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This annual event promoting West End theatre for children returns – though don't be confused by the title - it's running for a whole month (August 1-31 2019). Participating shows allow one child (aged 17 and under) per adult to see the performance for free, and up to two extra children can go for half price with no booking fees. Various theatres will also be organising free activities and events on stage and backstage, including dance workshops, theatre tours, and cast Q&As.
This year's participating shows include recent West End arrivals ‘Life of Pi’, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Frozen’, and it’s also a good chance to introduce older kids to long-running shows like 'Mamma Mia!' or 'The Phantom of the Opera' (there are a few hold outs like ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Hamilton’ and ‘The Book of Mormon’, but basically every other major West End show is covered). Younger kids are well catered to with dedicated childrens' shows like 'Horrible Histories', 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show', or 'Midsummer Mechanicals' at the Globe.
Tickets go on sale from 10am on June 14 – the bolt-on activities tend to sell out, though you’re usually good to buy the tickets for a long time, if not until the end of the month. For full info and to book, visit the Kids Week website.