This summer, Mayflower Studios presents a selection of children’s shows and events, with an array of genres for all the family.
Shows include:
Zog
14 – 17 May 2026 at Mayflower Studios
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet, so that he can finally win a golden star?
Brainiac Live!
26 May 2026 at Mayflower Studios
More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live! the UK’s original and favourite family science show explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home!
Fun for Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel
28 May 2026 at Mayflower Studios
Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grown ups! With over 10 billion views and 15 million YouTube subscribers, Ms Rachel is the viral superstar capturing hearts across the world.
Family Fun Day: Featuring WNO Play Opera Live!
30 May 2026 at Mayflower Studios
Mayflower are partnering with Welsh National Opera to offer a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including behind the scenes workshops, face painting and crafts. There will also bea ‘Book Swap’, so bring along a book you have finished and pick up another!
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
23 – 25 July 2026 at Mayflower Studios
A co-production with Mayflower Southampton, Little Angel Theatre & Mercury Theatre Colchester. Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry, promising fun for the whole family.
The Lion Inside
28 – 30 August 2026 at Mayflower Studios
A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. Based on the best-selling story by Rachel Bright & Jim Field, this joyous new stage adaptation featuring puppetry, music and song is directed by Sarah Punshon (The Jungle Book), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (Brief Encounter).
Tickets for all shows listed are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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