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Help us continue to share and create incredible theatre for children

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Spring/Summer Season 2015

Where theatre begins…

Where theatre begins...

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Where theatre begins…

Welcome to a season of inspiring theatre and Take Part activities.

We’ve been celebrating here at Polka. Our hit winter show Peter Pan won an Off West End Theatre Award for Best Production for Young People and in November we were proud to receive the Eleanor Farjeon Award for outstanding service to the world of children’s books.

This spring we premiere two new Polka plays exploring identity. Operation Magic Carpet follows a girl from London to Baghdad on a quest to discover her own story, whilst the groundbreaking Error 404 explores reality and friendship in the digital age.

For younger audiences Dot, Squiggle and Rest is a new co-production between Polka and Royal Opera House, transforming the Adventure Theatre into a playful, immersive world of sounds and shapes.

As always we welcome the best shows for children from around the UK and beyond, with a half-term residency from one of Europe’s top children’s theatre companies, La Baracca.

See you at Polka soon!

Peter Glanville, Artistic Director

Spring/Summer Season 2015What’s coming up?

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There’s a boy You know someone just like himExcept his best friend is a robot

Ages8 - 12

Wednesday 4 – Sunday 29 MarchA Polka Theatre production

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Don’t hold that against him though. He lost his friend in a terrible accident and when his mum brings home an unusual parcel, things start getting weirder and weirder. Join him on a roller coaster of laughter, tears, music and games. Funny and engaging, Error 404 asks you to look again at everything you thought you knew. Developed with children in a local primary school, this new show for ages 8 – 12 is totally interactive. Ideas and suggestions come directly from the audience, so every performance is different. You might even change the ending.

Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9Adventure Theatre, approx 1 hr (no interval)

BSL Performance

See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age PolicyChildren younger than 8 will not be admitted to this show£1.50 transaction charge per booking

Error 404 is supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

By Daniel Bye

Ages8 - 14

An exhilarating show about Superman, Batman and one man’s journey to become a heroBy Nick Makoha

The day Nick Makoha found out he was going to become a dad, he realised he had no idea how to be one…

Growing up without a father figure, Nick had relied on superheroes such as Spider Man and Luke Skywalker to show him how to be a good dad. Follow his inspirational journey from childhood to discover what it takes for a man to become a hero, and how a hero can be just a man.

Every audience member receives a free graphic novel of the show by Marvel Comics illustrator Mike Collins.

Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10Main Theatre, 1 hr (no interval)Under 8s will not be admitted to this showSee p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy£1.50 transaction charge per booking

My Father and Other Superheroes

Ages6 - 12

Ages6+

Thu 12 – Sun 15 MarTheatre Alibi presents

Wed 18 Feb – Sun 8 MarA Yellow Earth production in association with Polka Theatre

UnicornsI Believe in

Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo Adapted by Daniel Jamieson

Tomas didn’t like books or stories. He was happier climbing mountains or tobogganing with his Dad. That was until the Unicorn Lady came to town and reeled him in with her irresistible magic tales. A moving testament to the power of imagination by one of our greatest storytellers, the acclaimed author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.

Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10Main Theatre, 1 hr (no interval)Under 6s will not be admitted to this showSee p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy£1.50 transaction charge per booking

By Vicky Ireland

An enchanting tale about a young orphaned girl, her nasty stepmother and a lost shoe.

The story of Yeh Shen first appeared in 9th Century China, over 1,000 years before the first European Cinderella. This timeless tale comes to life with puppetry, live music and all the excitement of the Chinese Spring Festival, in a new version from the company behind 2013’s exuberant Why the Lion Danced.

Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10Main Theatre, 75 mins (no interval)See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy£1.50 transaction charge per booking

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Michael Morpurgo’s powerful story

The world’s first Cinderella story from China

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By Samantha Ellis

Nomi wants a story of her own. She lives in London but dreams about Baghdad, where her parents are from. Why can’t London be like her family’s fantastical stories of flying carpets and shooting stars? One night over dinner, a genie bursts out of a mango pickle jar and Nomi is swept away on a magic carpet to Baghdad. Characters from the Arabian Nights come to life as Nomi meets Sinbad and swims the Tigris in a quest to discover her story. But when her three wishes run out, how will Nomi get back home?

Tickets £14.50, Concessions & Previews £10Main Theatre

After-Show Talk BSL Performance

Audio Described Relaxed Performance

See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy£1.50 transaction charge per booking

A spellbinding adventure from London to Baghdad


Friday 3 April – Sunday 24 MayA Polka Theatre production

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Ages6 - 11

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Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 June Half Moon and Full House Theatre present

Ages3 - 5

A barmy bath time adventure Adapted from the book by Julia Jarman and Adrian Reynolds

Splish! Splosh! Splash! Bubbles burst and bubbles rise, as a frothy feast of animals jump in to join the fun. Celebrate all things bath time with Ben and Bella on a bubbly journey around the world and home again.

This quirky tale blends music, song and humorous characters in a unique take on Julia Jarman’s much-loved book.

Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath.


Wednesday 27 – Sunday 31 May La Baracca presents a La Baracca/Bologna Festival co-production

Inspired by the picture book La Ballerina Cosmica by Linda Ferri

Ages4 - 8

For half term we are delighted to welcome La Baracca from Italy, with two stunning performances.

Pepita wants to be a dancer. More than that, she wants to become a cosmic dancer, to swing from a star and be lifted by the clouds. But that’s not as easy as she thought, the stars are far away and the clouds slip through her fingers.

Exquisite balletic charm is combined with swirling digital projections, set to Debussy’s rich and evocative music.

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As part of La Baracca’s residency throughout the May Half Term ages 2 – 4 can experience their tender play about building relationships and growing up.

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By Sarah Argent

Henry and Bucket are best pals, although sometimes you wouldn’t think so! Like all good friends they have their ups and downs, their battles and reconciliations. But as long as these two friends are together, transforming their rusty, dusty, battered and bockety world into a place of wonder, their adventures can take them anywhere!

A poetic and humorous new play exploring friendship, from the writer of Grandad, Me and Teddy Too.

It’s Mikey’s first day at work in the regimented radio factory. Wearing his brand new uniform he joins the signal-fixers, preparing radio transmitters. But when a mysterious voice unexpectedly comes through the airwaves, chaos ensues and it brings about the hilarious destruction of the factory regime.

Energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a show about breaking the mould, inspired by the wisdom of children.

Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10Main Theatre, 1 hr (no interval)


The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket

Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 June Barnstorm Theatre Company presents

Wed 17 – Sun 28 June Lyngo Theatre presents

Wed 1 – Sun 5 July Action Transport Theatre presents

A day in the life of two friends who live in a world of discarded objects

STATIkRebellious radios, secret sweets and accidental adventures

By Marcello Chiarenza

With smoke and mirrors, a host of puppets and an avalanche of fruit, Patrick Lynch from CBeebies brings this classic furry tail to life. Discover how a sure-footed feline fools both King and Ogre to put his master at the top!


PUSS IN BOOTSMeet the moggy who transforms his master from a pauper to a prince


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Friday 26 June – Sunday 16 AugustA Polka Theatre and Royal Opera House co-production

Sounds, shapes and surprises in a secret musical garden

Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9Adventure Theatre, approx 40 mins (no interval)Following the 40 minute performance there is an opportunity to stay and explore this exciting world of dots and squiggles

Relaxed Performance


Dot, Squiggle and Rest

By Joy HaynesMusic and libretto by Elspeth Brooke

Join us on a playful adventure, as a fantastical garden becomes a miniature universe of dots, squiggles and sounds of all different shapes and sizes.

What will you discover at the bottom of the garden? Meet a singing box and a dancing prism, follow footprints along a twisting path and find creatures that wiggle and squiggle.

In collaboration with the Royal Opera House this vibrant new Polka show by Joy Haynes (Director of Norwich Puppet Theatre) and composer Elspeth Brooke combines opera, live music, puppetry and digital arts to draw young audiences into a world of music, movement, dance and play.

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Friday 17 July – Sunday 16 AugustA Polka Theatre production

By Anthony BrowneAdapted by Rachel BarnettMusic by Julian Butler

It’s the night before Hannah’s birthday and something amazing is about to happen. When her toy gorilla comes to life, dressed in her father’s coat and hat, they embark on a thrilling, moonlit adventure. The world’s friendliest gorilla takes to the Main Theatre this summer, as Polka’s sell-out show returns. Written by former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne, this children’s classic comes to life with puppetry, songs and a giant sprinkling of Polka magic.

Tickets £13.50, Concessions & Previews £10Main Theatre, approx 40 mins (no interval)

After-Show Talk Relaxed Performance

BSL Performance Audio Described


Gorilla. Illustration ©Anthony Browne 2015Adapted and performed by permission of Walker Books Ltd London.

Hannah loves gorillas, but she’s never seen a real one…

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Sat 16 – Sun 17 May, 45 minsWorboys Productions presents

Mrs McMoon’s Tea PartySinging flowers, scrumulumptious biscuits and a Scottish jig are all just a door knock away at Mrs McMoon’s entertaining tea party. Let her take you by the hand to explore a world of surprise and laughter.

Sat 23 May, 45 minsHalf Moon presents a Floods of Ink production

Up in the AtticJoin three children on a bedtime adventure in this story about friendship and overcoming your fears. Exploring the attic of an old house they discover secrets, unravel a mystery and realise there is no need to be frightened of the dark.

Fri 8 – Sun 10 May, 45 minsGarlic Theatre presents

Shoe Kangaroo and the Big Bad BootDid you ever lose a shoe that tumbled into a bird that flew? Come on a fantastical journey to the island of lost shoes with clowning, mime and beautifully crafted puppets.

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Jun, 50 minsHand to Mouth Theatre presents

A Fishy Tale Follow the tale of the Litterbug who uses the sea as a dustbin. But with a touch of mermaid magic, some lobster logic, and assistance from the audience, the environment is restored to its former glory.

Ages4 - 7

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Ages3 - 6

Ages3 - 6

Polka welcomes the best shows for early years to the Adventure Theatre Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9 (£1.50 transaction charge per booking)

Visiting Adventures

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Wed 27 – Sun 31 May, 35 minsLa Baracca presents

Casa… Home Casa. Home. A place where I am just who I am. A home for shelter, a place to eat and sleep. A home to explore and share experiences. Performed in English, with some Italian, Casa… Home is a warm and tender play about building relationships, dependency and growing up.

Ages2 - 4

Thu 2 – Fri 3 Apr, 60 minsTheatre of Widdershins presents

The Magic Porridge PotA trio of traditional, yummy yarns! For starters, the non-stop porridge producing pot. Main course is a delicious soup made from the scrummiest stone in the world and for pudding, a walking talking Gingerbread Man.

Ages3 - 6

Fri 24 – Sun 26 Apr, 45 minsBirdsnest Theatre presents

My Friend MoleMole is my best friend, he is brave and funny. Mole goes everywhere I go. No one can see him apart from me. A gentle tale about friendship and the power of imagination.

Ages3 - 6

Fri 1 – Sun 3 MayPeut-être Theatre presents

Shh… BANG!A playful dance-theatre performance exploring silence and noise. “Quiet” lives in a muffled world of clouds, next door “Loud” collects bangs. How can they listen to each other?

Ages3 - 6

Wed 8 – Sun 19 Apr, 45 minsM6 Theatre Company in association with Polka Theatre

Whatever the Weather Join our lovable characters on a journey of discovery, set inside a traditional Alpine weather house. What happens when the winds of change blow so hard that things become topsy-turvy? What will Mr Rain and Mrs Sunshine learn about themselves and each other? Whatever the weather… the show must go on!

Ages3 - 6

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Act, sing, create… at Polka we have opportunities for everyone to get involved!

Take partMay half-term workshops Wed 27 May

BEHIND THE SCENES: Craft a CharacterWe’re raiding the Polka store cupboard to find some weird and wonderful props that can be used as inspiration for your own piece of theatre. Create characters and bring them to life in this drama and improvisation workshop. £25Ages 6 – 9 10.30am – 1pm

Ages6 - 9

Thu 28 May

Story DenBuild a den and then come inside for an interactive story inspired by our Adventure Theatre show Casa… Home (see p18 for details). £18 Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45amAges 4 – 5 11am – 12pm

Fri 29 May

BEHIND THE SCENES: Acting Master ClassSpend the day with an experienced actor discovering the techniques and exercises used by professionals – essential training for all budding actors. £30Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages3 - 5

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Wed 8 Apr

PLAY IN A DAY:Operation Magic CarpetEveryone has a story to tell so climb aboard our magic carpet and fly away to create your own story inspired by the Polka show Operation Magic Carpet. With an opportunity to perform for family and friends at the end of the day. £30Ages 6 – 9 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages6 - 9

Easter holiday workshopsWed 1 Apr

Easter EggDetectivesDoes anyone know what happened to all of the Easter eggs? Don your deerstalker hat and discover the mystery of the Easter eggs in this drama and storytelling workshop for the whole family. £18 for child and parent/carerAges 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45amAges 4 – 5 11am – 12pm

Tue 7 Apr

Weather Work OutWhatever the weather may bring, spring into action with a movement session exploring sunshine and rain, inspired by the show Whatever the Weather in Polka’s Adventure Theatre this Easter. £18Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45amAges 4 – 5 11am – 12pm

Ages3 - 5

Ages3 - 5

Thu 9 Apr

BEHIND THE SCENES: Stop Motion AnimationLights. Camera. Action. Stop! Work with our film maker to create your very own short film using stop motion animation techniques. £30 Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages8 - 14

Fri 10 Apr

BEHIND THE SCENES: Comics and ClownsA side-splitting workshop for all jokers, class clowns and comedians who want to learn about slapstick and professional clowning. £30Ages 7 – 11 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages7 - 11

If you take part in a Polka workshop, it counts towards your Arts Award.

Polka’s Young Voices Panel guarantees workshops for ages 8+ are fun, lively and engaging.

Thu 2 Apr

THE ARTS CAFÉ PRESENTSThe Pop-Up Tea RoomWelcome to the only café that serves art instead of food! Join the tea ladies for T-dancing, T-making, Tongue-twisting and tangerine tumbling in this interactive workshop exploring the rhythm, shape and movement of the sound “ttt” for tea.

£5, each child and adult requires a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings can come for free, but will also require a ticket in advance from the Box Office.

10am – 11am, 11.30am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 3pm, 3.20pm – 4.20pm

Ages2 - 5

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Creative Explorers Use drama and creative play to develop communication and social skills, build confidence and encourage self-expression.

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Summer holiday workshopsWed 22 Jul

Monkey BusinessCreate your own puppets inspired by Polka’s production of Anthony Browne’s Gorilla. £18Ages 4 – 5 9.45am – 10.45amAges 5 – 6 11am – 12pm

Ages4 - 6

Fri 24 Jul

Monkey AroundGo ape, swing from the treetops and practice your best monkey moves in this dance and creative movement workshop inspired by Gorilla. £18 Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45amAges 4 – 5 11am – 12pm

Ages3 - 5

Thu 23 Jul

BEHIND THE SCENES: Designer for a DayWork with our Polka Designer to design costumes and sets and learn the tricks of the trade. £30Ages 7 – 11 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages7 - 11

Wed 29 Jul

Shapes and ShadowsExperiment with colour, shape and shadow in this creative music, drama and craft session based on Polka’s Adventure Theatre show Dot, Squiggle and Rest. £18Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45amAges 4 – 5 11am – 12pm

Ages3 - 5

Fri 31 Jul

BEHIND THE SCENES: Songwriter for a DayWork with our Songwriter to compose your own songs and lyrics, and then perform them to family and friends at the end of the day. No previous experience necessary but if you play an instrument feel free to bring it along. £30Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages8 - 14

10 – 14 Aug

SUMMER SCHOOL: Page to StageBudding actors can spend a week training and working with a professional theatre director to explore a variety of drama techniques, learn new skills and create a new piece of theatre to perform for friends and family on the Polka Main Stage. £100Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm

3 – 7 Aug

SUMMER SCHOOL:Musical Puppet TheatrePerform on the Polka Main Stage! Work with a professional puppeteer and musical director to create your very own show to perform to family and friends at the end of the week. £100Ages 6 – 9 10.30am – 3.30pm

Ages8 - 14

PlaymakersGet creative and develop your own performances over 10 weeks.

Every Wednesday22 Apr – 1 Jul

Gorilla and other GreatsExplore Anthony Browne’s classic Gorilla and other famous animal stories in these drama, improvisation and storytelling sessions. £85 for 10 weeksAges 5 – 7 (Years 1 & 2) 4pm – 5pmNo session on Wed 27 May

Ages5 - 7

Every Wednesday22 Apr – 1 Jul

One Thousand and One NightsA mystical journey exploring Middle Eastern folk tales including Aladdin, The Seven Voyages of Sinbad and other tales from the Arabian Nights. £85 for 10 weeksAges 7 – 9 (Years 3 & 4) 5.15pm – 6.15pmNo session on Wed 27 May

Ages7 - 9

Every Friday24 Apr – 3 Jul

Dot, Squiggle & RestJoin us every week for a drama, movement, art and craft session exploring shape, shadow, light, colour, music and dance, inspired by our production Dot, Squiggle and Rest. £70 for 10 weeksAges 3 – 4 (Foundation) 2.45pm – 3.30pmAges 4 – 5 (Reception)3.45pm – 4.30pmNo session on Fri 29 May

Polka Youth TheatreA unique opportunity to perform on the Main Polka Stage, develop drama skills and get expert training.

Ages6 - 9

Every Thursday 23 Apr – 2 Jul

Spend 10 weeks working on a script from the Polka Playhouse Project and perform on the Polka Stage with the full support of our production department. The performance will take place at 7pm on Thursday 2 July. Please note there may be some additional technical rehearsals the weekend of 4 July. £90 for 10 weeksAges 9 – 14 4.30am – 6.30pmNo session on Thu 28 May

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Sat 4 Jul

Kate Corkery presents stories from Ireland in Tricky Fairy Tales

Ages3+

Sat 4 Apr

Jenna Drury presents Muck and Brass, a timeless story about setting out to seek your fortune.

Ages4+

Sat 2 May

Griot Chinyere presents a lyrical African tale about a princess searching for freedom and love.

Ages4+

Sat 6 Jun

Vergine Gulbenkian presents The Magic Bird and Other Armenian Tales

Ages3+

World of Stories and MusicGet inspired with a FREE Saturday morning of storytelling, featuring some of the most dynamic spoken word artists and storytellers in the UK today. Free tickets for World of Stories and Music are available to book one month before each storytelling session but are limited in number.

To be the first to hear when tickets are released:Join Polka’s e-mail list at www.polkatheatre.comLike us on Facebook – facebook/polkatheatreFollow us on Twitter – @polkatheatreTickets are only bookable online and are subject to a £1.50 transaction charge

HOW TO BOOKOnline: Select your own seats at www.polkatheatre.com

By Phone: 020 8543 4888Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 5.30pmSat – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm

In person: Opening timesWed – Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pmSat – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm

CONCESSIONSAvailable for those registered unemployed or receiving benefits (includes Pension Credits). A 20% concessionary rate is available for workshops.

GROUP DISCOUNTSMain Theatre shows: Save £1 per ticket – book 6+Save £2 per ticket – book 12+

Adventure Theatre shows: Save 50p per ticket – book 6+Save £1 per ticket – book 12+

Group discounts are not to be used in conjunction with other offers or concessions.

For school group ticket prices call 020 8543 4888

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGESWe are unable to refund or exchange tickets, so please do check your tickets at the time of purchase. We accept tickets for re-sale if a performance is sold out, but a small charge will be made.

MAILING LISTPlease contact the Box Office or sign up online www.polkatheatre.com

ACCESS We are committed to making Polka accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know when booking.

Wheelchair access

Induction loop

BSL Performances

Audio Described Performances

Working dogs welcome

Relaxed performances

Accessible toilet

Touch tours

Specialist workshops

Scripts available in advance

Large print brochure available by request

BABIES AND TODDLERSBaby-changing facilities and a buggy park are available at the theatre and café staff will happily warm up baby food.

HIRING THE THEATREThe Main Theatre and other rooms are available to hire for conferences, meetings, parties, film screenings and launches. Call Chloe on 020 8545 8334 or email [email protected]

POLKA CAFEOpen all day, Wed – Sun, serving a delicious range of hot and cold meals and snacks.

UK£6.99

Do not talk about Werewolf Club!You can HOWL about it

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Do not walk to Werewolf Club!You can BOUND to it in moonlight

But NE VER walk .

Discover the mysterious rules of the Werewolf Club,

how to look like a rainbow, what happens when

puppies fall in love and how to fold up your gran!

A sparkling debut collection from an outstanding

performance poet, who has been featured on

CBeebies Rhyme Rocket.

Sat 4 Apr

Joseph Coelho’s Werewolf Club RulesJoin Joseph Coelho from The PoetryJoe Show and Rhyme Rocket for an explosive performance of poems from his debut collection Werewolf Club Rules. Joseph has been travelling the country getting children wild about writing with his magnificent menu of poems about school days, inspiring teachers, crazy scientists, artistic snails and of course werewolves.

Tickets £5Adventure Theatre, 30 mins Followed by book signing£1.50 transaction charge per booking

Ages7+

OPENING TIMES Wed – Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pmSat – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm(Open later for 5pm shows)

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon London SW19 1SB

PARTY TIME AT POLKA!Looking for a magical children’s party experience? Celebrate with a show at Polka followed by a children’s Tea Party and the use of Polka’s playground.

• Group discounts available on theatre tickets• Choose from our hot or cold menu• Tea Parties last for 1 hour in our Party Room• Let us decorate and tidy up

For information on Tea Parties call 020 8545 8330 or email [email protected]

POP IN TO PLAY!Polka’s play facilities are free to use and you don’t need a ticket. Drop in any time we’re open to use the café, playground, garden, toys, dressing up box and book corner.

HOW TO FIND USPolka Theatre is a short walk from Wimbledon Station and South Wimbledon Underground Station.

For a map and details on how to get to Polka please visit www.polkatheatre.com

Bus 57, 93, 219, 131 stop outside Polka Theatre156, 163, 164, 200, stop nearbyTube Wimbledon (District Line) South Wimbledon (Northern Line)Train Wimbledon (14 minutes from Waterloo)Tram WimbledonBike There is a cycle rack at the theatreParking There are car parks in Wimbledon Town Centre and limited pay-and-display bays near the theatre.

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March 2015Su 1 Yeh Shen 11.00 /2.30

We 4 Yeh Shen Error 404

Th 5 Yeh Shen Error 404

Fr 6 Yeh Shen Error 404

Sa 7 Yeh Shen 2.00/5.00 Error 404 2.05/5.05 World of Stories 10.30

Su 8 Yeh Shen 11.00 /2.30 Error 404 11.05/2.35

We 11 Error 404 Th 12 I Believe… Error 404

Fr 13 I Believe… Error 404

Sa 14 I Believe… 2.00/5.00 Error 404 2.05/5.05

Su 15 I Believe… 11.00 /2.30 Error 404 11.05/2.35

We 18 Error 404

Th 19 My Father… Error 404

Fr 20 My Father… Error 404

Sa 21 My Father… 2.00/5.00 Error 404 2.05 /5.05

Su 22 My Father… 2.00 Error 404 11.00/2.05

We 25 Error 404

Th 26 Error 404

Fr 27 Error 404

Sa 28 Error 404 11.00/2.00

Su 29 Error 404 11.00/2.00

April 2015Th 2 Magic Porridge 11.00/2.00

Fr 3 Operation… 2.00 Magic Porridge 11.00/2.05

Sa 4 Operation… 12.30 /3.30 Werewolf Club 12.35/3.35 World of Stories 10.30

We 8 Operation… 2.30 Whatever… 11.05/2.35

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Sa 11 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Whatever… 11.05/2.35

Su 12 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Whatever… 11.05/2.35

We 15 Operation… Whatever… 10.35/2.05

Th 16 Operation… Whatever… 10.35/2.05

Fr 17 Operation… Whatever… 10.35/2.05

Sa 18 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Whatever… 11.05/2.35

Su 19 Operation… 11.00/2.30 Whatever… 11.05 /2.35

We 22 Operation…

Th 23 Operation…

Fr 24 Operation… My Friend… 10.35/2.05

Sa 25 Operation… 11.00/2.30 My Friend… 11.05/2.35

Su 26 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 My Friend… 11.05 /2.35

We 29 Operation…

Th 30 Operation…

May 2015Fr 1 Operation… SH…BANG 10.35/2.05

Sa 2 Operation… 3.00 SH…BANG 12.35/3.05 World of Stories 10.30 Su 3 Operation… 11.00/2.30 SH…BANG 11.05/2.35

We 6 Operation…

Th 7 Operation…

Fr 8 Operation… Shoe Kangaroo 10.35/2.05

Sa 9 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Shoe Kangaroo 11.05/2.35

Su 10 Operation… 11.00/2.30 Shoe Kangaroo 11.05/2.35

Su 21 Puss in Boots 11.00 /2.30

We 24 Puss in Boots

Th 25 Puss in Boots

Fr 26 Puss in Boots Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Sa 27 Puss in Boots 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

Su 28 Puss in Boots 11.00/2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

July 2015 We 1 STATIk Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05 Th 2 STATIk Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Fr 3 STATIk Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05 Sa 4 STATIk 12.30/3.30 Dot, Squiggle… 12.35/3.35 World of Stories 10.30

Su 5 STATIk 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

We 8 Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Th 9 Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Fr 10 Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Sa 11 Dot, Squiggle… 11.00 /2.30

Su 12 Dot, Squiggle… 11.00/2.30

We 15 Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Th 16 Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Fr 17 Gorilla 2.00 Dot, Squiggle… 10.35/2.05

Sa 18 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

Su 19 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

We 22 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

Th 23 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

Fr 24 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

Sa 25 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

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Th 14 Operation…

Fr 15 Operation…

Sa 16 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Mrs McMoon 11.05/2.35

Su 17 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Mrs McMoon 11.05/2.35

We 20 Operation…

Th 21 Operation…

Fr 22 Operation…

Sa 23 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Up in the Attic… 11.05/2.35

Su 24 Operation… 11.00/2.30

We 27 Cosmic Dancer 2.00 Casa…Home 11.05/2.05

Th 28 Cosmic Dancer 11.00 Casa…Home 11.05/2.05

Fr 29 Cosmic Dancer 2.00 Casa…Home 11.05/2.05

Sa 30 Cosmic Dancer 11.00 /2.00 Casa…Home 11.05/2.05

Su 31 Cosmic Dancer 11.00 Casa…Home 11.05/2.05

June 2015We 3 Big Red Bath

Th 4 Big Red Bath

Fr 5 Big Red Bath Fishy Tale 10.35/1.35

Sa 6 Big Red Bath 12.30 /2.30 Fishy Tale 12.35/2.35 World of Stories 10.30

Su 7 Big Red Bath 11.00 /2.30 Fishy Tale 11.05/2.35

We 10 Henry & Bucket

Th 11 Henry & Bucket

Fr 12 Henry & Bucket

Sa 13 Henry & Bucket 11.00 /2.30

Su 14 Henry & Bucket 11.00 /2.30

We 17 Puss in Boots

Th 18 Puss in Boots

Fr 19 Puss in Boots

Sa 20 Puss in Boots 11.00 /2.30

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Relaxed Performances Aimed at children with learning disabilities, autism and sensory and communication disorders. Tickets for these performances must be booked by calling the Box Office.




Fr 31 Gorilla 11.00/2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

August 2015 Sa 1 Gorilla 11.00/2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35




Fr 7 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35

Sa 8 Gorilla 11.00/2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35




Fr 14 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35 Sa 15 Gorilla 11.00 /2.30 Dot, Squiggle… 11.05/2.35


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Schools Performance Families are welcome to attend school performances, but please check availability in advance by calling 020 8543 4888

Reduced-price Preview All Ages Welcome Relaxed Performance After-show Talk

Integrated BSL Performance Audio Described Performance

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Age policy To help you choose a suitable performance for your child, every show at Polka has an age range. Please take note of the lower age limit on shows in the Main Theatre, as children under this age will not be admitted. If you do have younger children in your group please book for an All Ages Welcome performance. These shows are not altered in any way, but allow the whole family to enjoy the show together. In the Adventure Theatre all shows have a recommended age range, but as this is a more informal space you are welcome to bring younger children (with the exception of Error 404 which is not suitable for under 8s). M

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