February Half Term 2026 at Exeter Phoenix
Published January 28, 2026
This February half term, join us for a selection of wonderful films, magical theatre shows and hands-on creative courses for all the family to enjoy!
Starting with our family-friendly cinema screening of Little Amélie, a poetic, astoundingly beautiful animation based on Amélie Nothomb’s best-selling autobiographical novel, The Character of Rain. This film is a visually enchanting tale about curiosity, courage, and the healing power of human connection.
For fans of Flow, Savages and Kensuke's Kingdom, catch Little Amélie in Studio 74 from Fri 13 Feb - Thu 19 Feb.
Little Amélie (PG)
Fri 13 Feb - Thu 19 Feb
Starting with our family-friendly cinema screening of Little Amélie, a poetic, astoundingly beautiful animation based on Amélie Nothomb’s best-selling autobiographical novel, The Character of Rain. This film is a visually enchanting tale about curiosity, courage, and the healing power of human connection.
For fans of Flow, Savages and Kensuke's Kingdom.
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Gaby Gulliver's Travels
Mon 16 Feb | 11.30am + 2pm
Gaby Gulliver's Travels is Indigo Moon Theatre's contemporary reimagining of Gulliver’s Travels, told through shadow theatre, coming to Exeter Phoenix on Mon 16 Feb.
Brickfilm: Lego Animation
Mon 16 Feb + Tue 17 Feb | 10am - 4pm
Brickfilm: Lego Animation, is a two day hands-on workshop where participants will use stop motion animation techniques to design, plan and shoot a short film using their favourite Lego from home.
Throughout February half term, we've got a selection of family friendly courses and workshops to suit the whole family.
On Tue 17 Feb, we have Your Face My Face with Masks!, a half day workshop where you'll draw eachother wearing masks inspired by carnival. On Wed 18 of Feb, learn the basics of sculpting in clay and create a character inspired by legendary creatures, gargoyles and folk tales in Sculpt a Selfie: Model a Monster. On Sat 21 Feb, join us for an all-family Willow Weaving Notice Board workshop, and make a notice board for all those important things you want to remember and share, and join is for an all-ages Botanical Drawing workshop on on Thu 19 Feb.
Take a look at our families and young people programme here.