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The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. See how the Ahlbergs drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving through the...
Childhood in War
31st July-28th February 2027
Venue: Imperial War Museum
Website: www.iwm.org.uk
Childhood in War is a free, interactive exhibition exploring how children have experienced conflict from 1914 to the present day. Let their unique perspective show you their adaptability and resilience,...
Childhood in War
31st July-28th February 2027
Venue: Imperial War Museum
Website: www.iwm.org.uk
Childhood in War is a free exhibition at IWM London, exploring the experience of children during wartime from 1914 to the present day. Let children’s unique perspective on conflict show you their adaptability...
Sensory Explorers
24th September-3rd December 2026
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
Explore the sensory studio every week, designed for children who are sensory seekers and their adults. Children can experience interactive projections, engaging resources, and tactile props. Make friends...
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
24th October-15th November 2026
Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge - Little Venice
Website: www.puppetbarge.com
In this gentle and heart-warming tale, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse pay each other a visit. The down-to-earth life of the countryside challenges the Town Mouse, while the hustle and bustle of the...
Character Encounters
1st-29th November 2026
Venue: Cutty Sark
Website: www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Meet Captain Woodget, the ship’s most daring master, Jock Willis, the man who built Cutty Sark, Nannie, the ship’s figurehead, James Robson, the ship’s cook, or dockworker characters, who all have...
Christmas at Kew
13th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Kew Gardens
Website: www.kew.org
Visit the iconic Christmas lights trail in London, where you'll be welcomed into a stunning botanical world filled with light, music and the enchantment of the season. Experience Kew Gardens illuminated...
Cinderella
14th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
Website: https://lyric.co.uk
The clock is ticking on Early Bird tickets for Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! Expect pumpkin-sized chaos, side-splitting comedy, chart-topping tunes and much more. Panto Early Bird Offer:...
Family Natural Reindeer Decorating Workshops
14th November 2026
Venue: Thames Chase Forest Centre
Website: www.thameschase.org.uk
Spend a couple of hours decorating your own tabletop sized Reindeer. Use a range of natural, handmade and reused resources to create your very own Christmas centrepiece. A wonderful unique addition to...
Peter Pan
14th November-24th January 2027
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
From the creative minds behind ‘Pied Piper’ and Polka’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, comes a magical family musical adventure, packed with original songs performed live by a company of award-winning vocalists,...
The Queen's House Ice Rink
18th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: The Queen's House
Website: www.rmg.co.uk
Combined with special sessions for community, students, and quiet skates, plus school trips that link skating to Greenwich’s rich history, the Queen’s House Ice Rink offers an experience of culture,...
The Wind in the Willows
25th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Rose Theatre
Website: www.rosetheatre.org
Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole live a life of laughter and camaraderie, swept up in the joys of life by the river. But as the seasons pass their friendships are put to the test by the scheming Chief Weasel...
Dear Santa
28th November-24th December 2026
Venue: Battersea Arts Centre
Website: www.bac.org.uk
From the author of the well-loved children’s book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell, comes Dear Santa LIVE! This show is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged two and over. The Christmas cheer continues,...
Jack and the Beanstalk
5th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Richmond Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
This year's pantomime features a sensational cast led by Bonnie Langford as Mrs Blunderbore, alongside much-loved doctor and TV presenter Dr Ranj as The Spirit of the Beans. Promising laughter, music,...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
9th-13th December 2026
Venue: Lantern Arts Centre
Website: www.lanternarts.org/joseph
Telling the timeless biblical story of Joseph, his jealous brothers, his rise from slavery, and the uplifting power of forgiveness, it’s a joyous musical celebration. Filled with laughter and heart,...
Here Comes Santa Claus!
11th December 2026
Venue: Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Packed with laughter, surprises and plenty of audience participation, Here Comes Santa Claus is for children aged 3–8 and is bursting with enchanting moments, much-loved Christmas songs and, of course,...
Nutcracker
17th December-10th January 2027
Venue: London Coliseum
Website: www.ballet.org.uk
This festive season, step into a world where anything is possible. Join Clara on a fantastical adventure as English National Ballet’s Nutcracker bursts to life with over 100 dancers and musicians. The...
The Snowman in Concert
20th December 2026
Venue: Cadogan Hall
Website: www.cadoganhall.com
A regular highlight of Christmas in Chelsea, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live...