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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

Thursday 19 June 2025 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  JAZZBOPS: Nick Costley-White - 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 21 June 2025 Venue:  March Hare     map   Live music  •  Family  •  Special interest  •  Workshop(s) Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone:  01962 582149 Event:  Community Garden Festival Day - midday-late - A day of fun, creativity and community spirit. Local stalls, a sizzling BBQ, creative workshops, face painting, a seed swap, live music and more. Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Wednesday 25 June 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Spy Movie: The Play! - 7.30pm - Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains, an outrageous plot, and… a lack of funding. When Hollywood rejects her script, a frustrated screenwriter invites you, an audience of producers, to a one-night-only presentation of The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made! From two of the minds behind The New Musketeers (Trinity Theatre) and stars of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Spy Movie: The Play! is a new hilarious homage to Bond movies and fringe theatre suitable for the whole family. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 27 June 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Worst Princess - 7.30pm - A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she's The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 28 June 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Worst Princess - 10.30am & 1.30pm & 4pm - A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she's The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 28 June 2025 Venue:  The Gratton Recreational Ground     map   Live music  •  Family  •  Music festival Address:   Gratton Close, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LA Event:  Grattonbury 2025: Faccombe'all + Audio Sonics + Monkeys Into Darkness + Rock Choir - 3pm - Last Saturday in June. No need for advance tickets, always enough room, cash or card. Visit Grattonbury on Facebook: www.facebook.com/grattonbury. Live performances from Faccombe'all, Audio Sonics, Monkeys Into Darkness and Rock Choir. Family activities 3-5pm. Raffle, food and drink. See poster for full details. Venue's website:  grattontrust.org.uk

Saturday 28 June 2025 Venue:  Vigo Road Park     map   Live music  •  Choir  •  Family  •  Fete  •  Memorial Address:   Vigo Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HW Event:  ANDOVER ARMED FORCES DAY - midday-6pm - Andover Armed Forces Day is set to return this summer, paying tribute to the men and women who serve in the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces. The event will take place at Vigo Park on Saturday, 28th June, running from 12 noon to 6pm, and promises to be both a celebration and a commemoration. See andoverarmedforcesday.org.uk for full details.

Sunday 29 June 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Worst Princess - 10.30am & 1.30pm - A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she's The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

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

Saturday 12 July 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Stagecoach - A Night at the Movies - 10am - Stagecoach Performing Arts are proud to present A Nights at the Movies. This is a 30 minute performance from the 4-6 year old age group. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 12 July 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Stagecoach - Beauty and the Beast JR - 1pm & 5pm - Stagecoach Performing Arts are proud to present Beauty and the Beast JR. This is a 60 minute performance from children aged 6-18 years. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Wednesday 16 July 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  A Midsummer Night's Dream - 7pm - Oddsocks return to Winchester with another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show. Experience the magical and spectacular A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed in the company's inimitable fantastically funny style with live music, action and some outrageous hunting dogs! Four lovers run-off to the countryside where mysterious woodland creatures play tricks on them with hilarious results and when a troupe of amateur actors decide to rehearse in the woods the fairies intervention leads to bizarre and outrageous comedy. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 19 July 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family 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. After the show, don't miss the FREE Meet and Greet! This is your chance to meet the Princesses in person. Share a hug, get an autograph, and snap a photo with your favourite princesses to create a cherished memory that will last a lifetime. So, join us for a royal adventure where dreams come true and every child is a star! Grab your tiaras and get ready to sing, dance, and unite with the princesses for an unforgettable show! Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

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:  thenutshellwinchester.com 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

Saturday 26 July 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm - 2pm & 4.30pm - Are you ready for a brand new adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live?! When a satellite tasked with controlling the island's weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts. The island's tropical climate spirals leading to one Big Jurassic Storm. If not stopped, it will erase all existence of the island… forever! The mission: find the code hidden deep within the island, reboot the satellite and save the Dinosaurs before it's too late. The adventure of a lifetime awaits… bring the family on a T-Rex-iffic journey with brand new dinosaurs, meet their roar-some babies and help the rangers save the Island. Are you brave enough to face the Jurassic Storm! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 31 July 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Annie - 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. A must for all the family. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 01 August 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Annie - 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. A must for all the family. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 02 August 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Musical Theatre  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Annie - 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. A must for all the family. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 02 August 2025 Venue:  The Fox Inn     map   Live music  •  Family Address:   Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LP Telephone:  01962 771363 Event:  Fox Fest - Family Fun Day: Chicago 9 + The Smooth Tones + Georg + Shanty Head - 1.30pm - BBQ, bouncy castle, garden games, face painting, 10 real ales. Live dance performances from RND School of Dance. Live music all day. 1.30pm first band. Free camper van parking. Venue's website:  thefoxbramdean.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TheFoxBramdean

Saturday 09 August 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Comedy  •  Family Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians - 1.30pm & 4.30pm - We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians! Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Does the Duke of Wellington get the boot? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Can you help detectives find the headless man? Dare you dance the Tyburn jig? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria! Don't miss this horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 10 August 2025 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Fireman Sam Live: The Great Camping Adventure - 11.30am & 2.30pm - Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 11 August 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Family  •  Puppetry Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Knight Time - 11am - What would you do if you were face to face with a dragon? Is jousting as painful as it looks? Just what is the best way to shine rusty armour? Join Jack as he finds out the hard way in this magical show. Cheer Jack on as he competes in "The Knight Trials" and follow him on his adventures with his loyal horse Raspberry. There's enough adventure for everyone and you might even get to see a dragon of two! This one person show offers an exciting story using puppetry. The itself lasts approximately 45 minutes with pre-show games and a post-show workshop. Please note: this show is in the arena and all seating is unallocated. This relaxed and intimate environment is perfect for all the family. Recommended for ages 3+ and families. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

 

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