Kevin Lewis in 'Baby Show' at Unicorn Theatre
© Helen Murray | Kevin Lewis in 'Baby Show' at Unicorn Theatre
© Helen Murray

London theatre for toddlers and young children

Let a trained professional do the entertaining at these theatre shows for toddlers and little ones

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London's vibrant theatre scene is for all ages and even includes the odd show for babies; by the time your kids have become toddlers they'll find themselves spoilt for choice at venues like the Little Angel Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre, which regularly host shows aimed for ages three and up. 
If you're planning ahead for the school holidays, you can also check out top 10 children's theatre shows this half-term and our 101 things to do in London with kids

Theatre for young children

  • Children's
  • Islington

What is it? After delighting kids (and making grown-ups cry) with wistful kids' show The Paper Dolls, Peter Glanville is adapting another Julia Donaldson picture book. This time, it's the turn of The Everywhere Bear, which follows the titular teddy on his adventures using rhyme, puppets and new songs. Ages three-to-six.

Where is it? Little Angel Theatre.

  • Children's
  • Canonbury
  • Recommended

What is it? This splendid 2D cardboard puppet adpatation of Jon Klassen’s droll trilogy of children’s books about animals battling it out over discarded headgear is a pure delight and it’s wonderful to have it back.

Where is it? Little Angel Theatre Studios. 

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  • Children's
  • Wimbledon

What is it? Running at the Polka over half-term, this cute show for ages three to seven follows Ruby, a young girl who discovers a worry and then can’t get rid of it, no matter how hard she tried. But a new friend – who also has a worry – might very well be the solution… Hannah Stone directs this adaptation of Tom Percival’s book. 

Where is it? Polka Theatre.

  • Children's
  • Tower Bridge

What is it? A fussy squirrel tries to remember where it buried its prize nut collection in this cute puppet-driven show for young kids aged six months to four years. Written by Kate Cross and Tim Bell, who directs.

Where is it? Unicorn Theatre.

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