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].

The Boy with Wings has officially taken flight 🕊️A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the show's openi...
01/07/2025

The Boy with Wings has officially taken flight 🕊️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the show's opening with us last Saturday!

📸Anu Ogunjinrin

A big hello to this year's Work Experience students 👋Keep an eye on our social media to see what they'll be up to this w...
30/06/2025

A big hello to this year's Work Experience students 👋

Keep an eye on our social media to see what they'll be up to this week!

Did someone say "Favourite Entertainment Venue"? 🎉Overjoyed with our win at the Time & Leisure Magazine Food & Culture A...
27/06/2025

Did someone say "Favourite Entertainment Venue"? 🎉

Overjoyed with our win at the Time & Leisure Magazine Food & Culture Awards, plus our commendation for Family Attraction of the Year! Thank you to all who voted for us ❤️

27/06/2025

After 7 wonderful weeks it's time to say goodbye to Let's Build 👋

Join our amazing cast for one last building adventure this weekend in our wonderfully cool air-conditioned theatre - what more could you want?

Just landed: Brand-new photos of The Boy With Wings 🤩CastTunde – Adiel BoboyeJuba – Jessica MurrainKylie – Millie Elkins...
25/06/2025

Just landed: Brand-new photos of The Boy With Wings 🤩

Cast
Tunde – Adiel Boboye
Juba – Jessica Murrain
Kylie – Millie Elkins-Green
Dev – Samir Mahat
Aaven – Stephan Boyce
Ruth – Mia Jerome
Bird Brain, Ship Computer and Suit Computer – Sir Lenny Henry

Creative Team
Based on the book by Sir Lenny Henry
Adapted for stage by Arvind Ethan David
Songs by Arvind Ethan David and Khalil Madovi
Director Daniel Bailey
Set & Costume Designer Laura McEwen
Composer & Sound Designer Khalil Madovi
Lighting & Video Designer Gillian Tan
Associate Director Nyasha Gudo
Assistant Director Eddie H-M
Musical Director Khalil Madovi
Movement Director Gabrielle Nimo
Parkour Consultants George Mayfield and Alfred De-Souza
Puppetry Consultant Roman Stefanski

Production Team
Stage Manager Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Fraser Mallows
Sound Operator Alex Eales
Production Manager Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Theatre Technician Fergus O’Loan
Wardrobe Manager Annie James
Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Props Assistants Wallis Hunt and Isobel Hall
Puppet Maker Amber Donovan
Set Construction Basement94
Scenic Painter Fani Parali
Lighting & Video Programmer Jodi Rabinowitz
Artistic Director Helen Matravers
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Assistant Producer Abigayle Bartley

A Polka Theatre and Birmingham Rep co-production.

Original illustrations by Keenon Ferrell c/o Illo Agency, cover design by Macmillan Children's Books.

It is with immense sadness that we share the news that our wonderful Chair of Trustees Dominic Proctor has died.Dom join...
24/06/2025

It is with immense sadness that we share the news that our wonderful Chair of Trustees Dominic Proctor has died.

Dom joined Polka as Chair in November 2022, following our major redevelopment, and has been instrumental in helping Polka to grow our reach and ambitions. He has been an inspiration to the team, offering huge support and skilled leadership, bringing kindness and positive energy to everything he has done.

His work will have an impact for years to come for many, many children. His sense of fun and joy, his passion and his generosity of spirit will be sorely missed by us all. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife and all his family and friends at this sad time.

23/06/2025

Are ewe on the lookout for the perfect first theatre trip for your baby?

Counting Sheeps is all about the joys and frustrations of bedtime for ages 0-3 and their very tired grown ups!

🐑 Wednesday 13 - Sunday 24 August
🫧 Tickets from £13
🎟️ https://polkatheatre.com/event/counting-sheeps/

A The Herd Theatre production

21/06/2025

This cast continues to surprise us with their talent and niche bird knowledge (Mia we’re looking at you 👀)

Wishing them all the best on their first preview today! ❤️

20/06/2025

"Come see magic happen right in front of your eyes!"

Go behind-the-scenes with Lenny Henry in The Boy with Wings rehearsal room…🤫

We’re not sweating about this heatwave and neither should you! 😎However you choose to keep cool, we've got it sorted ☀️I...
17/06/2025

We’re not sweating about this heatwave and neither should you! 😎

However you choose to keep cool, we've got it sorted ☀️

Ice cream and cold drinks? ✅
Outdoor café seating? ✅
Indoor & outdoor play areas for children? ✅
Two air-conditioned theatres (with shows all weekend)? ✅

12/06/2025

Did you see us on ITV News London last night?

Catch up now to see Sir Lenny Henry and Arvind Ethan David chat more about The Boy With Wings and also get a sneak peek inside the rehearsal room! 🤫

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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