september 11 - March 12
For children ages 0 -13
World-class theatre for children
Box Office: 020 8543 4888
www.polkatheatre.com
…to autumn and winter at Polka! There’s so much to look forward to with fantastic shows and brand new workshops. Step back in time and go on an exciting adventure this October as a young British boy journeys to America. Then at Christmas, in true Polka style, two classic children’s stories will delight families with Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling and E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. In 2012, we will take you on a voyage to a faraway place in an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Twist of Gold. Take a peek at what’s coming up and join us at Polka to be part of the fun!
What’s coming up? ‘I Have a Dream...’ 7 - 11 yrs
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The Ugly Duckling 1 - 5 yrs
5-6
Charlotte’s Web 5 - 11 yrs
7-8
Twist of Gold 9 - 13 yrs Visiting Adventures Take Part
9 - 10 11 12 - 14
World of Stories & Be a Star
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General Info
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Season Diary
17 - 18
Join us online at www.polkatheatre.com Whatever you want to know about Polka you will find on our website. Get news and information about our shows, read online blogs from cast members, see exclusive photos and videos from rehearsals, book tickets online or sign up to our e-newsletters. So what are you waiting for? And if you use Facebook make sure you check out our page: facebook.com/polkatheatre
A celebration of books! Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 October 2011 Wimbledon Bookfest is back this October with exciting author and book-related events for both adults and children. This 9-day celebration of books will take place in venues all over Wimbledon including Polka Theatre. Full details of all Wimbledon Bookfest events will be listed on www.wimbledonbookfest.org. Tickets will be available from early July from Polka’s Box Office on 020 8543 4888 or online at www.polkatheatre.com
Saturday 22 October Join us at Polka as we celebrate Big Draw 2011 and turn ugly ducklings into beautiful swans! Coinciding with our production of The Ugly Duckling, we will be holding two FREE events to create ducklings which will go on display in the foyer throughout the run of the show. These two sessions will be for ages 4 - 6 (must be accompanied by an adult) and ages 7+. If you can’t make these events, you can still take part in the display by bringing in your own duckling from home. Visit www.polkatheatre.com for downloadable Big Draw fun in October.
Polka’s commitment to the environment was awarded in 2010 when we received a Silver Award from Green Tourism for London
Are you a teacher? Polka has a special brochure for schools. Call 020 8543 4888 to request your copy 2
23 SEPtember - 29 OCTober 2011 • MAIN THEATRE • APPROX 1 HOUR NO INTERVAL Polka Theatre presents
‘I Have a
Dream...’
... that one day... little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls... By Levi David Addai
Take a leap into the past in this time-travelling adventure August 1963, USA: Martin Luther King prepares to deliver a speech that will change the course of American history forever. But Yolanda, his daughter, isn’t happy that her dad never has time for her. 48 years later, and Raheem is at home in south London. Life seems so unfair: not only is his mum a teacher at his school, she is now applying for the job of head; this is sure to ruin his reputation! But when Raheem falls asleep, he finds himself transported back to the 60s, face to face with Yolanda King. Their friendship takes them on a journey of discovery across decades and continents in this powerful and inspiring production.
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Tickets Weekends £12 Weekdays £10 Concessions £8 Previews £6
7-11 years
Please refer to our policy on under-aged children (page 16)
After-show Talk Sat 8 Oct 2pm BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 15 Oct 2pm
‘I Have a Dream…’ Script Writers Workshop Fri 28 Oct • 10.30am - 3.30pm • 7 - 11 yrs A chance to meet Levi David Addai, the writer of the show and explore how old photographs, events and real people from the past can inspire you to write your own play. £25
The Untold British Civil Rights Movement by Tony Warner Fri 30 Sep • 7.30pm Tony Warner, Director of 100 Black Men of London, returns to our stage as we celebrate 400 years of Black British Civil Rights Heroes. Tony will illuminate this largely untold history in an interactive presentation using music, videos and imagery. Come and experience this FREE event after watching the 6pm performance of ‘I Have a Dream…’ Book your place when you reserve your ticket for the 6pm performance by contacting the Box Office on 020 8543 4888.
19 OCTOBER 2011 - 18 FEBRUARY 2012 • ADVENTURE THEATRE • APPROX 45 MINutes Polka Theatre presents
Adapted by Jonathan Lloyd
It’s summertime and there’s one egg left to hatch. Crack! Peep! Quack!?? What’s this…? Out tumbles the biggest, strangest duckling you’ve ever seen. Honk! Hiss! Argh! Follow Ugly Duckling through all the sights and sounds of the duckyard, as he waddles, swims and flaps his way into the big, wide world. Lost and lonely, will he ever find where he belongs? This brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is by the director and designer of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the composer of Skitterbang Island. The Ugly Duckling promises to be a playful and tender production, brought to life with delightful music, movement and puppetry.
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Tickets £9 Concessions £7 Previews £7
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3 -5
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Check out page 12 for more workshops inspired by The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling & Friends Festive Fun Wed 21 & Thu 22 Dec 3 - 4 yrs (Foundation) 9.45 - 10.45am 4 - 5 yrs (Reception) 11.30am - 12.30pm Join The Ugly Duckling and other fairytale friends as we celebrate the festive season in this two-day drama and craft workshop. £25
Enjoy a special version of The Ugly Duckling tailor-made for children aged 1 - 2 years and running just 30 minutes in length. Check the calendar to find toddler performances. Early booking is strongly advised.
Illustration by Charlotte Cooke
The Ugly Duckling special toddler version
11 NOVEMBER 2011 - 4 FEBRUARY 2012 • MAIN THEATRE • APPROX 2 HOURS INC INTERVAL Polka Theatre presents
Music and lyrics by Charles Strouse
Come and meet the award-winning pig! Wilbur’s no ordinary farmhouse pig and he’d do anything to avoid ending up on the dinner table. But help arrives from the most unlikely of places… a spider’s web, in the corner of the barn. As Wilbur grows bigger and plumper, his friendship with the tiny spider Charlotte grows too. But how far will she go to save her best friend? Casting a web of enchantment over children and adults this winter, E.B.White’s classic is brought to life in the best tradition of Polka’s shows, with magic, excitement, songs and unforgettable characters. Will Charlotte and Fern, the farmer’s daughter, be able to save the “terrific” and “radiant” Wilbur? Head to Polka to find out! “Find the animal in the human, and the human in the animal, in a thoroughly entertaining way” The Sunday Times Production by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS
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Tickets Weekends £16 Weekdays £14 Concessions £10 Previews £8
5 -11 years
Please refer to our policy on under-aged children (page 16)
BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 3 Dec 2pm After-show Talk Sat 10 Dec 2.30pm Autism Friendly Performance Sat 14 Jan 2.30pm
£10 Saver Shows 12 Nov 5.30pm, 3 Dec 5.30pm, 28 Dec 11am, 31 Dec 11am, 7 Jan 5.30pm, 21 Jan 5.30pm
Charlotte’s Web Puppet Making Morning Fri 23 Dec • 10am - 1pm • 5 - 7 yrs Spend the morning transforming gloves into spider puppets, and create simple marionettes and puppet farm creatures. £20
Illustration by Teresa Murfin
16 FEBRUARY - 21 APRIL 2012 • MAIN THEATRE • RUNNING TIME TBC Polka Theatre presents
Adapted by Simon Reade With famine gripping Ireland, Sean and Annie have just one chance of survival – they must find their father. Leaving their dying mother behind, they travel across rough seas to America. With only the gold torc that Annie wears as a necklace to protect them, they embark on a long and dangerous journey. But will they ever be reunited with their family? Join us for an epic adventure as Polka brings to life a classic novel by the masterful storyteller and author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo.
Tickets Weekends £12 Weekdays £10 Concessions £8 Previews £6
9 -13 years
Please refer to our policy on under-aged children (page 16)
BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 3 Mar 2pm Autism Friendly Performance Sat 17 Mar 5.30pm After-show Talk Thu 5 Apr 2pm
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Illustration by Rhett Podersoo
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Tickets for Visiting Adventures are £9 and concessions £7 Group Bookings – buy 10 tickets get 11th free. All running times are approximations Sat 1 Oct 2 - 6 yrs Banyan Theatre Company presents Norwich Puppet Theatre’s
Thumbelina
Sat 24 Sep 3 - 7 yrs Banyan Theatre Company presents
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
There was once a girl so small she could float on a lily pad and ride on the back of a dragonfly… Follow Hans Christian Andersen’s extraordinary tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb and her adventures with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow in a show that offers the perfect setting for a child’s introduction to puppet theatre. Running time 40 mins
The Steadfast Tin Soldier tumbles from a window ledge and begins an adventure into the unknown… This charming and gentle adaptation of the traditional tale by Hans Christian Andersen told with puppetry, music and storytelling was named Best Children’s Show by Time Out. Running time 50 mins
Potato Needs a Bath
Sat 8 Oct 4 - 7 yrs Ripstop Productions presents
Luminous Tales A joyous trilogy of tales featuring a girl who loves the moon, two magical hares and an old lady who dislikes the moon so much she would do anything rather than go to bed! Journey through the night time, over moon time and around bed time in this animated mix of shadow play and storytelling. Running time 45 mins
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Tue 21 - Sat 25 Feb 3 - 5 yrs Shona Reppe Puppets presents There is going to be a party and everyone is ready – except Potato. Onion is practising his guitar, Aubergine is wearing her new necklace and Peach is bouncing on the bed with excitement. Potato needs a bath – but he has other ideas – because Potato loves mud! A light-hearted, gentle and highly visual treat featuring fruit, veg and original music. Running time 35 mins
Remember to book early for our Visiting Adventures to avoid disappointment!
Act, sing, dance, direct and create at Polka! Whatever you’re interested in, experience life behind the scenes of a real working theatre by creating work of your very own. There’s something for everyone, just take a peek at what we have on offer! Remember to bring a packed lunch to all day-long events
October Half Term Workshops NEW! Behind the Scenes: Open Wardrobe Workshop
Ugly Duckling’s Birds of a Feather Workshop
Wed 26 Oct 10.30am - 3.30pm 6 - 9 yrs
Thu 27 Oct 3 - 4 yrs 9.45 - 11am 4 - 5 yrs 11.30am - 12.45pm
A unique opportunity to try on costumes, wigs and masks from past Polka productions. Create your own characters and devise a play to perform to family and friends. £25
Join us for feathery fun as we make wings, masks and bird feeders in this drama and craft workshop inspired by Polka’s show. £15
NEW!
Hip Hop Jam
Sat 29 Oct 10.30am - 12noon 7 - 11 yrs Learn some new moves in this street dance session! £15
Please note that further show-related workshops run throughout October – February, please check each relevant show page for details
February Half Term Workshops Chinese New Year Family Workshop
NEW! BEHIND THE SCENES: Visual Artist For The Day
The Ugly Duckling’s Pond Play Morning
Tue 14 Feb 10am - 12noon 5 - 7 yrs
Wed 15 Feb 10.30am - 3.30pm 8 - 13 yrs
Thu 16 Feb 9.30 - 11am 3 - 5 yrs
Come and celebrate Chinese New Year in an exciting storytelling and craft workshop for the whole family to take part in. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. £10 (accompanying adults free)
For anyone interested in becoming a visual, scenic artist or prop maker. Paint, sculpt, mould and get imaginative as we create artworks inspired by Polka productions. We will exhibit these around the building for everyone to see. £25
Discover what’s in Ugly Duckling’s pond in this multi-sensory drama and craft workshop inspired by our production. £15
Paints sponsored by Farrow and Ball
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Creative Explorers Courses for 3 - 5 yrs Use drama and creative play to develop communication and social skills, build confidence and encourage self expression… The Ugly Duckling & Fairytale Friends Tue 27 Sep - Tue 8 Nov (excl. w/c 24 Oct) A fun-filled adventure delving into the world of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales. Each week explore a different tale using drama, storytelling, role-play, music and craft. £40 for 6 weeks 3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
New!
Movers & Groovers Tue 15 Nov - Tue 13 Dec
Journey with Oliver Jeffers Tue 10 Jan - Tue 7 Feb
Bounce to the beat and jive to the jazz, as you explore different types of music, energy, rhythm and song to inspire creative movement, physical expression and dance. £35 for 5 weeks
Come along and explore multisensory, imaginative journeys. Travel through thick snow to get a penguin home and across the sky to catch a star. Use drama and imaginative play to bring to life some of Oliver Jeffers’s picture books. £35 for 5 weeks
3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
Funky Festivals Tue 21 Feb - Tue 20 Mar Celebrate festivals around the world by making lanterns, shadow puppets and origami animals while exploring traditional stories, music and dance. £35 for 5 weeks
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
Playmakers Courses for 5 - 9 yrs
Acting Up! Wed 11 Jan - Wed 21 Mar (excl. w/c 13 Feb) 5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm
Create & Perform Wed 28 Sep - Wed 7 Dec (excl. w/c 24 Oct)
Calling all budding actors! Use improvisation and drama games to create characters, then devise a short piece of theatre inspired by the characters you have created. £75 for 10 weeks
5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm £75 for 10 weeks 7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm £85 for 10 weeks
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3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
New!
Get your creative juices flowing and develop your own performance pieces…
Meet the director of Charlotte’s Web and find out how we brought the book to life on stage. Explore characters, devise scenes, create props, music, songs and dances and perform your very own version of the story.
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
Dance Off! Wed 11 Jan - Wed 8 Feb 7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm Explore different types and styles of dance, movement and physical theatre. Work with our choreographer to devise your own dance and movement piece. £45 for 5 weeks
Acting Up – Take 2! Wed 22 Feb - Wed 21 Mar 7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm All budding actors sign up today! Explore different acting techniques and devise a short piece of theatre inspired by the characters you create. £45 for 5 weeks
For more detailed descriptions of our weekly sessions please visit www.polkatheatre.com/editorial/ takepart or ask at the Box Office. All courses will finish with an end of term sharing.
“The club is exciting and fun and I always look forward to going there” Elena, club member
PYT: Polka’s Youth Theatre for 9 - 13 yrs PYT is aimed at young people wanting to explore different theatre skills and find out more about theatre making and performing… Acting Up! Tue 27 Sep - Tue 8 Nov (excl. w/c 24 Oct) 9 - 11 yrs 5 - 6.15pm Budding actors read on! Explore different acting techniques and devise a short piece of theatre inspired by the characters you have created. £55 for 6 weeks Act React! Thu 29 Sep - Thu 10 Nov (excl. w/c 24 Oct) 11 - 13 yrs 5 - 6.30pm Learning acting skills and techniques, you will work with our PYT Director to explore extracts from scripts and investigate character work. £60 for 6 weeks Scripts Alive! Tue 15 Nov - Tue 13 Dec 9 - 11 yrs 5 - 6.15pm
Script Write Thu 17 Nov - Thu 15 Dec 11 - 13 yrs 5 - 6.30pm Calling all aspiring playwrights! Work together to write a script to perform as a rehearsed reading. Find out how writers create characters, break down scenes and create dramatic tension. £50 for 5 weeks
New
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Michael Morpurgo Brought to Life Tue 21 Feb - Tue 20 Mar 9 - 11 yrs 5 - 6.15pm Inspired by some of Michael Morpurgo’s classic stories, create characters and scenes and see how we go about bringing the words on the page to life on the stage. £45 for 5 weeks
Dance Off! Tue 10 Jan - Tue 7 Feb 9 - 11 yrs 5 - 6.15pm
Dance Off – Take 2! Thu 23 Feb - Thu 22 Mar 11 - 13 yrs 5 - 6.30pm
Work with our dancer and choreographer to explore different genres and styles of movement, dance and physical theatre. £45 for 5 weeks
Explore different genres and styles of movement, dance and physical theatre. Explore how music inspires physical expression and devise your own dance. £50 for 5 weeks
Dip into Directing Thu 12 Jan - Thu 9 Feb 11 - 13 yrs 5 - 6.30pm Get an insight into the world of directing. Explore different approaches to techniques and skills, then put your skills to the test in the final production. £50 for 5 weeks
Work with our PYT Director looking at extracts of different scripts. Write and create your own using drama as a stimulus. £45 for 5 weeks
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Join the Polka ‘Be A Star’ scheme and help make Polka shine! From just £9 a month you can help Polka develop more opportunities for children whilst enjoying the following benefits: Invitations to gala performances and special events Advance information and priority booking Discounts on tickets and much more! To find out how to be a Star please contact Caroline, Head of Fundraising, on 020 8545 8353 or email caroline@polkatheatre.com
STEM LLOT SY A B W E N Our free monthly storytelling events are back once again but don’t forget we’ve changed the way we allocate tickets. If you would like tickets for one of these events, please email storytelling@polkatheatre.com by 5pm Monday 19 September with your name, address, the day you would like to attend and the number of tickets (up to four per family). Successful applicants will be notified via email or post by Monday 26 September. Sat 1 Oct Inno Sorsy celebrates Black History Month with traditional Ghanaian stories.
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Sat 5 Nov Join Kevin Graal for some traditional folktales, legends, myths, riddles and rhymes. Sat 3 Dec Once Upon a Time in Merton is a unique storytelling project we’ve developed with fathers and their children in Merton. Join us as they perform the stories they’ve created. Sat 7 Jan The Vayu Naidoo Company presents Why and Where stories from Here and There! Sat 4 Feb Celebrate Chinese New Year with some traditional tales from China.
TOY EXCHANGE! As part of Polka’s Green Environmental plan we have set up a toy exchange at World of Stories and Music. Bring in any old toys in good working condition that you don’t use anymore and swap them for other ones at the end of the event.
How to Book
Mailing List
By Phone Call 020 8543 4888 Mon 9.30am - 4.30pm Tue - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4.30pm
To join our free mailing list, or our email list, please contact the Box Office or sign up online www.polkatheatre.com
Recommended Age Ranges
In person Tue - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat 10am - 4.30pm
Please take note of the lower age-limits on shows in the Main Theatre. Our experience shows that children below the specified age are more likely to be disruptive and spoil other people’s enjoyment.
Online Buy over the internet via our secure server – visit www.polkatheatre.com
Discounts Concessions are available for those registered unemployed or receiving benefits (includes Pensions Credits). A 20% concessionary rate is available for workshops. For group bookings, every eleventh ticket is free. Reduced-price preview tickets, where available, are limited to four per family. Free tickets are available for carers of disabled people.
We are unable to sell tickets for under-age children and reserve the right to refuse them admission. Exceptions to this rule are the designated Watch with Baby performances – look out for this symbol in the Season Diary.
Babies and Toddlers Baby-changing facilities and a buggy park are available at the theatre and café staff will happily warm up baby food.
Reservations We are happy to reserve tickets for you. However we are unable to do this if it is less than a week before the performance. We recommend booking in advance, especially for shows in the Adventure Theatre.
Hiring the Theatre The Main Theatre and other rooms are available to hire for conferences, meetings, parties, film screenings and launches. Call Kim on 020 8545 8334 or email kim@polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre has a unique Corporate Membership scheme with a range of fantastic benefits. Call 020 8545 8353 for more details.
We do not 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.
Access at Polka
The café is open Tue - Fri, 9.30am 4.30pm, and Sat, 10am - 4.30pm, serving a delicious range of hot and cold meals and snacks. Children’s tea parties are also available. For more information call 020 8545 8330 or email cafe@polkatheatre.com Sample menus can be viewed at www.polkatheatre.com/ editorial/polka-cafe
Polka Partners
Refunds and Exchanges Pop in to Play at Polka
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Enjoy our free wireless internet access throughout our building available for you to use at anytime.
Polka Café and Children’s Parties
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Why not make time when you visit to use the café, playground or garden, see the Teddy Bear Exhibition or read in the book corner? You are welcome to drop in any time we’re open – the facilities are free to use, you don’t need a ticket to come inside!
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Fr 23 I Have a Dream… 2.00
Tu 1 Ugly Duckling
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Sa 24 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Tin Soldier 11.05/12.30/2.05 Tu 27 I Have a Dream…
We 2 Ugly Duckling
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Th 3 Ugly Duckling
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Main Theatre shows in violet Adventure Theatre shows in pink Free Storytelling and other events in blue
Th 29 I Have a Dream… Fr 30 I Have a Dream… 6.00 Tony Warner 7.30
october 11
Diary Key
Sa 1 Tu 4
Reduced-price preview performance
Storytelling 10.30 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Thumbelina 12.30/2.05/3.30 I Have a Dream…
We 5 I Have a Dream…
Schools performance
Th 6 I Have a Dream…
Free storytelling
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After-show talk
7 I Have a Dream…
BSL interpreted
Sa 8 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Luminous Tales 10.45/12.30/2.05 Tu 11 I Have a Dream…
Twilight schools show
We 12 I Have a Dream… Th 13 I Have a Dream…
Watch with baby performance
Fr 14 I Have a Dream… Sa 15 I Have a Dream… 2.00
Special toddler version
Tu 18 I Have a Dream…
£10 saver show
Schools Performances Families are very welcome to attend schools performances and twilight performances . Please check times and availability in advance with the Box Office on 020 8543 4888. Tickets for these performances must be booked through the Box Office.
Merton schools half term
Autism friendly performance
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I Have a Dream… Ugly Duckling 10.35 /2.05 I Have a Dream… 5.00 Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 I Have a Dream… Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.05/3.30 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.05 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.05 I Have a Dream… 11.00 /2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.05 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.05 I Have a Dream… 2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.05
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Sa 5 Storytelling Ugly Duckling Tu 8 Ugly Duckling
10.30 12.30/2.05/3.30 10.35/2.05
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Charlotte’s Web 2.00 /7.00 Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 2.00/5.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 11.00 /2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/1.30/3.00 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 2.00/6.00 Gala Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/1.00/2.30 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05
Galas are exclusive events for Polka Stars and supporters. Visit www.polkatheatre.com/ editorial/memberships or call 020 8545 8353 for more information
Box Office: 020 8543 4888
Merton schools Christmas holiday
december 11
january 12
February 12
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Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/1.00/2.30 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Storytelling 10.30 Charlotte’s Web 2.00/5.30 Ugly Duckling 12.30/2.05/3.15 Charlotte’s Web 2.00 Ugly Duckling 12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 11.00/2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 2.00 Ugly Duckling 12.30/2.05/3.15 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 2.00/5.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 2.00 Ugly Duckling 12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 11.00 /2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.35 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05
Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/1.00/2.30 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Storytelling 10.30 Charlotte’s Web 2.00 Ugly Duckling 12.30/2.05/3.15 Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05
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Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Storytelling 10.30 Charlotte’s Web 2.00 /5.30 Ugly Duckling 12.30/2.05/3.15 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 11.00 /2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/1.30/3.00 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web Ugly Duckling 10.35/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 2.00/5.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 11.00/2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 11.00/2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 11.00/2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 2.00 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.05 Charlotte’s Web 11.00 /2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/1.30/3.00 Charlotte’s Web 11.00 /2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/12.30/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 11.00/2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 11.00/2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/2.35 Charlotte’s Web 11.00 /2.30 Ugly Duckling 11.05/1.30/3.00
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Watch with baby shows are designated shows where families are invited to come along to see a show with all the family, no matter what age they are. These performances are not altered in any way, it simply means that the whole family are able to enjoy the show together with no age restrictions. If you need any further information then please contact the Box Office on 020 8543 4888.
11.05/2.35 11.05/12.30/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05 11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35 2.00/5.30 11.05/12.30/2.05 10.35/2.05 10.35/2.05 10.35/2.05 10.35/2.05 2.00/5.30 11.05/2.05/4.05
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Sa 3 Storytelling Twist of Gold Tu 6 Twist of Gold
Watch with baby
10.35/2.05 10.35/12.30/2.05
10.30 2.00 /5.30
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5.00
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Sa 10 Twist of Gold
11.00
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Tu 13 Twist of Gold We 14 Twist of Gold Th 15 Twist of Gold Twist of Gold runs until 21 April 2012. For a full list of performance times please visit www.polkatheatre.com
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By bus 57, 93, 219, 131 stop outside at the Polka Theatre stop 156, 163, 164, 200, stop nearby
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By bike There is a cycle rack at the theatre Design: Eureka! www.eureka.co.uk Print: PPS Fine Print
Parking There are a limited number of pay-and-display bays near the theatre in Latimer Road (2 hr limit), Bridges Road, Dudley Road, Ridley Road and Kings Road.
There are car parks in Wimbledon Town Centre, including The Broadway (next to Wimbledon Theatre), Queens Road, St George’s Road, Hartfield Road and Hartfield Crescent.
Wheelchair access
Induction loop
BSL interpreted performances
Working dogs welcome
Autism friendly performances Accessible toilet Touch tours Specialist workshops Scripts available in advance
Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon London SW19 1SB Box Office: 020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com Polka is a registered charity no. 256979
Large print brochure available by request With the support of the Culture programme of the European Union.
Printed on mixed source paper from responsibly managed forests
We are committed to making Polka accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know when booking.