W H AT ’ S O N
ON THE STAGE
Unmissable Christmas shows for all the family
DICK WHITTINGTON AT
THEATRE ROYAL
Expect music and dance, laughs galore and plenty of audience
participation at Theatre Royal Winchester's Christmas panto,
Dick Whittington, from 30 November to 5 January. Join Dick and
his cat on their adventures as he seeks fame and fortune in a London
bedevilled by the sinister King Rat and his rabble of revolting rodents.
01962 840440 | www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
DINO DISCOVERY WITH THE
WORLD OF DINOSAUR ROAR!
Winchester Science Centre has teamed up with popular children’s book
series The World Of Dinosaur Roar! for a dinosaur-themed Christmas.
Meet Trixie the baby triceratops and her friendly ranger and take part
in a dino dig, trail and live science show. Bookings are a must for the
Father Christmas grotto and new Christmas planetarium show.
01962 863791 | www.winchestersciencecentre.org
PIP’S POST ROOM
It’s almost Christmas and Pip is up to his beak in letters
sent to Santa. As head of special requests at the North
Pole’s post room it’s his job to make sure that the children’s
hopes and dreams are communicated clearly. But with an
over-active, wandering imagination and a special dream of
his own will he get the presents ready in time? Find out
at Pip’s Post Room, which is recommended for younger
children and comes to Winchester Discovery Centre from
14 to 24 December.
01962 873603 | www.hants.gov.uk/wdc
BIG APPLE PRESENTS
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
A classic story about family and community, international
intrigue and red petticoats, The Railway Children has been a
popular family favourite since the novel was published over
a century ago. See Blue Apple Theatre, a city company of
performers with learning disabilities, bring the classic story to
the stage in its trademark joyful style with dance, puppetry and
film from 10 to 12 January at Theatre Royal Winchester.
01962 840440| www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
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