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Let's Build!

  • Ages 2-5
  • Saturday 10 May - Sunday 29 June
  • Polka's Adventure Theatre

An interactive building adventure embracing the magic of discovering things for the first time, where mistakes are a door to something new!

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A Polka Theatre and Birmingham Rep co-production.

The Boy With Wings

  • Ages 7-12
  • Saturday 21 June - Saturday 16 August
  • Polka's Main Theatre

Sir Lenny Henry’s hilarious book comes to life on our stage this Summer!

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    • 10th May - 29th Jun
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    • 21st Jun - 16th Aug
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    • 9th Jul - 10th Aug
    • Polka's Adventure Theatre
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    • 13th Aug - 24th Aug
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    This cast continues to surprise us with their tale This cast continues to surprise us with their talent and niche bird knowledge (@miajerome we’re looking at you 👀) Wishing them all the best on their first preview today! ❤️
    "Come see magic happen right in front of your eyes "Come see magic happen right in front of your eyes!" Go behind-the-scenes with @lennyhenryofficial in The Boy with Wings rehearsal room…🤫
    Come behind-the-scenes with Iona, Let's Build Stag Come behind-the-scenes with Iona, Let's Build Stage Manager, for a two-show day! Massive shout out to all our Stage Managers for the incredible hard work that they do! ❤️
    We’re not sweating about this heatwave and neith We’re not sweating about this heatwave and neither should you! 😎 However you choose to keep cool, we've got it sorted ☀️ Ice cream and cold drinks? ✅ Outdoor café seating? ✅ Indoor & outdoor play areas for children? ✅ Two air-conditioned theatres (with shows all weekend)? ✅
    Anyone who has attended our Creative Learning work Anyone who has attended our Creative Learning workshops will know our supply cupboard is jam-packed with anything your creative heart desires. But does our Participation Manager Jemima know where everything is?
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