Unwrap the gift of shared live experience as we spill out of our theatres into the Borough of Eastleigh.
With a firm family focus, Unwrapped Festival will showcase high quality, hand-picked live performances, in Netley, Eastleigh Town Centre and Hedge End, alongside have-a-go creative activities, an arts and craft market and food stalls.
Pop-Up Festival: Saturday 31st May 11am-2pm: Netley Abbey Cricket Ground, Netley
Main Festival: Saturday 7th June 10am-5pm: Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Eastleigh
Main Festival: Sunday 8th June 10am-5pm: Greta Park, Hedge End
Find out more about the companies and their shows!
A special kind of magic awaits all audiences in the Bubble workshops and entertainment by Squidge and Pop. Join the company for multi-sensory experiences featuring fascinating immersive environments, unique light-up play stations and impressive tricks and giant bubbles.
Funny, juggly, clowny antics, great magic shows and a fantastic variety of juggling & circus skills
Meet the amazing-yet-mismatched musical family who are journeying to play the gig of a lifetime in the land of the free, to become The Town Band of Bremen. After a dreadful robbery that left their Master penniless, the band are now travelling from place to place upon their old trusty cart, sharing stories and singing songs, with many a mishap along the way!
Come and meet the Dragon Whisperer and his magical dragons. A joyfully interactive family show set on a colourful retro caravan, packed with puppetry, music and laughter. All performances are relaxed. Integrated Sign Supported English.
Find out more about the companies and their shows!
A special kind of magic awaits all audiences in the Bubble workshops and entertainment by Squidge and Pop. Join the company for multi-sensory experiences featuring fascinating immersive environments, unique light-up play stations and impressive tricks and giant bubbles.
Caspian is a small but incredibly curious crab. One stormy night, a magical tide transforms him into a giant, talking crustation! But danger lurks when a group of humans plot to cook him for their dinner. With LAStheatre’s quirky humour and toe-tapping music, Capian’s Storm is the perfect show for all the family.
Armed with an arsenal of absurdity, The Unruly Refs create spontaneous, side-splitting entertainment wherever they go. Expect impromptu football matches, dramatic penalty shootouts, and over-the-top offside dances that will have festival-goers in stitches. With slapstick comedy, interactive chaos, and a healthy disregard for the actual rules of the game, this duo transforms everyday moments into laugh-out-loud memories.
Come and meet the Dragon Whisperer and his magical dragons. A joyfully interactive family show set on a colourful retro caravan, packed with puppetry, music and laughter. All performances are relaxed. Integrated Sign Supported English.
Funny, juggly, clowny antics, great magic shows and a fantastic variety of juggling & circus skills
The tale of Reynard the Fox follows the woodlands most infamous scoundrel who prides himself on being the trickster of the forest. But when the Woodland Court announces the theft of the King’s Crown Jewels the animal kingdom immediately blame the fox. Reynard must do everything he can to prove his innocence and avoid certain death, as well as maintaining his devious persona. Full of storytelling, puppetry, original live music and The Fabularium’s bespoke animal headpieces.
Performance:
Meet Daniel, an 8ft, ethereal puppet who gently roams, sharing moments of joy and quiet reflection. Daniel, a symbol of resilience and hope, will be gifting dandelions- each with a message of positivity - offering heartfelt encounters and a magical experience for all ages.
Workshop:
Become part of the performance by joining the crafting workshop and learning to make the simple woollen dandelions that Daniel gifts to others. Create one to pass on and one to keep. For all ages.
Don't miss the change to see participants from our classes and companies showcasing their talents throughout the day on our Garden Stage. Featuring performances from Next Step Dance Company, Point Youth Theatre, We Create Dance & Drama, Hampshire Youth Dance Company & Associates, ORB Youth Dance Co., The Collective and Sound Pop Academy.
A celebration and showcase of all the ways you can get involved and get creative here at The Point!