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
  • Tower Bridge
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What is it? Returning for a fresh run having premiered at the Uniorn back in 2019, Anansi the Spider is a funny and beguiling trio of tales concerning the beloved trickster arachnid of West African folklore.

Where is it? Unicorn Theatre.

  • Children's
  • Wimbledon

What is it? Well Done, Mummy Penguin is an adaptation of idiosyncratic kids’ author and illustrator Chris Haughton’s latest sweet-but-droll picture book, which concerns the aforementioned Mummy Penguin’s hazardous efforts to score a fish for her partner and child, who are looking on nervously. It’s aimed at ages three to seven.

Where is it? Polka Theatre.

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  • Fringe
  • Islington
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
We're Going on a Bear Hunt

What is it? Michael Rosen’s rhythmic tale about a family which goes looking for bears is addictively popular with tots. And it's very nicely adapted here by a sweet-throated troupe of Little Angel puppeteers, in whose hands it’s become a charming, slightly alarming Saturday dad disaster story with additional folk songs.

Where is it? Little Angel Theatre

  • Children's
  • Canonbury

What is it? Back for a fresh run, WOW! Said the Owl follows a curious owl as she stays awake during the daytime to discover a brand new world of colours. Using a blend of story-telling, puppetry and music this venerable Little Angel production brings Tim Hopgood's book to life. For two-to-five-year-olds.

Where is it? Little Angel Theatre Studios.

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