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World-class theatre for children aged 0 -13
Help us unlock the imagination and potential in children through the power of performance. Donate to Polka today and your donation will be doubled thanks to our special Catalyst Arts award from Arts Council England. From now until June 2014, every donation we receive will be matched £1 for £1. For example, your £10 will be worth £20 to Polka children and with Gift Aid potentially as much as £25. As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to ensure we can continue to reach over 100,000 children each year through theatre, creative learning and community engagement projects. Help us give children their very first experience of the magic of theatre. £20 = theatre tickets for two children who couldn’t otherwise experience live theatre. £100 = a BSL interpreter for our integrated sign language shows. £1,000 = 15 children at risk of social exclusion will have the opportunity to devise and stage their own production, while learning valuable life skills.
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Thank you! With the support of the Culture programme of the European Union.
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Until 17 August Main Theatre • 1 hr 15 mins Polka Theatre and BBC Worldwide present
4-7 years
Watch With Baby shows available
Welcome!
Charlie and Lola’s
Extremely New Play
Get ready for a magical new Polka season, bursting with fun, colour and imagination.
Based on the characters created by Lauren Child Adapted by Jonathan Lloyd Everyone’s favourite brother and sister are back on the Polka stage. Based on the popular BBC TV series, don’t miss our brand new playful show full of fun, friendship and adventure. www.charlieandlola.com Charlie and Lola TM and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide. BBC logo TM & © BBC 1996
until 17 August
2-4
Adventure Theatre • 40 mins
years
Polka Theatre and Norwich Puppet Theatre present
Bask in a world of colour in this interactive performance using projection, light, puppets, music and dance. Three Colours places you and your children at the very centre of the experience, gently drawing you into wonderful imaginary landscapes where you can swim with fish, feel frogs nibble your toes, catch grasshoppers and listen to a gentle heartbeat.
You’ll be amazed at how much we pack onto the stage in The Planet and Stuff, an interactive new show exploring climate change for ages 9 - 13. This winter, look forward to plenty of Polka magic with two children’s classics. Lewis Carroll’s enchanting characters spring to life in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for ages 6 -11, whilst ages 1 - 5 can meet the world’s friendliest Gorilla, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Anthony Browne’s award-winning picture book. And don’t forget our great variety of holiday workshops, after-school courses and a hand-picked selection of shows in the Adventure Theatre. See you at Polka soon!
What’s coming up? he Planet T 9 -13 years Stuff and
p3 - 4
-5 Gorilla 1years
p5 - 6
lice’s Adventures p7 - 8 A 6 - 11 years in Wonderland
The Polka Blog Zone! Check out the new Polka Blog for the latest behind-the-scenes news. Visit www.polkatheatre.com/blog For exclusive news, games and competitions: /polkatheatre
4 -7 a Time Te years 7+ easure Island Tr years 6 mths -6 yrs
p10
Visiting Adventures p11
ke 3 Ta -13 years
p9
Part
p12 - 14
After-school courses & workshops
@polkatheatre /polkatheatre
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27 September – 26 October Main Theatre • Running time TBC, check www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre and Tonic Theatre present
The Planet and Stuff By Simon Daw, Joel Horwood and Lucy Kerbel One simple question: ‘How can we solve climate change?’ The children at Polka want a straight answer, but so far no one has been able to help. Today all of that is going to change. Or else! From global inequality to your own recycling. From what’s going on up in the atmosphere to where that sweet wrapper in your pocket came from and where it might end up, climate change takes centre stage. Part live science demo, part hyperactive game show, The Planet and Stuff is the fact-packed, straight-talking climate change event with all the answers. What could possibly go wrong? Created in partnership with children from Polka’s Young Voices Panel
9 - 13 years
Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p17)
Performance diary p15 -16 After-show talk Sat 12 Oct 2.30pm Integrated Sign Language Performance Sat 19 Oct 2pm
Younger than 9 years? The whole family can enjoy the show, whatever their age, on Sat 12 Oct 11am
Tickets £12 • Concessions £8 • Previews £8 £1.50 transaction charge per booking
#theplanetandstuff
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Take part!
Act, sing, dance and create at Polka. See p12 - 14 for our holiday workshops and after-school courses.
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
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16 October 2013 - 15 February 2014 Adventure Theatre • Running time approx 45 minutes, no interval Polka Theatre presents
Gorilla By Anthony Browne Adapted by Rachel Barnett Hannah loves gorillas, but she’s never seen a real one. It’s the night before her birthday and something amazing is about to happen... When Hannah’s toy gorilla comes to life, dressed in her father’s coat and hat, they embark on a thrilling, moonlit adventure. Meet the world’s friendliest gorilla this winter as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic award-winning picture book by former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne – brought to life with puppetry, music and a giant sprinkling of Polka magic.
1 -2
years
3 -5
years
Mini Gorilla for toddlers Enjoy a special version of Gorilla tailor-made for children aged 1 - 2 yrs and with a running time of 30 minutes. Check the calendar for toddler shows marked with . Early booking is strongly advised due to reduced capacity at these performances.
Tickets £10 • Concessions £8 • Previews £8 £1.50 transaction charge per booking
“The young audience were hypnotised from beginning ’til end by this magical story”
Performance diary p15 -16 Relaxed Performance Sat 7 Dec 12pm
Time Out on Too Many Penguins at Polka Theatre
#gorillalive
Take part!
Act, sing, dance and create at Polka. See p12 - 14 for our holiday workshops and after-school courses.
Gorilla Copyright © 1983 Anthony Browne. Adapted and performed by permission of Walker Books Ltd London Cover illustration © 1983 Anthony Browne. Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd London www.walker.co.uk
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Gorilla Magic Workshop • Thu 20 Feb 10 - 11.15am (3 - 4 yrs) • 11.30am - 12.15pm (4 - 5 yrs) Bring in your own treasured toy and work with our storyteller to bring it to life in a special story. See p14 for details.
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
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22 November 2013 - 15 February 2014 Main Theatre • Running time approx 2 hours, including interval Polka Theatre presents
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland By Simon Reade Based on the novel by Lewis Carroll Curiouser and curiouser... When Alice falls down a mysterious rabbit hole she stumbles upon a magical fantasy world where anything can happen... Lewis Carroll’s classic characters spring to life in an enchanting show for the whole family, bursting with music, madness and mystery. Take tea with the Mad Hatter, meet the White Rabbit, grin with the Cheshire Cat and play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, but whatever you do... don’t lose your head! Join us in Wonderland this winter for a gloriously funny tale full of laughter, imagination, original songs and stunning staging.
Tickets £16 • Concessions £11 • Previews £10 £1.50 transaction charge per booking
“Traditional children’s theatre at its best”
6 - 11 years
Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p17)
Performance diary p15 -16 After-show Talk Sat 7 Dec 2pm Integrated Sign Language Performance Sat 14 Dec 2.30pm Audio Described Performance Sat 21 Dec 2pm Relaxed Performance Sat 11 Jan 11am
Younger than 6? The whole family can enjoy the show, whatever their age, at a Watch With Baby performance. See diary for dates and times.
The Guardian on Charlotte’s Web at Polka Theatre
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Take part!
Act, sing, dance and create at Polka. See p12 - 14 for our holiday workshops and after-school courses.
Illustration by Manuel Šumberac
#aliceatpolka
Create and Perform After-school Course Wed 2 Oct - Wed 11 Dec (excluding Wed 30 Oct) 4 - 5pm (5 - 7 yrs) • 5.15 - 6.30pm (7 - 9 yrs) Meet the director and perform your very own version of the show, exploring characters, devising scenes and creating props, music, songs and dances. See p12.
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
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wednesday 30 October – saturday 2 November
thursday 7 - Saturday 9 November Half-term family fu n!
Main Theatre • Running time approx 50 minutes, no interval Oxford Playhouse presents
Main Theatre • Running time approx 1 hour 25 minutes, including interval Mind the Gap presents
By Mike Kenny Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver, retold by acclaimed children’s writer Mike Kenny – with a twist. Modern-day and fantasy worlds collide as a supermarket becomes the scene for the greatest pirate story of them all; turning aisles into adventure and carrots into parrots. Jump aboard this swashbuckling adventure from Mind the Gap, the award-winning theatre company that works with learning disabled and non-disabled artists as equals.
7+ years
Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p17)
Performance diary p15 -16 Younger than 7? The whole family can enjoy the show, whatever their age, at the Watch With Baby performance Sat 9 Nov 11am
Tickets £12 • Concessions £8 £1.50 transaction charge per booking
Created and directed by Toby Hulse A wonderfully silly celebration of meal times in words, song, music and dance, inspired by the games we all play around the kitchen table. Tea Time is the perfect show for anyone who has ever made an island out of mash with a sea of gravy, pretended a spoon of yoghurt was a steam train, or realised that food is just as much fun at the end of your nose as it is in your mouth! You’ll be holding out your plate for more!
Tickets £12 • Concessions £8 £1.50 transaction charge per booking
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4 -7 years
Please refer to our policy on children under this age range (p17)
Performance diary p15 -16 Younger than 4? The whole family can enjoy the show, whatever their age, at the Watch With Baby performance on Thu 31 Oct 11am
Take part!
Act, sing, dance and create at Polka. See p12 - 14 for our holiday workshops and after-school courses.
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
World of Stories and Music
Get inspired with a free Saturday morning of storytelling featuring some of the most dynamic spoken word artists and storytellers in the UK today.
3+ years
How do I get tickets? Email storytelling@polkatheatre.com by 5pm on Monday 16 September with your name, address, the day you would like to attend and the number of tickets you would like (up to four per family). We’ll let you know if you have been allocated tickets by Monday 23 September. Sat 5 Oct We welcome back Lucky Moyo for some traditional Southern African stories. Sat 2 Nov Join Robert Stephenson for The Tales of the Baby Dragon, a collection of short stories full of myth and mystery.
Sat 7 Dec Hong Kong born Eurasian Storyteller Veronica Needa, tells stories from the Chinese tradition that includes monsters, superheroes and heavenly journeys!
Sat 4 Jan Join us for Kali’s Warning a traditional tale from the Ivory Coast. Sat 1 Feb Celebrate Chinese New Year with Jin Wen Yeh.
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
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visiting adventures Polka showcase the best early years theatre from around the world Tickets for Visiting Adventures are just £10, £8 concessions (£1.50 transaction charge per booking) Group Discount – Book 10 tickets and get the 11th free See p15 - 16 for performance times
Sat 28 Sep
3 -6
Approx 60 mins Theatre of Widdershins presents
years
Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Furry Tails What happened to the wolf and those three little pigs? Why was Goldilocks walking in the woods? How did the three Billy Goats Gruff really deal with that troll? All will be revealed in this lively, fun-filled show, complete with a foot-tapping soundtrack.
Tue 1 - Sat 5 Oct Approx 40 mins Lyngo Theatre presents
6 mths - 3 yrs
Egg and Spoon Relax on our comfy cushions as Percy and April guide you through the four seasons and celebrate the wonders of nature. Make some friends while you play peek-a-boo in a puddle or dance at the butterfly party! You’ll see how everyone likes to sleep on the moon cushion or cover themselves with snow, from spring to autumn and back again.
Wed 19 - Sat 22 Feb 2014
3 -6
years
Approx 40 mins Major Mustard presents
Ugly Duckling Funky feathers is feeling low. Can Major Mustard cheer him up? In this lively version of Hans Christian Anderson’s popular story, Major Mustard combines puppetry, music and storytelling to give a new flavour to a well-known tale.
come along and...
take part Act, sing, dance, direct and create at Polka! Whatever you’re interested in, there’s something for everyone from workshops to after-school courses…
After-school courses Creative Explorers Moon Space Stars
Pirates and Princesses
Tue 1 Oct - Tue 12 Nov
Tue 14 Jan - Tue 11 Feb
(excluding Tue 29 Oct)
Explore stories and tales from around the world that feature pirates and princesses in these drama, story and craft workshops. £35 for five weeks
Journey on a shooting star, whirl around planets and land on the Moon! Help lost astronauts find Martians in six fun-packed drama and craft sessions inspired by the night sky. £42 for six weeks 3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs With the support of the Culture programme of the European Union.
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
Wish Wash Water Tue 19 Nov - Tue 17 Dec
Wimbledon Bookfest 28 September - 13 October 2013
Join Wimbledon Bookfest in the Big Tent on Wimbledon Common this autumn for events with your favourite authors and book characters including Jez Alborough, Eoin Colfer, The Wimpy Kid Show, Wombles Storytelling, Michelle Paver, Darcey Bussell, Michael Palin, Paul Merton and our headline event with Roddy Doyle. There’s something for all tastes and ages. To book tickets and for information please visit www.wimbledonbookFest.org and follow us on twitter @Wimbbookfest. Tickets available online at www.wimbledonbookfest.org
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Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
3 -5 years
Dive into the ocean, ripple and roll like waves, splash and crash like a waterfall in these lively music, drama and creative movement sessions exploring the exciting movement of water. £35 for five weeks 3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
Paint Splash Splosh Tue 25 Feb - Tue 25 Mar
PLAYMAKERS
Create and Perform: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Wed 2 Oct - Wed 11 Dec (excluding Wed 30 Oct)
Meet the director of Polka’s winter show, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and find out how we bring the play to life on stage. Perform your very own version of the show and explore characters, devise scenes, create props, music, songs and dances.
Explore colour, painting, movement and music in five weeks of multisensory messy play sessions. Wear old clothes as you will get dirty! £35 for five weeks
5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm £75 for ten weeks
3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
Scene Stealers
3 - 3.45pm 4 - 4.45pm
5 -9 years
7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm £85 for ten weeks Wed 15 Jan - Wed 26 Mar (excluding Wed 19 Feb)
Scenes from some Polka Theatre shows have gone missing. Help us write, create and perform new ones to an audience at the end of this acting, improvising and role play course. 5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm £75 for ten weeks 7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm £85 for ten weeks
For more details and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com or call 020 8543 4888
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come along and...take part summer
2013
holiday activities
This summer we have lots of fun workshops for all ages and Polka’s annual summer schools for ages 6 - 9 and 8 - 13. Visit www.polkatheatre.com for details and to book.
october Half-Term holiday Workshops
Polka’s Young Voices Panel has been working hard to guarantee that our workshops for ages 8+ are fun, lively and engaging.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Snow Flake Shake
Halloween Scene
8 -13 years
Tue 29 Oct Wed 30 Oct 10.30am - 3.30pm
Thu 31 Oct
Make a Monster Fri 1 Nov 3 - 4 yrs 5 - 6 yrs
Create your very own stop frame animation short film inspired by Halloween. £60 for two days
Stage Fright If you take part in a Polka workshop or see a show at Polka, it counts towards your Arts Award.
come along and...take part
6-9
years
3-4
years
Thu 2 Jan 2.30 - 3.30pm
5-6
years
A dance and movement workshop inspired by winter but guaranteed to warm you up! £15
9.45 - 11am 11.30am - 12.45pm
Create and design your very own monster shadow puppets and gather round as our storyteller brings them to life in this drama and craft workshop. £15
10 -13 years
6 - 9 yrs 10am - 12.30pm 10 - 13 yrs 1.30 - 4pm Ever wondered how we make blood, wounds and scars for the stage? Work with a professional make-up artist to create special Halloween themed make up effects. £25
3-5
years
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM holiday WORKSHOPS Dancing Dragons Tue 18 Feb 10am - 12pm
6-8
years
Create your own Chinese dragon puppet and welcome in the Chinese New Year with a dragon dance! £25
Actor’s Boot Camp Wed 19 Feb 10.30am - 1pm
7 - 11 years
Back by popular demand! Spend the morning working with a professional actor who’ll put you through your paces with games and exercises. £30
Gorilla Magic Thu 20 Feb 3 - 4 yrs 4 - 5 yrs
3-4
years
Down the Rabbit Hole: Play in a Day
7 - 11 years
Fri 3 Jan 10.30am - 3.30pm Inspired by Polka’s winter show, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, journey down the rabbit hole and create your very own play based on the curious objects you find there. £30
4 -5
years
10 -11.15am 11.30am - 12.15pm
Bring in your own treasured toy and work with our storyteller to bring it to life in a special story. £15
Writer’s Lab Fri 21 Feb 10.30am - 3.30pm
8 -13 years
Experiment with different characters, scenes, plots and endings and create your very own story. £30
The Big Draw at Polka
Throughout October • For
all ages Whether you’re a buddin g artist or simply enjoy drawing for fun, pop along to Polka and get creative with our free Big Draw drop in activities inspired by Polka shows Tea Time and Gorilla. The Big Draw philosophy is tha t anyone can draw so come along and take part this October.
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Book online Book online24 24hours hoursatatwww.polkatheatre.com www.polkatheatre.com or call or call 020020 8543 8543 48884888
Join the
Young Voices Panel
• • • • • •
8 - 13 Attend workshops and masterclasses years Work with top directors, actors, writers and designers Have a say on the decisions that are made at Polka Get exclusive backstage access to all aspects of theatre production Free tickets to shows and the chance to write reviews Make new friends and much more!
For more information visit www.polkatheatre.com/editorial/young-voices-panel or email clare@polkatheatre.com
For more details and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com or call 020 8543 4888
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diary Diary Key
October 2013
Reduced-price preview performance
Tu 1 Planet & Stuff Egg and Spoon We 2 Planet & Stuff Egg and Spoon
After-show talk
Tu 3 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/12.30/2.05
We 4 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Th 5 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
10.35/12.30/2.05
Fr 6 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
10.35/2.05
11.00 /2.00 11.05/12.30/2.05
Sa 2 World of Stories Tea Time 1.00 /3.30 Gorilla 12.00/2.05/3.35 Tu 5 Gorilla We 6 Gorilla
10.35/2.05
10.35/2.05
Fr 8 Treasure Island Gorilla 10.35/2.05
Sa 7 World of Stories Alice in Won… 2.00 / 5.30 Gorilla 12.00 /2.05/3.30
10.35/2.05
Sa 9 Treasure Island 11.00 /2.00 Gorilla 11.05/12.30/2.05
Tu 10 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Tu 12 Gorilla
We 11 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Toddler performance
10.35/2.05
Sa 5 World of Stories Planet & Stuff Egg and Spoon
2.00 12.00/2.05
We 13 Gorilla
10.30/2.00
10.30/12.30/2.05
Th 14 Gorilla
10.30/2.00
Fr 15 Gorilla
10.30/2.00
Tu 8 Planet & Stuff
Sa 16 Gorilla
11.00/12.30/2.00
We 9 Planet & Stuff
Tu 19 Gorilla
10.30/2.00
Th 10 Planet & Stuff
We 20 Gorilla
10.30/2.00
Fr 11 Planet & Stuff
Th 21 Gorilla
10.30/12.30/2.00
Th 12 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Sa 11 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
10.35/2.05
Fr 13 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Su 12 Alice in Won… Gorilla
2.00 12.30/2.05
Sa 14 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
We 15 Alice in Won… Gorilla
/6.00 10.35/12.30/2.05
Tu 17 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.30/2.00 10.35/2.05
Th 16 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
We 18 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.30/2.00 10.35/2.05
Fr 17 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Sa 18 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
Su 19 Alice in Won… Gorilla
2.00 12.30/2.05
We 22 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/12.30/2.05
Th 23 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Fr 24 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Sa 25 Alice in Won… Gorilla
2.00/5.30 11.00/12.30/2.05
Su 26 Alice in Won… Gorilla
2.00 12.30/2.05
Tu 28 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
10.35/2.05
Tu 26 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Fr 20 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.30/2.00 10.35/2.05
Fr 18 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
10.35/2.05
We 27 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/12.30/2.05
Sa 21 Alice in Won… Gorilla
2.00 /5.30 11.00/12.30/2.05
Sa 19 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
2.00 11.05/12.30/2.05
Th 28 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Tu 24 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Tu 22 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
Fr 29 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
We 25 Christmas Day
Closed
10.35/2.05
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
Closed
10.35/2.05
Sa 30 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Th 26 Boxing Day Fr 27 Alice in Won… Gorilla
2.00/5.30 12.30/3.30
Sa 28 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
Tu 31 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
10.35/2.05
Sa 26 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
2.00 10.35/12.30/2.05
Tu 29 Gorilla
11.00/12.30/2.35
We 30 Tea Time Gorilla
11.00/2.00 11.05/2.05
Th 31 Tea Time Gorilla
11.00 /2.00 11.05/2.05
Merton school Holidays
Merton schools Half Term
Fr 25 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Th 17 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
10.35/2.05
10.35/2.05
10.35/2.05
10.30/2.00 10.35/12.30/2.05
Th 24 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
Fr 31 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Fr 10 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Th 19 Alice in Won… Gorilla
We 23 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
10.35/12.30/2.05
2.00/5.30 11.00/12.30/2.05
Families are very welcome to attend schools performances. Please check times and availability in advance. Tickets for these performances must be booked through the Box Office on 020 8543 4888.
10.35/2.05
Sa 1 World of Stories Alice in Won… 2.00/5.30 Gorilla 12.00/2.05/3.30
Sa 23 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Schools Performances
10.35/12.30/2.05
Th 30 Alice in Won… Gorilla
/6.00 10.35/2.05
2.05
2.00 /7.00 10.30/2.05
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
We 29 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Th 9 Alice in Won… Gorilla
We 16 Planet & Stuff Gorilla
Fr 22 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Fr 3 Alice in Won… Gorilla
February 2014
Free storytelling
/2.30
2.00 12.00/2.05
10.35/12.30/2.05
Sa 12 Planet & Stuff
11.00
Closed
Th 2 Alice in Won… Gorilla
We 8 Alice in Won… Gorilla
Audio described performance
Tu 15 Planet & Stuff
We 1 New Year’s Day
Sa 4 World of Stories Alice in Won… 2.00/5.30 Gorilla 12.00/2.05/3.30
10.35/2.05
Fr 4 Planet & Stuff Egg and Spoon
Integrated Sign Language performance
Fr 1 Tea Time Gorilla
january 2014
Th 7 Treasure Island Gorilla
£10 saver show
Relaxed performance
15
/7.00
Th 3 Planet & Stuff Egg and Spoon
Watch with Baby performance
2.00
Sa 28 Planet & Stuff 2.00/5.30 Billy Goat’s Gruff 11.00/2.05
December 2013
Merton schools Half Term
Fr 27 Planet & Stuff
Adventure Theatre shows in pink
The whole family can enjoy the show, whatever their age, at a Watch With Baby performance. These performances are not altered in any way, it simply means that all ages are welcome to attend. For further information please contact the Box Office on 020 8543 4888.
November 2013
Merton schools Half Term
September 2013
Main Theatre shows in violet
All ages are welcome at Watch With Baby performances
Tu 4 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
We 5 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Th 6 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Fr 7 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/12.30/2.05
Sa 8 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00/2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
Tu 11 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
We 12 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/12.30/2.05
Th 13 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Fr 14 Alice in Won… Gorilla
10.35/2.05
Sa 15 Alice in Won… Gorilla
11.00 /2.30 11.05/12.30/2.35
We 19 Ugly Duckling
11.05/2.35
Th 20 Ugly Duckling
11.05/2.35
Fr 21 Ugly Duckling
11.05/2.35
Sa 22 Ugly Duckling
11.05/2.35
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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
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Hiring the Theatre
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
Baby-changing facilities and a buggy park are available at the theatre and café staff will happily warm up baby food.
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.
Enjoy our free wireless internet access throughout our building available for you to use at anytime.
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We cannot admit children under the recommended age range into the Main Theatre. Exceptions to this rule are designated Watch With Baby shows when all ages are welcome - look out for this symbol in the Diary.
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Concessions are available for those registered unemployed or receiving benefits (includes Pension 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 carer/companion tickets are available.
To help you choose the most suitable show for your children and ensure that all audience members enjoy the performance, every show at Polka has a recommended age range.
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In person Tue - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat 10am - 4.30pm
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By Phone Call 020 8543 4888 Mon 9.30am - 4.30pm Tue - Fri 9.30am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4.30pm
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Online Visit www.polkatheatre.com to select your own seats online
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By train Wimbledon (14 minutes from Waterloo)
By tram Wimbledon
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By bike There is a cycle rack at the theatre
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 New Wimbledon Theatre), Queens Road, St George’s Road, Hartfield Road and Hartfield Crescent.
With thanks to… We are committed to making Polka accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know when booking.
Pop in to Play at Polka 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! Polka’s building is open Tue - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat: 10am - 4.30pm
Wheelchair access
Induction loop
Integrated Sign Language Performance
Polka Partners For more information on sponsorship and corporate partnership opportunities phone Amanda Cropper on 020 8545 8353 or email amanda@polkatheatre.com
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
Working dogs welcome
Relaxed 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 Tue - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat: 10am - 4.30pm Polka is a registered charity no. 256979
Large print brochure available by request
Box Office 020 8543 4888 • Book online @ www.polkatheatre.com
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