Polka Theatre

Polka Theatre The home of children’s theatre 🎭
The UK's Most Welcoming Theatre 2024 🎉
Account is manned Mon - Fri We open later when we have evening shows.
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Since the doors opened in 1979, this unique venue has been entertaining children with resonant, engaging and exciting theatre. Over 100,000 children a year come to Polka and are inspired, stimulated and engaged by theatre, often for the first time. Polka strives to stir the emotions, spark the imagination and, most of all, entertain. Its two theatre spaces, the Main Theatre and the Adventure Theat

re are designed especially for children so that their first taste of theatre is welcoming and relevant. Opening Times:

Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

The building is closed on Mondays. Box Office Opening times:
Tues-Fri – 9am – 5pm
Sat-Sun – 10am – 4.30pm

Phone lines are open on Mondays from 10am – 4pm. Alternatively, please email [email protected].

25/09/2025

Meet this month's Volunteer of the Month, Leon!

23/09/2025

Join Dweeb-A-Mania in rehearsals 💪

Disclaimer: No teddy bears were hurt in the making of this show 🧸🚫

The match is about to begin... 🤼‍♂️Earlier this week we had a sneak peek of what was being thrown down in the Dweeb-A-Ma...
21/09/2025

The match is about to begin... 🤼‍♂️

Earlier this week we had a sneak peek of what was being thrown down in the Dweeb-A-Mania rehearsals!

20/09/2025

There's nothing cuter than a baby workshop 🥰

Upcoming Younger Years Workshops (all adult & child):
- Creative Explorers (ages 2 - 4 yrs) - termly workshop every Tuesday or Friday
- Hum, Jig & Jiggle (ages 6 mths - 3 yrs) - drop-in session every Tuesday
- Rhyme & Sign (ages 12 mths - 4 yrs) - drop-in session every Thursday
- Family Storytime (ages 0 mths - 5 yrs) - drop-in session every Friday

19/09/2025

Have you seen our punchy Dweeb-A-Mania artwork 🤩

We’re continuing the excellent vibes from the photoshoot ready for when the show opens on 4 October!

A big welcome to the Baby, Bird & Bee who began their sold-out run yesterday! 👶🐤🐝
18/09/2025

A big welcome to the Baby, Bird & Bee who began their sold-out run yesterday! 👶🐤🐝

NEWLY ON SALE! Three new shows for our Spring/Summer 2026 Season 🌷Early Bird Offer available for Kish Kush, reserve befo...
17/09/2025

NEWLY ON SALE! Three new shows for our Spring/Summer 2026 Season 🌷

Early Bird Offer available for Kish Kush, reserve before 31 October to save £2 per ticket, book your next trip today!

We're so pleased to announce Creative Connections, our brand-new school scheme!We'll be working with 6 schools across Me...
16/09/2025

We're so pleased to announce Creative Connections, our brand-new school scheme!

We'll be working with 6 schools across Merton and Croydon this academic year to increase engagement with theatre and storytelling in schools, all while providing access to live theatre for children who face the greatest barriers to accessing the arts.

Read more here >> https://polkatheatre.com/schools/creative-connections/

Creative Connections is generously supported by The Garek Trust.

14/09/2025

Is that a chill in the air I can feel 🥶

The festive season is fast approaching and tickets are selling out for our two shows, don’t miss out!

🎆 The Firework-Maker’s Daughter - from 15 Nov - ages 6-12
❄️ The Snowflake - from 29 Nov - ages 3-6

13/09/2025

Watch our BSL trailer for Dweeb-A-Mania!

There is a BSL interpreted performance on Saturday 25 October 11.30am, and a captioned performance on Saturday 8 November 11.30am.

Access bookers get a reduced rate ticket, a free companion and up to two further tickets at a reduced rate. Book online today!

The Big Bash is back 🎉Join us for an unforgettable festive party full of fun, theatre and creativity! Enjoy access to ou...
12/09/2025

The Big Bash is back 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable festive party full of fun, theatre and creativity! Enjoy access to our fabulous pre-show party plus one of our festive shows, The Firework-Maker's Daughter (Ages 6-12) or The Snowflake (Ages 3-6).

And this year you can spread some festive joy and Pay it Forward! Add a Pay it Forward ticket to your order and give a family from our community the chance to enjoy The Big Bash too.

🎄Sunday 7 December from 2-5pm
❄️Tickets from £45
🎟️Tickets selling fast - https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-big-bash-2025/

📸 Photos from 2024's The Big Bash - Steve Gregson

Address

240 The Broadway
London
SW191SB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+442085434888

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