Family highlights: 5 kids events in May

From the best films to the most glorious puppet shows: these are the family highlights this May

Udderbelly Festival 2017, Southbank

Back for its ninth consecutive year, the Udderbelly Festival on London’s Southbank has established itself as one of the summer's most vibrant cultural celebrations, promoting the best new British performance art alongside seasoned world-class entertainers.

The 400-seater, upside-down purple cow returns with hilarious family May highlights and circus shows that absolutely can't be missed. See the full line-up.

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WHEN
28 Apr 2017 – 30 Sep 2017, Show times vary
WHERE
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Spark: A Space Tail

From the producers of Coraline comes the story of a monkey who must recapture the planet from the dark evil that rules the world with 'an iron fist'. It's the hot new kids film coming out this May.

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WHEN
26 May 2017 – 30 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
WHERE
Various Locations

Adventures in Wonderland, The Vaults under Waterloo Station

While the grown-ups follow Alice Underground in Les Enfants Terrible's immersive show, little Lewis Carroll fans are invited to explore down the rabbit hole in a specially created Wonderland, in this kids-friendly immersive show.

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WHEN
13 May 2017 – 03 Sep 2017, Times vary
WHERE
The Vaults
Leake St , London , SE1 8SW

Anne of Green Gables, Netflix

This May, Netflix is adapting the story of one orphan breathing life into a sleepy Canadian community for an eight-hour series. Snuggle up with the kids – this is one to watch.

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WHEN
12 May 2017 – 30 Sep 2017, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
WHERE
UK Netflix

Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival, St Paul's Church Garden

Celebrate the 355th birthday of pugnacious puppet Mr Punch with a free festival of shows from the country's best Punch and Judy puppeteers at Covent Garden this May

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WHEN
On 14 May 2017, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
WHERE
St Paul's Church
Bedford St, , London , WC2E 9ED
TRY CULTURE WHISPER
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