What is it? A touch of magic at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush with this official immersive CBeebies theatre adventure for ages zero to six featuring contributions from a host of beloved characters from the pre-school network, ranging from Mr Tumble to Bluey herself.
Where is it? Westfield Shopping Centre.
What is it? Children’s theatre company Tall Stories – best known for their blockbuster Julia Donaldson adaptations – will be adapting the adventures of David McKee’s much loved patchwork elephant Elmer. We’ll join a group of adventurers searching the jungle for Elmer – expect song, gentgle interactions, and an all round lovely time for ages three-plus.
Where is it? Rose Theatre Kingston.
What is it? Part of the repertoire of the unique Puppet Theatre Barge for well over a decade now, this summer marks the return of this puppet-powered version of Aesop's fable, which follows the fast hare and the slow tortoise in a race. Directed by Stan Middleton with a poetic adaptation by Ben Oppedijk, it’s aimed at everyone aged 3 and up.
Where is it? Puppet Theatre Barge.
What is it? The Unicorn’s big half-terms kids’ show is Emma Earle and Eamonn O’Dwyer’s adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s beloved kids’ picturebook about a Kevin, a stay-at-home (well, tree) koala who only very recuctantly embraces change. Suitable for ages three-plus.
Where is it? Unicorn Theatre.
What is it? This short, gentle show from Little Angel artistic director Samatha Lane tells the story of a quintet of nocturnal animals, and how beauty and friendship can be found even in the depths of the city night. For ages two to five.
Where is it? Little Angel Theatre Studio.
What is it? Two aspiring builders are determined to get the job done. There’s only one slight problem: they’ve never built anything before. You can join in too in this interactive building adventure for ages two to five with a play and build session included.
Where is it? Polka Theatre.
What is it? A return for the Little Angel’s well-worn stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson's 'The Paper Dolls', about a little girl who cuts out a string of paper dolls and takes them on an adventure. There’s a reason it’s lasted so long: London's premiere puppet theatre bring it beautifully to life. Ages 3-7.
Where is it? Little Angel Theatre.
What is it? Rod puppets, music and songs in a story adapted from one of Aesop's Fables about the adventures of two very different cousins who visit each other, discovering new places and meeting new people along the way. Age 3-8.
Where is it? Puppet Theatre Barge.
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