Portsmouth's best things to do on Friday and Saturday

Here are our top picks.

SHOW: When a cheeky robin arrives at Otto’s window, a special bond develops until Otto realises how important friendships can be. The Spring, Havant, Friday, 11am and 2.30pm.

Children's show Otto and The Robin is at The Spring Arts Centre, Havant, from December 19-28, 2019placeholder image
Children's show Otto and The Robin is at The Spring Arts Centre, Havant, from December 19-28, 2019

HISTORY: Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a traditional Victorian military Christmas. Fort Nelson, near Fareham, Friday, 10am-4pm.

PANTOMIME: Former EastEnder and Dancing on Ice star Matt Lapinskas has joined the cast of Beauty and The Beast, as Prince and Beast. Ferneham Hall, Fareham, Friday and Saturday, 2.30/6.30pm.

EVENT: Go along to Silly Scott’s Winter Wonderland Magical Christmas Family Theatre Show which will have lots of festive magic for the whole family. Tickets £8 Portchester Community Centre, Saturday, 3.30pm.

GIG: Wedgewood Rooms host their annual Christmas Covers party for the 10th year, where bands cover three songs in aid of Rowans Hospice. Tickets £5. Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea, Friday, 7.30pm.

STAGE: Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a captivating adventure through a magical winter wonderland during this musical adventure. New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Friday, 3pm.

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