Polka and Tamasha present a new emotionally charged play set during the partition of India about love, loss, friendship and belonging.

The Gardner, That's Mine & The Very Thirsty Giraffe each play on select dates through June.

Hans Christian Andersen's classic story is brought to life in a delightful adaptation by Mike Kenny, winner of the Arts Council Children's Award.

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

Returning due to over-whelming demand, Polka's hit adaptation of Martin Waddell's hugely popular tales of Big Bear and Little Bear.

Come join the gang at Polka and be a Performer, Poppet or Polkette with this new series of week-long summer workshops! There's something for everyone aged 7-16 from dancing to drama and even puppetry and clowning!

A moving and joyful celebration of the American Civil Rights Movement as seen through the eyes of a 12 year old girl.

Be prepared to sing the gruffalo song, meet a few crazy characters including a friendly witch, a naughty princess and even a wicked Emperor!

A wonderful season of great adventures. 10 Shows through December!

Lucy is starting to think Father Christmas can't possibly exist. She didn't get a single present from him last year, and her Mum doesn't care. In fact, her Mum dosen't seem to care about much anymore. Miserable and lonely, Lucy writes a desperate letter, not expecting anyone to read it, and sends it to the North Pole...

Come and enter a magical world at Polka Theatre, and join two friends on an adventure to find their dream home.

Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy, with an ordinary family and an ordinary life, until… SPLAT! Suddenly he can get through doors without opening them, fly high in the sky as a kite and send himself around the world with just the aid of a stamp and an envelope. Now Stanley is anything but ordinary, in fact, he’s flat!

This exciting story of a brother and sister’s escape to the United Kingdom powerfully explores and challenges stereotyped images of refugees and asylum seekers.

Erin and January often run away from children's home, Whitegates. But this time they're determined to never return and head downriver on a raft made of old doors.

Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable…he’s murdered his brother and stolen the crown but he better beware because Jason is BACK! Banished as a baby, our wannabe hero returns to shake things up and claim the throne.

Saturday treats from some of the best children’s theatre companies.

We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We're not scared...

Polka Theatre marks the 25th anniversary of Roald Dahl's classic children's book by presenting the biggest friendliest gigantic show this Christmas- The BFG!

Join us for this playful and comic story of a clever queen, a girl who is not as she first appears a tower of mattresses and, of course, a tiny pea.

The story of the greedy frog who drinks up all the rivers and seas of the land...

The team behind the sell-out Bad Girls and Double Act bring another Jacqueline Wilson hit to life on stage.

Katie is all alone and feeling grey...

Join us for a fast-paced hilarious adventure around Polka with the mischevious Monkey King!

Enchanting, mysterious and hair-raising stories...

A musical fantasy with wonderful puppets created out of musical instruments.

A stylish and playful reworking of the Cinderella story.

A spirited reworking of this popular tale.

A magical story of hope and determination with live music.

A chance to see everyone's favourite brother and sister on stage for the first time ever!

Imagine it's Bedtime...time to turn out the light. Imagine the moon outside and the stars, bright. Imagine the flickering of a thousand candles, or the sparkle of a grand chandelier. Imagine being in a place that is made of light. Imagine how brilliant that would be.

For his birthday, Little Hippo received lots of beautiful presents, but his favourite was the red pen that Daddy Hippo gave him.

Always guaranteed to bring you the very best in children's literature. The Word is back and it's bigger and better than ever before!

Discover the uniqueness of the Guyanese rainforest!

Little light high, little light low
Little light fast, little light slow

A bewitching mixture of traditional stories of animals, birds and fish from around the world.

A gentle and imaginative retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale.

500 years of British history comes to life in 90 minutes!

A stylish and playful reworking of the Cinderella story.

An enchanting new performance for babies and toddlers full of captivating images and intriguing sounds!

Intruiged but a little fearful, Daphne really wants to do some exploring!

Come and meet a baby on a big adventure as he takes to the air, sea and zoo, all in a shoe! This magical puppet show bursting with music, colour and movement is adapted from the picture book by Joyce Dunbar.

“A wittily choreographed musical show, with a laugh-out loud script and delightful songs...a gleeful gift for children” * * * * * Time Out

Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his very own. But first he had to think of a plan.

An interactive performance for 1 – 3 year olds, exploring, discovering and playing in the sand!

What happens when we dig down under the ground? What mysteries do we bring to the surface?

On a dark winter’s morning, Su wakes up to create a magical fantasy world of light and shadow – all before breakfast.

It’s not every day you see performing fleas but this unique show may, literally have you itching to see it!

A multi-sensory, interactive journey through the seasons.

An interactive performance for 1 – 3 year olds, exploring, discovering and playing in the sand!

Once upon a bicycle,
so they say,
A Jolly Postman came one day
From over the hills
and far away...

An enchanting performance full of captivating images and intriguing sounds – offering the chance to play too!

Witty and whimsical… wet and windy!

Discover the uniqueness of the Guyanese rainforest.

A beautiful, moving story of friendship, power struggles and creative play.

A dotty old woman takes you on a nursery rhyme journey as she clatters about in her kitchen and her dancing dog sniffs out trouble in the most unlikely places.

Nonno and Lol love finding stories together...but one day they can't find a story anywhere!

Cardiff-based Theatr Iolo returns with a new show, inspired by children’s stories, from the Vale of Glamorgan.

Cardiff-based Theatr Iolo returns with a new show, inspired by children’s stories, from the Vale of Glamorgan.

Ben has a big problemo. His best friend Vince has stolen his precious binoculars, his Dad is far, far away...oh, and there's a monster under his bed.

Everyone has wishes but when wishes lose their sparkle, it's time for a Wish Wash!

A rollercoaster ride through the history of life!

One dark night a mysterious man gives James Trotter an unexpected gift...a bag of glowing, wriggling lights, and a promise of magic. When the lights break free, something amazing happens – on the long-dead tree, a single peach begins to grow, and grow, and grow...

Lost in the woods, tired and hungry, Goldilocks spies an empty cottage. There’s porridge to slurp, chairs to bounce on and beds to doze in....

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, for our 30th birthday year following the sold-out smash hit in 2008 and a national tour.

Meet the man who taught Harry Potter magic!

A swashbuckling summer adventure! Set sail on the hight seas in this in this thrilling new show by award-winning children's playwright Charles Way.

A heart-warming tale of discovery and friendship drawing on expertise from the world of puppetry and opera, this is our summer treat with a difference for younger children.

Enter a world where a dewdrop is the size of a swimming pool and a flower is as tall as a skyscraper...

Join us for the mission of a lifetime!

A merry mix up in the forest involving glove puppets, false teeth and a frying pan.

Enter the spellbinding world of the Snow Queen....

A participatory fusion of music and storytelling to engage and ignite the imagination

Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door...

This bewitching mixture of well-loved and less-well-known traditional stories of animals, birds and fish from around the world will fascinate and enthral.

Join in the adventures of two very different caterpillars who eat their way to success!

A gentle and fascinating shadow show

Follow the story of a nervous lighthouse keeper and his quest to build friendships in the most unlikely circumstances

Using rhythm and vocal play, shoe boxes, card and the world of imagination, two individuals discover ways to play together and reach each other

A new multi-sensory and interactive show for very young children

A bold and inventive production of this classic tale for brave 5 year-olds and older children

It’s 1940, and Britain is at war.

These delightful traditional Japanese tales are brought to life through inventive storytelling, puppetry and music

Discover how an extremely curious little elephant with a very small nose became the first elephant ever to have a trunk, and just how useful that was!

A joyfully choreographed exploration of light, On-Off is a tribute to children’s amazement at the behaviour of light and their interest towards controlling it!

A charming, vibrant show for younger audiences

A story full of music, movement, puppetry and fun

Inspired by the imagination and play of children, this enchanting show fuses theatre, Kathak dance and music within a paper world...

A multi-sensory, interactive journey through the seasons in the delightful setting of Percy and April’s garden

A charming show featuring beautifully crafted puppets, live music and bags of comedy

With original music, this play is for everyone who can count to three!

Delusions of grandeur are burst like bubbles in this classic tale told with a washing machine and a clothes line, bubbles, illusion and puppetry

An intimate interactive storytelling piece involving puppetry, song, live music and lots and lots of joining in!

A delightful, musical tale of feasting and fibbing (and a bit of fighting) based on young children’s retellings of favourite fairy stories

A musical extravaganza!

Follow the wiggly worm in this unique performance specifically created to ignite the imaginations of the very young

A charming and gentle adaptation of the traditional tale by Hans Christian Andersen

An animated mix of shadow play and storytelling

Take a leap into the past in this time-travelling adventure

Come and meet the award-winning pig!

It’s summertime and there’s one egg left to hatch. Crack! Peep! Quack!?? What’s this...?

A light-hearted, gentle and highly visual treat featuring fruit, veg and original music.

An interactive performance for 1 – 3 year olds, exploring, discovering and playing in the sand!

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.

Ella is late. Again. And on today of all days: Sports Day 2012...

A new rock and roll musical for kids!

William loves books and Polly has a secret world in the attic...

I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny...

Take a peek into the unknown and join us for an adventure....

A funny and fantastic adventure of the minds...

August 2011. Riots are spreading. It’s summer, it’s hot and the entire country is holding its breath...

A fantastical fairytale not to be missed!

How many penguins are too many penguins? Polar bear thinks one is more than enough, thank you very much!

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about on boats”

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Yellow Earth!

Playful, mischievous and deliciously scary fairy tales...

A rock & roll musical for kids – back by popular demand!

Magic, music and... an egg!

Explore, discover and play, lull, dream and be at peace with your baby