This February half term at Mayflower Theatre and Mayflower Studios, have a variety of shows and experiences to offer, which can be fun for all the family.
Shows and events include:
Family Theatre Trail
14 & 18 February 2026 at Mayflower Theatre
Recommended age: Families with children 6 – 11 years
Step into the spotlight and join in for a fun-filled one and a half hour tour of Southampton’s iconic Mayflower Theatre, designed especially for families.A mysterious time-travelling theatre director has arrived from the past, needing help to solve a mystery and save his show. Can you help solve the mystery and bring the past back to life? The show must go on, and only you can make sure it does! Along the way, you will explore backstage, complete exciting tasks, and learn fascinating facts.
TeaċDaṁsa / Michael Keegan-Dolan’s MÁM
17 – 18 February 2026 at Mayflower Theatre
Recommended age: 10+
MÁM is international dance-theatre at its finest. Described as ‘90 minutes of ritualised ecstasy’ by The Irish Times, this visionary piece playfully and provocatively takes you on an otherworldly journey steeped in the landscape and culture of West Kerry in Ireland.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
18 – 21 February 2026 at Mayflower Studios
Recommended age: All ages
With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.
Bluey’s Big Play
20 – 21 February 2026 at Mayflower Theatre
Recommended age: All ages
Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play.Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
22 February 2026 at Mayflower Theatre
Recommended age: All ages. No under 2s allowed.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.
Tickets for all shows and events listed are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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