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We have tried to give as up to date picture as we can, but in the current circumstances things can change at short notice. We advise you to book in advance and then check again before you go.

Octagon Theatre

Box Office 01935 422884

Hendford, Yeovil

The Amazing Bubble Man

Saturday February 19

Louis Pearl explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. Tickets £13, children £11.50, family £46.

That’ll Be The Day

Saturday March 5

35th anniversary of the show that takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the ‘golden’ age of Rock and Roll and Pop. It mixes brilliant vocals and superb musicianship with impersonations and hilarious comedy routines. At 7.30pm, tickets £26 - £28.

Merlin Theatre

Box Office 01373 465949

Bath Road, Frome

I Spy With My Little Eye

are having a birthday party and, best of all, you’re invited. There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, sensational sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye! For 2 year olds and above at 2.30pm, tickets £11.50, concs £9.50.

Memorial Theatre

Box Office 01373 462795

Christchurch Street West, Frome

Pop Princesses

Saturday February 12

This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A magical, musical spectacular where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. At 3pm, tickets £15.50.

Brewhouse

Box Office 01823 283244

Coal Orchard, Taunton

The Amazing Bubble Man

Tuesday February 22

As the Octagon. At 2pm, tickets from £13, children from £11, family from £10 each.

Unbelievable Science

Magicians, time travellers and all-round spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualified scientists, bringing their love of enlightenment to the stage. Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. For 6 year olds and above at 2.30pm. Tickets from £11, family from £36.

The StoryExplorers

Thursday February 24

The StoryExplorers is a colourful, interactive

Discover some Unbelievable Science at Taunton Brewhouse, 23 February.

performance for 5 to 9-yearolds centred around the magical StoryGenerator. There is also an optional post-show workshop, where each child will create a storymap booklet to take home. At 11.30am, tickets £8.50 or £14 for show and workshop.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

March 26 & 27

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos. A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime

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mayhem… expect to be surprised. For 3 year olds and above, times vary, tickets from £14, family from £9 each.

Princess Theatre

Box Office 01278 784464

Burnham-on-Sea

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Thursday February 24

On a grassy hill, in the middle of the countryside, there lived Three Billy Goats Gruff who never stopped eating. When they had eaten everything they could get their hooves on they went looking for more food. Join them on their adventures. Interactive show for 3 to 8 year olds at 11.30am and 2pm. Tickets £12, family £40.

A Wild Night with Secret World

Friday March 18

A talk by Chris Sperring, a professional wildlife conservationist and Pauline Kidner, the Founder and Advisor for Secret World Wildlife Rescue. For 8 year olds and above at 7.30pm, tickets £15, children £10.

The McMillan Theatre

Box Office 01278 556677

Lower Bath Road, Bridgwater

Wind in the Willows

Sunday March 6

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels. At 12pm, tickets £111.50, children £9.50.

Strode Theatre

Box Office 01458 442846

Church Road, Street

The Snow Beast

Sunday February 13

In the snowy town of Seldomberg test tubes bubble, experiments explode and new inventions whirr for the Science Academy’s Final Exams. But Faina’s project has unexpectedly burst into flames. Desperate to pass her Final Exams, Faina sets off on a perilous expedition to find the legendary Snow Beast. Can you help Faina and Maude overcome the scientific puzzles along the way? Does the Snow Beast even exist? A captivating collision of storytelling, original music, puppetry and interactive science experiments for 6 year olds and above. At 3pm, tickets £7.50 - £12.50.

Oliver

March 10 - 12

The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker, escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. Presented by 21st Century productions featuring the children of YMTC. At 7.30pm, tickets £10 - £19/50, children £10 - £12.

The Greatest Movies Show

Friday March 25

The international cast of Sensational Singers and Dazzling Dancers bring the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. At 7.30pm, tickets £18.50, concs £17.

Basil Brush’s Family Fun Show

Saturday March 26

Britain’s most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in show for all the family packed with fun and excitement. At 2.30pm, tickets £10, children £8.

Basil Brush Unleashed

Saturday March 26

Show for adults as Basil goes prime time and gives his comedic take on everything from Love Island to Westminster, in his trademark anarchic style. At 7.30pm, tickets £15.

Bristol Hippodrome

Box Office 0844 871 3012

St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol

Disney’s the Lion King

February 17 - March 19

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, the musical is a unique theatrical experience that you will remember forever. At its heart is the powerful story of Simba and his epic adventure to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. For 6 year olds and above at 7.30pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets from £20.

The Playhouse

Box Office 01934 645544

Weston-super-Mare

Milkshake Monkey’s Musical

Saturday February 12

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake friends plus two Milkshake Presenters. Plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet. At 10.30am and 1.30pm,

Spirit of the Dance

Saturday February 19

21st anniversary of the high octane extravaganza takes dance to the next level, in an explosive fusion of heart pounding Irish Dance combined with dance styles from round the world. At 7.30pm, tickets £32.

Science Saved the World

Sunday February 20

The Ministry of Science dive deep into the world of science and look at how science has shaped the modern world we live in... with a few loud bangs along the way. At 4pm, tickets £16, children £14, family £54.

Redgrave Theatre

Box Office 0117 315 7800

Percival Road, Clifton

Dear Zoo Live!

February 19 - 22

Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo send a far too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next? Rod Campbell’s picture book adapted for stage with lots of laughs and audience interaction. Tickets £15.50, concs £13.50.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Friday February 25

As the Princess Theatre. At 11am and 1pm, tickets £13, family £48.

Exciting Science

Sunday March 6

This new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years upwards with fun and fact filled experiments. At 11am and 2pm, tickets £14.

The Smartest Giant In Town

March 23 & 24

George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look. Now he’s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes. Adaptation of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book for 2 to 8 year olds. Times vary, tickets £15.50, concs £14.50.

Blakehay Theatre

Box Office 01934 645493

Wadham Street, Westernsuper-Mare

LDN Wrestling

Thursday February 24

The superstars of LDN Wrestling bring a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home-grown talent and fans favourites in entertainment for all the family to enjoy. At 7pm, tickets £15 - £18, family £45.

Theatre Royal

Box Office 01225 448844

Spectacular Science Show at the Cheese and Grain, 26 February.,

Pebble on the Beach

February 11 - 22

Featuring a lively mix of dancing, singing and puppetry, the show will magically transport you to a day at the seaside to tell a heart-warming tale that helps us all feel safe in the world, and know that we matter. For 3 to 9 year olds, times vary, ticket £10.

Little Murmur

February 26 & 27

Based on the true story, an honest and funny tale about the trials and tribulations of seeing things differently. Jump into a world of dance, technology and illustration to see this heartfelt journey take flight. For 7 year olds and above at 11.20am and 3pm, tickets £10.

Animal Farm

March 1 - 5

The animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves. A revolution and then freedom. Every animal will be free. Old Major, the prize boar, has had a strange dream of a better future. At 7.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets from £25, children £17.50.

Saturday March 5

From the book by Lemony Snicket. Laszlo is afraid of the dark. Luckily it lives in the basement. Until one night it leaves. Join Lazlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again. For 5 year olds and above at 11.30am and 3pm, tickets £10. The Dark is accessible for blind and visually impaired children through integrated audio description and touch tours at 2pm, prior to 3pm performance

The Forum

Box Office 0844 888 9991

1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath

Toy Story In Concert

Friday 11 February

Led by Woody, Andy’s toys live happily in his room until Buzz Lightyear comes onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy’s heart, Woody plots against Buzz. The concert features a screening of the film with the musical score performed live by the Novello Orchestra. At 7.30pm, tickets £29.50 - £65.50.

Cheese and Grain

Box Office 01373 455 420

Market Yard, Justive Lane, Frome

Spectacular Science Show

Saturday February 26

Mark Thompson’s interactive show for children and adults explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies. At 2.30pm, tickets £12 - £14.

CSF Wrestling

Sunday March 13

Twelve top stars collide in five bouts of bone crunching, action packed, high flying family entertainment. At 5pm, tickets £12 (+ service charge).