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The Point's 30th Birthday Open Day
Help us celebrate our 30th Birthday, with a very special Open Day full of fun for all the family!
Join us as we open our doors and pull back the curtains for backstage tours bursting with history, dance class and youth theatre taster sessions, Sustainable businesses exhibit, local makers market, craft activities and the Hoglets Theatre's production of The Tale of The Loneliest Whale in our Studio Theatre.
To read about each activity and book onto the tours, tasters or show, scroll down the page and follow the relevant links:
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Taster
Creation Space, 9.30am - 10.30am
Get a taste of our new Vinyasa Flow Yoga class launching in the autumn! A dynamic and energising style of yoga that links movement with breath through flowing sequences of postures
BOOK YOGA TASTER
Youth Theatre Taster Sessions
Get a taste of Youth Theatre sessions ahead of a jam-packed Autumn term – a free taster session to explore theatre skills, play and perform.
Taster Sessions at:
10am - 10.30am: Years 1 & 2
11am - 11.30am: Years 3 & 4
12pm - 12.30pm: Years 5 & 6
1.15pm - 1.45pm: Years 7-10
To book onto one of the above sessions, follow the link below and scroll through the option box to select your chosen slot.
BOOK A YOUTH THEATRE TASTER SESSION
Backstage Tours
Join us backstage in all the usually unseen spaces and find out more about our history and all the about the magical beyond the stage!
Tours at: 10.15am, 11.45am, 1.30pm & 3pm
To book onto one of our tours, follow the link below and scroll through the option box to select your chosen slot.
BOOK A TOUR
Hoglets Theatre: The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Studio Theatre, 11am & 2pm
Join Hoglets Theatre for a magical, interactive deep-sea adventure! Whale sings his heart out, but nobody sings back. Determined to find a friend, he embarks on an unforgettable quest through the ocean’s depths. Packed with beautiful puppets and original songs, this show celebrates friendship, difference, and the beauty of being yourself.
BOOK A TICKET
Adult Contemporary Dance Taster
Creation Space, 10.30am
Get a taste of our new Adult Contemporary Dance Class launching in the autumn! Explore the world of contemporary dance through floor work, fluid release-based movement, and dynamic movement phrases. Build body awareness, strength, coordination, and confidence through creative exercises and engaging choreography. An open-level class is ideal for adults with some previous dance experience,
BOOK ADULT CONTEMPORARY TASTER
Adult Ballet Taster
Creation Space, 11.30am
Get a taste of our termly Adult Ballet Class! A friendly and welcoming ballet class suitable for those who dance regularly or are returning to ballet after a break. This is a mixed ability class and some ballet experience is advisable.
BOOK ADULT BALLET TASTER
Sound Pop Academy Workshop
Creation Space, 1pm
For ages 6+
Sound Pop Academy rehearse during term time at The Point each Wednesday and are on the lookout for new members aged 6-17. Whether or not you’re looking to join from September, come and experience a Sound Pop Academy class. We’ll sing, we’ll dance and we’ll have some fun. This workshop will be led by Sound Pop Academy's Co-Founder, Director and Eastleigh leader, Mike Evans.
BOOK SOUND POP TASTER
Sustainable Businesses Exhibit
10am-4pm
We will be joined by a series of local businesses who will be showcasing the work they do to prioritise sustainability, inspiring and empowering our visitors to live greener lives.
Local Makers Market
Main Auditorium, 10am-4pm
Browse our local makers market throughout the day, with stallholders selling their beautiful handmade crafts including jewellery, baked treats, homeware, gifts and more.
The Frog Princess Craft Activity
10am-4pm
Book Reading: Rubbish Monster Thing by Simon Chadwick
The Foyer 10.30am and 2pm
Rubbish Monster Thing Trail available throughout the building 10am-4pm
Waste is a monster problem! Can you follow the trail and answer the puzzles too help Rubbish Monster Thing and his friend Elsie to reduce it? Complete the extra secret mission to win a prize.
Poetry Reading
The Foyer, 1pm
Classes and Companies Showcase
Garden Stage, 3.30pm
Don't miss the chance to see participants from our classes and companies showcasing their talents on our Garden Stage. A celebration and showcase of all the ways you can get involved and get creative here at The Point!
THE POINT THEATRE
The Point is a welcoming and inclusive cultural community hub providing opportunities to experience creativity in all its forms.
Situated in Eastleigh's beautifully refurbished Victorian Town Hall, we proudly present a variety of live performances, classes, residencies, and hands-on activities for our local community.
Our Address
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE Get Directions-
We want our building and everything we do to be as inclusive as possible and are committed to finding ways to allow all our audiences to enjoy their visit to The Point.
The Point is fully wheelchair accessible with flat level access to our Box Office and all performance spaces. There is a lift to our meeting room and wheelchair accessible seating areas. We have three accessible toilets.
There is limited disabled parking available outside our entrance, or alternatively disabled parking is widely available at any of the town centre's car parks.
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Located in our inviting foyer, The Point Café Bar offers a diverse daily menu featuring delectable lunches, tempting cakes, and a selection of coffees and drinks. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient power sockets in our cosy seating area—ideal for catching up on work or socialising with friends. Before your performance, feel free to grab a refreshing drink or a delicious ice cream to enjoy in our foyer or family-friendly atrium.
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The Point does not have a public car park. We recommend using town centre parking in Eastleigh, a short walk away. Parking charges apply from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday—please check before you arrive. We suggest using the Mitchell Road or Swan Centre long-stay car parks.
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