Season Brochure Autumn-Winter 2024/25

Welcome to Polka Theatre’s new season

Packed full of brilliant shows, festivals, special events and workshops, we have a treat in store for audiences this season.

Prepare to travel across the globe and in and out of loved story books, with adaptations of family favourite tales both old and new, as well as discovering a range of brand-new shows. And in our 45th year, we are thrilled to welcome back our Big Dreams Early Years Festival with an array of joyous theatre for our younger audiences.

We’re singing, sailing and snow-angeling our way through Autumn and Winter at Polka, please come and join the ride. Our play spaces are warm and free to enjoy, and it wouldn’t be a complete Polka trip without a tasty treat or two in our Café. We look forward to welcoming you to Polka this season and sharing the fun!

Lynette Shanbury

Helen Matravers

Executive Director and Joint CEO Artistic Director and Joint CEO

OFFERS

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GROUP RATES

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We are committed to making Polka accessible and inclusive

Facilities

Step-free access to all levels

Clear signage throughout venue

Accessible, gender-specific and gender-neutral toilets

Baby changing facilities

Performances

Tickets

Reduced access rate tickets

Complimentary ticket for a carer or companion

Up to 2 additional tickets at Concession rate

We are committed to providing Relaxed, British Sign Language Interpreted (BSL), Audio Described and Captioned performances for as many shows as possible. Check show pages for details on available access performances. Anyone can attend an access performance, regardless of their needs.

Photo: Steve Gregson

Photos: Steve Gregson and Sam Roberts

Illustration: Sarah Tanat-Jones

Handa's Surprise, written and illustrated by Eileen Browne. Published by Walker Books Ltd.

Sat 22 Jun - Sun 18 Aug

From the book by Katie and Kevin Tsang

Adapted for stage by Julie Tsang

Directed by Emily Ling Williams

Sam Wu is NOT a scaredy-cat (except he is). When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to everyone that he is a fearless space adventurer…

Adapted for stage from Katie and Kevin Tsang’s best-selling book, join Sam and his deadly pet snake sidekick as he faces his fears and tries to defeat the Ghost King once and for all at the premiere of this brand-new adventure.

Tickets

From £10*

Schools

From £10 (11th ticket free)

Schools Relaxed: Thu 4 July 1.45pm

Main Theatre

Approx. 1 hr 20 mins (including interval)

Access Performances

Relaxed: Sat 20 Jul 11am

Audio Described: Sun 21 Jul 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted: Fri 26 Jul 2.30pm

Captioned: Wed 31 Jul 2.30pm

Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts by Katie & Kevin Tsang. Illustrations © 2018 Nathan Reed.

Published by Farshore, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.

Director Marc Mac Lochlainn

Composer Colm Mac Con Iomaire

Set Designer Maeve Clancy

Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.

Based on the beloved book by awardwinning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar are proud to present How to Catch a Star.

This adaptation directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, seamlessly blends stunning puppet design by Suse Reibisch, a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, with Branar’s signature storytelling - creating a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams.

Wed 3 JulSun 11 Aug

Tickets

From £14*

Schools

From £9 (11th ticket free)

Adventure Theatre

Approx. 45 mins

Access Performances

Relaxed: Sun 21 Jul 10.30am

Ages 3-5

MULTI-BUY

A Branar production. Kindly supported by Culture Ireland

A Page One Theatre production

Ages 2-5

HHHH

“A fun and fascinating production”

LondonTheatre1

A New International Encounter production

Join us for a brand-new take on Shakespeare’s big, famous (and gruesome!) story. This hilarious, tragic, and accessible show comes to life through music, action and comedy. The perfect introduction to Macbeth!

Explore an ecosystem of balloons: universes in miniature. Come and meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, they are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away.

Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go.

Wed 14 - Sun 25 Aug

Tickets

From £14*

Adventure Theatre

Approx. 50 mins (including stay and play)

MULTI-BUY

Ages 8-12

Thu 3 - Sun 6 Oct

Tickets

From £14*

Schools

From £9 (11th ticket free)

Adventure Theatre

Approx. 1 hr

MULTI-BUY

Join Polka for a two day celebration of Early Years Theatre and creativity, with shows, talks and free activities to inspire our younger audiences and their families.

Sat 28 - Sun 29 Sep

Tickets from £12*

Kaleidoscope

From Filskit Theatre Company Ages 6-18 mths

A multi-coloured kaleidoscope is brought to life for you and your baby.

LàQua

From Teatro Koreja

Ages 0-3 yrs

Exploring the senses, language, understanding and memory using polyphonic song and rhythms.

Wonder Gigs

From Filskit Theatre Company Ages 0-4 yrs

For music-loving little ones with props, puppets, bubbles and gentle child-led play.

Boxville

From Cardboard Adventures Ages 4-8 yrs

Help the Boxville engineers to build their way through the story in this interactive, cardboard adventure!

Plus talks with Early Years authors in partnership

The Sticky Dance

From Second Hand Dance Ages 3-5 yrs

An interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families.

FREE activities!

• Facepainting

• Glitter tattoos

• ‘Seashells’ - a video installation

• Activity sheets

Jonny Duddle

Debi Gliori

Tolá Okogwu

Benji Davies

Birthday Parties Award Ceremonies and Presentations

Rehearsals

Meetings

Clubs and Classes

“ We love working with the team at Polka - they are so helpful and always want to ensure that our events run smoothly.”

Hannah - Happy Parent Happy Baby

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A unique space for the whole community

Name A Seat at Polka

Create a lasting legacy at Polka by naming a Main Theatre or Adventure Theatre seat and receive:

▶ A personal inscription on your chosen seat for 10 years

▶ Your name or your child's name in selected Polka production programmes

▶ Special insights into our charitable work

By Naming a Seat at Polka, you are supporting our work as a charity and providing access to theatre for children experiencing hardship.

Please contact:

Development Team development@polkatheatre.com

Polka is a registered charity no. 256979

6-year-old Manny is preparing a special dinner. He dreams of becoming a pro-chef like his mum, or a superhero like Mighty Mujer – or both! But Abuela, who’s in charge of the dessert, has other ideas about boys being in the kitchen. Join the family as they cook, sing, and dance in this fun, feel-good interactive musical performed in both English and Spanish.

A Little Seeds Music and Z-arts co-production

Join Luna and her Dad for an adventure among the library shelves in this exciting new musical for families. Luna looks forward to one special day… Library Day! It’s the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves, but is also a chance to spend time with Dad, making it all the more special.

Based on the critically acclaimed book by Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrator Fiona Lumbers, Luna Loves Library Day is the perfect treat for children and their families.

Ages 4-8

Thu 10 - Sun 13 Oct

Tickets

From £14*

Schools

From £9 (11th ticket free)

Adventure Theatre

Approx. 55 mins

MULTI-BUY

Ages 5-8

Fri 11 - Sun 20 Oct

Tickets From £10*

Schools

From £10 (11th ticket free)

Main Theatre Approx. 1 hr

MULTI-BUY

By Betsy Picart, Music by Ariel Cubría

Ages 6-18 mths

Devised and directed by Daryl Beeton Sat 19 Oct - Sun 24 Nov

Discover a wonderful world of soft or spiky with your baby.

What question would you want your baby to answer? What would you like them to ask you? In a world full of astonishing unknowns and surprising possibilities, how do you find the right answers or questions?

This playful and interactive new show is full of shapes, sounds, textures and words exploring different ways to connect and understand each other.

Inspired by heartfelt conversations with new parents, this humorous production explores the multiple ways we communicate, ensuring that no one is left out.

Tickets From £11*

Adventure Theatre Approx. 45 mins (including stay and play)

Access Performances

BSL Interpreted: Sat 9 Nov 11.45am

A Polka Theatre and Half Moon co-production

Photo: Steve Gregson

Based on the award-winning books ‘The Storm

in

Fri 25 OctSun 3 Nov

Tickets

From £10*

Main Theatre

Approx. 1 hr 15 mins (including interval)

A playful tale of a world that changes overnight and a quest to bring it back to ‘normal’. Join us on a fast-moving, physical adventure about the chaos of the last few years, dealing with change, and how we can all restore some harmony to our lives, in this joyful family show.

“Smart, sensitively handled and - cruciallya lot of fun”

HHHH The Guardian

Wed 30 Oct - Sun 3 Nov

Tickets

From £14*

Adventure Theatre

Approx. 50 mins

Ages 4-8

and ‘The

by Benji Davies Written and Directed by Matt Aston

Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea. One summer, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach. A friendship began that changed their lives forever.

Benji Davies’ tender and heartwarming stories of loneliness, love and courage are brought to life as one magical piece of theatre.

MULTI-BUY

Ages 6-12

An Engine House, York Theatre Royal, Little Angel Theatre and The Marlowe co-production

A Rhum and Clay production, commissioned and co-produced by New Diorama Theatre

Whale’

Storm Whale

Winter’

Sat 16 NovSun 26 Jan

When Clara receives a super-cool enchanted Nutcracker toy, one thing’s for sure - she doesn’t want her accident-prone little brother, Fritz, anywhere near it! But with rumours of an evil, sevenheaded Mouse King trying to ruin Christmas, Clara might just need the help of Fritz to save the day!

Join Olivier award-winning Little Bulb (Wolf Witch Giant Fairy) and Polka Theatre for a magical, musical quest of heroism and surprising rodent singalongs, featuring a sleigh-load of familiar festive bangers that’ll have you dancing in your seat. A Polka Theatre and Little Bulb production Ages 5-12

“ The joy lies in the silliness and wonder, both of which Little Bulb offer in bumper Christmas-size portions”

The Guardian on ‘The Night that Autumn Turned to Winter’

Tickets

From £10*

Schools

From £10 (11th ticket free)

Schools Relaxed: Fri 6 Dec 1.45pm

Main Theatre

Approx. 1 hr 20 mins (including interval)

Access Performances

Relaxed: Sat 7 Dec 11am

Audio Described: Sun 15 Dec 2.30pm

Captioned: Sat 11 Jan 11am

BSL Interpreted: Sun 12 Jan 2.30pm

Generously supported by the Chan Yin Chuen Memorial Charitable Foundation

Sunday 8 December at 2pm

Polka Theatre invite you to a special VIP party for families followed by a festive Polka show. Choose from either: The Nutcracker or The Snowy Day.

H Face Painting H Glitter Tattoos H

H Balloon Artists H A Visit from Santa H

H Silent Disco H Winter Picnic H

H Roaming Entertainment H

H Fun and Games H

Raising funds to provide accessible, inclusive shows and workshops for children with additional needs and disabilities

*Tickets: £45 plus optional £15 donation Book now at polkatheatre.com or 020 8545 8368

“

Please support children facing hardship

£5 per month could provide a free theatre trip for a refugee family

£15 per month could provide one class from a low-income area with a free theatre performance

£50 per month could provide a multi-sensory workshop for a class of children with additional access needs

Photo: Sam Roberts

A Polka Theatre and Can’t Sit Still co-production

Fri 6 Dec - Sun 2 Feb

One winter morning, Peter woke up and looked out the window.

Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see.

Discover a world blanketed in wonder in this brandnew dance adaptation of ‘The Snowy Day’, inspired by the award-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. Join Peter as he crunches through the snowy streets of his New York neighbourhood, in this intimate and interactive icy adventure.

Brought to life by Polka Theatre and Can’t Sit Still, the award-nominated company behind ‘Oh No, George!’, The Snowy Day is specially designed for 1-4 year olds and their grown-ups, featuring one dancer, original music and an immersive, enchanting set. Join us this Winter to experience the magic of fresh snowfall in Keats' classic, heartwarming tale.

Tickets

From £11*

Schools

From £9 (11th ticket free)

Schools Relaxed: Fri 10 Jan 1.15pm Wed 22 Jan 1.15pm

Adventure Theatre

Approx. 40 mins

Access Performances

Relaxed: Sat 11 Jan 2.45pm

Ages 1-4

From The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, with permission from the EJK Foundation

A Polka Theatre production in collaboration with Singapore Theatre Company

It’s time to tell the REAL story of the PEA and the Princess, one which no one has ever heard before.

Leap into a high velocity adventure, into the world of a Ninja Princess on a mega-mission, a practical Prince concocting the best inventions, a Queen with a slightly worrying crown obsession, and a very green baddy indeed.

Ages 3-7

Featuring super catchy songs, some familiar fairytale faces and a brandnew twist-in-the-tale, this is a story that you definitely wouldn’t want to sleep on!

Written by Rachel

Barnett-Jones

Directed by Jemma Gross

Sat 15 FebSun 30 Mar

Tickets From £10*

Schools From £10 (11th ticket free)

Main Theatre Approx. 55 mins

Access Performances

Captioned: Sat 8 Mar 11am

Relaxed: Sun 9 Mar 2pm

Audio Described: Sat 15 Mar 2pm

BSL Interpreted: Sun 16 Mar 2pm

MULTI-BUY

Illustration: @nathanreedillo

SISTERS 360

Hopes, hurdles and halfpipes

Ages 8-12

Written by Asif Khan

Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijabi step-sisters in all of Bradford and they will win the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition, there is no doubt about it. Except their parents have started whispering in the kitchen about living apart… and only the greatest super plan ever concocted will help them achieve their dreams.

Don't miss this brand-new production inspired by real-life skateboarding sisters Layna, Maysa and Amaya, and their hero Sky Brown.

Sat 22 MarSun 27 Apr

Tickets From £11* Schools From £9 (11th ticket free) Schools Relaxed: Wed 23 Apr 1.30pm Adventure Theatre Approx. 1 hr

Access Performances

BSL Interpreted: Wed 9 Apr 2.30pm

Audio Described: Thu 10 Apr 2.30pm Relaxed: Thu 17 Apr 2.30pm

Photo: Richard Davenport

Termly Workshops April - December 2024

Baby Explorers

Adult & baby, every Wed, 0 - 12 mths

Autumn Term: 25 Sep - 4 Dec

→ 10 - 10.30am → From £90* per term

Plenty of songs and movement for you and your baby to laugh, explore and play together.

Mini Explorers

Adult & toddler, every Wed, 1 - 2 yrs

Autumn Term: 25 Sep - 4 Dec

→ 11 - 11.45am → From £90* per term

Action-packed songs and stories, building your child’s confidence, communication and social skills.

Creative Explorers

Adult & child, every Tue or Fri, 2 - 4 yrs

Autumn Term: 24 Sep - 10 Dec

4 Oct - 13 Dec

→ 11 - 11.45am → From £90* per term

Using imagination to create and explore stories through drama, movement and song.

Act 1

Child only, every Sat, 4 - 6 yrs

Autumn Term: 5 Oct - 14 Dec

→ 9.30 - 10.15am or 10.30 - 11.15am →

From £90* per term

A gentle introduction to drama, using storytelling, role-play techniques, movement and imaginative games.

Act 2

Child only, every Sat, 7 - 9 yrs

Autumn Term: 5 Oct - 14 Dec

→ 11.30am - 12.30pm → From £100* per term

Explore acting and performance skills with improvisation and role-play, as well as discovering new characterisation and movement techniques.

Youth Theatre

Child only, every Wed, 9 - 12+ yrs

Autumn Term: 25 Sep - 4 Dec

→ 4.30 - 6pm → From £115* per term

Work with leading theatre professionals and receive expert drama training, while developing a new piece of theatre.

Home Ed Drama Club 1

Child only, every Wed, 4 - 6 yrs

Autumn Term: 25 Sep - 4 Dec

→ 1.30 - 2.15pm → From £90* per term

A gentle introduction to drama, using storytelling, role-play techniques, movement and imaginative games.

Home Ed Drama Club 2

Child only, every Wed, 7+ yrs

Autumn Term: 25 Sep - 4 Dec

→ 2.30 - 3.30pm → From £100* per term

Explore acting and performance skills with improvisation and role-play, as well as discovering new characterisation and movement techniques. Trial sessions available

Please note there are no sessions for weekly classes or drop ins during the Merton School holidays.

Weekly Workshops

Drop-in Sessions from £12* per session

9.30 - 10.15am (Summer Term) / 9.45 - 10.30am (Autumn Term)

Hum, Jig & Jiggle

Adult & child, every Tue, 6 mths - 3 yrs

Summer Term: 23 Apr - 2 Jul

Autumn Term: 24 Sep - 10 Dec

Get rocking to the beat using rhythm games, music and songs to experiment, be creative and have fun!

Rhyme & Sign

Adult & child, every Thu, 12 mths - 4 yrs

Summer Term: 25 Apr - 4 Jul

Autumn Term: 26 Sep - 5 Dec

Storytelling workshops using rhymes, actions and simple British Sign Language (BSL).

Morning Story

Adult & child, every Fri, 6 mths - 3 yrs

Summer Term: 26 Apr - 5 Jul

Autumn Term: 4 Oct - 13 Dec

Interactive and multisensory stories for you and your child to take part and enjoy through drama, songs and role-play.

Photos: Steve Gregson, Victoria Dowding, Jemima Deboo-Sands

Summer Holiday

Starry Tales

Tue 23 Jul

0 - 12 mths → 9.30 - 10am

1 - 2 yrs → 10.45 - 11.30am

2 - 4 yrs → 2.15 - 3pm

From £12* (Adult & child)

See the stars shine bright as you are transported on a sensory storytelling journey to catch a star!

Ready, Steady… Pow!

Thu 25 Jul

5 - 8 yrs → 10am - 12pm / 2 - 4pm

From £25* (Child only)

Inspired by our adaptation of Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts, practice drama techniques and learn some stage combat!

Comic Book Art & Writing Masterclass

Fri 26 Jul

9 - 12 yrs → 10am - 4pm

From £50* (Child only)

Work with a professional creative in this masterclass on comic book art and writing.

How To... Make a Space Rocket

Sat 10 Aug

3+ yrs → 9.30 - 10.15am / 11.30am - 12.15pm / 3 - 3.45pm

From £12* (Adult & child)

Inspired by How to Catch a Star, create your own space rocket to blast into space!

Holiday Workshops

Polka Youth Theatre Summer School

Mon 29 Jul - Fri 2 Aug

8 - 12 yrs → 10am - 4pm

From £215* (Child only)

Spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to create a new piece of theatre.

Polka Puppet Summer School

Tue 13 - Thu 15 Aug

5 - 8 yrs → 10.30am - 3.30pm

From £110* (Child only)

Explore, play and perform your own puppet show stories in front of family and friends.

Photos: Steve Gregson

Holiday Workshops

October Half Term

Lantern Making Workshop

Tue 29 Oct

4+ yrs → 10 - 10.45am / 11.15am - 12pm / 3 - 3.45pm

From £12* (Adult & child)

Create your very own lighthouse lantern in this family workshop inspired by The Storm Whale.

Creepy Makeup Masterclass

Wed 30 Oct

8 - 12 yrs → 10am - 4pm

From £50* (Child only)

Create a range of Halloween looks with a professional Makeup Artist.

Monster Mask Making Workshop

Thu 31 Oct

5 - 8 yrs → 10 - 12pm / 2 - 4pm

From £25* (Child only)

Design and create your own Halloween mask to wear on this spooky day.

Exploring Textures!

Fri 1 Nov

0 - 12 mths → 10 - 10.30am

1 - 2 yrs → 11 - 11.45am

2 - 4 yrs → 2 - 2.45pm

From £12* (Adult & child)

Inspired by Soft or Spiky?, explore shapes, textures, music and messy play.

Winter Holiday

Snowy Stories

Wed 18 Dec & Thu 19 Dec

0 - 12 mths → 10 - 10.30am

1 - 2 yrs → 11 - 11.45am

2 - 4 yrs → 2.15 - 3pm

From £12* (Adult & child)

A multisensory journey into a magical snowy place inspired by The Snowy Day.

Snowflake Making Workshop

Fri 20 Dec

4+ yrs → 10 - 10.45am / 11.15am - 12pm / 2.15 - 3pm

From £12* (Adult & child)

Create a snowflake garland in our snowy sensory studio in this family workshop.

Magical Toy Tales

Thu 2 Jan

5 - 8 yrs → 10am - 12pm / 2 - 4pm

From £25* (Child only)

Transform into your favourite toy in this drama workshop inspired by The Nutcracker

Characters & Costumes Masterclass

Fri 3 Jan

8 - 12 yrs → 10am - 4pm

From £50* (Child only)

Raid the Polka costume cupboard and create your own character inspired by The Nutcracker.

Saturday Club

Family fun every first Saturday of the month!

Join us for a creative session for all the family to enjoy together. Take part in an exciting and varied programme of activities:

Dig for Dino Bones!

1 Jun | 10.30am

Discover your inner palaeontologist as you carve into sand and pour plaster into moulds in this dinosaur-themed workshop.

Seaside Stories

6 Jul | 2pm

Float into summertime with a multisensory storytelling session that will make a splash, using props and our interactive visual technology.

Beatbox Power!

5 Oct | 2pm

Have fun with rhythms, rhymes and rap with beatbox master Conrad Murray.

Dance to the Beat

2 Nov | 10.30am

Celebrate Diwali in this South Asian dance workshop where you will explore moves to traditional Indian music.

Polka’s Singalong

7 Dec | 2pm

Gather round Polka’s piano and learn some festive songs with our choir leader for a joyful singalong.

£6* per person, per session

Recommended for ages 4+

Under 4s require a ticket to attend at £1

Young & Younger Voices

Become a Polka Ambassador and have your say!

For more info and how to apply for our Young or Younger Voices groups:

Email Heidi on heidi@polkatheatre.com for an application form or you can download one at polkatheatre.com Applications close 1 September.

Photo: Rebecca Short

Photo: Steve Gregson

With a superb academic record, committed staff, small class sizes and dedicated pastoral care, every boy has the opportunity to fulfil his potential. Shrewsbury House School has a national reputation for success in Scholarships and Awards to top day and boarding Senior Schools at 13+. Shrewsbury House School

020 8399 3066 registrar@shstrust.net @shrewsburyhouse

School Transport Routes from: Wimbledon, Kingston, New Malden, Putney, Fulham, Weybridge, Cobham, Esher, Claygate, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes Park and Hampton Court

Information

Opening Times

Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday - Sunday: 9.30am - 5pm

Please see our website for holiday and special event opening hours.

Polka Theatre

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General T&Cs

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Everyone must have a valid ticket to enter the auditorium. Full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

Access

We offer reduced rate tickets for people with access requirements, a complimentary ticket for a companion/carer, and up to 2 additional tickets at Concession rate. Please get in touch with our Box Office to discuss any access requirements and to book tickets.

Please see individual performance pages for details of access performances.

Want to book tickets?

Our Box Office is available at the above opening times. Tickets can be booked through our Box Office in venue, via phone on 020 8543 4888 or online at polkatheatre.com

*A £2.50 transaction fee applies to online and phone bookings.

Concessions

We offer concessions for people aged 65+, in receipt of income-based benefits, or with access requirements. Concessions are available for selected performances and subject to availability.

Group Bookings

Offers

All offers and promotions are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. We reserve the right to remove these discounts at any time.

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Discounts are available for those booking more than 8 tickets for the same performance. Groups of 12 or larger must be booked via the Box Office. T&Cs apply.

Age Policy

We offer age recommendations for every performance. All children must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged over 16.

Experience. Play. Learn. Enjoy. There’s something for everyone at Polka!

 Creative experiences including shows and workshops

 Café serving local produce, freshly made on site

 Gift shop to pick up the perfect souvenir or present

 Free indoor and outdoor play spaces open 6 days a week, with improvements to our sensory garden coming soon thanks to the support of the Wimbledon Foundation

Photos: Steve Gregson, Hufton + Crow, Sam Roberts, Sara Greenwood