Polka Theatre announces festive programme for schools

Polka Theatre has released a schedule tailored for school audiences this festive season. 

The programme includes the return of Grandad, Me and Teddy Too – an adventure story for students in Year One and Reception; There will be a new Christmas comedy, Crackers, for those aged 5-12 and their families, which will be hosted in the main theatre.

The dates for the performances are below: 

Crackers: A Festive Family Farce

School Performances:

Selected dates between 23 November 2022 to 13 January 2023

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10:15am, 1pm, 1:45pm 

Schools’ Access Performances:

Relaxed: Friday 2 December at 10:15am

BSL: Wednesday 11 January at 1.45pm 

School tickets from £9, one free ticket for every 10 booked

Grandad, Me, and Teddy Too

School Performances: 

Selected dates between 2 December – 27 January 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10am and 1.15pm

School tickets from £8, one free ticket for every 10 booked

Polly Simmonds, head of Creative Learning at Polka, said: ‘There is nothing quite as exciting for children as experiencing the magical joy of live theatre and at Polka we have a sensational Christmas Season coming up for school audiences. We don't offer just a theatre trip, but an all-round enjoyable creative experience for school children and teachers, providing enriching resources that encourage curiosity and spark imagination.’

‘Polka has also received some fantastic feedback from teachers, “A HUGE thank you to you and everyone involved in organising and delivering a wonderful day at Polka Theatre. The boys had a great time and were completely immersed.’

If you would like more information on the workshops that Polka can offer your school, email Polka’s school relationship Officer at elysia@polkatheatre.com