February August 2012
World-class theatre for children ages 0 -13
Box Office: 020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com
On your marks... get set... GO!
16 FEBRUARY - 21 APRIL 2012 • MAIN THEATRE • approx 2 HOURS INC INTERVAL Polka Theatre presents
We welcome you to a very special spring and summer at Polka: the world is coming to London – and we’re fit and ready! Get out your running shoes and get ready to cheer as we bring Run! A Sports Day Musical to Polka’s stage for summer 2012. And there are more brilliant shows and activities throughout the season – just take a peek at what we’ve got going on! This includes our story-writing competition, Writing the World, which returns for its final year. Will your UK story win gold and get performed on our stage?
What’s coming up?
Jonathan Lloyd Artistic Director
Twist of Gold 9 - 13 yrs
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Run! A Sports Day Musical 7 - 11 yrs
London Book Swap! Sat 25 Feb
In celebration of World Book Day, Polka is teaming up with Discover Children’s Story Centre, V&A Museum of Childhood, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education and lots of other arts and literature organisations across London, to take part in a giant book swap! Bring along old books to swap and get new stories to share with each other…
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Charlie & Lola 4 - 7 yrs
7-8
Kid Carpet 4 - 8 yrs
Polka is opening its doors for a day of free games and fun activities for all the family. It’s a sports day with a theatrical, playful twist – a chance to race, play, perform and make things…
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Writing the World
9 Visiting Adventures 10 - 12 World of Stories 12 General Info Diary
13 - 15
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)
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BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 3 Mar 2pm
17 - 18
Autism Friendly Performance Sat 17 Mar 5.30pm
Illustration by Rhett Podersoo
Sun 24 Jun • 11am - 4pm
Adapted by Simon Reade
Inside Out 2 - 5 yrs
Take Part
Polka Sports Day!
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After-show Talk Thu 5 Apr 2pm
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Photograph by Piotr Kowalik
1 - 30 JUNE 2012 • MAIN THEATRE • Approx 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES INC INTERVAL Polka Theatre presents
l a ic s u M y a D s t r o p S A Script by Lisa Evans Co-commissioned by Polka Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton Songs and music by Julian Butler
Ella is late. Again. And on today of all days: Sports Day 2012… It’s her last day at primary school and her last chance to show she’s more than just the shy new girl. If only her Mum could watch her race, but that looks about as likely as her team winning gold. This funny, heart-warming musical follows four students and their teacher, Mr Budge, in a story of falling over, getting up and carrying on. With original music and dance, Polka’s feel-good musical brings an extra-special sports day to life this summer. Cheer and cry for your favourite team as they compete at cycling, archery, the high jump, gymnastics and plenty of running! Is it really the taking part that matters? Join us and find out…
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Tickets Weekends £12 Weekdays £10 Concessions £8 Previews £8
7 -11 years
Please refer to our policy on under-aged children (page 16)
After-show Talk Fri 8 Jun 2.30pm
Polka Sports Day!
BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 16 Jun 2pm
Polka is opening its doors for a day of free games and fun activities for all the family. It’s a sports day with a theatrical, playful twist – a chance to race, play, perform and make things…
Autism Friendly Performance Sat 23 Jun 5.30pm
Sun 24 Jun • 11am - 4pm
4 JULY - 25 AUGUST 2012 • ADVENTURE THEATRE • APPROX 45 MINUTES Polka Theatre presents
If inside’s out, and outside’s in Then where to end, and where to begin? On land or sea, or in the air Think of a place, we’ll take you there… Take a peek into the unknown and join us for an adventure… Inside Out is a story of two worlds – the world around us, and the world inside our imagination, created in collaboration with families from Abbey Children’s Centre. Playful and full of surprises, it’s the perfect summer treat for younger children.
2 -5
years
Inside Out Den Day Wed 8 Aug • 10.30 - 11.30am • 3 - 4 yrs Have fun building a fantastic den and then curl up inside for a story… £10
Photograph by Jenna Foxton
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Tickets £9 Concessions £7 Previews £7
18 JULY - 25 AUGUST 2012 • MAIN THEATRE • 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES INC INTERVAL Polka Theatre and BBC Worldwide present
Based on the characters created by Lauren Child Adapted by Jonathan Lloyd
I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny… Everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, come home to Polka this summer! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music. 2-D and 3-D worlds collide in this play, adapted from some of the freshest and funniest episodes… will Lola ever tidy her messy room? Will Charlie get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed? Head to Polka and find out! www.charlieandlola.com
Tickets Weekends £16 Weekdays £14 Concessions £10 £10 Saver Shows 18 Jul 10.30am*, 28 Jul 11am* 1 Aug 2.30pm, 10 Aug 2.30pm* 14 Aug 2.30pm (* Watch with baby shows)
4 -7
years
Please refer to our policy on under-aged children (page 16)
Autism Friendly Performance Thu 26 Jul 2.30pm Charlie and Lola TM ® and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC logo TM & © BBC 1996
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After-show Talk Sat 28 Jul 2.30pm BSL Interpreted Performance Sat 4 Aug 2.30pm
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Pink Milk Party with Charlie and Lola Thu 26 Jul • 3 - 5 yrs • 10.30 - 11.30am Make party hats, play party games and create magical music in a celebration of Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play. £15
7 JULY 2012 • MAIN THEATRE • 45 MINUTES NO INTERVAL Kid Carpet & Theatre Bristol present
Tickets for Visiting Adventures are £9 and concessions £7 Group Bookings – buy 10 tickets get 11th free
Kid Carpet and The Noisy Animals
Fri 2 & Sat 3 Mar • 4 - 7 yrs Hand to Mouth Theatre presents
Gingerbread!
A new rock & roll musical for kids! Follow the adventures of a charismatic singer and his animal band (made up of a gorilla, a bear, a hedgehog and a badger) as they make friends, play games, contemplate the world and finally rock out at a grand dance contest. This lively and enchanting performance contains a unique mix of theatre, comedy, animation and original live music. A fresh and fantastically fun show, that serves as a perfect introduction to the world of live performance.
Fri 16 & Sat 17 Mar • 6 mths - 3 yrs Tam Tam Theatre presents
Tickets £9 Concessions £7
4 -8
years
Please refer to our policy on under-aged children (page 16)
Martin is busy baking. Mixing the sugar and spice to tell the story of the Gingerbread Man. He adds a sprinkling of songs and a generous helping of humour, combining it with his dextrous glove puppetry. With the addition of five fruit and vegetables with minds of their own and an over-flowing saucepan, Martin finds he has more to deal with than a hyperactive ginger biscuit! Running time 45 mins
Circles in the Sand A story told with sand not words. Tam Tam Theatre’s charming show uses carefully chosen objects to explore playing in the sand. At the end of the show you can play in the sand too! Running time 40 mins Tue 20 - Sat 24 Mar • 3 - 6 yrs M6 Theatre presents
One Little Word
Fri 9 & Sat 10 Mar • 4 - 7 yrs Hand to Mouth Theatre presents
A beautiful, moving story of friendship, power struggles and creative play with two characters that explore new space, new objects, dressing-up and taking turns. This gentle production captures children’s imaginations and tells a meaningful story with just one little word! ‘Simple and brilliant!’
Remember the Umbrella
Calling all budding writers for the last Writing the World competition!
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2012 is the fifth and final year of our popular story-writing competition for children of primary school age. For the past four years, we have asked you to write short stories about a different country and culture. But with the world coming to London this summer, we want you to write stories inspired by our capital city alongside top children’s author Floella Benjamin. Floella will be writing her own story which will be performed alongside the winning entries on Polka’s stage! Good luck!
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Competition D
etails
• Visit www.polka theatre.com/ editorial/writin g-the-world fo r full competitio n guidelines an d writing tips to get you started • There are thre e categories: Years 1 & 2 (st oryboard of 6 pictures wi th a caption underneath each one) Years 3 & 4 (sh ort story of up to 500 words) Years 5 & 6 (sh ort story of up to 1000 wo rds) • The competitio n closing date is Friday 30 M arch 2012
Stella the umbrella-seller is a storyteller! Opening and closing her umbrella, she opens with a story of the seas and sand, and closes with a visit to the moon and stars. A gentle and fascinating shadow show with live music, song and participation. Running time 35 mins
Fri 30 & Sat 31 Mar • 3 - 5 yrs Theatre Iolo presents
Ruby Red A delightful, musical tale of feasting and fibbing (and a bit of fighting) based on young children’s retellings of favourite fairy stories. Running time 40 mins Tue 3 - Sat 7 Apr • 3 - 6 yrs Major Mustard presents
No 7 Dandelion Street The Major discovers some of the extraordinary inhabitants of his cottage garden. Beset with troubles, he needs your help to cope with a flying potato and a bad-tempered witch. A colourful and exciting show with puppets and music. Running time 45 mins
Early Years teacher
Running time 40 mins
No 7 Dandelion One Little
Street
Word
Gingerbread! ella r the Umbr
Remembe
Ruby Red
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Thumbelina
Circles in
Treasure
Fri 18 & Sat 19 May • 2 - 5 yrs The Puppetellers present
Fri 1 & Sat 2 Jun • 4 - 7 yrs Theatre of Widdershins presents
Fri 15 & Sat 16 Jun • 4 - 7 yrs Garlic Theatre presents
Thumbelina
Videk’s Shirt A much-loved traditional children’s story by Fran Levstick. Come with Videk and his animal friends and learn how the sheep’s wool is made into a lovely new warm shirt. With puppetry, song, live music and lots and lots of joining in! Running time 40 mins
The Elves and The Shoemaker
Fiddlesticks
Follow Hans Christian Andersen’s extraordinary tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb and her adventures with a frog, mouse, and mole in a show that offers the perfect setting for a child’s introduction to puppet theatre. Running time 40 mins Tue 17 - Sat 21 Apr • 6 mths - 2 yrs (Tue - Thu) 3 - 4 yrs (Fri - Sat) Puppetship presents
Fri 25 & Sat 26 May • 2 - 5 yrs The Puppetellers present
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/play session for babies and young children by Alison McGowen of Puppetship and visual artist Tanya Axford. Running time 35 mins
The Little Red Hen Come and join in with the story of The Little Red Hen and lend a hand in making a most delicious loaf! An intimate interactive storytelling piece involving puppetry, song, live music and play. Running time 35 mins
Elvis Schumacher has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear. But now everyone is buying shoes from the evil businessman Bunyan Sole-less. With just one piece of leather left, can anyone help him? A much-loved, re-heeled tale featuring a beautifully crafted set and puppets, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse. Running time 60 mins Wed 6 - Sat 9 Jun • 2 - 5 yrs Florschütz & Döhnert presents
Mr & Mrs Sommerflüegel Join Mr & Mrs Sommerflügel and their strange menagerie of animals all up to their tricks as they chase each other trying to win, catch or eat what they most desire! A gentle poetic circus of visual antics accompanied by live music, objects, shadows and trickery! Running time 30 mins
the Sand
Mr & Mrs Sommerflüegel
Tue10 - Sat 14 Apr • 3 - 5 yrs Norwich Puppet Theatre’s
Treasure
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Videk’s Shirt
Tap your feet and listen to the beat in this lively blend of clowning, rod and shadow puppets, percussion and live music. A world of musical fantasy with imaginative characters and wonderful puppets created out of musical instruments. Running time 45 mins
Fri 22 & Sat 23 Jun • 6 mths - 3 yrs Tam Tam Theatre presents
Fiddlesticks
Circles in the Sand A story told with sand not words. Tam Tam Theatre’s charming show uses carefully chosen objects to explore playing in the sand. At the end of the show you can play in the sand too! Running time 40 mins
As usual, we have some fantastic free monthly storytelling sessions coming up this season. If you would like tickets for one of these events, please email storytelling@polkatheatre.com by 5pm Monday 20 February with your name, address, the day you would like to attend and the number of tickets you would like (up to four per family). Successful applicants will be informed by Monday 27 February.
Sat 7 Apr • 5+ yrs Travel with Welsh storyteller Christine Cooper to a time when giants, fiddlers and flower maidens roamed the hills of Britain.
Sat 3 Mar • 6+ yrs Join Australian storyteller, John Eastman for campfire tales featuring Henry Lawson’s The Loaded Dog and Banjo Patterson’s The Man from Snowy River.
Sat 19 May • 3+ yrs Adventure to Russia with Mark Stevenson and discover the amazing stories of Baba Yaga, The Firebird and Ivan the Fool in an interactive story and music session.
Sat 2 Jun • All ages 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 Jul • 3+ yrs Jenna Drury and Nicolette Hobson from Mudpie Arts will perform their traditional Yorkshire tale of The Three Sillies.
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come along and...
take part Act, sing, dance, direct and create at Polka! Whatever you’re interested in, experience life behind the scenes of a working theatre by creating work of your very own. There’s something for everyone, just take a peek at what we have on offer!
Behind the Scenes: Clowning Around Tue 3 Apr • 7 - 11 yrs 10am - 12.30pm Become a clown for a day and explore the art of mime, physical comedy and slapstick. £20 Easter Egg Detectives New! Wed 4 & Thu 5 Apr 3 - 4 yrs 9.45 - 10.45am 4 - 5 yrs 11.15am - 12.15pm The Easter Bunny’s eggs have gone missing! Help save Easter in this two-day interactive storytelling and drama workshop. £25
New
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Join Grace Savage as she puts you through the paces of being a professional beat boxer. Will you be the next champion? £20
Big Splash Summer Stories Tue 24 & Wed 25 Jul • 3 - 5 yrs 10 - 11.30am Polka Pop Stars – Take 2! Wed 11 Apr • 5 - 7 yrs 10am -12.30pm Back by popular demand our all-singing and all-dancing workshop… £20 BEHIND THE SCENES: Director for a Day Thu 12 Apr • 8 - 12 yrs 10am - 3.30pm Work with Polka’s Youth Theatre Director and get an insight into how we go about directing shows. £25 BEHIND THE SCENES: Puppeteer for a Day Fri 13 Apr • 7 - 11 yrs 10am - 3.30pm Work with puppets from past Polka productions and bring them to life in your very own performance piece. £25
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BEHIND THE SCENES Beat Boxer Workshop Wed 6 Jun • 8 - 13 yrs 10.30am - 12.30pm
Story Racers Thu 7 Jun • 5 - 7 yrs 10.30am - 12.30pm
Theatre Sports Olympics Fri 8 Jun • 7 - 11 yrs 10.30am - 12.30pm
One story, two teams and a race against the clock. See who crosses the finishing line first in this fast-paced story game and drama workshop. £20
Get into the sporting spirit in this fun-filled improvisation workshop! £20
Summer Holiday Workshops
Remember to bring a packed lunch to all day-long events
Easter Half Term Workshops
June Half Term Workshops
Join us for a selection of interactive stories, songs and messy play activities inspired by the sun, sea and summertime in this two-day workshop. £25 I Absolutely Must Make a Puppet with Charlie and Lola Tue 31 Jul • 5 - 7 yrs 10 -11.30am Create 2D puppets inspired by the show and bring them to life in this drama and craft workshop. £15 Sight and Sound Wed 1 Aug • 7 - 12 yrs 10.30am - 12.30pm
New
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Find out what art sounds like, and what music looks like in this art workshop to enliven the senses. £20
Summer Butterfly Bonanza with Charlie and Lola Thu 2 Aug 3 - 5 yrs 10 - 11.15am 5 - 7 yrs 12 - 1.15pm Lola absolutely and completely loves butterflies! Make collage butterfly mobiles in this drama and craft workshop. £15
Summer Schools New
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Dancing Dog Disco with Charlie and Lola Fri 3 Aug 3 - 5 yrs 10 - 11.15am 5 - 7 yrs 12 - 1.15pm Make your own dancing dog inspired by the production and then dance, dance, dance! £15 Ogre Shadows with Charlie and Lola Tue 7 Aug • 5 - 7 yrs 10.30am - 12.30pm Create shadow puppet ogres and monsters inspired by the show and bring them to life in this drama and puppetry workshop. £20
Stunt School Mon 13 - Fri 17 Aug • 8 - 13 yrs 10.30am- 3.30pm Ever wanted to craft your own action sequence? Now’s your chance! Work with our professional stunt team to create and choreograph a piece of physical theatre and stage combat to perform at the end of the week on our Main Stage. £90 Musical Puppet Theatre Mon 20 - Fri 24 Aug • 6 - 9 yrs 10.30am - 3.30pm Work with our theatre director, musician and puppeteer to create your own puppet and bring it to life in a musical story to share with family and friends on Polka’s stage. £90
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After-school courses
Book for two after-school courses at the same time and get £5 off each course!
Creative Explorers Courses for 3 - 5 yrs Use drama and creative play to develop communication and social skills, build confidence and encourage self expression… Play a Rainbow Tue 17 Apr - Tue 15 May 3 - 4 yrs 3 - 3.45pm 4 - 5 yrs 4 - 4.45pm Use colour to inspire imaginative play and storytelling in these multi-sensory, drama and messy play sessions. £35 for five weeks
Playmakers Courses for 5 - 9 yrs Get your creative juices flowing and develop your own performance! Choose Your Own Adventure Wed 18 Apr - Wed 27 Jun (excl. w/c 4 June)
5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm £75 for ten weeks 7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm £85 for ten weeks What will happen next, it’s up to you! Work together to choose characters, a world in which they live and an adventure! Use storytelling, improvisation and role play to bring your adventure to life for family and friends at the end of the course.
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Treasure Chest Stories Tue 22 May - Tue 26 Jun (excl. w/c 4 June)
3 - 4 yrs 3 - 3.45pm 4 - 5 yrs 4 - 4.45pm
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.
Bring in a precious toy or special treasure to place in the story chest and during the course we will create a story together inspired by your treasured object.
Online Buy over the internet via our secure server – visit www.polkatheatre.com
(Please note: maintenance work will be taking place in the main building and entry will be through the annexe only)
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 tickets are available for carers of disabled people.
£35 for five weeks
PYT: Polka’s Youth Theatre for 9 - 13 yrs
Discounts
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.
This term the PYT’s will have the exciting opportunity to take part in Polka’s National Playhouse Festival. Get the chance to perform a brand new play written especially with you in mind! The plays will be performed w/c 9 July on our Main Stage as part of our festival, with the full support of our technical crew. (Please note you must be able to attend the performance date during the w/c 9 July and attend 80% of the course in order to take part)
Tue 17 Apr - Tue 3 Jul (excl. w/c 4 Jun)
9 - 11 yrs 5 - 6.15pm £105 for eleven weeks Thu 19 Apr - Thu 5 Jul (excl. w/c 4 Jun)
11 - 13 yrs 5 - 6.30pm £105 for eleven weeks
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.
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
Babies and Toddlers Pop in to Play at Polka
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.
Access at Polka
New
Enjoy our free wireless internet access throughout our building available for you to use at anytime.
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
Hiring the Theatre
Reservations PYT is aimed at young people wanting to explore different theatre skills and find out more about theatre making and performing…
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! Polka’s building is open Tue - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat: 10am - 4.30pm
Baby-changing facilities and a buggy park are available at the theatre and café staff will happily warm up baby food.
Polka Partners Polka Theatre has a unique Corporate Membership scheme with a range of fantastic benefits. Call 020 8545 8353 for details.
With thanks to…
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diary BSL interpreted Twilight schools shows Watch with baby performance Autism friendly performance After-show talk Special toddler version Reduced-price preview performance £10 saver show
Schools Performances 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
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Th 1 Twist of Gold Fr 2 Twist of Gold Gingerbread Sa 3 Storytelling Twist of Gold Gingerbread Tu 6 Twist of Gold
11.00/2.05 10.30 2.00 /5.30 12.00/2.05
We 7 Twist of Gold Th 8 Twist of Gold Fr 9 Twist of Gold Umbrella Sa 10 Twist of Gold Umbrella Tu 13 Twist of Gold
11.00/2.05 11.00 /2.00 11.05/2.05
We 14 Twist of Gold Th 15 Twist of Gold Fr 16 Twist of Gold Circles in Sand Sa 17 Twist of Gold Circles in Sand Tu 20 Twist of Gold One Little Word We 21 Twist of Gold One Little Word Th 22 Twist of Gold One Little Word Fr 23 Twist of Gold One Little Word Sa 24 Twist of Gold One Little Word Tu 27 Twist of Gold
10.35/12.00/2.05 2.00/5.30 10.30/12.00/2.05 10.35/2.05 10.35/2.05
10.30/12.00/2.05 10.30/12.00/2.05 10.30/12.00/2.05 10.30/12.00/2.05 2.00 10.30/12.00/2.05
10.35/2.05 10.35/2.05 2.00 11.00/2.05
We 28 Twist of Gold
Polka will be closed from 24 April - 26 May for vital maintenance work. We will still be running workshops and a few visiting shows during this time but the Main Theatre and café will be closed. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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Fr 1 Run! Elves & Shoe… 11.00/2.05 Sa 2 Storytelling 10.30 Run! 2.00 /5.30 Elves & Shoe… 12.00/2.30 Tu 5 Bank Holiday – Closed
We 4 Inside Out
10.30
Th 5 Inside Out
10.30/2.05
Fr 6 Inside Out
10.30/2.05
Sa 7 Storytelling Kid Carpet Inside Out Tu 10 Inside Out
10.30 2.00 12.00/2.05 10.30/2.00
We 6 Run! Sommerflüegel Th 7 Run! Sommerflüegel Fr 8 Run! Sommerflüegel Sa 9 Run! Sommerflüegel Tu 12 Run!
2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35
We 13 Run! Th 14 Run! Fr 15 Run! Fiddlesticks Sa 16 Run! Fiddlesticks Tu 19 Run!
11.00/2.05 2.00 11.00/2.05
We 20 Run! Th 21 Run! Fr 22 Run! Circles in Sand 10.35/12.00/2.05 Sa 23 Run! 2.00/5.30 Circles in Sand 10.35/12.00/2.05 Su 24 Polka Sports Day 11.00-4.00 Tu 26 Run! We 27 Run! Th 28 Run! Fr 29 Run!
Fr 18 Videk’s Shirt
11.00/2.00
Sa 19 Storytelling Videk’s Shirt Fr 25 Little Red Hen
10.30 12.00/2.00 11.00/2.00
Sa 26 Little Red Hen
11.00/2.00
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We 11 Inside Out
10.30/2.00
Th 12 Inside Out
10.30/2.00
Fr 13 Inside Out
10.30/2.00
Sa 14 Inside Out
10.30/2.00
Tu 17 Inside Out
10.35/2.05
We 18 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Th 19 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Fr 20 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Sa 21 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Tu 24 Charlie and Lola Inside Out We 25 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Th 26 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Fr 27 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Sa 28 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Tu 31 Charlie and Lola Inside Out
10.30 10.35/2.00 10.30 10.35/2.05 10.30 10.35/2.05 10.30 /2.00 10.35/2.05 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35
We 1 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Th 2 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Fr 3 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Sa 4 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Tu 7 Charlie and Lola Inside Out We 8 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Th 9 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Fr 10 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Sa 11 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Tu 14 Charlie and Lola Inside Out We 15 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Th 16 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Fr 17 Inside Out
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.05/2.35
Sa 18 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Tu 21 Charlie and Lola Inside Out We 22 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Th 23 Charlie and Lola Inside Out Fr 24 Inside Out
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 2.30 11.05/2.35 11.05/2.35
Sa 25 Charlie and Lola 11.00 /2.30 Inside Out 11.05/2.35
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May 12 11.00/2.05 2.00/5.30 11.00/2.05
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June 12
Sa 30 Run!
Th 29 Twist of Gold Fr 30 Twist of Gold Ruby Red Sa 31 Twist of Gold Ruby Red
2.00 11.05/2.05 11.00 /2.00 11.05/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05 10.30 2.00 12.00/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05 11.00 /2.00 11.05/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05 2.00 11.05/2.05
Merton schools summer holiday
Free storytelling
Tu 3 Twist of Gold No 7 Dandelion We 4 Twist of Gold No 7 Dandelion Th 5 Twist of Gold No 7 Dandelion Fr 6 Twist of Gold No 7 Dandelion Sa 7 Storytelling Twist of Gold No 7 Dandelion Tu 10 Twist of Gold Thumbelina We 11 Twist of Gold Thumbelina Th 12 Twist of Gold Thumbelina Fr 13 Twist of Gold Thumbelina Sa 14 Twist of Gold Thumbelina Tu 17 Twist of Gold Treasure We 18 Twist of Gold Treasure Th 19 Twist of Gold Treasure Fr 20 Twist of Gold Treasure Sa 21 Twist of Gold Treasure
Merton schools summer holiday
Schools performance
April 12
Twist of Gold opens 16 February. For a full list of performance times please visit www.polkatheatre.com
Merton schools half term
Diary Key
march 12
Merton schools Easter holiday
Main Theatre shows in violet Adventure Theatre shows in pink Free Storytelling in blue
Watch with baby 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. For further information please contact the Box Office on 020 8543 4888.
Polka Sports Day! Sun 24 Jun • 11am - 4pm
Box Office: 020 8543 4888
www.polkatheatre.com
Polka is opening its doors for a day of free games and fun activities for all the family. It’s a sports day with a theatrical, playful twist – a chance to race, play, perform and make things…
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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 Tue - Fri: 9.30am - 4.30pm Sat: 10am - 4.30pm 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.