Polka Schools

Polka Schools Polka is one of the leading theatres in the UK dedicated exclusively to children 🎭 We open later when we have evening shows.

Over 100,000 children a year come to Polka and are inspired, stimulated and engaged by theatre, often for the first time. Polka strives to stir the emotions, spark the imagination and, most of all, entertain. Its two theatre spaces, the Main Theatre and the Adventure Theatre are designed especially for children so that their first taste of theatre is welcoming and relevant. As a national leader in

Early Years and Primary School practice, we work closely with schools and education professionals to develop work that helps you deliver your creative curriculum aims, while supporting children in learning about themselves and the world around them. We aim to provide positive inspiration for children that helps shape the adults they will become. You can engage with us in many ways, including;

Visiting our state-of-the-art theatre for a show and workshop
Delivering a tailor-made workshop in your school setting (delivery also available online)
Creating extra-curricular enrichment opportunities for your students by signing up for our After School Clubs
Booking our Sensory Space for groups with Special Educational Needs
Taking advantage of our free teacher resources and CPD opportunities

Opening Times:

Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

The building is closed on Mondays. Box Office Opening times:
Tues-Fri – 9am – 5pm
Sat-Sun – 10am – 4.30pm

Phone lines are open on Mondays from 10am – 4pm. Alternatively, please email [email protected].

NEWLY ON SALE! Two new shows for our Spring/Summer 2026 Season 🌷Early Bird Offer available for Kish Kush, reserve before...
17/09/2025

NEWLY ON SALE! Two new shows for our Spring/Summer 2026 Season 🌷

Early Bird Offer available for Kish Kush, reserve before 31 October to save £2 per ticket and secure your next school trip today!

The key to a happy hair & a happy temperature? Conditioning. Just thought you'd like to know our Main Theatre (where Hai...
28/06/2023

The key to a happy hair & a happy temperature? Conditioning.

Just thought you'd like to know our Main Theatre (where Hairy opens this Saturday) is fully air-conditioned.

29/04/2023

Making bread is hard work...🍞

Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company this May Half Term of The Adventures of The Little Red Hen!

🐓 Fri 26 May - Sun 4 Jun | Ages 3-10
🐖 Ages 3-10
🎫 https://bit.ly/3PNA8pF

We can't wait to welcome Jack V Giant to our Main Theatre!🐄 Ages 4 - 8🌳 Tickets from £9 🎟️ School booking discount also ...
14/02/2023

We can't wait to welcome Jack V Giant to our Main Theatre!

🐄 Ages 4 - 8
🌳 Tickets from £9
🎟️ School booking discount also applies (1 FREE ticket for every 10 tickets booked)

See below for School Performance dates and times, including Relaxed and BSL interpreted performances.

Looking for a New Year treat for your school? ✨Don't miss out on this heart warming show this winter! Best availability ...
14/12/2022

Looking for a New Year treat for your school? ✨

Don't miss out on this heart warming show this winter! Best availability Thu 12 Jan and Fri 13 Jan at 10:00am & 1.15pm.

🧸Ages 2-5
❄️Now-27 Jan

More info > bit.ly/3mG3usb

"All of the children came off the coach with such a wonderful, joyful energy following the show today. They utterly ador...
13/12/2022

"All of the children came off the coach with such a wonderful, joyful energy following the show today. They utterly adored it...Head of Year 2 remarked that it was the best show she’s ever taken children to!"

Thank you Downsend School for this lovely feedback for Crackers!🌟

Schools Early Bird offers!Book your schools theatre trip to see Jack V Giant and The Lost Spells before 31 December to s...
02/11/2022

Schools Early Bird offers!

Book your schools theatre trip to see Jack V Giant and The Lost Spells before 31 December to save £3 off per ticket.

Plus 1 FREE ticket for every 10 tickets booked🎉

See our Spring - Summer schools performance schedule here > bit.ly/3dUb3uG

Only 1 week left to apply for our Write Here Write Now project! 📚We support local schools in raising literacy, language ...
01/11/2022

Only 1 week left to apply for our Write Here Write Now project! 📚

We support local schools in raising literacy, language and communication skills through a tailor-made programme of workshops at your school.

Download an application form here > bit.ly/3AjlYFx

The children in Reception and Year 1 at The Mall School made some fantastic dinosaur and robot puppets 🤖Well done all, w...
26/10/2022

The children in Reception and Year 1 at The Mall School made some fantastic dinosaur and robot puppets 🤖

Well done all, we hope you enjoyed the workshop!

Have you entered our Crackers Competition yet? ✨Win FREE tickets for you and your class to come see Crackers, Polka's Ch...
25/10/2022

Have you entered our Crackers Competition yet? ✨

Win FREE tickets for you and your class to come see Crackers, Polka's Christmas Production with our Crackers Christmas Joke Competition!

🎄Download our competition pack here and ask the children to come up with their funniest joke > bit.ly/3VuB2tG

Don't miss out on free tickets for your class to experience Polka's Main Theatre!

The deadline for Write Here Write Now 2023 is fast approaching! 📢Write Here Write Now is for Year 3 children identified ...
11/10/2022

The deadline for Write Here Write Now 2023 is fast approaching! 📢

Write Here Write Now is for Year 3 children identified by their schools as having low confidence and self-esteem, who are not achieving their full literacy potential.

Through this project we support local schools in raising literacy, language and communication skills in these pupils.

Find out more or download an application form here > bit.ly/3AjlYFx

  🌍Young people’s mental health & wellbeing has never been so important. Explore situations and emotions that children m...
10/10/2022

🌍

Young people’s mental health & wellbeing has never been so important.

Explore situations and emotions that children may be experiencing using our FREE films and lesson plans. Our films are fun, practical & informative.

Access the films and lesson plans here 🎥 > bit.ly/3LQual8

It’s World Mental Health Day 🌎. An opportunity to talk about mental health. To share tips & advice. And to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help if you’re struggling 💚: https://bit.ly/3yFZxdJ.

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London
SW191SB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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