Polka Brochure September 14 - February 15 by Polka Theatre

Help us provide special access

World-class theatre for children aged 0 -14 Autumn/Winter Season 2014 - 2015

Our inclusive and innovative access work ensures children with specific access needs can experience live theatre. Through Relaxed, Integrated Sign Language and Audio Described performances, we reach thousands of children and their families.

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With the support of the Culture programme of the European Union.

Polka is a registered charity no. 256979

Design: Eureka! www.eureka.co.uk

Arts Council England will add 66p for every ÂŁ1 you donate to Polka Theatre before June 2015.

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Welcome

24 SEPTEMBER - 12 OCTOBER Main Theatre • Running time approx 45 minutes, no interval Little Angel Theatre presents

It gives me great pleasure to introduce my first season as Polka’s Artistic Director. For 35 years, Polka has inspired children with world-class theatre and we mark this anniversary with a Foyer exhibition of costumes, puppets and props from past productions. This autumn we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Michael Rosen’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt with a beautiful production by puppetry maestros Little Angel Theatre, as well as the 50th anniversary of Jeff Brown’s novel Flat Stanley with a show from Polka regulars, Engine House. Completing our season of classic books is one of the greatest children’s stories ever told... JM Barrie’s Peter Pan. This winter, our enchanting new adaptation will transport the whole family to Neverland with plenty of songs, swashbuckling fun and fairy dust! All generations will enjoy our new production for ages 2 - 5 in the Adventure Theatre, Grandad, Me… and Teddy Too, which celebrates the special place grandparents have in young children’s lives. For ages 10+ we welcome Theatre Hullabaloo with Angel, a heart-warming story about growing up and growing old. As always, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved through our Take Part programme, including the launch of Polka Youth Theatre for 9 -14s.

What’s coming up? 2 - 5

Grandad, Me… and Teddy Too

p3 - 4

5 -10 Ages

Flat Stanley

p5 - 6

Ages

Peter Pan

p7 - 8

Ages

Angel

p10

Little Howard

p10

Ages

10+

I hope you enjoy the season and look forward to welcoming you to Polka soon.

Ages

From the autumn Polka will be open on Sundays, see page 18 for our new opening times.

2 -14

Ages

Take Part

p11 - 14

Creative Courses & Workshops

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure comes to life in this entrancing puppetry production from Little Angel Theatre, directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared. A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, squelching over the oozy mud and peering into a dark cave… what will they find?

Peter Glanville Artistic Director

If you take part in a Polka workshop or see a show at Polka, it counts towards your Arts Award.

Adults and Children £13.50 Concessions £10

Box Office: 020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com /polkatheatre

@polkatheatre

£1.50 transaction charge per booking

Ages

3-7

Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p15)

Children younger than 3? The whole family can enjoy the show at an All Ages Welcome performance. See p15 Performance diary p15 Sunday shows now available Relaxed Performance Sat 11 Oct 11am

“You couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre” Time Out

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8 OCTOBER 2014 - 8 FEBRUARY 2015

SUNDA SHOWSY now availab le

Adventure Theatre • Running time approx 40 minutes, no interval Polka Theatre presents

Grandad, Me… and Teddy Too Written and directed by Sarah Argent Music by Greg Hall

Someone special is coming to visit... Mia loves her Grandad very much. He lives far away, on the other side of the world, but finally he’s coming to stay and Mia’s excitement is growing. 3 sleeps... 2 sleeps... 1 more sleep…

HE’S HERE!

Ages

2-5 Performance diary p15 -16 Relaxed Performance Sat 6 Dec 12.15pm

Join Grandad, Mia (and Teddy Too) as they share an unforgettable adventure to wherever their imaginations take them. Following the sell-out success of Gorilla and Too Many Penguins we transform the Adventure Theatre for a heart-warming story that celebrates the special place grandparents have in young children’s lives. With playful humour and original music, this charmingly-observed show is a magical family treat for all generations.

Adults and Children £11.50 Concessions £9 • Previews £9 £1.50 transaction charge per booking

“The young audience were hypnotised from beginning ’til end” Time Out on Too Many Penguins at Polka Theatre

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16 OCTOBER - 1 NOVEMBER

Flat ou family t fun for half term!

Main Theatre • Running time approx 1 hour, no interval Engine House presents

Flat Stanley Based on the story by Jeff Brown Adapted for stage by Mike Kenny Music by Julian Butler

Welcome to a wacky tale, packed with infectious songs In the Lambchop household the world is sunny side up. That is until a notice board flattens Stanley to 4 feet tall, a foot wide and half an inch thick. But for Stanley, his flatness presents a sense of wonder and adventure. Sliding under doors, mailed to California, flown as a kite by his brother and placed on guard to catch a dastardly robber... when you’re as flat as a pancake there is a whole new world to explore!

Ages

5 -10

Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p15)

Children younger than 5? The whole family can enjoy the show at an All Ages Welcome performance. See p15 Performance diary p15 Sunday shows now available

This colourful character is brought to life on stage by the Olivier Award-winning children’s writer Mike Kenny and director Matt Aston.

Adults and Children £13.50 • Concessions £10 £1.50 transaction charge per booking

“Big, zany… brought to life through song and dance” The Stage

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21 NOVEMBER 2014 - 14 FEBRUARY 2015 Main Theatre • Running time approx 1 hour 50 minutes, including interval Polka Theatre presents

SUNDA SHOWSY now availab le

Peter Pan By JM Barrie Adapted and directed by Peter Glanville Music by Martin Ward

Beyond the stars a thrilling adventure awaits... Magic soars to the sky this winter, as Peter Pan and Tinker Bell whisk Wendy and her brothers off to Neverland. Join them in a fantastical world of pirates, mermaids and tick-tocking crocodiles where they must help the Lost Boys battle the villainous Captain Hook. JM Barrie's enchanting classic takes flight in a stunning show for the whole family. Get ready for one of the greatest children's stories ever told, bursting with original songs, puppetry, swashbuckling fun and fairy dust.

Adults and Children £17.50 Concessions £11.50 • Previews £14

Ages

Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p15)

Children younger than 6? The whole family can enjoy the show at an All Ages Welcome performance. See p15 Performance diary p15 - 16 Audio Described Performance Sat 6 Dec 2pm Relaxed Performance Sat 13 Dec 11am Integrated Sign Language Performance Sat 10 Jan 2.30pm

£1.50 transaction charge per booking

VIP performance

PREMIUM PACKAGE For £25 per person* enjoy the BEST SEATS in the house, an interval ice cream delivered to your seat, a programme and poster.

Sat 13 Dec 2.30pm Enjoy an extra-special performance of Peter Pan. Tickets £35. All proceeds will help provide shows for children with access needs.

GROUP DISCOUNT

Save £1 per ticket – book 6 or more* Save £2 per ticket – book 12 or more* Only available on full-price tickets. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited. *All bookings are subject to a £1.50 transaction charge. No concessions are available on Premium Packages.

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visiting adventures Polka welcomes the very best early years theatre from around the country Wed 24 - Fri 26 Sep (6mths - 2yrs) Sat 27 - Sun 28 Sep (3 - 4yrs)

Adventure Theatre

Running time 35 mins PuppetShip presents

Sparkle

Ages

6m - 2

3 -4

Welcome aboard for a sparkling adventure around the Islands of Objects. Meet the fantastic creatures living there and keep a look out for hidden treasure. A gentle, interactive performance and play session for babies, toddlers and young children by Alison McGowan of PuppetShip and visual artist Tanya Axford. Joint Ticket (1 adult & 1 child) £22 • Concessions £17 £1.50 transaction charge per booking Sparkle has been created for child and adult pairs to enjoy together. A limited number of additional £5 tickets are available in advance for adults to observe from the back of the auditorium. Tickets for Sparkle are not available online – please call the Box Office on 020 8543 4888

Fri 13 - Sat 14 Feb Adventure Theatre

Running time 25 mins, followed by play session Half Moon presents a Tam Tam Ages Theatre production 6m - 3

Curious

Cake making gets messy in this perfect introduction to theatre, guaranteeing giggles galore for the young and young at heart. Journey into a playfully imaginative world where kitchen meets the garden, where dirt is good, and where messiness mischievously conjures the perfect birthday surprise. At the end of the performance, children are invited onto the stage to create their own recipes, by digging in soft, moist soil themselves. Tickets £11 • Concessions £8.50 £1.50 transaction charge per booking

6 - 8 NOVEMBER

Ages

Main Theatre • Running time approx 1 hour, no interval

10+

Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p15)

Theatre Hullabaloo presents

Angel By Kevin Dyer

A funny, heart-warming story about growing up and growing old Miriam might be getting old and she might be losing her marbles, but she definitely isn’t losing her sense of humour! When Bill, a young girl, returns Miriam’s shopping bag, they strike up an unexpected friendship. Bill soon realises that Miriam needs help, and if that means not going home, kidnapping a man and telling lies to mend the past, then that is what she will have to do.

Adults and Children £13.50 • Concessions £10 £1.50 transaction charge per booking

SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER Main Theatre • 12.30pm & 3pm • Running time 1 hour, no interval

Ages

Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p15)

makin projects presents

SUNDAY STORYtelling Ages

3-5

Maisy’s Band

Sun 16 Nov 11am

Join Maisy, everyone’s favourite mouse, and storyteller Liz Fost for a morning of mousy tales, fun and song. Will Maisy and all of her animal friends be able to get their band together and perform their favourite songs? Tickets £5 • Polka Foyer £1.50 transaction charge per booking. In association with Walker Books. Illustration © Lucy Cousins

Ages

June Whitfield CBE

Ages

Anthony Browne

Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death

Sun 11 Jan 2015 11am

Sun 25 Jan 2015 11am

Join June Whitfield, the star of countless hit TV shows, as she brings her unique warmth and talent to a collection of children’s stories. Tickets £5 • Main Theatre

The acclaimed author of Gorilla and former children’s laureate shares stories from his many books and more. Tickets £5 • Main Theatre

Following the success of their CBBC TV show Little Howard’s Big Question, human Big Howard and the animated Little Howard bring their family comedy show to Polka, with plenty of interactive stand-up, 3D animation, songs and laughs.

£1.50 transaction charge per booking

Adults and Children £12.50 • Concessions £9

£1.50 transaction charge per booking

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£1.50 transaction charge per booking

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new!

come along and...

take part

Act, sing, dance, create... at Polka we have opportunities for everyone to get involved, have fun and learn new skills with top theatre professionals

Creative Explorers

Ages 3 -5

PLAYMAKERS

Ages 5 -9

Use drama and creative play to develop communication and social skills, build confidence and encourage self expression.

Get creative and develop your own performances over 10 weeks.

Story Explorers Every Fri, 3 Oct - 12 Dec

Create and Perform: Peter Pan

(excluding 31 Oct)

Every Wed, 1 Oct - 10 Dec

Join our Enchanted Explorer and journey around the world to discover stories from near and far. Our adventures will take us to far-off lands through desert, jungle and snow, so be prepared to meet some unusual animals and characters along the way. At the end of the 10 week course there is an opportunity for children to share what they have been doing with family. £70 for 10 weeks Ages 3 - 4 (foundation) 2.45 -3.30pm Ages 4 - 5 (reception) 3.45 - 4.30pm

(excluding 29 Oct)

Adventures with Grandad, Me… and Teddy Too

(excluding 18 Feb)

Every Fri, 16 Jan - 27 Mar (excluding 20 Feb)

Grandad has been to Honolulu and to Timbuctoo, where will he take you? Inspired by Polka’s winter show this drama and storytelling course explores the games we play with Grandad and the adventures he takes us on, inspiring stories about our own family to share with everyone at the end the 10 week course. £70 for 10 weeks Ages 3 - 4 (foundation) 2.45 -3.30pm Ages 4 - 5 (reception) 3.45 - 4.30pm

Meet the director and adapter of Polka’s winter show Peter Pan to discover how this popular story will come to life on stage. Then create your very own version of Peter Pan to perform for family and friends at the end of the 10 weeks. £85 for 10 weeks Ages 5 - 7 (Year 1 & 2) 4 - 5pm Ages 7 - 9 (Year 3 & 4) 5.15 - 6.15pm

Pop-up Puppet Theatre Every Wed, 14 Jan - 25 Mar Work with Polka’s expert puppet maker to create different types of puppets and devise your own piece of theatre using your puppet characters. £85 for 10 weeks Ages 5 - 7 (Year 1 & 2) 4 - 5pm Ages 7 - 9 (Year 3 & 4) 5.15 - 6.15pm

polka youth

Ages 9 - 14

theatre For ages 9 - 14 who enjoy theatre and performing... A unique, opportunity to develop drama skills and get expert training. • Work with leading theatre professionals • Devise and create a piece of original theatre to perform each term • Perform on the Main Polka Stage every year • Learn new performance skills • Explore drama techniques used by professional actors • Receive free tickets to Polka Theatre productions Members will meet the director and team behind Polka shows and develop their very own play to perform. In the third term they will work on an original piece of theatre, written by an award-winning playwright as part of the Playhouse Festival. No need to audition, just book and come along! For ages 9 - 14 (school years 5 - 9) You can sign up each term or take advantage of our discounted rate when you join for the academic year. Autumn 2014 Term: Every Thu, 2 Oct - 11 Dec (excluding 30 Oct) 4.30 - 6.30pm Spring 2015 Term: Every Thu, 15 Jan - 26 Mar (excluding 19 Feb) 4.30 - 6.30pm Summer 2015 Term: Every Thu, 23 Apr - 2 Jul (excluding 28 May) 4.30 - 6.30pm £90 per term • £67.50 when you book all 3 terms – Saving 25%

If you take part in a Polka workshop or see a show at Polka, it counts towards your Arts Award.

To book a place contact the Box Office on 020 8543 4888 For more information email roxan@polkatheatre.com 11

For more details and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com or call 020 8543 4888

summer holiday 2014 WORKSHOPS Skitterbang Island: Puppets and Sails

Ages

4 -6

Quirky Characters: Play in a Day

Ages

6-9

Thu 24 Jul 10 -11.30am

Fri 25 Jul 10.30am - 3.30pm

Work together to create puppets, paper boats and sails in this family workshop. £18 for child and parent/carer

We’ve raided the Polka wardrobe so you can create original new characters based on our old props and costumes. £30

Blue Sky Flying High

Beaches, Bubbles and Boats

Ages

3-4

4-5

Wed 30 Jul Ages 3 - 4 9.30 - 10.30am Ages 4 - 5 11am - 12pm Shine like the sun or fly away with the birds in a lively movement and drama workshop inspired by the wide blue sky. £18

Ages

3-4

4-5

the snow-sperts search for snow Fri 31 Oct, Fri 21 Nov, Fri 19 Dec

Summer Fiesta

Ages

7 - 11

Tue 29 Jul 10.30am - 3.30pm

Get the party started at this summer style workshop. Create colourful Carnival masks and headdresses and show them off in a parade through Polka. £30

Puppet Theatre Summer School

Ages

6 -9

Mon 4 - Fri 8 Aug 10.30am - 3.30pm

Thu 31 Jul Ages 3 - 4 9.30 - 10.30am Ages 4 - 5 11am - 12pm Let’s hit the beach with an imaginative storytelling and drama workshop exploring what we see at the seaside. £18

Work with our puppet maker, director and musician to create your own puppet and perform on stage at the end of the week. £100

Flat Stanley’s Flat Puppet Adventure

Ages

6 -9

Tue 28 Oct 10.30am - 3.30pm If you were as flat as a pancake, where would you go? Create your own 2D puppets inspired by Flat Stanley and bring them to life in your own performance for family and friends. £30

Stage Fright Workshop

Ages

8 - 14

Wed 29 Oct 10.30am - 12.30pm Get gory this Halloween! Join our professional make-up artist to make blood, wounds and scars in a workshop for the very brave. £30

Teddy, Toys and Tales

Join the Snow-sperts on their quest to find snow through singing, sliding and stories. Children aged 2 - 5 will love this fun, interactive arts workshop which explores the rhythm, shape and movement of the sound "Ssss". Make the sound of falling snow, discover how snowflakes form and escape from a snowstorm in a giant igloo! Opening times: See www.polkatheatre.com/whats-on £5 per person – each child and adult require a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings are welcome, but please phone the Box Office to book them a free ticket in advance.

christmas holiday Workshops Swashbuckling Sword Stunt Workshop

october Half-Term Workshops

Ages

Tue 23 Dec 10.30am - 3.30pm Ages

Ages

2-3

4-5

Thu 30 Oct Ages 2 - 3 9.45 - 10.45am Ages 4 - 5 11am - 12pm A family workshop inspired by Polka’s winter show Grandad, Me and Teddy Too. Bring along your own treasured teddy or toy for an imaginative, interactive storytelling adventure starring you, Grandad and teddy too. £12 for child and parent/carer

Ages

2 -5

The Pop Up Arts Café presents

Join our incredible stunt team to discover the secrets of stage sword fighting and how we created fight and stunt scenes in Polka’s winter show Peter Pan. Please wear comfortable clothes for this physical, action-packed workshop. £30

Peter Pan and Tinker Bell’s Shadow Light Show

Ages

6 -9

Fri 2 Jan 10.30am - 3.30pm Peter Pan’s shadow comes to life as we explore light and shade in this shadow puppetry workshop inspired by Polka’s winter show Peter Pan. £30

The Big Draw at Polka

Throughout October • For

Polka’s Young Voices Panel have been working to guarantee that workshops for ages 8+ are fun, lively and engaging.

Take Part supported by If you take part in a Polka workshop, it counts towards your Arts Award.

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all ages Whether you’re a buddin g artist or simply enjoy drawing for fun, pop along to Polka and get creative with our fre e Big Draw drop in activities. Anyone can dra w, so come along and take part.

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Main Theatre shows in violet

Relaxed Performances

Adventure Theatre shows in pink

Aimed at children with autism, learning disabilities and sensory and communication disorders. Tickets for these performances must be booked by calling the Box Office.

All Ages Welcome Relaxed Performance

Integrated Sign Language Performance

Audio Described Performance

Th 25 Fr 26 Sa 27 Su 28

Going on a… Sparkle 6m-2yrs 10.35/12.00/2.05 Going on a… Sparkle 6m-2yrs 10.35/12.00/2.05 Going on a… Sparkle 3-4yrs

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.45/2.35

Going on a… Sparkle 3-4yrs

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.45/2.35

We 1 Going on a…

Schools Performance

2 Going on a…

3 Going on a…

Families are very welcome to attend schools performances. Please check times and availability in advance by calling the Box Office.

12.30/3.00

11.00

/2.00

We 8 Going on a… Grandad, Me… 2.05

All Ages Welcome Designated performances where the whole family can enjoy the show, whatever their age. These performances are not altered in any way, but allow you to still see a show if you also have children under the recommended age range.

Recommended Age Ranges To help you chose the most suitable show for your children please take note of age ranges. We cannot admit children under the recommended age range into the Main Theatre, except for performances marked All Ages Welcome.

Th 9 Going on a… Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Fr 28 Sa 29

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Su 30 Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Tu 28 Flat Stanley Grandad, Me… We 29 Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Th 30 Flat Stanley 11.00 /2.30 Grandad, Me… 11.05/2.35

12.30/3.30 12.35/3.35

We 5 Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Th 6 Angel Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Fr 7 Angel Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Sa 8 Angel Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 10.35/12.30/2.05

Su 9 Little Howard Grandad, Me… We 12 Grandad, Me…

12.30/3.00 12.35/3.05

Sa 13 Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 VIP 11.05/12.30

10.35/12.30/2.05

Su 14 Tu 16 We 17 Th 18 Fr 19 Sa 20 Su 21

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Tu 23 We 24

10.35/2.05 11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Su 12 Going on… Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Th 13 Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Fr 14 Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

We 15 Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Sa 15 Grandad, Me…

11.05/12.30/2.35

Th 16 Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Su 16 Maisy's Band Grandad, Me…

11.00 1.00/3.00

Fr 17 Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

We 19 Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Sa 18 Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Su 19 Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 10.35/2.05

Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Sa 1 Storytelling Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

See p14 11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Sa 11 Going on a… Grandad, Me…

Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05 11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

We 3 Th 4 Fr 5 Sa 6 Su 7 We 10 Th 11 Fr 12

Fr 10 Going on a… Grandad, Me…

We 22 Th 23 Fr 24

Peter Pan Grandad, Me… Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

december 2014

november 2014

Sa 4 Storytelling Going on a… 5 Going on a…

Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

Fr 31 Snow-sperts… Flat Stanley Grandad, Me…

october 2014

Free Storytelling (see p18)

Sa 25 Su 26

Th 20 Grandad, Me… 10.35/12.30/2.05 Fr 21 Snow-sperts… Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

See p14 / 7.00 10.35/2.05

Sa 22 Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 10.30/12.30/2.05

Su 23 Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

We 26 Th 27

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Merton school Holidays

Reduced-price Preview Performance

Merton school holidays

We 24 Going on a… Sparkle 6m-2yrs 10.35/12.00/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Storytelling Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00 12.15

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

/5.30 /2.05/3.45

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.30/2.00 10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.30/2.00 10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.30/2.00 10.35/12.30/2.05

Snow-sperts… Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

See p14 10.30 /2.00 10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 10.30/12.30/2.05

Closed

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Merton school holidays

september 2014

Diary Key

Th 25 Christmas Day

Closed

Fr 26 Boxing Day

Closed

Sa 27 Su 28 We 31

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 10.30/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

january 2015 Th

1 New Year's Day Closed

Fr 2 Peter Pan Grandad, Me… Sa 3 Su 4 We 7 Th 8 Fr 9 Sa 10 Su 11 We 14 Th 15 Fr 16 Sa 17 Su 18 We 21 Th 22 Fr 23

Storytelling Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 12.15/2.05/3.45

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

June Whitfield Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 2.30 12.30/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 10.30/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

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11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Sa 24 Su 25 We 28 Th 29 Fr 30 Sa 31

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

Anthony Browne 11.00 Peter Pan 2.30 Grandad, Me… 11.05/2.35 Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00/5.30 10.35/12.30/2.05

february 2015 Su 1 We 4 Th 5 Fr 6 Sa 7 Su 8 We 11

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/12.30/2.05

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

10.35/2.05

Storytelling Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

2.00 12.15/2.05/3.45

Peter Pan Grandad, Me…

11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35

Peter Pan

Th 12 Peter Pan Fr 13 Sa 14

Peter Pan Curious Peter Pan Curious

10.35/12.30/2.05 11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35

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General information How to Book Online: Select your own seats at www.polkatheatre.com By Phone: 020 8543 4888 Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 4.30pm In person: Opening times Wed - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat -Sun: 10am - 4.30pm

Concessions Concessions are available for those registered unemployed or receiving benefits (includes Pension Credits). A 20% concessionary rate is available for workshops.

Group Discounts Peter Pan: Save £1 per ticket – book 6+ Save £2 per ticket – book 12+ We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Flat Stanley, Angel, Little Howard, Curious and Grandad, Me… and Teddy Too: Save 50p per ticket – book 6+ Save £1 per ticket – book 12+ Only valid on full-price tickets. Not to be used in conjunction with other offers. School Group Discounts also available – contact the Box Office for details.

Refunds and Exchanges We are unable to 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.

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access

We are committed to making Polka accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know when booking.

Wheelchair access

Induction loop

Integrated Sign Language Performances

Audio Described Performances

Working dogs welcome

Relaxed performances

Wed - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 4.30pm (Excluding Sun 2 Nov, 21 Dec, 15 Feb)

Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway Wimbledon London SW19 1SB

How to Find Us Polka Theatre is a short walk from Wimbledon Station and South Wimbledon Underground Station. For a map and details on how to get to Polka please visit www.polkatheatre.com

Baby-changing facilities and a buggy park are available at the theatre and café staff will happily warm up baby food.

Hiring the Theatre The Main Theatre and other rooms are available to hire for conferences, meetings, parties, film screenings and launches. Call Chloe on 020 8545 8334 or email chloe@polkatheatre.com

• Group discounts available on theatre tickets • Choose from our hot or cold menu • Tea Parties last for 1 hour in our Party Room • Let us decorate and tidy up

NEW autumn/winter Opening Times:

Specialist workshops

Babies and Toddlers

Looking for a magical children’s party experience? Celebrate with a show at Polka followed by a children’s Tea Party and the use of Polka’s playground.

Polka Theatre is now open Sundays

Touch tours

Large print brochure available by request.

Polka’s play facilities are free to use and you don’t need a ticket. Drop in any time we’re open to use the café, playground, garden, toys, dressing up box and book corner.

Party time at Polka!

Accessible toilet

Scripts available in advance

Pop in to PLAY!

By bus 57, 93, 219, 131 stop outside Polka Theatre 156, 163, 164, 200, stop nearby By tube Wimbledon, District Line South Wimbledon, Northern Line By train Wimbledon (14 minutes from Waterloo) By tram Wimbledon By bike There is a cycle rack at the theatre Parking There are car parks in Wimbledon Town Centre and limited pay-and-display bays near the theatre. See www.polkatheatre.com for details.

Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com

Polka Cafe Open all day, Wednesday - Sunday, serving a delicious range of hot and cold meals and snacks.

Access at Polka

For more information on children’s Tea Parties call 020 8545 8330 or email cafe@polkatheatre.com Sample menus can be viewed at: www.polkatheatre.com/editorial/polka-cafe

Enjoy free wireless internet access throughout Polka.

World of Stories and Music Ages 3+

Get inspired with a free Saturday morning of storytelling featuring some of the most dynamic spoken word artists and storytellers in the UK today.

Free tickets for World of Stories and Music are available to book one month before each storytelling session but are limited in number. To be the first to hear when tickets are released: • Join Polka’s e-mail list at www.polkatheatre.com • Like us on Facebook – facebook/polkatheatre • Follow us on Twitter – @polkatheatre Tickets are only bookable online and are subject to a £1.50 transaction processing charge per booking.

Sat 4 Oct We welcome back storyteller Jeanette Angela Barrett for some Afro-Caribbean inspired stories with a twist.

Sat 6 Dec Join Marleen Vermeuleen as we follow Ananse the Spiderman’s attempt to get the golden box of stories from Nyame the Sky King.

Sat 1 Nov There are stories living in PoetryJoe’s Story Coat – some funny, some sad, some a little scary. An interactive performance where a magic coat reveals its fables, tales and poems!

Sat 3 Jan Vanessa Woolf performs a lively, interactive mixture of folktales and music about some of London’s most colourful characters and unbelievable histories. Sat 7 Feb Join us for special story to welcome in the Chinese New Year. 18