Salisbury Playhouse sees the return of its production for young children and their families, Little Robin Redbreast, this Christmas (December 1-27).

Last year it was held in The Salberg but this December it will be staged on the main stage in a transformed and covid-secure auditoriumThe production focuses on little Robin, who’s getting very excited about Christmas.

To help him count down the days, Mummy and Daddy have given him an advent calendar. Behind every window on the calendar is a picture and every picture tells a story. Robin links the pictures together as he makes his magical, musical journey towards Christmas Day, encountering a street-wise squirrel, an attention-seeking mouse, a family of reindeer and a curious cat along the way.
Written by artistic director Gareth Machin and composer Glyn Kerslake, Little Robin Redbreast is full of songs, magic and surprises for all the family.

Gareth Machin said, “I’m really delighted we’re bringing back this popular, magical show for family audiences at Salisbury Playhouse this Christmas. “Audiences loved this festive treat when we first staged it in 2017 and I hope that this year, especially, it will bring joy to more people young and old.”

Tickets are currently on sale – visit wiltshirecreative.co.uk for further information and to book tickets.

Also at Salisbury Playhouse in December will be productions of Christmas Gothic, three seasonal tales of terror to scintillate on dark winter nights, and the return of Guy Masterson’s one-man retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, back by popular demand.


The Playhouse has some fabulous experiences lined up for families over the October half term holiday.On Monday and Tuesday October 26 and 27 Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley brings the magic of the beautifully illustrated Moomin books to life with beautiful puppetry, an ingenious pop-up book set, original music and interactive play to entice young audiences and their families. Wednesday, October 28 sees the return of the popular Strongwomen Science, revealing the astounding secrets that lie behind circus tricks. It’s a fun, lively and fast-paced circus show from the winners of a Fantastic for Families award, demonstrating how jugglers, acrobats and hula hoop artists use science to create their amazing acts. On Thursday, October 29 Wiltshire Creative is showing an encore screening of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake in the main house. This five- star production has won accolades for its witty and emotional portrayal of Tchaikovsky’s beloved tale. There is a matinee and an evening screening of the award-winning production. Go to wiltshirecreative.co.uk to book. The phone line is currently unavailable.

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