Spring/Summer Season 2015 NEW Where theatre begins...
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Where theatre begins‌
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What’s coming up? Welcome to a season of inspiring theatre and
Spring/Summer Season 2015
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Take Part activities.
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We’ve been celebrating here at Polka. Our hit
Puss in Boots Ages
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winter show Peter Pan won an Off West End
Operation Magic Carpet
Theatre Award for Best Production for Young People and in November we were proud to receive the Eleanor Farjeon Award for outstanding service
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to the world of children’s books.
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This spring we premiere two new Polka plays exploring identity.
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Operation Magic Carpet follows a girl from London to Baghdad on a quest to discover her own story, whilst the groundbreaking
Dot, Squiggle and Rest
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Theatre into a playful, immersive world of sounds and shapes.
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6 - 11 Ages
As always we welcome the best shows for children from around the UK and beyond, with a half-term residency from one of Europe’s top children’s theatre companies, La Baracca.
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Gorilla
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See you at Polka soon!
Take Part Workshops and courses pages 19 – 22
Peter Glanville, Artistic Director
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2 - 14 Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
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Wednesday 4 – Sunday 29 March A Polka Theatre production
Ages
8 - 12
There’s a boy You know someone just like him Except his best friend is a robot Don’t hold that against him though. He lost his friend in a terrible accident and when his mum brings home an unusual parcel, things start getting weirder and weirder. Join him on a roller coaster of laughter, tears, music and games. Funny and engaging, Error 404 asks you to look again at everything you thought you knew. Developed with children in a local primary school, this new show for ages 8 – 12 is totally interactive. Ideas and suggestions come directly from the audience, so every performance is different. You might even change the ending. Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9 Adventure Theatre, approx 1 hr (no interval) BSL Performance See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy Children younger than 8 will not be admitted to this show £1.50 transaction charge per booking Error 404 is supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
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By Daniel Bye
Wed 18 Feb – Sun 8 Mar A Yellow Earth production in association with Polka Theatre
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6+
Thu 12 – Sun 15 Mar Theatre Alibi presents
Ages
6 - 12
I Believe in
Unicorns Michael Morpurgo’s powerful story
Yeh Shen
The world’s first Cinderella story from China By Vicky Ireland
An enchanting tale about a young orphaned girl, her nasty stepmother and a lost shoe. The story of Yeh Shen first appeared in 9th Century China, over 1,000 years before the first European Cinderella. This timeless tale comes to life with puppetry, live music and all the excitement of the Chinese Spring Festival, in a new version from the company behind 2013’s exuberant Why the Lion Danced.
Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo Adapted by Daniel Jamieson Tomas didn’t like books or stories. He was happier climbing mountains or tobogganing with his Dad. That was until the Unicorn Lady came to town and reeled him in with her irresistible magic tales. A moving testament to the power of imagination by one of our greatest storytellers, the acclaimed author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 1 hr (no interval) Under 6s will not be admitted to this show See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 March Nimble Fish presents
Ages
8 - 14
An exhilarating show about Superman, Batman and one man’s journey to become a hero By Nick Makoha The day Nick Makoha found out he was going to become a dad, he realised he had no idea how to be one… Growing up without a father figure, Nick had relied on superheroes such as Spider Man and Luke Skywalker to show him how to be a good dad. Follow his inspirational journey from childhood to discover what it takes for a man to become a hero, and how a hero can be just a man. Every audience member receives a free graphic novel of the show by Marvel Comics illustrator Mike Collins. Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 1 hr (no interval) Under 8s will not be admitted to this show See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
My Father and Other Superheroes
Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 75 mins (no interval) See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
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Friday 3 April – Sunday 24 May A Polka Theatre production
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6 - 11
Operation
Magic Carpet A spellbinding adventure from London to Baghdad By Samantha Ellis Nomi wants a story of her own. She lives in London but dreams about Baghdad, where her parents are from. Why can’t London be like her family’s fantastical stories of flying carpets and shooting stars? One night over dinner, a genie bursts out of a mango pickle jar and Nomi is swept away on a magic carpet to Baghdad. Characters from the Arabian Nights come to life as Nomi meets Sinbad and swims the Tigris in a quest to discover her story. But when her three wishes run out, how will Nomi get back home? Tickets £14.50, Concessions & Previews £10 Main Theatre After-Show Talk Audio Described
BSL Performance Relaxed Performance
See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
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Wednesday 27 – Sunday 31 May
Cosmic Dancer La Baracca presents a La Baracca/Bologna Festival co-production
Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 June
Ages
4-8
Half Moon and Full House Theatre present
Ages
3-5
A barmy bath time adventure Adapted from the book by Julia Jarman and Adrian Reynolds Splish! Splosh! Splash! Bubbles burst and bubbles rise, as a frothy feast of animals jump in to join the fun. Celebrate all things bath time with Ben and Bella on a bubbly journey around the world and home again. This quirky tale blends music, song and humorous characters in a unique take on Julia Jarman’s much-loved book.
Inspired by the picture book La Ballerina Cosmica by Linda Ferri
Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath.
For half term we are delighted to welcome La Baracca from Italy, with two stunning performances.
Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 40 mins (no interval)
Pepita wants to be a dancer. More than that, she wants to become a cosmic dancer, to swing from a star and be lifted by the clouds. But that’s not as easy as she thought, the stars are far away and the clouds slip through her fingers.
See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
Exquisite balletic charm is combined with swirling digital projections, set to Debussy’s rich and evocative music. Performed in English with some Italian
Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 40 mins (no interval) See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy
As part of La Baracca’s residency throughout the May Half Term ages 2 – 4 can experience their tender play about building relationships and growing up.
Casa… Home in the Adventure Theatre, Wed 27 – Sun 31 May See p18 for more details
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Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 June Barnstorm Theatre Company presents
Ages
4+
Henry & Bucket
The Bockety World of
A day in the life of two friends who live in a world of discarded objects By Sarah Argent Henry and Bucket are best pals, although sometimes you wouldn’t think so! Like all good friends they have their ups and downs, their battles and reconciliations. But as long as these two friends are together, transforming their rusty, dusty, battered and bockety world into a place of wonder, their adventures can take them anywhere!
A poetic and humorous new play exploring friendship, from the writer of Grandad, Me and Teddy Too. Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 40 mins (no interval) See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy
Wed 17 – Sun 28 June Lyngo Theatre presents
Ages
4-8
PUSS IN BOOTS Meet the moggy who transforms his master from a pauper to a prince By Marcello Chiarenza With smoke and mirrors, a host of puppets and an avalanche of fruit, Patrick Lynch from CBeebies brings this classic furry tail to life. Discover how a sure-footed feline fools both King and Ogre to put his master at the top! Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 50 mins (no interval) See p25 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
Wed 1 – Sun 5 July Action Transport Theatre presents
Ages
5+
STATIk Rebellious radios, secret sweets and accidental adventures
It’s Mikey’s first day at work in the regimented radio factory. Wearing his brand new uniform he joins the signal-fixers, preparing radio transmitters. But when a mysterious voice unexpectedly comes through the airwaves, chaos ensues and it brings about the hilarious destruction of the factory regime. Energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a show about breaking the mould, inspired by the wisdom of children.
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Tickets £13.50, Concessions £10 Main Theatre, 1 hr (no interval) See p26 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
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Friday 26 June – Sunday 16 August A Polka Theatre and Royal Opera House co-production
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2-4
Dot, Squiggle and Rest Sounds, shapes and surprises in a secret musical garden By Joy Haynes Music and libretto by Elspeth Brooke Join us on a playful adventure, as a fantastical garden becomes a miniature universe of dots, squiggles and sounds of all different shapes and sizes. What will you discover at the bottom of the garden? Meet a singing box and a dancing prism, follow footprints along a twisting path and find creatures that wiggle and squiggle. In collaboration with the Royal Opera House this vibrant new Polka show by Joy Haynes (Director of Norwich Puppet Theatre) and composer Elspeth Brooke combines opera, live music, puppetry and digital arts to draw young audiences into a world of music, movement, dance and play. Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9 Adventure Theatre, approx 40 mins (no interval) Following the 40 minute performance there is an opportunity to
Relaxed Performance See p26 for the Performance Diary and Age Policy £1.50 transaction charge per booking
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Illustration: Lara Harwood
stay and explore this exciting world of dots and squiggles
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Friday 17 July – Sunday 16 August
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Gorilla A Polka Theatre production
4-7
Hannah loves gorillas, but she’s never seen a real one…
By Anthony Browne Adapted by Rachel Barnett Music by Julian Butler It’s the night before Hannah’s birthday and something amazing is about to happen. When her toy gorilla comes to life, dressed in her father’s coat and hat, they embark on a thrilling, moonlit adventure. The world’s friendliest gorilla takes to the Main Theatre this summer, as Polka’s sell-out show returns. Written by former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne, this children’s classic comes to life with puppetry, songs and a giant sprinkling of Polka magic. Tickets £13.50, Concessions & Previews £10 Main Theatre, approx 40 mins (no interval) After-Show Talk
Relaxed Performance
BSL Performance
Audio Described
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Visiting
Adventures
Fri 8 – Sun 10 May, 45 mins
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4-7
Garlic Theatre presents
Shoe Kangaroo and the Big Bad Boot
Did you ever lose a shoe that tumbled into a bird that flew? Come on a fantastical journey to the island of lost shoes with clowning, mime and beautifully crafted puppets.
Polka welcomes the best shows for early years to the Adventure Theatre Tickets £11.50, Concessions £9 (£1.50 transaction charge per booking)
Sat 16 – Sun 17 May, 45 mins Worboys Productions presents
Thu 2 – Fri 3 Apr, 60 mins
Mrs McMoon’s Tea Party
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3-6
Theatre of Widdershins presents
Singing flowers, scrumulumptious biscuits and a Scottish jig are all just a door knock away at Mrs McMoon’s entertaining tea party. Let her take you by the hand to explore a world of surprise and laughter.
The Magic Porridge Pot
A trio of traditional, yummy yarns! For starters, the non-stop porridge producing pot. Main course is a delicious soup made from the scrummiest stone in the world and for pudding, a walking talking Gingerbread Man.
Wed 8 – Sun 19 Apr, 45 mins M6 Theatre Company in association with Polka Theatre
Sat 23 May, 45 mins Ages
3-6
Join our lovable characters on a journey of discovery, set inside a traditional Alpine weather house. What happens when the winds of change blow so hard that things become topsy-turvy? What will Mr Rain and Mrs Sunshine learn about themselves and each other? Whatever the weather… the show must go on!
Up in the Attic
Join three children on a bedtime adventure in this story about friendship and overcoming your fears. Exploring the attic of an old house they discover secrets, unravel a mystery and realise there is no need to be frightened of the dark.
Wed 27 – Sun 31 May, 35 mins La Baracca presents
Casa… Home
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My Friend Mole
Mole is my best friend, he is brave and funny. Mole goes everywhere I go. No one can see him apart from me. A gentle tale about friendship and the power of imagination.
Fri 5 – Sun 7 Jun, 50 mins Hand to Mouth Theatre presents
Fri 1 – Sun 3 May Peut-être Theatre presents
Shh… BANG!
Ages
3-6
A playful dance-theatre performance exploring silence and noise. “Quiet” lives in a muffled world of clouds, next door “Loud” collects bangs. How can they listen to each other?
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4-7
A Fishy Tale
Follow the tale of the Litterbug who uses the sea as a dustbin. But with a touch of mermaid magic, some lobster logic, and assistance from the audience, the environment is restored to its former glory.
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2-4
Casa. Home. A place where I am just who I am. A home for shelter, a place to eat and sleep. A home to explore and share experiences. Performed in English, with some Italian, Casa… Home is a warm and tender play about building relationships, dependency and growing up.
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Birdsnest Theatre presents
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3-6
Half Moon presents a Floods of Ink production
Whatever the Weather
Fri 24 – Sun 26 Apr, 45 mins
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3-6
Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
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Take part Supported by
Act, sing, create… at Polka we have opportunities for everyone to get involved! Thu 2 Apr
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THE ARTS CAFÉ PRESENTS
2-5
The Pop-Up Tea Room Welcome to the only café that serves art instead of food! Join the tea ladies for T-dancing, T-making, Tongue-twisting and tangerine tumbling in this interactive workshop exploring the rhythm, shape and movement of the sound “ttt” for tea. £5, each child and adult requires a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings can come for free, but will also require a ticket in advance from the Box Office. 10am – 11am, 11.30am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 3pm, 3.20pm – 4.20pm
If you take part in a Polka workshop, it counts towards your Arts Award.
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Polka’s Young Voices Panel guarantees workshops for ages 8+ are fun, lively and engaging.
Easter holiday workshops Wed 1 Apr
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3-5
Easter Egg Detectives
Tue 7 Apr
Weather Work Out
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3-5
Does anyone know what happened to all of the Easter eggs? Don your deerstalker hat and discover the mystery of the Easter eggs in this drama and storytelling workshop for the whole family. £18 for child and parent/carer Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45am Ages 4 – 5 11am – 12pm
Whatever the weather may bring, spring into action with a movement session exploring sunshine and rain, inspired by the show Whatever the Weather in Polka’s Adventure Theatre this Easter. £18 Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45am Ages 4 – 5 11am – 12pm
Thu 9 Apr
Fri 10 Apr
BEHIND THE SCENES:
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8 - 14
Stop Motion Animation
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Wed 8 Apr PLAY IN A DAY:
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6-9
Operation Magic Carpet Everyone has a story to tell so climb aboard our magic carpet and fly away to create your own story inspired by the Polka show Operation Magic Carpet. With an opportunity to perform for family and friends at the end of the day. £30 Ages 6 – 9 10.30am – 3.30pm
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7 - 11
Comics and Clowns
Lights. Camera. Action. Stop! Work with our film maker to create your very own short film using stop motion animation techniques. £30 Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm
A side-splitting workshop for all jokers, class clowns and comedians who want to learn about slapstick and professional clowning. £30 Ages 7 – 11 10.30am – 3.30pm
May half-term workshops Wed 27 May BEHIND THE SCENES:
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6-9
Craft a Character We’re raiding the Polka store cupboard to find some weird and wonderful props that can be used as inspiration for your own piece of theatre. Create characters and bring them to life in this drama and improvisation workshop. £25 Ages 6 – 9 10.30am – 1pm
Thu 28 May
Story Den
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3-5
Build a den and then come inside for an interactive story inspired by our Adventure Theatre show Casa… Home (see p18 for details). £18 Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45am Ages 4 – 5 11am – 12pm
Fri 29 May BEHIND THE SCENES:
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8 - 14
Acting Master Class Spend the day with an experienced actor discovering the techniques and exercises used by professionals – essential training for all budding actors. £30 Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm
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Summer holiday workshops Wed 22 Jul
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4-6
Monkey Business
Thu 23 Jul BEHIND THE SCENES:
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7 - 11
Designer for a Day
Create your own puppets inspired by Polka’s production of Anthony Browne’s Gorilla. £18 Ages 4 – 5 9.45am – 10.45am Ages 5 – 6 11am – 12pm
Work with our Polka Designer to design costumes and sets and learn the tricks of the trade. £30 Ages 7 – 11 10.30am – 3.30pm
Fri 24 Jul
Monkey Around
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3-5
Go ape, swing from the treetops and practice your best monkey moves in this dance and creative movement workshop inspired by Gorilla. £18 Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45am Ages 4 – 5 11am – 12pm Wed 29 Jul
Shapes and Shadows
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BEHIND THE SCENES:
8 - 14
Songwriter for a Day
Work with our Songwriter to compose your own songs and lyrics, and then perform them to family and friends at the end of the day. No previous experience necessary but if you play an instrument feel free to bring it along. £30 Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm
3 – 7 Aug SUMMER SCHOOL:
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6-9
Musical Puppet Theatre Perform on the Polka Main Stage! Work with a professional puppeteer and musical director to create your very own show to perform to family and friends at the end of the week. £100 Ages 6 – 9 10.30am – 3.30pm
10 – 14 Aug SUMMER SCHOOL:
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Use drama and creative play to develop communication and social skills, build confidence and encourage self-expression.
Join us every week for a drama, movement, art and craft session exploring shape, shadow, light, colour, music and dance, inspired by our production Dot, Squiggle and Rest. £70 for 10 weeks Ages 3 – 4 (Foundation) 2.45pm – 3.30pm Ages 4 – 5 (Reception) 3.45pm – 4.30pm
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Ages
3-5
Dot, Squiggle & Rest
No session on Fri 29 May
Playmakers Get creative and develop your own performances over 10 weeks.
Every Wednesday 22 Apr – 1 Jul
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5-7
Every Wednesday 22 Apr – 1 Jul
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7-9
Gorilla and other Greats
One Thousand and One Nights
Explore Anthony Browne’s classic Gorilla and other famous animal stories in these drama, improvisation and storytelling sessions. £85 for 10 weeks Ages 5 – 7 (Years 1 & 2) 4pm – 5pm
A mystical journey exploring Middle Eastern folk tales including Aladdin, The Seven Voyages of Sinbad and other tales from the Arabian Nights. £85 for 10 weeks Ages 7 – 9 (Years 3 & 4) 5.15pm – 6.15pm
No session on Wed 27 May
No session on Wed 27 May
Ages
8 - 14
Page to Stage
Budding actors can spend a week training and working with a professional theatre director to explore a variety of drama techniques, learn new skills and create a new piece of theatre to perform for friends and family on the Polka Main Stage. £100 Ages 8 – 14 10.30am – 3.30pm
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Every Friday 24 Apr – 3 Jul
3-5
Experiment with colour, shape and shadow in this creative music, drama and craft session based on Polka’s Adventure Theatre show Dot, Squiggle and Rest. £18 Ages 3 – 4 9.45am – 10.45am Ages 4 – 5 11am – 12pm
Fri 31 Jul
Creative Explorers
Polka Youth Theatre A unique opportunity to perform on the Main Polka Stage, develop drama skills and get expert training.
Every Thursday 23 Apr – 2 Jul
Ages
9 - 14
Spend 10 weeks working on a script from the Polka Playhouse Project and perform on the Polka Stage with the full support of our production department. The performance will take place at 7pm on Thursday 2 July. Please note there may be some additional technical rehearsals the weekend of 4 July. £90 for 10 weeks Ages 9 – 14 4.30am – 6.30pm No session on Thu 28 May
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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. Free tickets for World of Stories and Music are available to book one month before each storytelling session but are limited in number.
Tickets are only bookable online and are subject to a £1.50 transaction charge
Sat 4 Apr
Ages
7+
Joseph Coelho’s Werewolf Club Rules
Join Joseph Coelho from The PoetryJoe Show and Rhyme Rocket for an explosive performance of poems from his debut collection Werewolf Club Rules. Joseph has been travelling the country getting children wild about writing with his magnificent menu of poems about school days, inspiring teachers, crazy scientists, artistic snails and of course werewolves. Tickets £5 Adventure Theatre, 30 mins Followed by book signing £1.50 transaction charge per booking
4+
Sat 2 May
Jenna Drury presents Muck and Brass, a timeless story about setting out to seek your fortune.
Griot Chinyere presents a lyrical African tale about a princess searching for freedom and love.
Sat 6 Jun
Sat 4 Jul
Ages
3+
Vergine Gulbenkian presents The Magic Bird and Other Armenian Tales
Ages
4+
Ages
3+
Kate Corkery presents stories from Ireland in Tricky Fairy Tales
PARTY TIME AT POLKA!
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.
POP IN TO PLAY!
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.
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HOW TO BOOK
ACCESS
HOW TO FIND US
Online: Select your own seats at www.polkatheatre.com
We are committed to making Polka accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know when booking.
Polka Theatre is a short walk from Wimbledon Station and South Wimbledon Underground Station.
By Phone: 020 8543 4888 Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 5.30pm Sat – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
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General information
• 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 For information on Tea Parties call 020 8545 8330 or email cafe@polkatheatre.com
In person: Opening times Wed – Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm Sat – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm CONCESSIONS Available for those registered unemployed or receiving benefits (includes Pension Credits). A 20% concessionary rate is available for workshops. GROUP DISCOUNTS Main Theatre shows: Save £1 per ticket – book 6+ Save £2 per ticket – book 12+ Adventure Theatre shows: Save 50p per ticket – book 6+ Save £1 per ticket – book 12+ Group discounts are not to be used in conjunction with other offers or concessions. For school group ticket prices call 020 8543 4888 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. MAILING LIST Please contact the Box Office or sign up online www.polkatheatre.com
Wheelchair access Induction loop BSL Performances Audio Described Performances Working dogs welcome
Relaxed performances
Accessible toilet
Touch tours
Specialist workshops
Scripts available in advance
Large print brochure available by request
For a map and details on how to get to Polka please visit www.polkatheatre.com Bus 57, 93, 219, 131 stop outside Polka Theatre 156, 163, 164, 200, stop nearby Tube Wimbledon (District Line) South Wimbledon (Northern Line) Train Wimbledon (14 minutes from Waterloo) Tram Wimbledon 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.
BABIES AND TODDLERS 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 POLKA CAFE Open all day, Wed – Sun, serving a delicious range of hot and cold meals and snacks.
OPENING TIMES Wed – Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm Sat – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm (Open later for 5pm shows)
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MAIN THEATRE IN BLUE ADVENTURE THEATRE IN GREEN
Schools Performance
Reduced-price Preview
Families are welcome to attend school performances, but please check availability in advance by calling 020 8543 4888
All Ages Welcome Relaxed Performance
Integrated BSL Performance Audio Described Performance
After-show Talk
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Th 5 Yeh Shen Error 404 Fr 6 Yeh Shen Error 404
Fr 10 Operation… Whatever…
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Su 12 Operation… Whatever…
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We 15 Operation… Whatever…
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We 11 Error 404
Sa 18 Operation… Whatever…
Fr 13 I Believe… Error 404 Sa 14 I Believe… Error 404
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Su 15 I Believe… Error 404
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Su 19 Operation… 11.00/2.30 Whatever… 11.05 /2.35 We 22 Operation… Th 23 Operation…
We 13 Operation…
Su 21 Puss in Boots
Th 14 Operation…
We 24 Puss in Boots
Fr 15 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Su 17 Operation… Mrs McMoon
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Su 24 Operation…
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We 27 Cosmic Dancer Casa…Home
2.00 11.05/2.05
Th 28 Cosmic Dancer Casa…Home
11.00 11.05/2.05
Fr 29 Cosmic Dancer Casa…Home
2.00 11.05/2.05
Th 19 My Father… Error 404 Fr 20 My Father… Error 404
Su 26 Operation… My Friend…
Sa 21 My Father… Error 404
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Su 22 My Father… Error 404
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We 25 Error 404 Fr 27 Error 404 Sa 28 Error 404
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April 2015 Th 2 Magic Porridge
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Fr 3 Operation… Magic Porridge
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Sa 4 Operation… 12.30 /3.30 Werewolf Club 12.35/3.35 World of Stories 10.30 We 8 Operation… Whatever…
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Sa 27 Puss in Boots Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Su 28 Puss in Boots Dot, Squiggle…
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Th 11 Henry & Bucket
We 6 Operation…
We 10 Henry & Bucket Fr 12 Henry & Bucket
Th 7 Operation…
Sa 13 Henry & Bucket
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Fr 8 Operation… Shoe Kangaroo
Su 14 Henry & Bucket
11.00
/2.30
10.35/2.05
We 17 Puss in Boots
Sa 9 Operation… Shoe Kangaroo
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Th 18 Puss in Boots
Su 10 Operation… 11.00/2.30 Shoe Kangaroo 11.05/2.35
Fr 19 Puss in Boots Sa 20 Puss in Boots
11.00
/2.30
11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35
Th 6 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Fr 7 Dot, Squiggle…
11.05/2.35
Sa 8 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35
Su 9 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
We 12 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Th 13 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35 11.05/2.35
Su 5 STATIk Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
We 8 Dot, Squiggle…
10.35/2.05
Th 4 Big Red Bath
11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35
Sa 1 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
10.35/2.05
Th 30 Operation…
Su 3 Operation… SH…BANG
August 2015
Fr 3 STATIk Dot, Squiggle…
11.00
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
11.00/2.30 11.05/2.35
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
10.35/2.05
Su 7 Big Red Bath Fishy Tale
Fr 31 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
We 5 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
Sa 11 Dot, Squiggle…
Sa 2 Operation… 3.00 SH…BANG 12.35/3.05 World of Stories 10.30
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
10.35/2.05
Fr 10 Dot, Squiggle…
10.35/2.05
Th 30 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
We 3 Big Red Bath
Sa 6 Big Red Bath 12.30 /2.30 Fishy Tale 12.35/2.35 World of Stories 10.30
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Su 2 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
We 29 Operation…
May 2015
We 29 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
10.35/2.05
10.35/2.05
Fr 5 Big Red Bath Fishy Tale 10.35/1.35
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Th 2 STATIk Dot, Squiggle…
Th 9 Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05 /2.35
Su 26 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
We 1 STATIk Dot, Squiggle…
Sa 4 STATIk 12.30/3.30 Dot, Squiggle… 12.35/3.35 World of Stories 10.30
11.00 /2.00 11.05/2.05 11.00 11.05/2.05
Fr 26 Puss in Boots Dot, Squiggle…
June 2015
Fr 1 Operation… SH…BANG
Th 26 Error 404
Sa 23 Operation… 11.00 /2.30 Up in the Attic… 11.05/2.35
Sa 30 Cosmic Dancer Fr 24 Operation… Casa…Home My Friend… 10.35/2.05 Su 31 Cosmic Dancer Sa 25 Operation… 11.00/2.30 Casa…Home My Friend… 11.05/2.35
We 18 Error 404
Th 21 Operation… Fr 22 Operation…
11.00
Th 25 Puss in Boots
Sa 16 Operation… Mrs McMoon
We 20 Operation…
Th 16 Operation… Whatever… 10.35/2.05 Fr 17 Operation… Whatever… 10.35/2.05
Th 12 I Believe… Error 404
Merton school holidays
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Sa 11 Operation… Whatever…
Sa 7 Yeh Shen 2.00/5.00 Error 404 2.05/5.05 World of Stories 10.30 Su 8 Yeh Shen Error 404
Th 9 Operation… Whatever…
Merton school holidays
11.00
Merton school holidays
Su 1 Yeh Shen We 4 Yeh Shen Error 404
Merton school holidays
March 2015
/2.30
Su 12 Dot, Squiggle…
11.00/2.30
Fr 14 Dot, Squiggle…
We 15 Dot, Squiggle…
10.35/2.05
Th 16 Dot, Squiggle…
10.35/2.05
Sa 15 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Fr 17 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
2.00 10.35/2.05
Su 16 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Sa 18 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Su 19 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
We 22 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Th 23 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Fr 24 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Sa 25 Gorilla Dot, Squiggle…
11.00 /2.30 11.05/2.35
Relaxed Performances Aimed at children with learning disabilities, autism and sensory and communication disorders. Tickets for these performances must be booked by calling the Box Office.
Age policy To help you choose a suitable performance for your child, every show at Polka has an age range. Please take note of the lower age limit on shows in the Main Theatre, as children under this age will not be admitted. If you do have younger children in your group please book for an All Ages Welcome performance. These shows are not altered in any way, but allow the whole family to enjoy the show together. In the Adventure Theatre all shows have a recommended age range, but as this is a more informal space you are welcome to bring younger children (with the exception of Error 404 which is not suitable for under 8s).
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