WITH the school holidays comes the question of what to do with the kids come rain or shine.

Never fear, Shopper Leisure has the ultimate guide to the best of what to do in the area.

THEATRE & FILM

A free performance programme for young artists aged 15-24. Second Wave Youth Arts in Deptford. Further information on 020 8694 2444 or 020 8691 0666.

Greenwich Film Festival. From July 24-26. A series of free events showing classic moves that celebrate Greenwich from the Railway Children to the Other Boleyn Girl. For more information go to greenwich.gov.uk/filmfestival

Edinburgh previews. Catch a sneak preview of some of the shows heading for the Edinburgh Festival this summer.The Albany Theatre, Deptford. July 20-29. Box Office 020 8692 4446.

Open air Shakespeare at the Old Naval College, Greenwich. Henry V and Love’s Labours Lost. July 29 to Aug 9. Box Office: 020 8858 7755

The Gruffalo, Greenwich Theatre, August 6-8. Box Office 020 88587755

The Barber of Seville, Observatory Gardens, Greenwich Park. August 16. For more information ring: 020 7720 4627.

Lazytown Live! The Pirate Adventure. Orchard Theatre, Dartford. September 9-13. Box Office: 01322 220000

EVENTS/EXHIBITIONS

The David Beckham Academy in Greenwich offers one, two, three and five day courses throught July and August for eight to 17 year olds including football tactics, training games, tournaments and skills circuits. For further information and to book visit thedavidbeckhamacademy.com

Parkfest - a series of free summer events taking place in Greenwich parks. Full details at parksfest.org

Throughout July, workshops including costume making and circus skills. Blackheath Halls. Ring 020 8463 0100 for more information

Treasures of the Thames, Old Naval College, Greenwich July 25, 10.30am to 1.30pm. Discover archaeological objects on the foreshore of the river Thames and discover how to find, sort and identify archaeological objects. Ring 020 8269 4799 to book

Walking with Dinosaurs, arena spectacular based on the award-winning TV show seeing real size dinosaurs come to life The 02, Greenwich. August 5-9. Box Office 0844 856 0202

Jerk Cookout, jerk cooking comp, caribbean music, children’s sports day and craft market. Horniman Museum, Forest Hill. August 9, 1-6pm

Fun Family Fridays, Craft workshops at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich August 7-28, 1pm to 3.45pm £1 per child, accompanying adult free. Ring 020 8269 4747 for more information

Ben Hur - a show based on the novel, Ben Hur - A Tale of Christ. The 02, Greenwich. September 17-20 Box Office 0844 856 0202

MUSIC & DANCE

British Music Experience, a permanent interactive exhibition dedicated to the history of music in Britain. The 02, Greenwich. Book tickets at britishmusicexperience.com.

Throughout July and August, events at the Blackheath Halls from Bollywood dancing and street dance to salsa as well as workshops in drumming and singing. Ring 020 8463 0100 for more information

Free taster events in song writing, dancing or singing for young people at Second Wave Centre for Youth Arts in Deptford August 15. For more information ring 020 8694 2444 or 020 8691 0666.

Have you got any event which hasn’t been mentioned? Email Helen Backway on the leisure desk: hbackway@london.newsquest.co.uk or ring 01689 885734