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What's on at Polka Theatre

Based in Wimbledon since 1979, Polka Theatre is one of the few theatres in the UK dedicated exclusively to children, creating world-class theatre to entertain and inspire young audiences.

Polka has re-imagined what a dedicated children’s theatre could and should be for young audiences and their families. Polka's state-of the-art building is a vibrant hub for future generations.

Find shows and events and book tickets for Polka Theatre here!

11 May - 09 Jun

The Colour of Dinosaurs

Saturday 11 May – Sunday 9 June Recommended for ages 6-12  Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day? Or what they actually really looked like? What colour were they? Did they have stripes and spots? Were they really green like they are in the movies? Join five amazing musicians and famous...

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The Colour of Dinosaurs

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

15 May - 19 May

Claytime

Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 May Recommended for ages 3-6  The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals...

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Claytime

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

Starts 22 May 2024

Handa’s Surprise

Wednesday 22 May – Sunday 23 June Recommended for ages 2-5  Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise – but seven different animals have seven very different ideas… could...

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Handa’s Surprise

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

Starts 22 Jun 2024

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts

Saturday 22 June – Sunday 18 August Recommended for ages 6-12  Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except he is). When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to everyone that he is a fearless space adventurer… Adapted for stage from Katie and Kevin Tsang’s...

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Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

Starts 03 Jul 2024

How to Catch a Star

Wednesday 3 July – Sunday 11 August Recommended for ages 3-5  Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar are proud to present...

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How to Catch a Star

Polka Theatre, Wimbledon

Starts 16 Nov 2024

The Nutcracker

Saturday 16 November – Sunday 26 January Recommended for ages 5-12  A festive, magical quest for the whole family When Clara receives a super-cool enchanted Nutcracker toy, one thing’s for sure - she doesn’t want her accident-prone little brother, Fritz, anywhere near it! But with rumours of an evil, seven-headed Mouse King trying...