Summer family fun coming to a theatre near you
Enjoy some fun and laughter with these family friendly shows across South Wales that will entertain your little ones this Summer.
11 - 12 July
Dragons and Mythical Beasts
Swansea Grand Theatre
Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth.
15 July
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr
The Lyric, Carmarthen
Based on the animated motion picture, follow your favourite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.
19 - 20 July
In The Night Garden
Swansea Grand Theatre
You'll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full size costumes, magical puppets and enchanting music. This show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed with a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk.
24 - 26 July
The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
Swansea Grand Theatre
Take a leap down the rabbit hole and enjoy appearances from the story's beautifully drawn characters, including the fearsome Queen of Hearts. The production features puppetry designs by Matthew Forbes who also worked on War Horse.
3 - 5 August
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh
Wales Millennium Centre
Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh... and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.
12 August
The Nosy Little Troll
Grand Pavilion Porthcawl
An interactive, funny and magical show for family audiences from 3 – 8 years. A warmhearted funny Scandinavian story. Garlic Theatre hold their young audience spellbound with wonderfully crafted troll puppets, live music and lots of joining in.
19 August
Wind in the Willows
Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthen
Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their mad-cap adventures in this heart-warming tale of friendship, mishap and mayhem in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s family favourite. This event takes place outdoors, take outdoor chairs or a blanket to sit on.
