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The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DE The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4EJ
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TAKE L G T F LI GH T
March to April 2026 Young talent. Big ideas. Get the Spitfire spirit. Take Flight is ready for lift-off!
HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE POINT! Can you believe it? This year we celebrate 30 years of our commitment to community engagement and being a central hub for culture in Eastleigh.
What is your favourite memory of The Point? We’d love to hear about your experiences at The Point over the years. Your stories will help us plan 30 events to celebrate our anniversary this summer. Send your memories into: thepoint@eastleigh.gov.uk
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The Point & The House of Many Moons present
AUGUST THE PLATYPUS
Saturday 17 to 31 January (Not on Sundays) 9.30am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 3.30pm Age Storytelling sessions: 9.45am, 10.45am, 0-5 11.45am & 2.45pm Tickets: Pay What You Can. £5 suggested donation per child. The Point
August the Platypus
The Point’s popular storyworld is back for its fourth year, promising another heartwarming and inspiring experience for under 5-year-olds and their families and caregivers. Discover the story of August, an energetic little platypus who is learning to be himself in a changing world. August is in Mrs Pouch the Wombat’s class at The International School for Mammals. Mrs Pouch has her hands full trying to teach, guide and support such a lively little platypus who loves mischief and adventure. August finds himself in all kinds of pickles but one day, Mum delivers some news about their family that he isn’t expecting… A tiny tale of mighty strength. Scan the QR code to find out more.
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Give and Take
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Our Big Green Ideas Day is a vibrant gathering of ideas and individuals committed to sustainability, featuring our ‘Marketplace of Change’ with stalls showcasing eco-friendly practices and products. Attendees can also enjoy engaging arts and crafts activities, and Give and Take event.
Saturday 18 April 2026 10am - 4pm
at The Point, Eastleigh
FAMILY
The Point & The House of Many Moons present
AUGUST THE PLATYPUS
Age 0-5
Red Entertainment presents
Age THE ERAS EXPERIENCE: 4-10 TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE BY XENNA
Saturday 17 to 31 January, 9.30am – 3.30pm (Not on Sundays) Storytelling sessions: 9.45am, 10.45am, 11.45am & 2.45pm Tickets: Pay What You Can £5 suggested donation per child The Point
Thursday 19 February, 7pm Tickets: £23 / £28 VIP meet and greet The Berry Theatre
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY
The Great Baldini & Peter Clifford present
Thursday 12 February and 30 April, 11.30am Tickets: £14/ £12 conc Babies get the laughs for free The Point Red Entertainment presents
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE – DANGER ON T-REX MOUNTAIN
Saturday 14 February, 11am & 2pm Tickets: £18 / £21 premium Danger Zone The Point Gastronaut presents
THE UTTERLY REVOLTING SCIENCE SHOW
Tuesday 17 February, 11.30am & 3pm Tickets: £19.50 / £17.50 conc The Berry Theatre
HOLMES & WATSON: THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE MASKED Age 7+ MAGICIAN
Saturday 28 February, 2pm Tickets: £15.50 / £13.50 Family of 4: £48 The Berry Theatre
It’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, until… one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding?
The Herd Theatre and house present
COUNTING SHEEPS
Tuesday 3 March, 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Tickets: £12 for 1 adult & 1 baby / £7 per extra adult The Point
Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake. Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play. Norwell Lapley Productions Ltd. presents
DEAR ZOO
Saturday 7 March 1.30pm & 3.30pm Tickets: £18 / £16 conc The Point Rod Campbell’s best-selling children’s classic lift the flap book, returns to the stage.
FAMILY Darling Productions UK presents
UNICORN LIVE!
Monday 30 March, 1pm & 4pm Tickets: £15.50 The Berry Theatre
Lost The Plot Theatrical presents
Red Entertainment presents
Thursday 9 April, 11.30am Tickets: £17.50 Age 3-7 The Berry Theatre
Friday 10 April, 6pm Tickets: £18.50 / £70 Family of Four The Point
THE THREE BILLY GOAT’S GRUFF
The Point Youth Theatre presents
THE FROG PRINCESS
Friday 3 April, 6pm & Saturday 4 April, 11am & 3pm Tickets: £14 / £12 conc The Point The Point Youth Theatre tells the story of Princess Flora, who sets off on a mission to save her friend that doesn’t quite go to plan. Ribbet! Do not miss this unforgettable froggy adventure and the chance to see an early version of The Point’s Christmas show, The Frog Princess: A Festive Adventure. MNJ Productions presents
EXCITING SCIENCE
Tuesday 7 April, 2pm Tickets: £16.50 The Point
This exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards. With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption, turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster!
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Hold on to your horns and join the three billy goats on their wild and wacky adventure, as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who will they meet along the way as they TRIP TRAP over the bridge? With lots of catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping troll to boot.
K-POP PARTY
Age 4+
Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before with K-POP PARTY – the ultimate live celebration of Korea’s global music phenomenon! This high-energy, familyfriendly show is packed with electrifying performances, iconic choreography, and non-stop music from your favourite idols.
The Blanket Fort Club presents
LAST UNICORN AIRWAYS
Thursday 9 April, 11am & 2pm Tickets: £16.50 / £14.50 conc The Point Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways! Join a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales. After the show, step into a sensory immersive installation.
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THEATRE, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT Spot On Productions presents COMMUNITY HIRE
CINDERELLA: A TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTOMIME
Thursday 8 – 11 January various times Tickets: £15 - £21 The Point Mountbatten Players presents COMMUNITY HIRE
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Thursday 8 – 11 January various times Tickets: £17.50 - £20 The Berry Theatre Performing Arts Company presents COMMUNITY HIRE
DICK WHITTINGTON
Thursday 22 – 24 January, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) Tickets: £16 / £14 conc The Berry Theatre Frozen Light presents
THE ANCIENT OAK OF BALDOR
Monday 2, Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 February, 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £8 / Companions Free The Point
For audiences with PMLD and their carers. Frozen Light welcomes you into their latest fantasy realm, where we discover what truly nourishes us through the long nights is our capacity for love in all its different forms. A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories. Hamble Valley Rotary Club presents COMMUNITY HIRE
THE QUEST FOR PEACE
Tuesday 3 February, 7pm Tickets: £8.50 The Berry Theatre
The Ancient Oak of Baldor
Cloud 9 Management presents JANET STREET- Age 14+
PORTER IS OFF THE LEASH
Thursday 12 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £30 The Point From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter’s life (and language) has always been colourful. The nation’s favourite p****d-off pensioner brings comedy, tragedy and gossip in equal measure, a tour de force rant against growing old gracefully.
Abstract Dance Company presents COMMUNITY HIRE
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JNR
Sunday 15 February, 12pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £18 The Berry Theatre Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre presents COMMUNITY HIRE
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 February, 7.30pm (2.30pm Thurs Matinee / 11am & 4pm Sat) Tickets: £18.50 - £21 The Point
THEATRE, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT Rare Productions presents COMMUNITY HIRE
ANNIE
Thursday 26 – Friday 27 February, 7.30pm Saturday 28 February 2pm & 6.30pm Tickets: £16.50 - £25.50 The Point Footlights Youth Theatre presents COMMUNITY HIRE
LES MISERABLES SCHOOLS EDITION
Wednesday 4 – Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) Tickets: £19.50 / £17.50 conc / Family of four £65 The Berry Theatre
THE JANE AUSTEN FAN CLUB
Friday 6 March, 1.30pm & 7pm Tickets: £17.50 / £14.50 conc The Point
It’s a special meeting of the Jane Austen Fan Club, and you’re invited! With books, bonnets - and a life-size cardboard cutout of Colin Firth - we’re celebrating everything we love about the original feminist icon.
SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
Friday 13 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £25 The Berry Theatre
Showman Live Ltd. presents
JAMES PHELAN – THE MAN WHO Age 12+ WAS MAGIC
Friday 13 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £29 / £45 VIP ticket The Point Dare to believe in magic as the UK’s #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production. You’re invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible. Our cover image! Blue Butterfly Studios presents COMMUNITY HIRE
WINTER SHOWCASE 2026
Saturday 14 March, 7pm & Sunday 15 March, 2pm Tickets: £19 The Berry Theatre
The Point & Hampshire Youth Dance Company presents
THE NEXT GENERATION
Tuesday 24 March, 7pm Tickets: £14 / £12 conc The Point DYAD Productions & Gavin Robertson present
GENERAL MEDICAL EMERGENCY WARD 10
Spot On Productions presents COMMUNITY HIRE
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) Tickets: £15 - £21 The Point Dance That Stage presents COMMUNITY HIRE
DANCE PLATFORM
Tuesday 28 April, 7pm Tickets: £12.50 / £9.50 conc The Point Eastleigh Operatic & Musical Society presents COMMUNITY HIRE
ANYTHING GOES
Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 May, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm) Tickets: £19.50 / £17.50 conc / Family Ticket of Four £65 The Berry Theatre
EXPERIENCE MASTERCLASS WITH HAMPSHIRE YOUTH DANCE COMPANY
Saturday 9 May, 10am Tickets: £10 The Point
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 / £12.50 conc The Berry Theatre
Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses soap opera, onstage, in 70 minutes-ISH!
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COMEDY
Kane Brown: Crowd Work King
Comedy Lab presents
ANYTHING FUNNY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Plosive presents Age 18+
JESSICA FOSTEKEW: ICONIC BREATH
Tuesday 20 January, 17 February, 17 March & 21 April, 8pm Tickets: £5 The Point - Studio Theatre
Friday 27 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 / £17.50 conc VIP Experience upgrade: £5pp The Point
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY
GARY DELANEY: GARY ON LAUGHING
Thursday 12 February and 30 April, 11.30am Tickets: £14/ £12 conc Babies get the laughs for free The Point
Thursday 30 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £30 Age The Point SOLD OUT 16+
Live Nation in association with Sophie Chapman Talent presents
Live Nation presents
GEOFF NORCOTT: BASIC BLOKE 2 - THERE’S NO BLOKE WITHOUT FIRE Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 The Berry Theatre
Age 16+
KANE BROWN: CROWD WORK KING
Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm Tickets: £20 Premium Meet & Greet £35 The Point RBM Comedy presents
Age
MARK SIMMONS: 16+ JEST TO IMPRESS
Friday 15 May, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 The Point
Age 16+
FILM INCLUSIVE CINEMA
20 January, 10 March & 14 April
New films each month Tickets: £5 (Includes hot drink & biscuit) The Point, 10.45am Relaxed and welcoming film screenings designed for people with Dementia, learning or physical difficulties and their families and carers. Open to all.
MUSIC
Beatles Complete – A Tribute to the Fab Four
SO SOUND SESSIONS
Thursday 29 January, 19 February, 19 March & 9 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £10.50 The Point
Age 14+
Red Entertainment presents
TWIST AND SHOUT
Friday 6 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £28 The Point
COUNTRY SUPERSTARS
Friday 27 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £29.50 The Berry Theatre
STEAMPUNK ORCHESTRA
Saturday 28 March 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50 / £16.50 conc The Point
BEATLES COMPLETE – A TRIBUTE TO THE FAB FOUR
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £26 The Point
TINA QUEEN OF Age RHYTHM – THE 16+ UNSTOPPABLE 9 PIECE TINA TURNER TRIBUTE
Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 / £19.50 conc The Berry Theatre
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MEET IN PERSON
ANTIQUES VALUATION DAY WITH PAUL MARTIN FROM FLOG IT!
Wednesday 14 January, 10am – 3pm Tickets: FREE, drop-in event The Point
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HIRE OUR SPACES From meetings, conferences and exhibitions to parties and social occasions, we offer imaginative choices to meet your needs with our range of inspiring spaces. We can accommodate numbers from 2 to 300 people. Full technical support and a range of equipment is available as part of the hire. Concessions are given to non-commercial, charity hirers and series bookings. In addition to The Point Café in Eastleigh, we offer a range of catering options to suit your needs. Bespoke Corporate Hospitality packages are available on request. Delivered in a professional and vibrant atmosphere, holding your event at The Point or The Berry Theatre will also help support our work within the local community. For more information scan the QR code, call us on 023 8065 2333 or email theatrehires@eastleigh.gov.uk The Point and the House of Many Moons present
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Leap into a magical, musical, froggy adventure Saturday 12 - Monday 28 December 2026, 11am and 3pm
GET INVOLVED COMPANIES, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR ALL Our Get Involved programme features activities for all age ranges and experience. Whether you are an adult beginner, a young person trying out something new or a seasoned performer, our programme has something for you. Our Get Involved programme features activities for all age ranges and experience. We are also proud to host The Point Youth Theatre, Bearface Theatre, Orb Dance Company and Hampshire Youth Dance, all offering performance opportunities for young people. It’s never too late to discover your creative side! Have a look at all the ways you can get involved on thepointeastleigh.co.uk/get-involved
SUPPORT US DONATIONS & FRIENDS MEMBERSHIPS
Our supporters are at the heart of everything we do. Your donations, together with the support of Eastleigh Borough Council and Arts Council England, propel us forward on our mission to create an Eastleigh for Everyone. Love our venues? Why not become a Friend, Best Friend or Luxury Friend?! Join our family with our friend membership scheme and take advantage of a range of benefits to use across both The Point and The Berry Theatre, including: f Priority booking f Bar discounts f Birthday gift voucher
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THE POINT CAFÉ BAR The Point Café Bar offers a varied daily menu of delicious lunches, cakes, coffees, and drinks; with free WIFI, power sockets and comfortable seating for a working environment or light lunch while socialising with friends. Audiences are also invited to grab a drink or ice cream to enjoy in our beautiful foyer or family friendly atrium before a performance. For opening times, information and event details, visit thepointeastleigh.co.uk/your-visit/eat-drink
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AT A GLANCE JANUARY
Cinderella: A Traditional Family Pantomime Thursday 8 – 11 January, various times Sleeping Beauty Thursday 8 – 11 January, various times Antiques Valuation Day with Paul Martin from Flog It! Wednesday 14 January, 10am – 3pm
The Wind in the Willows Wednesday 18 – 21 February, various times
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath Friday 27 March, 7.30pm
The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna Thursday 19 February, 7pm
Steampunk Orchestra Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm
Annie Thursday 26 - 28 February, various times Country Superstars Friday 27 February, 7.30pm
August the Platypus Saturday 17 - 31 January, 9.30am – 3.30pm (Not on Sundays)
Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case of The Masked Magician Saturday 28 February, 2pm
Anything Funny Open Mic Night Tuesday 20 January, 8pm
MARCH
Dick Whittington Thursday 22 – 24 January, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)
FEBRUARY
The Ancient Oak of Baldor Monday 2, Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 February, 11am & 1.30pm
Unicorn Live! Monday 30 March, 1pm & 4pm
APRIL
The Frog Princess Friday 3 April - 4 April, various times Exciting Science Tuesday 7 April, 2pm Last Unicorn Airways Thursday 9 April, 11am & 2pm
Counting Sheeps Tuesday 3 March, various times
The Three Billy Goat’s Gruff Thursday 9 April, 11.30am
Les Miserables Schools Edition Wednesday 4 – 7 March, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)
K-Pop Party Friday 10 April, 6pm
The Jane Austen Fan Club Friday 6 March, 1.30pm & 7pm
General Medical Emergency Ward 10 Friday 17 April, 7.30pm
Dear Zoo Saturday 7 March, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Beatles Complete A Tribute to the Fab Four Friday 17 April, 7.30pm
Twist and Shout Friday 6 February, 7.30pm
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 There’s No Bloke Without Fire Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm
Simon Brodkin: Work in Progress Saturday 18 April 2026, 7.30pm
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Thursday 12 February, 11.30am
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Friday 13 March, 7.30pm
Janet Street-Porter Is Off The Leash Thursday 12 February, 7.30pm
James Phelan – The Man Who Was Magic Friday 13 March, 7.30pm
The Quest for Peace Tuesday 3 February, 7pm
Dinosaur Adventure Live – Danger on T-Rex Mountain Saturday 14 February, 11am & 2pm Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jnr Sunday 15 February, various times Anything Funny Open Mic Night Tuesday 17 February, 8pm The Utterly Revolting Science Show Tuesday 17 February, 11.30am & 3pm
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Anything Funny Open Mic Night Tuesday 21 March, 8pm We Will Rock You Wednesday 22 – 25 April, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)
Winter Showcase 2026 Saturday 14 March, 7pm & Sunday 15 March, 2pm
Tina Queen of Rhythm – The Unstoppable 9 Piece Tina Turner Tribute Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm
Anything Funny Open Mic Night Tuesday 17 March, 8pm
Dance Platform Tuesday 28 April, 7pm
Simon Brodkin: Work in Progress Saturday 21 March 2026, 7.30pm
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Thursday 30 April, 11.30am
The Next Generation Tuesday 24 March, 7pm
Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing Thursday 30 April, 7.30pm