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THEATRE shows where you live

 

kidsfest

020 8543 9608

kidsfest at Merton abbey mill,s Mon 30 August 11am-5pm, activities, workshops, live entertainment for children. Not to be missed!!

 
     

polka theatre

020 8543 4888

children's shows for july/august 2010- A wide variety of shows for all ages every month, holiday courses and after school classes are also available. visit their website to find out more. A wonderful local place to take your child.  
     

putney arts theatre

020 8788 6943

 

Bugsy Malone 14-17 July at 9.45pm (matinee at 3pm as well). Come and see Group 64’s spectacular summer musical of Bugsy Malone, set in 1920’s New York City. Join Bugsy and friends as the gangster war between Fat Sam’s Gang and Dandy Dan’s Gang rages, which will surely end in the biggest splurge fight ever!! Age 7+

One of London’s most exciting and busiest community youth theatres, with over 200 members aged from 4-18. They offer classes in creativity, drama, musical theatre, and theatre props making. They also run holiday projects and numerous production opportunities throughout the year. www.putneyartstheatre.org.uk.

 
     

richmond theatre

0844 871 7651

The Gruffalo 2-4 August
 
     

unicorn theatre

020 7645 0560

Class Acts 2, 7 and 9 July, Class Acts 2010 involves eight Year 6 classes, working with new plays commissioned especially for the festival by playwrights Joseph Coelho, Rosy Fordham and Philip Osment. Age 8+
Ballet Central 16-17 July, Ballet Central return to the Unicorn with their 25th anniversary tour, offering a varied programme of ballet, contemporary and jazz dance from some of the world’s leading choreographers. Age 6+
Central School of Ballet 15-17 July Come and see Central School of Ballet’s end of year performances, which showcase their talented Senior School dancers, who will be performing a variety of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz and Spanish. Age 6+
 
     

the little angel theatre

020 7226 1787

Oshima and the Big Sea 6 March, A tale about kindness, trusting the unknown and dancing with turtles! Full of amazing sea creatures, shadow puppetry and live sound-songs of the ocean,             The Gingerbread Man 7 March
Princess and the Pea 10-14 March
Videk’s Shirt 21 Mar-25 Apr
Who’s Been Sitting in my Chair? 7-11 April, Age 3-7

 
     

puppet theatre barge

020 7249 6876

 

The Birdman The first half tells of an old man who rescues a small bird that has fallen out of the nest. See dates for Monkey Biz.
Monkey Biz The second half entertains with monkey marionettes performing tricks and turns with skill. Both show above: May 1, 2 & 3rd at 2, 3 & 4pm each day, May 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 at 3pm, May 29 to June 6 Daily at 3pm, June 12/13, 19/20, 26/27 at 3pm

 
     

Waterloo station theatre

0871 230 1094

 

The Railway Children 5 July to 5 Sep, One of the country’s best loved novels will come to life using this unique theatre setting that will be converted into a 1,000 seat venue with audiences sitting either side of a real railway track.
 
     

greenwich theatre

Elmer The Elephant Sun 11 July. Elmer was different! He was yellow, and orange, and pink, and blue. But, Elmer had always dreamed of being just like the other elephants.