August 2021
Free Storytime Sessions
Following their much-anticipated re-opening, Polka Theatre are back in their newly refurbished world-class theatre facility, with inspirational theatre and creative experiences for the young. Story Time in the Polka Garden Monday 16th August: 2pm - 2.45pm Have fun getting creative in our new garden space whilst listening to stories about some creepy crawly creatures. For ages 2 - 5 years Morning Story at Polka Monday 16th August: 10am - 10.30am Come and see our new Polka building and start the…
Find out more »Young Theatre Summer School
Polka Theatre are on the search for 15 young people aged between 9 – 12 years old who are keen to join their Youth Theatre and be the very first performers in their Main Theatre following the venue's 2-year refurbishment. The group will perform The Grumpiest Boy in the World by Finegan Kruckemeyer - a story that follows one unexceptional boy on the adventure of a lifetime as he sets out to stand out from the crowd. It explores the journey of each…
Find out more »Summer Workshops
Crazy Characters Polka’s theatre wardrobe has been closed for a while, so come and blow off the cobwebs of some of our costumes to create your very own crazy characters! Tuesday 24th August Chapter 1, 10am – 12.30pm, ages 4 – 6 years Chapter 2, 2pm – 4.30pm, ages 7 – 9 years Polka Puppets Inspired by puppets used in previous Polka productions, this workshop gives participants a chance to learn new skills and explore their creativity using a range…
Find out more »September 2021
Red
The wolves have seized power from Queen Sukotai and Alpha Wolf sits on the throne. What will happen now and where is RED? Polka Theatre urgently need your help to find RED and end this conflict, restoring peace to the land. Polka Theatre presents RED, an exciting visual and physical storytelling production incorporating British Sign Language. Don your wellies and journey through the new building across forests and swampland on an adventure like never before... but be careful not to disturb those sleeping wolves!…
Find out more »November 2021
Cinderella the awesome truth!
Think you know the story of Cinderella? Well, let Polka Theatre introduce Cindy and Ella: the REAL ugly sisters. Cindy wants to be rich and famous and is glued to her phone. Ella’s been practising her kickboxing and just wants to have FUN. When they meet a Prince who isn’t so charming and a fairy godmother who’s not what she seems, Ella must save her sister from a terrible fate before midnight strikes. With help from an unusually nutty squirrel (SQUEE!), can…
Find out more »December 2021
The night before christmas
Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore's much-loved poem, the Polka Theatre bring Christmas Eve to life in a new production featuring original music, skillful puppetry and a generous sprinkling of festive magic. Amber is six and loves reindeers! It's Christmas Eve but Grandad is being extremely grumpy, and Amber's favourite snow-globe gets broken. Then her world is turned topsy turvy by a surprise visitor and Amber begins an adventure she will never forget. Join Amber on a festive journey like no other -…
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