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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

Friday 20 June 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  The Three Little Pigs - 4pm - Presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company. There’s a wolf coming... but for now, the Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he’ll huff and he’ll puff and we all know how that ends... On the run and with the need to build a strong shelter, our three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon. Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you howl! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Saturday 21 June 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  The Three Little Pigs - 11am & 2.30pm - Presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company. There’s a wolf coming... but for now, the Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he’ll huff and he’ll puff and we all know how that ends... On the run and with the need to build a strong shelter, our three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon. Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you howl! Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Saturday 21 June 2025 Venue:  Tedworth Park     map   Live music  •  Family  •  Music festival Address:   Arcot Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP9 7AH Event:  Tidworth Armed Forces Day - midday-10pm (music from 5pm) - Family fun day. Music festival. Food and drinks vendors. Stalls and displays from noon to 5pm, then live music from 5pm to 10pm. Support all the men and women who have served and currently serving our armed forces. This is an event for all ages, filled with excitement and fun, so take your families along. Free entry, live music and more stalls than ever.

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.

Saturday 05 July 2025 Venue:  Wilton Castle Meadows     map   Live music  •  Carnival  •  Circus  •  Crafts  •  Disco  •  Family  •  Puppetry  •  Village fete Address:   Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0HG Event:  Wilton Community Carnival - 1pm-10pm - Free entry - Get ready for a shore-load of fun as Wilton By The Sea rolls into town. Join us for a day of festivities with FREE ENTRY for all. Kicking-off with the traditional procession at 1pm from the Market Square, bring your cheers and cameras! Fairground rides and bouncy castles, Punch & Judy, magic show and circus shows, DJ Kev's Kids Disco, Sea Shanties and live music, dog show, climbing wall and archery, display vehicles, craft, homemade goods and fundraising stalls, tea room, licensed bars, ice cream and street food, face painting, grand prize draw. E-mail wiltoncarnival@gmail.com to get involved. Procession entry open to applicants.

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

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

Wednesday 23 July 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  The Jungle Book - 7pm - Celebrating its 60 year anniversary, Stage 65 Youth Theatre returns to the Salisbury Playhouse Main House in 2025 with The Jungle Book, adapted by Sonali Bhattacharyya. Experience the wonder of the wild and lose yourself in the heart of the magical jungle where vibrant colours bloom and the smallest seedlings can thrive. Run with animals of all kinds, get tangled in new tribes and even dance under a disco ball as this familiar story of tiger and child is transformed into a new adventure. Join us in the jungle as young people aged 6 to 20 teach us how to thrive in the wilds of life, including growing up and discovering where you belong. Discover a deep connection that flourishes among all its creatures, nurturing a beautiful community bound by the shared journey of growing up together, the same way Stage 65 have been doing for 60 years. The Jungle Book is generously supported by Jack Stone. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Thursday 24 July 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  The Jungle Book - 7pm - Celebrating its 60 year anniversary, Stage 65 Youth Theatre returns to the Salisbury Playhouse Main House in 2025 with The Jungle Book, adapted by Sonali Bhattacharyya. Experience the wonder of the wild and lose yourself in the heart of the magical jungle where vibrant colours bloom and the smallest seedlings can thrive. Run with animals of all kinds, get tangled in new tribes and even dance under a disco ball as this familiar story of tiger and child is transformed into a new adventure. Join us in the jungle as young people aged 6 to 20 teach us how to thrive in the wilds of life, including growing up and discovering where you belong. Discover a deep connection that flourishes among all its creatures, nurturing a beautiful community bound by the shared journey of growing up together, the same way Stage 65 have been doing for 60 years. The Jungle Book is generously supported by Jack Stone. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Friday 25 July 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  The Jungle Book - 7pm - Celebrating its 60 year anniversary, Stage 65 Youth Theatre returns to the Salisbury Playhouse Main House in 2025 with The Jungle Book, adapted by Sonali Bhattacharyya. Experience the wonder of the wild and lose yourself in the heart of the magical jungle where vibrant colours bloom and the smallest seedlings can thrive. Run with animals of all kinds, get tangled in new tribes and even dance under a disco ball as this familiar story of tiger and child is transformed into a new adventure. Join us in the jungle as young people aged 6 to 20 teach us how to thrive in the wilds of life, including growing up and discovering where you belong. Discover a deep connection that flourishes among all its creatures, nurturing a beautiful community bound by the shared journey of growing up together, the same way Stage 65 have been doing for 60 years. The Jungle Book is generously supported by Jack Stone. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Saturday 26 July 2025 Venue:  Salisbury Playhouse     map   Family  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA Telephone:  01722 320333 Event:  The Jungle Book - 2pm & 7pm - Celebrating its 60 year anniversary, Stage 65 Youth Theatre returns to the Salisbury Playhouse Main House in 2025 with The Jungle Book, adapted by Sonali Bhattacharyya. Experience the wonder of the wild and lose yourself in the heart of the magical jungle where vibrant colours bloom and the smallest seedlings can thrive. Run with animals of all kinds, get tangled in new tribes and even dance under a disco ball as this familiar story of tiger and child is transformed into a new adventure. Join us in the jungle as young people aged 6 to 20 teach us how to thrive in the wilds of life, including growing up and discovering where you belong. Discover a deep connection that flourishes among all its creatures, nurturing a beautiful community bound by the shared journey of growing up together, the same way Stage 65 have been doing for 60 years. The Jungle Book is generously supported by Jack Stone. Venue's website:  wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/category/salisbury-playhouse Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburyplayhouseofficial

Saturday 09 August 2025 Venue:  Penruddocke Arms     map   Live music  •  Charity  •  Family Address:   Hindon Road, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5EL Event:  Penfest: Lucas Hardy + Sock Puppet Jukebox - Charity event and fundraiser Live music Stalls BBQ Kids fun And more Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573894905871

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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