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Unwrapped Festival

Unwrap the gift of shared live experience as we spill out of our theatres into the Borough of Eastleigh.

Free Event For All The Family

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.

Festival Locations:

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

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Pop-up Festival Line-up Netley

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    Craft Activity 11am - 2pm
  • Bubble Disco credit Leanne Hanna
    Squidge & Pop: Walkabout 11am &12.25pm / Bubble Disco 1.40pm
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    Juggling Jake: Juggling Workshops 11am-2pm
  • Dragon Whisperer and Lonely Stoney Dragon photo Tristan Photography
    Jellyfish Theatre: The Dragon Wagon 11.20am & 12.50pm
  • Guru dudu silent disco
    Silent Disco 11.25am, 12.25pm & 1.20pm
  • Bremen at The RSC 4
    The Fabularium: The Town Band of Bremen 12.05pm
  • Facepainters
    Fantazzy Facepainting, available all day

Performing Companies

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.

    squidgeandpop.com

  • Funny, juggly, clowny antics, great magic shows and a fantastic variety of juggling & circus skills

    jakescircus.co.uk/juggling-jake

  • 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!

    fabularium.co.uk

  • 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.

    jellyfishtheatre.com

  • Fantazzy is a family run business, based in Portsmouth and Southampton. We travel to all surrounding areas to provide face paints and glitter for many different kinds of events, from small house parties to large festivals.

    Fantazzy Facepainting

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Main Festival Line-up Eastleigh & Hedge End

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    Squidge & Pop: Walkabout 10.30am & 2.30pm / Play Station 12pm / Bubble Disco 4.30pm
  • Caspian 16x9 Landscape
    LAStheatre: Caspian's Storm 11am & 2.05pm
  • Walk of the Dandelion
    Luke Brown Dance: Walk of the Dandelion Walkabout 11.15am & 3pm / Craft Table available throughout the day
  • The Dragon Wagon by Jellyfish Theatre audience cleaning teeth photo credit Chuck Douglas Full Coverage 220624 065
    Jellyfish Theatre: The Dragon Wagon 11.45am & 3pm
  • Chris the Juggler 5 Clubs
    Chris the Juggler: Juggling Workshops & Show 12.30pm
  • Reynard the Fox
    The Fabularium: Reynard The Fox 1.20pm & 3.45pm
  • 7 HYDC3
    Point Classes & Companies Showcase: 10:30am-4pm (Eastleigh only)
  • Chill out Unwrapped
    Chill Out Zone: available all day, Story with Dani at 3.30pm
  • Facepainters
    Fantazzy Facepainting, available all day

Performing Companies

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.

    squidgeandpop.com

  • 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.

    lastheatre.com

  • 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.

    jellyfishtheatre.com

  • Funny, juggly, clowny antics, great magic shows and a fantastic variety of juggling & circus skills

    jakescircus.co.uk/juggling-jake

  • 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.

    fabularium.co.uk

  • 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.

    Luke Brown Company

  • 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., Ensemble, Point Tappers and Sound Pop Academy.

    A celebration and showcase of all the ways you can get involved and get creative here at The Point!

    Get Involved | The Point Theatre Eastleigh

  • Fantazzy is a family run business, based in Portsmouth and Southampton. We travel to all surrounding areas to provide face paints and glitter for many different kinds of events, from small house parties to large festivals.

    Fantazzy Facepainting