38 Events for Kids in South West, UK

1. A Night Less Ordinary - England

   

   Free theatre tickets for anyone under 26 available across the country. Just log on to www.anightlessordinary.org.uk to find a theatre near you Read more…

   • When: Sat 17 Oct '09, to Tue 1 Feb '11
   • Ticket prices: Free!
   • This event has no specific location.

2. Feast of Dorset - Wimborne Minster

   

   Food Festival in a magical secret garden Read more…

   • When: Sat 18 Sep '10, to Sun 19 Sep '10
   • Times: 10.00 - 18.00 daily and 19.00 until 23.00 on 18/09/10 until late on
   • Ticket prices: Adults £5-£10, accompanied children under 16 free entry to all events
   • Where: Feast of Dorset, Wimborne Minster (map pin 2)

3. How The Koala Learnt To Hug - Bristol

   

   A charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! Read more…

   • When: Sun 19 Sep '10
   • Times: 11am & 1.30pm
   • Ticket prices: £5
   • Where: Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol (map pin 3)

4. The Ugly Duckling - by Sea Legs Puppet Theatre - Frome

   

   music & theatre - puppet adaptation suitable for children Read more…

   • When: Sun 19 Sep '10
   • Times: 3pm
   • Ticket prices: All tickets £5
   • Where: Merlin Theatre, Frome (map pin 4)

5. Parklife - Taunton

   

   A thrilling evening of physical fireworks and acrobatics fuelled by inspirational live orchestral music. Join "Nofit State", the UK Read more…

   • When: Sun 26 Sep '10
   • Times: 8pm
   • Ticket prices: Family (4 people, Max 2 Adults) £25/ Full £10/ 60+ £10/ Conc. £5
   • Where: Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton (map pin 5)

6. Kokoro Family Concert - Bradford on Avon

   

   Join Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s brilliant new music group on a roller-coaster ride through an exciting mix of short pieces from some 20th century ‘greats’ Read more…

   • When: Sun 3 Oct '10
   • Times: 3pm
   • Ticket prices: £12/under 18s £8
   • Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon (map pin 6)

7. Count Backwards Magic Show - Verwood

   

   Magic Show Read more…

   • When: Sat 9 Oct '10
   • Times: 11am
   • Ticket prices: £3.50
   • Where: The Hub Verwood, Verwood (map pin 7)

8. The Bug and The Butterfly - Exeter

   

   Dance theatre for ages 4yrs+ Read more…

   • When: Sun 10 Oct '10
   • Times: 2.30pm
   • Ticket prices: £9.50; Family Ticket £24 for 3
   • Where: Exeter Northcott, Exeter (map pin 8)

9. Play in A Day Workshop - Ringwood

   

   Forest Forge Theatre Co presents Read more…

   • When: Mon 25 Oct '10
   • Times: 9am-3.30pm Show at 3pm for parents
   • Ticket prices: £13.50
   • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

10. This is a That - Bath

    

    An adaption of stories by Eugen Lonesco Read more…

    • When: Mon 25 Oct '10, to Tue 26 Oct '10
    • Times: 11.30am & 3pm
    • Ticket prices: £7/ £5 Children
    • Where: The egg theatre, Bath (map pin 9)

11. The Princess and the Frog - Ringwood

    

    Animated fantasy Read more…

    • When: Tue 26 Oct '10
    • Times: 2pm
    • Ticket prices: Adult £3.50 U16 £1.50
    • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

12. The Bug & The Butterfly - Bath

    

    A Poem on six legs inspired by the poems of Federico Garcia Lorca Read more…

    • When: Tue 26 Oct '10
    • Where: The egg, Theatre Royal Bath, Bath (map pin 9)

13. Charlie And Lola - Taunton

    

    Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie And Lola, in their extremely ever so wonderful stage show. The stars of the hit BBC TV series are brought to life by a magical mix of puppet Read more…

    • When: Tue 26 Oct '10, to Wed 27 Oct '10
    • Times: 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm
    • Ticket prices: Full £10 - £11/ Family ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) £37 - £40
    • Where: The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton (map pin 10)

14. Fishwife - Bristol

    

    A fisherman catches a magic talking fish and his wife thinks all their problems are solved. So when he releases it back into the ocean she’s not best pleased… Read more…

    • When: Tue 26 Oct '10, to Thu 28 Oct '10
    • Times: 11am, 2pm
    • Ticket prices: £5
    • Where: The Brewery, Bristol (map pin 11)

15. I Spy with my Little Eye - Bath

    

    Dance South West & Pavillion Dance Present Celestine Hennerman with Read more…

    • When: Wed 27 Oct '10
    • Times: 11.30am & 3pm
    • Ticket prices: £7/ £5 Children
    • Where: The egg, Bath (map pin 9)

16. Variety In The Factory - Bristol

    

    An amazing spectacular for all ages, with circus tricksters, original live music, top turns, riotous routines and, most importantly, lots and lots of laughs. Read more…

    • When: Wed 27 Oct '10, to Sat 30 Oct '10
    • Times: 7.30pm
    • Ticket prices: Full £12 / Concession £8 / Family Ticket £30
    • Where: Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol (map pin 3)

17. Hallowe’en Disco ( 6-13 years) - Ringwood

    

    Hallowe’en Disco ( 6-13 years) Read more…

    • When: Thu 28 Oct '10
    • Times: 2pm
    • Ticket prices: £3.50
    • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

18. Show Me Chris & Pui - Truro

    

    Popular CBeebies stage show Read more…

    • When: Thu 28 Oct '10
    • Times: 11am & 2pm
    • Ticket prices: from £8
    • Where: Hall for Cornwall, Truro (map pin 12)

19. Monster Bounce (4-14 years) - Ringwood

    

    Giant inflatables whatever the weather. Read more…

    • When: Fri 29 Oct '10
    • Times: 10am
    • Ticket prices: £4
    • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

20. Scarecrow - Bath

    

    By Mike Kenny Read more…

    • When: Fri 29 Oct '10, to Sat 30 Oct '10
    • Times: 11.30am & 3pm
    • Ticket prices: £7/ £5 Children
    • Where: The egg, Theatre Royal Bath, Bath (map pin 9)

21. EXE-treme Imagination - Exeter

    

    Festival of Literature for Children and Young People Read more…

    • When: Thu 4 Nov '10, to Sun 7 Nov '10
    • Times: Various
    • Ticket prices: From £2 to £5
    • Where: Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter (map pin 8)

22. Spaghetti Justice - presented by Mean Feet - Frome

    

    dance-drama as culmination of Restorative Justice programme carried out within local schools Read more…

    • When: Thu 4 Nov '10
    • Times: 7.30pm
    • Ticket prices: £3 all tickets
    • Where: Merlin Theatre, Frome (map pin 4)

23. Giselle - Taunton

    

    A breathtaking version of one of the most famous ballets of all time. Peasant Giselle is driven to suicide when she discovers that her lover Loys is really Count Albrecht and not free to marry her. As Read more…

    • When: Fri 5 Nov '10, to Sat 6 Nov '10
    • Times: 7.45pm / Sat mat 2pm
    • Ticket prices: Full A 17.50/ B £15/ C £12.50// Family Tickets (4 people, max 2 adults) A £62/ B £52/ C £42
    • Where: The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton (map pin 10)

24. Hamlet: Prince of Denmark - presented by Icarus Theatre Collective - Frome

    

    physical theatre for young people, teenagers & adults, iconic Shakespeare play Read more…

    • When: Fri 12 Nov '10
    • Times: 7.45pm
    • Ticket prices: between £9 and £12
    • Where: Merlin Theatre, Frome (map pin 4)

25. O Duo Family Concert - Bradford on Avon

    

    These two fantastic, fun percussionists bring marimbas, vibraphone, drums and a huge array of percussion to life with bundles of energy, irresistible enthusiasm and quite phenomenal talent. Read more…

    • When: Sun 14 Nov '10
    • Times: 3pm
    • Ticket prices: £10, Under 18s £6
    • Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon (map pin 6)

26. Magic Moments - Bournemouth

    

    Dance Spectacular Read more…

    • When: Sun 28 Nov '10
    • Times: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
    • Ticket prices: £12 & £10 + concessions
    • Where: Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (map pin 13)

27. Indian Face Painting - Bradford on Avon

    

    Get your face painted in traditional Indian style. Read more…

    • When: Sun 28 Nov '10
    • Times: 11.30am
    • Ticket prices: £6
    • Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon (map pin 6)

28. Indian Drumming and Chanting - Bradford on Avon

    

    Learn traditional South Indian drumming and ancient Sanskrit chanting with these native Indian musicians. Read more…

    • When: Sun 28 Nov '10
    • Times: 3pm
    • Ticket prices: £6
    • Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon (map pin 6)

29. Kala Chethena Kathakali - Bradford on Avon

    

    Step into the magical world of southern India with this spectacular and colourful show! Read more…

    • When: Sun 28 Nov '10
    • Times: 3pm
    • Ticket prices: £17, Concessions £16, Savers £15, Under 18s from £1
    • Where: Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon (map pin 6)

30. Twinkle Twonkle - Bristol

    

    Stella loves the stars. Every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. But one night her little brother Ryan wishes on a star, extends the telescope all the way and starts climbing... Read more…

    • When: Sun 28 Nov '10
    • Times: 11am, 1.30pm
    • Ticket prices: £5
    • Where: Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol (map pin 3)

31. The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe - Taunton

    

    Christmas Family Show. Four children step through a mysterious wardrobe and find themselves in Narnia, a mysterious, fairytale land of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythical crea Read more…

    • When: Fri 3 Dec '10, to Fri 31 Dec '10
    • Times: 10.15am, 2pm & 7pm times vary each day
    • Ticket prices: Full £8 - £17.50/ Children £5 off/ Family tickets ((4 people, max 2 adults) book and pay by 29 October) £42 - £54
    • Where: The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Taunton (map pin 10)

32. Saturday morning children’s workshop - Ringwood

    

    ‘Deck the Halls’ Christmas decoration Read more…

    • When: Sat 4 Dec '10
    • Times: 9.30am
    • Ticket prices: £3.50
    • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

33. The Adventures of Pinocchio - Bristol

    

    Geppetto, the brilliant Italian carpenter, carves a block of wood into a puppet who will be the son he has always wanted and a loving companion in his old age. But times prove tough for Pinocchio, the Read more…

    • When: Wed 8 Dec '10, to Sun 16 Jan '11
    • Times: 2.30pm, 7.30pm
    • Ticket prices: Full £7-15 / Concession £7-10 / Family £35-45
    • Where: Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol (map pin 3)

34. Room on the Broom - Exeter

    

    Songs, laughs and scary fun for ages 3yrs+ Read more…

    • When: Tue 14 Dec '10, to Sun 2 Jan '11
    • Times: 11am, 2pm
    • Ticket prices: £10
    • Where: Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter (map pin 8)

35. The Elves & The Shoemakers - Bristol

    

    In the middle of the night, when all the children and grown-ups have gone to bed, elves are busily creating the most exquisite shoes you ever saw. Read more…

    • When: Fri 17 Dec '10, to Sun 9 Jan '11
    • Times: 11am, 2.30pm
    • Ticket prices: £6
    • Where: The Brewery, Bristol (map pin 11)

36. School’s Out Christmas Disco - Ringwood

    

    School’s Out Christmas Disco Read more…

    • When: Mon 20 Dec '10
    • Times: 2pm
    • Ticket prices: £3.50
    • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

37. Shrek Forever After - Ringwood

    

    It’s only ogre when it’s ogre Read more…

    • When: Tue 21 Dec '10
    • Times: 2pm
    • Ticket prices: Adult £3.50 U16 £1.50
    • Where: The Hub Verwood, Ringwood (map pin 7)

38. Thomas the Tank Engine - Truro

    

    Join Thomas and Friends Read more…

    • When: Sat 7 May '11, to Sun 8 May '11
    • Times: 11am, 2pm, 5pm Sat
    • Ticket prices: Adults £16, Children £13 family packs available.
    • Where: Hall for Cornwall, Truro (map pin 12)