General Events
- Sunday 2nd June 10:00am until 10:35am + More Dates
Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise – but seven different animals have...
- Sunday 2nd June 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Join five amazing musicians and famous palaeontologist Dr Jakob Vinther as they enter the multi-coloured world of the dinosaurs with soaring music, catchy songs and mind-blowing science.
- Saturday 8th June, 1:00pm - Until Sunday 9th June, 7:00pm
The Mayhem Theatre Company returns to Cannizaro Park for the third consecutive year with Songs Under The Summer Sun. Showcasing the best songs from the big screen, with a fully amplified cast of incredible...
- Tuesday 11th June 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Simon and Garfunkel Story (The International Hit Show)
- Saturday 22nd June 2:30pm until 3:50pm + More Dates
Adapted for stage from Katie and Kevin Tsang’s best-selling book, join Sam and his deadly pet snake sidekick as he faces his fears and tries to defeat the Ghost King once and for all at the premiere of...
- Saturday 6th July 10:30am until 11:15am + More Dates
Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.
- Tuesday 23rd July 9:30am until 10:00am + More Dates
With our unique interactive projectors, you and your child will discover different lights and shades as you are transported on a storytelling journey inspired by How to Catch a Star.
- Thursday 25th July 10:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Be brave at Polka and get inspired by our adaption of Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts practice different drama techniques, create your own action characters and learn some stage combat!
- Friday 26th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join us in our masterclass on comic book art and writing where you will get the opportunity to work with a professional creative!
- Monday 29th July 10:00am until 4:00pm + More Dates
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...
- Tuesday 13th August 10:30am until 3:30pm + More Dates
Come and learn about different styles of puppetry in this 3-day puppet-making summer school.
- Wednesday 14th August 10:30am until 11:20am + More Dates
Come and explore an ecosystem of balloons: universes in miniature.
- Tuesday 24th September, 9:45am - Until Tuesday 10th December, 10:30am
Every Tuesday morning, we’ll get you and your child rocking to the beat, joining in our music and movement time while having tons of fun!
- Wednesday 25th September, 1:30pm - Until Wednesday 4th December, 2:15pm
Our Polka Home Ed Drama Club 1 offers an exciting opportunity for anyone aged 4 – 6 years to take part in drama fun!
- Wednesday 25th September, 2:30pm - Until Wednesday 4th December, 3:30pm
Our Polka Home Ed Drama Club 2 offers an exciting opportunity for anyone aged 7+ years to take part in drama fun!
- Wednesday 25th September, 4:30pm - Until Wednesday 4th December, 6:00pm
Our Polka Youth Theatre offers a unique opportunity for anyone aged 9 -12 to work with leading theatre professionals and receive expert drama training.
- Thursday 26th September, 9:45am - Until Thursday 5th December, 10:30am
Drop by for a Multisensory Story or two every Thursday.
- Saturday 28th September + More Dates
Big Dreams Early Years Theatre Festival returns to Polka!
- Friday 4th October, 9:45am - Until Friday 13th December, 10:30am
Drop by for a Morning Story or two every Friday.
- Saturday 5th October 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Armed with just a suitcase, NIE’s ensemble of actor/musicians tell this big, famous (and gruesome!) story in a funny and accessible way.
- Saturday 12th October 10:30am until 11:25am + More Dates
Join us for this award-nominated musical that invites children and their families to sing, dance, and cook with a Latin American family.
- Saturday 12th October 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Join Luna and her Dad for an adventure among the library shelves in this exciting new musical for families.
- Saturday 19th October 10:30am until 11:15am + More Dates
A playful discovery of shapes, sounds and textures.
- Friday 25th October 5:00pm until 6:15pm + More Dates
Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea…
- Tuesday 29th October 10:00am until 10:45am + More Dates
Join Polka in this lantern making family workshop inspired by The Storm Whale.