Days (ages 6 – 12) - 10am-4pm - A two-day creative theatre experience where young people explore performance through scripts. Across the two days, participants will build confidence, develop acting skills, and collaborate with others to bring text to life. The focus is on play, experimentation, and process rather than polished performance. Places are strictly limited, so book early to secure your spot. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/play-2-days

Friday 07 August 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   For Children  •  Theatre  •  Workshop(s) Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Play in 2 Days (ages 6 – 12) - 10am-4pm - A two-day creative theatre experience where young people explore performance through scripts. Across the two days, participants will build confidence, develop acting skills, and collaborate with others to bring text to life. The focus is on play, experimentation, and process rather than polished performance. Places are strictly limited, so book early to secure your spot. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/play-2-days

Tuesday 18 August 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   For Children  •  Spoken word Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club 2026 - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover with lots of new stories coming up. 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. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678321

Monday 24 August 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Magic Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC - 2pm - Mindblowing Magic and the Biggest Balloon in the World - LIVE on stage! … and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home! Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC is jammed full of amazing Magic, bonkers balloons and fun for all the family! With over 10 million online views, MG is a pro and has a show that will have you believing magic really DOES exist! Ages 5+ Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173676488

Sunday 13 September 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Ministry of Science Live: Science Saved the World - 11.30am & 2.30pm - Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ministry-science-live-science-saved-world

Sunday 20 September 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   For Children Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Groove Baby presents: Groove Onto The Moon - 11am - Strap in and prepare to blast off on a cosmic adventure like no other as you venture into the thrilling music experience of Groove Onto the Moon! In this fun sci-fi adventure, children aged 3 to 7 and their adventurous grown-ups will be transported into space, encountering alien creatures, embarking on daring missions, and facing challenges that will put their bravery to the test. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/groove-moon

Tuesday 22 September 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   For Children  •  Spoken word Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Fred the Cat Storytelling Club 2026 - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover with lots of new stories coming up. 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. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173678321

Sunday 11 October 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Puppetry Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Max Fulham: Monkey Business - 2.30pm - Join Max, his sidekick Gordon the Monkey, and a gaggle of puppet friends as they get down to the seriously silly business of making big laughs for the whole family. Expect sketches, slapstick and briefcase full of nonsense. With years of family comedy experience under his belt, come along as Max brings his family-friendly show to Winchester! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/max-fulham-monkey-business

Friday 30 October 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  THE SHIVERS - 2pm - A fox, a pigeon, and a secret agent are on a mission to save the world, but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack, and now all the colours are wrong, and all the sounds are upside down. When true is false and real is fake, will our superheroes be able to untangle the lies and figure out who to trust? Featuring ingenious live video, explosive dance moves, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Shivers is a pulsating adventure about learning to trust your instincts when something doesn’t feel right… when it gives you the shivers. This high-octane action-comedy opens the door for grown-ups and children to talk about misinformation, fake news, and keeping safe online. Ages 7-11 and their families. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 31 October 2026 - Halloween Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Dear Zoo - 1.30pm - Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent afar too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?! Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/dear-zoo

Sunday 01 November 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Dear Zoo - 11am & 2pm - Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent afar too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?! Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/dear-zoo

Monday 21 December 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Christmas  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre 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 Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/santas-best-ever-christmas

Saturday 29 May 2027 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre 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 Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/pip-and-posy-live-stage