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Cinderella: the AWESOME truth

A glittery, kick-boxing version of the classic Christmas fairy tale

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The Night Before Christmas

A perfect sprinkling of seasonal magic based on the much loved poem

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    Cinderella: the AWESOME truth
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    • 12th Nov - 30th Jan
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    • 4th Dec - 16th Jan
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    Polka Theatre

    240 The Broadway
    Wimbledon, London
    SW19 1SB

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    On day 7 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar, we say On day 7 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar, we say thank you to the Polka team and the members (and of course their beautiful voices!) who are part of our Intergenerational Choir group. Now in its third year, the choir has become a firm favourite in our programme. Ideal for carers looking for an after school activity, or people who would like to meet new friends and develop a skill. Re:Sound is a subsidised community choir and there are scholarship places available. Everyone is welcome! Link in bio to find out what’s going on at Polka
    It's day 6 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar, and t It's day 6 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar, and today we are simply grateful to be back after 2 years of being closed: and with 2 brilliant festive plays! In the past few months, architects, designers and building teams worked really hard to recreate Polka's spaces, thank you to all involved! Slide for before and after shots. Link in bio to find out what's going on at Polka this winter
    A look back at Cinderella’s Big bash yesterday, A look back at Cinderella’s Big bash yesterday, what a day! 🎈 Remember, donations made to our Access Programme before 12pm tomorrow will be doubled as part of @thebiggiveorg . Please help Polka continue giving young theatre-goers with access needs the best theatre experience. Link in bio to donate
    On the fifth day of our Gratitude Advent Calendar On the fifth day of our Gratitude Advent Calendar we’d like to say thank you to the teachers who help facilitate access workshops throughout the year. Polka provides access performances, sensory workshops for special needs schools, bespoke visits for local disability groups and more to help every child enjoy the life-changing magic of live theatre. Please help this work to continue and donate to our Access For All Appeal. Donate via The Big Give Website before 12pm on Tuesday 7 December to double your gift’s impact. Link in bio to donation's page
    As we roll into day 4 of our Gratitude Advent Cale As we roll into day 4 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar, today’s thank you goes to our Visitors Services team who help run our beloved Polka shop. We’ve just restocked for Christmas so be sure to visit us soon to find the perfect Christmas gift! Find out more about Polka's shop and the other facilities by following the link in bio
    It’s day 3 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar. Tod It’s day 3 of our Gratitude Advent Calendar. Today we would like to thank all the Creative Learning practitioners, a team which is devoted to helping children build confidence through drama, movement and play in all of Polka’s workshops. Link in bio to find a variety of Creative Learning sessions

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