CHILDREN' S SHOWS
Below is a selection of shows for young children over the next few months. We haven't listed performance times for all of them because they vary from day to day.
You can also find out all about the Unicorn Theatre for Children and Polka Children's Theatre with details of their locations, how to get there and information on disabled access.
There are also UK tours of Bob the Builder Live, Fireman Sam, The Gruffalo, Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt and Horrible Histories - The Awful Egyptians and Ruthless Romans which you can find out more about by clicking on the links.
If you click on the image for the production or the booking link you are interested in it will take you through to the online booking site where you can find out more about show times and book tickets.
The shows are listed below in their date order:
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The Ugly Duckling
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
19th October-18th February 2012
This brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale is brought to life with music, movement and puppetry.
Out tumbles the biggest, strangest duckling you’ve ever seen. Follow the ugly duckling through all the sights and sounds of the farmyard, as he waddles, swims and flaps his way into the big, wide world.
Lost and lonely, will he ever find where he belongs?
Running Time 45 minutes
Age 3-5 years
There is also a special Toddler Version for this show for 1 - 2 year olds which runs for just 30 minutes
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Charlotte's Web
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
11th November -4th February 2012
Wilbur’s no ordinary farmhouse pig and he’d do anything to avoid ending up on the dinner table.
But help arrives from the most unlikely of places... a spider’s web, in the corner of the barn. As Wilbur grows bigger and plumper, his friendship with the tiny spider Charlotte grows too. But how far will she go to save her best friend?
Will Charlotte and Fern the farmer’s daughter be able to save the “terrific” and “radiant” Wilbur?
Running Time 2 hours including interval
Age: 5-11
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Twist of Gold
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
16th February-21st April
With famine gripping Ireland, Sean and Annie have just one chance of survival - they must find their father. Leaving their dying mother behind, they travel across rough seas to America. With only the gold torc that Annie wears as a necklace to protect them, they embark on a long and dangerous journey. But will they ever be reunited with their family?
Polka brings to life a classic novel by the masterful storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.
Running Time TBC
Age: 9-13
