Spring & Half Term 2024 at Polka Theatre

Activities that families can enjoy this spring half term in the Wimbledon venue.  From the world premiere of Tidy, to joyful and accessible dance with Remarkable Rhythm, as well as a host of workshops, and free play spaces, Polka is the place for the whole family this half term break.

Tidy, based on the much-loved children’s book by author and illustrator Emily Gravett, will play 10 February to 24 March in the Main Theatre.
A co-production between Polka Theatre and Theatr Iolo, this gentle but cautionary tale is about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it. Starring Robert Penny as ‘Pete the Badger’, Clare Pointing as ‘Rabbit’ and Jack Benjamin as ‘Fox’, Tidy features beautiful puppets, original music and a touch of silliness, recommended for children from 3–7 years old.

Remarkable Rhythm, a dance theatre show for young people aged 7-12 and their families, takes over the Adventure Theatre from 14 – 18 February. Through music, movement, and mishap, two young people experience the difficulty and joy in connecting with those unlike themselves. With integrated audio description by the two dancers, this show is accessible to audiences who are blind or partially sighted, also with a visually clear storyline so D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences can enjoy every show.

Alongside these shows are a variety of child only or family workshops and classes to get involved in. Learn rhythmic steps to the beats of Remarkable Rhythm in Clap, Sway and Dance on 16 February, or come on a storytelling adventure where little ones learn how to tidy up after play whilst humming and jigging along to music from Tidy, in Let’s Play and Tidy on 13 February.

9–12-year-olds can learn how to improvise, deliver and perform, alongside a professional comedy team, in the Stand-Up Comedy Masterclass on 15 February, or crafty 5–8-year-olds can join in with a specialist puppet-maker and make hand puppets inspired by Tidy in the Crafty Hand Creatures session on 14 February. Full workshop listings can be found here.

REMARKABLE RHYTHM DATES: 14 – 18 FEBRUARY
AGES: 7-12 YEARS
VENUE: ADVENTURE THEATRE, POLKA THEATRE, 240 THE BROADWAY, LONDON SW19 1SB
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TICKETS: ADULTS & CHILDREN: FROM £14 (CONCESSIONS: FROM £12)
DURATION: 60 MINUTES

WORKSHOPS:

CLAP, SWAY AND DANCE
DATE: 16 FEBRUARY
AGES: 3+ YEARS
TICKETS: ADULT & CHILD: FROM £12
DURATION: 45 MINUTES

TAKE THE MIC – STAND-UP COMEDY MASTERCLASS
DATE: 15 FEBRUARY
AGES: 9-12 YEARS
TICKETS: CHILD ONLY: FROM £50
DURATION: 6 HOURS

LET’S PLAY AND TIDY
DATE: 13 FEBRUARY
AGES: 0-4 YEARS
TICKETS: ADULT & CHILD: FROM £12  (ADDITIONAL ADULT AND CHILD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR £6 EACH)
DURATION: 45 MINUTES

CRAFTY HAND CREATURES
DATE: 14 FEBRUARY
AGES: 5-8 YEARS
TICKETS: CHILD ONLY: FROM £50
DURATION: 5 HOURS