Taking your children to the theatre is a magical experience that fosters their creativity and imagination. It exposes them to different cultures and ways of thinking and creates unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. And now, it's even easier (and cheaper!) to introduce your child to theatre with Kids Week - a child (17 and under) goes free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Plus an additional two children can attend for half price!
Here's our list of the most exciting and captivating shows for your young theatregoer:
Shows for under 5s
Blippi - Wonderful World Tour
When? 29 - 31 August 2023
Where? Rose Theatre, London
Suitable for ages 2+
Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet!
Elephants and Piggies “We are in a play”
When? 23 July - 20 August 2023
Where? Coram's Fields, London
Suitable for all ages.
Get ready for a musical experience straight from the pages of Mo Willems' award-winning best-selling children's books. Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, we guarantee you’ll leave doing the Flippy Floppy Floory dance all night long!
The Smeds and the Smoos
When? 20 July - 31 August 2023
Where? Lyric Theatre, London
Suitable for ages 3+
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
When? 10 July - 31 August 2023
Where? Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Suitable for ages 3+
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Shows for 6-12 year olds
Hairy
When? 01 July - 20 August 2023
Where? Polka Theatre, London
Suitable for ages 6-12
Comedy-meets-rock-band-meets-punk-clown-mayhem, Hairy is a playful and frankly laughable exploration of that most versatile and significant feature of human anatomy, hair! Join four super-hairos on a hairy journey of discovery. One thing is for sure: It’s going to get HAIRY!
I Believe in Unicorns
When? 27 July - 12 August 2023
Where? Apollo Theatre, London
Suitable for ages 6+
This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library…
Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors
When? 27 July - 31 August 2023
Where? Garrick Theatre
Suitable for ages 6+
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
The Wizard of Oz
When? 23 June - 31 August 2023
Where? London Palladium, London
Suitable for ages 6+
Featuring stars of the stage and screen Jason Manford, Ashley Banjo, and Gary Wilmot. follow Dorothy and her friends on their journey to find the Wizard and return home. There’s no place like The London Palladium this summer!
Don't miss out on the magic of theatre - book your tickets today and create unforgettable memories with your family!
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