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  • Wed 24 Aug - Sun 28 Aug
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Join us for an exciting programme of events, plus plenty of free activities, at Polka’s first BIG DREAMS Early Years Theatre Festival.

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The Pirate, the Princess and the Platypus

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Based on the much-loved story from Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb

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    Ready, Steady, GO! is coming back to Polka as part Ready, Steady, GO! is coming back to Polka as part of our BIG DREAMS Festival! 🚴  Follow the journey of Sofia and her Mum as they race across lakes and mountains on an adventure like no other. If you missed the show in January, now is a great chance to book a ticket with our multi-buy offers.

🚴 Ages 3-6
🚲 Tickets from £9
🚴 Book now 👉🏽 Link in bio
    Wishing you all a happy Friday with the launch of Wishing you all a happy Friday with the launch of our brand new trailer for The Pirate, the Princess and the Platypus! 🏴‍☠️👑🐾

Join us for a magical, musical fairy tale adventure for ages 5-12, get your tickets today, link in bio 👉
    The trains may not have been running, but we're st The trains may not have been running, but we're still open and are excited to see you all! 🚂  Tickets for our great shows, Paper Dolls 👯 and The Pirate, the Princess, and the Platypus 🏴‍☠️ , are available to book online. 

🎭 Book now 👉🏽 Link in bio
    We're so excited to welcome the illustrator of the We're so excited to welcome the illustrator of the Paper Dolls, @rebecca_a_cobb for a FREE book signing on Sat 25 Jun! 

Come with your copy of the Paper Dolls or pick one up from our gift shop! 

🎟️Free ticket: Link in Bio

🎭 Make a day of it & see the show, based on the book by Julia Donaldson!
    All aboard! First look at The Pirate, the Princess All aboard!
First look at The Pirate, the Princess and the Platypus! Book your tickets today and embark on this brand new magical, musical fairy tale adventure. ⛵

🌊 On now- Sat 20 Aug
👑 Ages 5+
🏴‍☠️ Tickets from £10
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    Our new brochure is here! ☀️ And yes, we know Our new brochure is here! ☀️ And yes, we know it's too hot outside for a Christmas-themed brochure, but we've got an Early Bird Special Offer to share! Book for Crackers by the end of June to get £5 off our Premium Seats.

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