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

What is it? The Unicorn teams up with Tawala Theatre for one of its sporadic shows for the very young.  Home Song is aimed at children – babies really – aged six months to 18 months, and is a multi-sensory show that follows Adwoa and her mum as they explore the true meaning of home. Expecting singing and general loveliness in a show that will inevitably be more impressionistic than narrative driven.

Where is it? Unicorn Theatre.

  • Children's
  • Islington

What is it? The team behind the Little Angel’s most recent breakout hit The Smartest Giant in Town reunite to tackle Axel Scheffler’s sweet Pip and Posy picturebooks and their well-known cartoon incarnation. Written and directed by Samantha Lane – with songs by Barb Jungr – the animal duo’s stgae adventure sees rabbit Pip and mouse Posy go on a thrilling journey through jungles, swamps and clouds. For ages two-to-five.

Where is it? Little Angel Theatre.

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  • Children's
  • Kingston

What is it? A witch soars across the skies  and picks up a few animal pals along the way  in this adaptation of the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer. It's created by Tall Stories, who've created a host of loveable stagings of storybook favourites, and uses their typical combo of sing-a-longs, puppetry, and quirky humour. Ages three-to-eight.

Where is it? Rose Theatre Kingston.

  • Children's
  • Wimbledon

What is it? Musical adaptation of Ximo Abadia’s quirky kids’ picturebook about a donkey named Toto with grand ideas of being an astronaut. Adapted by Harry Blake and directed by Jennifer Tang, it‘s aimed at kids aged three-to-eight.

Where is it? Polka Theatre.

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