Evie Pig coming to Butlin's as it launches four new shows
The Pig family's latest addition is getting an introduction
Butlin's is launching four new live family shows on its Showtime Term-Time breaks in 2026 including Peppa Pig and The Dinosaur that Pooped. Families with kids five and under can lock-in a term-time getaway early, with four-night Showtime Term-Time Midweek breaks across all three resorts – Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness - from £39 (£10 pp) for a family of four.
Baby Evie Pig will be taking centre stage for the first time in a new Peppa Pig show at Butlin's. Her big sister Peppa is planning a special picnic to celebrate Evie's big debut alongside the rest of the famous Pig family.
Filled with mischief and mayhem, The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show has something for the whole family. From Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, Danny and Dino's Rockin' Adventure! has all-new songs by the McFly duo.
Butlin's Skyline new show Imagine That! sees the gang dreaming big and imagining a world where anything is possible. And cranking up the volume is the new original production Theatre of Rock. The production is every fan of West End rock n' roll musicals dream, as guests will be rocking out to hits from Six and Tina, Rock of Ages and Just for One Day, with tracks from Queen, Bowie and U2.
There's also a whole host of shows returning. Jack & The Beanstalk pantomime returns in 2026 alongside Animals & Mythical Beasts, featuring life-size, life-like creatures from the plains of Africa to the UK countryside, and the mythical world.
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Mike Godolphin, Entertainment Director at Butlin's, said: 'In 2026, we're once again showcasing why we are the Home of Entertainment, with four fantastic new shows added to our lineup. We're excited to be bringing our own West End-quality productions alongside every tot's favourite characters to all three resorts, with Evie Pig in our new Peppa Pig show and The Dinosaur that Pooped.
'We're confident our guests will love our brand-new shows, and what's even better is that they are all included in the price of our breaks, alongside our incredible pools, fairgrounds, playgrounds and soft play. Our Showtime breaks offer fantastic value for money with four nights of family fun filled with non-stop daytime activities, West End quality entertainment and so much more. It's the perfect holiday for a family with kids five and under.'
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