Polka Schools

28/06/2023

The key to a happy hair & a happy temperature? Conditioning.

Just thought you'd like to know our Main Theatre (where Hairy opens this Saturday) is fully air-conditioned.

29/04/2023

Making bread is hard work...🍞

Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company this May Half Term of The Adventures of The Little Red Hen!

🐓 Fri 26 May - Sun 4 Jun | Ages 3-10
🐖 Ages 3-10
🎫 https://bit.ly/3PNA8pF

14/02/2023

We can't wait to welcome Jack V Giant to our Main Theatre!

🐄 Ages 4 - 8
🌳 Tickets from £9
🎟️ School booking discount also applies (1 FREE ticket for every 10 tickets booked)

See below for School Performance dates and times, including Relaxed and BSL interpreted performances.

14/12/2022

Looking for a New Year treat for your school? ✨

Don't miss out on this heart warming show this winter! Best availability Thu 12 Jan and Fri 13 Jan at 10:00am & 1.15pm.

🧸Ages 2-5
❄️Now-27 Jan

More info > bit.ly/3mG3usb

13/12/2022

"All of the children came off the coach with such a wonderful, joyful energy following the show today. They utterly adored it...Head of Year 2 remarked that it was the best show she’s ever taken children to!"

Thank you Downsend School for this lovely feedback for Crackers!🌟

02/11/2022

Schools Early Bird offers!

Book your schools theatre trip to see Jack V Giant and The Lost Spells before 31 December to save £3 off per ticket.

Plus 1 FREE ticket for every 10 tickets booked🎉

See our Spring - Summer schools performance schedule here > bit.ly/3dUb3uG

01/11/2022

Only 1 week left to apply for our Write Here Write Now project! 📚

We support local schools in raising literacy, language and communication skills through a tailor-made programme of workshops at your school.

Download an application form here > bit.ly/3AjlYFx

26/10/2022

The children in Reception and Year 1 at The Mall School made some fantastic dinosaur and robot puppets 🤖

Well done all, we hope you enjoyed the workshop!

25/10/2022

Have you entered our Crackers Competition yet? ✨

Win FREE tickets for you and your class to come see Crackers, Polka's Christmas Production with our Crackers Christmas Joke Competition!

🎄Download our competition pack here and ask the children to come up with their funniest joke > bit.ly/3VuB2tG

Don't miss out on free tickets for your class to experience Polka's Main Theatre!

11/10/2022

The deadline for Write Here Write Now 2023 is fast approaching! 📢

Write Here Write Now is for Year 3 children identified by their schools as having low confidence and self-esteem, who are not achieving their full literacy potential.

Through this project we support local schools in raising literacy, language and communication skills in these pupils.

Find out more or download an application form here > bit.ly/3AjlYFx

10/10/2022

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Young people’s mental health & wellbeing has never been so important.

Explore situations and emotions that children may be experiencing using our FREE films and lesson plans. Our films are fun, practical & informative.

Access the films and lesson plans here 🎥 > bit.ly/3LQual8

It’s World Mental Health Day 🌎. An opportunity to talk about mental health. To share tips & advice. And to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help if you’re struggling 💚: https://bit.ly/3yFZxdJ.

14/09/2022

Butterflies coming to Polka's Adventure Theatre this October 🦋

Butterflies is an uplifting tale of friendship, courage and facing your fears! From Tangled Feet and Half Moon Young People's Theatre

Schools Performances:
> Thursday 13 October, 11am & 2pm
> Friday 14 October, 11am & 2pm
> Ages 4-8
> Tickets from £8, plus schools booking discount (for every 10 tickets booked, the 11th is free)

This show has limited dialogue making it accessible to a range of people, including d/Deaf, hard of hearing and non-English speakers ✨

For more information, please visit bit.ly/3mN5iQ4 or call our friendly Box Office team on 020 8543 4888 who can help plan your school theatre trip.

07/09/2022

Calling all teachers and educationalists, we now have a Polka Schools page! 🎉

We know the importance of creativity in education. It is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with schools and education professionals to develop work that helps you deliver your creative curriculum aims, while supporting children in learning about themselves and the world around them.

Find out how you can engage children and your school here > bit.ly/3Q7b4Zm

We look forward to welcoming you to Polka Theatre, or coming to you to deliver one of our School Workshops or After School Clubs.

07/09/2022