Category: For Children

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Saturday 01 November 2025 Venue:  Medieval Hall     map   Comedy  •  For Children Address:   Sarum St. Michael, West Walk, Cathedral Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EY Event:  Celebrate Voice: MR SLEEPYBUM - 11am - An award-winning, zany, high-energy comedy about a man who can’t dream. To solve this problem, he invents a machine that magically brings dreams to life, featuring dinosaurs, robots, car chases, the world's largest blanket, and much more! This interactive show is filled with sketches, slapstick, and silliness, ensuring maximum fun for the whole family. A family comedy treat that’s as imaginative as it is silly – don’t miss the fun! Venue's website:  salisburymedievalhall.com Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/salisburymedievalhall

Thursday 06 November 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Puppetry Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS - 1.30pm - These pirates SO love underpants! 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:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Friday 07 November 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Puppetry Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS - 11am - These pirates SO love underpants! 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:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

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 09 December 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  DEAR SANTA - 1.30pm - Prepare to be enchanted as you join me, my cheeky Elf and Sarah in a festive celebration of love, laughter, and the true spirit of Christmas. Our Dear Santa Lives how is a delightful journey through the wonders of Rod Campbell’s classic festive story, packed with festive fun, songs, and participation. We’ve been working round the clock to make this year’s show the most enchanting yet, with special surprises and a few giggles along the way. You’ll even have the opportunity to meet me too after, and every child will receive a special gift! Bring your holiday cheer, gather your loved ones, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable together. So, don your cosiest sweaters and join us at Salisbury City Hall for an afternoon of warmth and wonder. Remember, your presence will make it all the more magical. See you there! Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Wednesday 10 December 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  DEAR SANTA - 10.30am - Prepare to be enchanted as you join me, my cheeky Elf and Sarah in a festive celebration of love, laughter, and the true spirit of Christmas. Our Dear Santa Lives how is a delightful journey through the wonders of Rod Campbell’s classic festive story, packed with festive fun, songs, and participation. We’ve been working round the clock to make this year’s show the most enchanting yet, with special surprises and a few giggles along the way. You’ll even have the opportunity to meet me too after, and every child will receive a special gift! Bring your holiday cheer, gather your loved ones, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable together. So, don your cosiest sweaters and join us at Salisbury City Hall for an afternoon of warmth and wonder. Remember, your presence will make it all the more magical. See you there! Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

Wednesday 10 December 2025 Venue:  Salisbury City Hall     map   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre Address:   Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7TU Event:  DEAR SANTA - 1.30pm - Prepare to be enchanted as you join me, my cheeky Elf and Sarah in a festive celebration of love, laughter, and the true spirit of Christmas. Our Dear Santa Lives how is a delightful journey through the wonders of Rod Campbell’s classic festive story, packed with festive fun, songs, and participation. We’ve been working round the clock to make this year’s show the most enchanting yet, with special surprises and a few giggles along the way. You’ll even have the opportunity to meet me too after, and every child will receive a special gift! Bring your holiday cheer, gather your loved ones, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable together. So, don your cosiest sweaters and join us at Salisbury City Hall for an afternoon of warmth and wonder. Remember, your presence will make it all the more magical. See you there! Venue's website:  salisburycityhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Salisbury-City-Hall/61569966861546

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

Monday 22 December 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Christmas  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Santa's Christmas Party - 10.30am & 1pm - The Santa Show 2025: Santa’s Christmas Party - the show where every child receives a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season…. “Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole, when Father Christmas makes presents to deliver across the whole world…. and when everyone gets ready for Santa’s Christmas Party! But this year somebody has been up to mischief…. Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music? It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party - and that someone is Jack Frost! Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO! Age recommendation 2-8 years old and families welcome. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 23 December 2025 Venue:  The Lights     map   Christmas  •  Family  •  For Children Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Santa's Christmas Party - 10.30am & 1pm - The Santa Show 2025: Santa’s Christmas Party - the show where every child receives a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season…. “Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole, when Father Christmas makes presents to deliver across the whole world…. and when everyone gets ready for Santa’s Christmas Party! But this year somebody has been up to mischief…. Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music? It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party - and that someone is Jack Frost! Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO! Age recommendation 2-8 years old and families welcome. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover