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When guests stop by from out of town, plan a busy holiday with your loved ones by browsing our website to see what's on Wimbledon and Merton. You can find a bit of everything in Wimbledon and Merton, from beginner's beekeeping classes to courses designed to promote sensory development in babies. If all else fails, head to The Piazza for festivals, theatrical performances, and delicious food. 
General Events
The Boy With Wings
An ordinary kid is about to become an EXTRAORDINARY hero!  View event
I Want My Hat Back Trilogy
A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? WAIT!... View event
Animal Adventures
  • Wednesday 23rd July 9:45am until 10:15am
With a focus on sensory exploration, children will be invited to use a range of props and resources to touch, see, and hear the story unfold! View event
Animal Adventures
Meet all your favourite characters from I Want My Hat Back Trilogy in this interactive storytelling workshop. View event
Hat-tastic Characters!
Make your own hat and learn drama techniques to create your own curious character. View event
From Sketch to Screen Masterclass
  • Friday 25th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Calling all young creators! In this exciting child-only masterclass, children will have the opportunity to design their own original comic characters inspired by Polka’s production, The Boy with Wings... View event
From Sketch to Screen Masterclass
  • Friday 25th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Design your own comic character and bring them to life with animation, inspired by The Boy with Wings. View event
Hat-tastic Characters!
  • Sunday 27th July 10:00am until 12:00pm
In this fun-filled child-only drama and craft workshop, children will have the opportunity to try on a variety of hats from Polka’s prop cupboard as well as creating their own hat to take away! View event
Polka Youth Theatre Summer School
  • Monday 28th July, 10:00am - Until Friday 1st August, 4:00pm
Budding actors can spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to explore a variety of drama techniques, learn new skills and create a new piece of theatre that will be performed... View event
Polka Youth Theatre Summer School
Spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to explore a variety of drama techniques. View event
Polka Puppet Summer School
  • Tuesday 12th August, 10:30am - Until Thursday 14th August, 3:30pm
Come and learn about different styles of puppetry in this 3-day puppet-making summer school. Explore, play and perform your own puppet show stories in front of family and friends. View event
Polka Puppet Summer School
Explore, play and perform your own puppet show stories in front of family and friends. View event
Summertime Stories in the Garden
  • Friday 15th August 9:45am until 10:30am
Join us for an outdoor adventure in Polka’s sensory garden where children will play with puppets, sing songs and listen to summertime stories. View event
Summertime Stories in the Garden
Play with puppets, sing songs and listen to summertime stories in our sensory garden. View event
Act 1
A gentle introduction to drama, using storytelling, role-play techniques, movement and imaginative games. View event
Act 2
  • Saturday 27th September 11:30am until 12:30pm + More Dates
Explore acting and performance skills with improvisation and role-play, as well as discovering new characterisation and movement techniques. View event
Well Done, Mummy Penguin
Amidst the snowy Antarctic landscape, Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. View event
Family Glow Jar Making
Make your own glow jar using real autumn leaves, foliage and ferns. View event
Stage Combat Masterclass
  • Wednesday 29th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Learn the secrets of choreographed combat from a professional instructor, inspired by Dweeb-A-Mania. View event
Voyage to the South Pole
Immerse yourself in an interactive story in our sensory studio, inspired by Well Done, Mummy Penguin. View event
Wicked Wardrobe Workshop
  • Friday 31st October 10:30am until 3:30pm
Create the perfect spooky character with monster masks, creepy claws and haunted hats. View event
Grandad Anansi
An uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go. View event
The Firework-Maker’s Daughter
Lila dreams of becoming a Master Firework-Maker just like her father. View event
Snowy Snowflake Stories
Step into a magical wintry world in our snowy sensory space, inspired by The Snowflake. View event
Family Clay Time
Create a unique and festive decoration using clay. View event
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