We invite you behind the scenes of our magical theatre to take part and create work of your very own. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and learn some fantastic new skills from our theatre professionals. You may even get the chance to perform on Polka’s Main Stage! Remember to bring a packed lunch with you for all day-long events.
Polka Performers Spring & Summer Term Polka Performers work with professional directors and artists to explore ideas and create inspiring new theatre. Throughout the tenweek course, sessions will focus on using creative drama, improvisation, storytelling and role play to steadily build confidence, focus, imagination, communication and social skills. Spring Term: Tuesday 18 January - Tuesday 29 March. Summer Term: Tuesday 26 April - Tuesday 5 July.
Ages 3 - 4 (Foundation) Tuesdays 3 - 3.45pm £65 per term
Ages 7 - 9 (Years 3 & 4) Wednesdays 5.15 - 6.30pm £85 per term
Ages 4 - 5 (Reception) Tuesdays 4 - 4.45pm £65 per term
Ages 9 - 11 (Years 5 & 6) Tuesdays 5 - 6.15pm £85 per term
Ages 5 - 6 (Year 1) Wednesdays 4 - 5pm £75 per term
Ages 11 - 13 (Years 7 & 8) Thursdays 5.15 - 6.45pm £95 per term
Ages 6 - 7 (Year 2) Thursdays 4 - 5pm £75 per term
Easter Holiday Workshops NEW !
NEW !
Behind The Scenes : Dancer for a Day
Drumming Workshop
6-9 years
8 -13 Thu 14 Apr years 10.30 - 11.30am or 12.30 - 1.30pm
Wed 13 Apr 10am - 3.30pm
Experience a day in the life of a professional dancer, learn routines and create your own choreography, then perform to family and friends at the end of the day. No previous experience required. £25
in association with Cherry Pie Music
Join in the drumming circle and create percussive rhythms and beats with your friends. Space is limited to ensure everyone gets their own drum so make sure you book early! £10
NEW !
Behind The Scenes : An Actor’s Life Workshop 6 - 10 Fri 15 Apr years 10am - 1pm Calling all budding actors! Spend the morning with one of Polka’s professional directors, play drama games, explore acting techniques and exercises and work with Polka scripts to bring them to life. £20
020 8543 4888 / www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
May Half Term Workshops The Found Objects Band 5-7 years
Tue 31 May 10.30am - 3.30pm
Bring an everyday object from home along and explore ways of using it to create sound, percussion and music. Use your voice and body to create your very own soundtrack that you devise and perform to family and friends. £25
Behind The Scenes : Designer For A Day
Behind The Scenes : Stage Combat Workshop
7- 11 years
8 - 13 Fri 3 Jun years 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thu 2 Jun 10.30am - 3.30pm
For anyone interested in being a set designer you don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to work with Polka’s designer from All Join In and Other Stories. £25
Meet our fight stunt choreographer from last summer’s production of Pirates ! as you get taken through some of the skilful manoeuvres and techniques that make stage fighting safe yet convincing. £25
Polka’s Puppeteer Summer School
Summer Holiday Workshops Behind The Scenes : Songwriter For A Day 8 -12 Wed 27 Jul years 10am - 3.30pm Meet Polka’s Musical Director and work together to write lyrics and create songs. If you play an instrument bring it along, but no musical experience is necessary. £25
NEW !
Behind The Scenes : Backstage Workshop 9 - 13 Mon 1 Aug years 10.30am - 3pm If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like backstage, don’t miss the opportunity to learn all about lighting and sound, see how our props get made and get the chance to operate the lights and sound for your very own show. £35
6 - 9 Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug years 10.30am - 3.30pm Work with our professional theatre director, puppet maker and stage crew to design your own puppet and create a story to share with family and friends. £90 NEW !
Behind The Scenes : Musical Summer School 7 - 11 Mon 15 - Fri 19 Aug years 10.30am - 3.30pm A fantastic week for anyone who wants to be involved in staging a musical production. Write and perform songs, devise a script, learn dance routines, work with our directors and technical team to stage your very own show. £90
020 8543 4888 / www.polkatheatre.com Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB