General Events
- 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.
- 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.
- Tuesday 8th October 11:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Dementia Friendly Swimming is a great opportunity for people with dementia and their carers or family members to use the pool at a quieter time when they know they will be supported.
- 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.
- Wednesday 30th October 10:00am until 4:00pm
Learn how to create a range of Halloween looks!
- Wednesday 30th October 11:30am until 12:20pm + More Dates
A joyful, kaleidoscopic family show about change, why change happens – and how to deal with it.
- Thursday 31st October 10:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Whether you want to be a gruesome green monster, creepy zombie or friendly ghost, come join us to design, create and make your own Halloween mask to wear on this spooky day.
- Friday 1st November 10:00am until 2:45pm
Inspired by Polka’s baby production Soft or Spiky?, come explore a world of multisensory shapes, textures, music and messy play in our sensory studio!
- Saturday 16th November 2:30pm until 3:50pm + More Dates
Join Olivier award-winning Little Bulb ("Wolf Witch Giant Fairy") and Polka Theatre for a magical, musical quest of heroism and surprising rodent singalongs, featuring a sleigh-load of familiar festive...
- Saturday 7th December 10:30am until 11:10am + More Dates
The Snowy Day is specially designed for 1-4 year olds and their grown-ups, featuring one dancer, original music and an immersive, enchanting set.
- Wednesday 18th December 10:00am until 3:00pm + More Dates
Discover a magical snowy place with your child in our workshop based on our winter production, The Snowy Day.
- Friday 20th December 10:00am until 3:00pm
Spend some family time together in our snowy sensory studio where you can singalong to some festive tunes while crafting snowflake garlands to take away with you to decorate your home this festive season!...
- Thursday 2nd January 10:00am until 12:00pm + More Dates
Based on our production of The Nutcracker, choose a toy from Polka's toy box or bring your own to magically ‘come to life’!
- Friday 3rd January 10:00am until 4:00pm
Come raid our Polka costume cupboard and create your own character inspired by The Nutcracker.
- Saturday 15th February 11:00am until 11:55am + More Dates
High kicks, huge twists and brand-new fairytale endings.
- Saturday 22nd March 2:30pm until 3:30pm + More Dates
Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijabi step-sisters in all of Bradford and they will win the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition, there is no doubt about it.