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London, South: News - October 2025
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The Unicorn Theatre
6th October 2025
From a musical twist on a classic tale to answering the age-old question: how exactly does Santa go down the chimney? The Unicorn Theatre has the perfect theatre show for you and your family. Starting September 27th, join little superstar piglets Bar, Bee and Q as they set off into the big wide world...
Alice in Wonderland at Theatre Peckham
5th October 2025
This December, step into a world turned upside down. Alice in Wonderland arrives in Peckham with a bold, music-filled reimagining, bursting with colour, original songs and unforgettable characters. As time bends and logic flips, Alice uses her smarts, spark and imagination to find her way home for Christmas...
The Curling Club returns
5th October 2025
Following a successful first season, The Curling Club returns to Vinegar Yard from 1st November 2025 – 28th February 2026, bringing curling, seasonal cocktails, and its vibrant après ski experience back to the heart of London Bridge. This winter, Royal Hospital Chelsea will be transformed...
Cinderella at Stanley Arts, South London
5th October 2025
This festive period, Stanley Arts brings you a brand-new Cinderella for the 21st century, bursting with magic, music, and laugh-out-loud mayhem. Cinderella dreams of opening a sustainable fashion boutique, but stuck under the thumb of her money-obsessed stepmother and self-obsessed stepsister, things...
Tunstall Nursery School
5th October 2025
Tunstall Nursery School is a maintained nursery school located in Addiscombe, not far from East Croydon station rated outstanding by Ofsted. They have 55 places for three and four year old children and 16 places for two year olds, per session either funded or paid. Tunstall Nursery School works in...
Family fun at South London Gallery
5th October 2025
Discover colour and creativity at Family Space, a free monthly workshop at the South London Gallery. Workshops are relaxed, hands-on and perfect for children aged 5–12 and their parents or carers. Expect a little mess, so old clothes are best! Family Space runs on the last Saturday of each...
The Magic of Ballet Shoes Returns This Festive Season
5th October 2025
'A treat for every possible kind of family… if you see one show this Christmas season, make it Ballet Shoes' - The Independent, ★★★★★. In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters – Pauline, Petrova and Posy – are discovering who...
Family fun with Mog the Cat – live this October!
5th October 2025
This October half term, everyone's favourite forgetful feline pounces onto the stage in Judith Kerr’s Mog the Forgetful Cat at the Southbank Centre. Go along for the ride as she catches a burglar, gatecrashes a cat show, goes to the V.E.T. and gets to eat lots and lots of eggs. Mog’s...
Get ready for a fun-filled half term at Battersea Park Children's Zoo!
5th October 2025
Battersea Children’s Zoo is a small and lovable family-friendly zoo with over 35 species to see from farmyard friends to exotic and endangered breeds. The popular adventure play areas feature a life-sized helicopter, fire engine and tractor. Discover a sandpit, rope swing, a wooden fort and...
Telling Tales author events return to Shakespeare's Globe this half term!
5th October 2025
Hear from your favourite children’s authors and get inspired with the Telling Tales events this October half term. Discover the story behind the story with Michael Rosen, help Joseph Coelho OBE write brand-new poems, and join Piers Torday to brainstorm spooky Halloween tales. Plus, write your very...
Family Events at Blackheath Halls This November and December
5th October 2025
Blackheath Halls presents a strong line-up of family events leading up to Christmas, with shows suitable for all ages. November begins with The Smeds and The Smoos on 8th and 9th November, based on Julia Donaldson's popular picture book. The production features puppetry, songs, and storytelling...
Beauty and the Beast at Fairfield Halls
5th October 2025
Step into a tale as old as time, reimagined with sparkle, laughter, and jaw-dropping stage magic! With incredible West End and soap star Ellie Dadd as the fearless Belle, Charlie Guest (back by popular demand!) as the lovable rogue Louis La Plonk, and panto powerhouse Jamie Steen as the outrageous Polly...
Jamies Gymnastics Academy
5th October 2025
In September last year, they opened their 10th academy location with a full-time purpose-built facility in Park Langley, Beckenham which has quickly become their flagship site. Since then, they have opened additional locations in Eltham and Chislehurst. Other locations include Bromley, Orpington,...