FROM the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.

With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home?

The Cat in the Hat comes to The Haymarket in Basingstoke on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday 8. There are performances at 1pm and 3.30pm on Saturday 7, and 11am and 1.30pm on Sunday 8.

Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience, originally produced by the National Theatre.

The show is suitable for those aged three years and over. 

Tickets: £11 (ticket price includes £1 booking fee).

Box office: 01256 844244, anvilarts.org.uk.