Children's theatre in London - the best shows for kids of all ages

Midway between a panto, a musical and a morality lecture, Polka Theatre’s Christmas show ‘Cinderella: The Awesome Truth’ is a kinder, gentler alternative to a full-on panto, aimed at children aged five-plus.

Much like the new Spider-Man film, it’s difficult to seriously discuss ‘There May Be A Castle’ without spoilers…

Handa is taking a range of seven different types of exotic fruits to a friend – but she soon discovers that seven different types of animal have very different ideas what to do with them. Age 2-5.

Stage adaptations of the works of prodigiously popular picture book author Julia Donaldson – she of ‘The Gruffalo’ – are common…

The Little Angel’s Christmas show for younger children is Matt Aston adaptation of Benji Davies kids’ books about the delightful relationship between a young boy, Noi, and the little whale he rescues after a storm washes it up on a beach. Ages four-to-eight.

This gentle shows for ages two to five follows young Sofia, who finds a mountain bike in the shed at the bottom and embarks on an epic race with her mum. It’s written and directed by Polka boss Peter Glanville.

London's theatre calendars are flooded with acclaimed shows, big names and hotshot directors, and there's no way anyone can see them all. As a starting point, the Time Out theatre team have picked the shows opening in London this month that you won't regret booking for.