Fareham Live
BEST FOR
Ages 4+
WHERE
Fareham
What it’s like
Pantomimes, family musicals and drama classes on stage, with audience participation baked into the shows.
This is a proper theatre for a family afternoon out, built around pantomimes with the songs and shouting-at-the-stage bits kids remember for weeks. There are family musicals too, the sort based on books your kids might already know, so you're not walking in cold.
If your child fancies being on the stage rather than watching it, there's a Junior Ensemble for ages 9 to 16 who audition for actual productions, and younger ones can start with the Creative Learning Mini Stages toddler drama club. It's a nice ladder if you've got a child who's panto-mad and wants to have a go themselves.
The café does drinks and snacks, and there's a 20% discount if you pre-order your food and drink rather than queuing at the interval. Pantomime audiences skew a bit older than a toddler group, four and up feels about right given the participation and the length of a full show.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 4 up, with a stage route for 9 to 16s too
- Food
- Café with drinks and snacks available
- Pre-order food and drink at the café for a 20% discount rather than queuing on the day
- The Junior Ensemble auditions are for ages 9 to 16 if your child wants to be on stage, not just in the audience
- Toddlers have their own route in via the Creative Learning Mini Stages drama club
Plan your visit
What age is this suitable for?
The pantomimes and musicals are aimed at families with kids from about 4 upwards, given the audience participation and show length.
Can my child perform rather than just watch?
Yes, the Junior Ensemble is for ages 9 to 16 and auditions for stage productions. Toddlers can join the Creative Learning Mini Stages drama club instead.
Is there food at the venue?
There's a café with drinks and snacks, and you get 20% off if you pre-order rather than buying at the interval.
What kind of shows are on?
Family pantomimes with songs and audience participation, plus family musicals based on children's books.
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