10 Things To Do With The Family This Weekend…

In Southampton…

This weekend sees a series of free events to celebrate the opening of new theatre venue Studio 144, comprising of Nuffield Southampton Theatre, City Eye and John Hansard Gallery. From dance performances, poetry workshops to music sessions. Suitable for all ages, today opens with dance performances from ZoieLogic Dance Theatre and ending with a spectacular firework display in the evening at The Guildhall Square. Tomorrow, between 11am and 3.30pm, The Star Seekers will be hosting an action-packed day of games, songs and crafts that are out-of-this-world! Suitable for under 6’s. Adults will need to accompany children throughout activities. Visit www.nstheatres.co.uk for more information.

In Winchester…

The Winchester Science Centre hosts Movies in the Planetarium on Sunday morning and will screen the hilarious film, Flubber. Starring Robin Williams, the film follows Professor Philip Brainard discovery of a rubber substance called Flubber that comes alive. However, he becomes so distracted by his new discovery that he misses his own wedding to Sara and is dumped immediately! Afterwards, you could book to watch The Secret World of Gases show which includes demonstrations using nitrogen and hydrogen. Please note that the age rating for Flubber is PG and therefore ages 12 years old and under will have to be accompanied by an adult. For more info visit: www.winchestersciencecentre.org.

In Freemantle…

The Actors’ Co-operative Theatre of Southampton presents their annual pantomime with an adaptation of Aladdin tomorrow at the Freemantle United Reformed Church. The play will follow the traditional story of Aladdin’s and Jasmine’s turbulent relationship with frequent disruptions from Jafar and the Genie but with new and modern twists. Promising to be their most lavish pantomime yet, it is recommended that you pre-book to avoid any disappointment as there are limited tickets available at the door. Call the box office for tickets on 07415 197574.

In Hamble…

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Then this event is tailored just for you. Light UP are hosting a Harry Potter themed drama workshop and sleepover at Hamble Village Memorial Hall today. The afternoon will include wizardry games such as acting out your favourite film scenes or even creating your own. Then the evening will include a fish and chip supper before settling down for some films. This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to meet fellow fans of the franchise, get creative but most importantly have fun. For more info visit: www.lightupdrama.org.uk.

In Southampton…

Do you have what it takes to be the best singer or dancer to come out of Southampton? TeenStar are hosting auditions tomorrow at The 1865 club for teenagers aged 19 or under. Open to all genres and styles, the lucky winning singer will record an album in a professional studio as well as a music video. The winning dancer will win a sponsorship deal, a promotional video and a photo shoot. Bought to you by Future Music who discovered Warner Music’s Birdy and Columbia Record’s Lucy Spraggan from the X Factor, could you be there next star? For more info visit: www.teenstarcompetition.co.uk.

In Beaulieu…

With its medieval architecture and romantic gardens, The Domus at Beaulieu is the perfect, evening setting tonight for the screening of Beauty and the Beast. This is Night Star Cinema’s debut Pop Up Cinema event which they will be playing Walt Disney’s 2017 remake of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast. After being rescued by the Beast from a pack of wolves, the story follows young Belle’s blossoming romance with the Beast. As well as appearances from Lumière the candelabra, played by Ewan McGregor and Mrs Potts, played by Emma Thompson who is magically transformed into a teapot. Book tickets here: www.nightstarcinema.co.uk.

In Southampton

Celebrate the Year of the Dog at West Quay shopping centre on Sunday where there will be events throughout the day such as dance and martial arts performances including the traditional dragon dance. Organised by The Chinese Association of Southampton, there will be workshops for the little ones from lantern-making, paper cutting, calligraphy to dressing up in traditional Chinese costumes. This Chinese New Year is a particularly lucky one with the dog symbolising fortune, health and luck so make sure you spend it with your family and friends.

In Winchester…

ENCORE Youth Theatre will be performing the renowned musical Fiddler on the Roof at Theatre Royal Winchester tomorrow. Set in Russia, the musical tells the tale of local milkman and father of five daughters, Tevye who battles with maintaining Jewish beliefs in his village of Anatevka. Award-winning production ENCORE Youth Theatre who have performed shows such as Grease and West Side Story are a company of young people, aged 11 and above. They have won awards from the Most Promising Performance in Youth Theatre to Daily Echo’s Curtain Call Awards in 2006. For more info visit: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk.

In Southampton…

Go behind the scenes of the play The Shadow Factory at the Nuffield Southampton Theatre this weekend. Visit the spectacular set by the Tony award-winning 59 Productions who have worked on War Horse and the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2012. Learn more about the real-life stories of the people who worked at Woolston Supermarine Spitfire factory during the Battle of Britain in 1940 such as Polly the only woman in the Spitfire Design office. For more info visit: www.nstheatres.co.uk.

In Southampton…

Have the ride of your lives through the decades with musical As Time Goes By tomorrow at The Stage Door. Vintage trio The Rockabellas will begin their music tour at the roaring 20’s and finish off with modern day pop songs. They have received raving reviews from Jonathon Ross and the legendary singer Dame Vera Lyn who says their look is spot and the harmonies are perfect as well. The Rockabellas came second place at the National Vintage Awards for Best Vintage Music. You will be toe-tapping your way from start to finish. For more information visit: thestagedoor.org.uk.