Polka Invites is a funded programme, which aims to increase access to creative experiences at Polka, for families in our community.
Thank you to the Hugo Halkes Charitable Trust for supporting The Hugo Halkes Ticket Fund, enabling Polka to provide tickets free of charge.
What’s Polka Invites?
Polka Invites has been created to allow us to support new audiences, by offering FREE and subsidised creative opportunities for children and families to enjoy.
Why join?
Taking part in drama activities means your child will develop confidence, communication and concentration skills – all whilst having fun! Their emotional understanding and needs are supported and strengthened. And family bonds are reinforced through the shared experience of having a good time.
What’s on offer?
A range of FREE and discounted activities, including:
- Selected performances*
- Saturday Club – a family event on the first Saturday of each month with storytelling, puppet making, craft activities etc*
- Take Part - after school and holiday workshops*
- Discounted drinks in the Café
The theatre has indoor and outdoor play spaces, a buggy park, toilets, a reading corner and dressing up. All of this is completely free. Everyone is welcome.
How to get involved?
Polka Invites is an ‘invitation only’/referral scheme. If you would like to apply or find out more, please contact our Community Engagement Manager Fran Chabrel - [email protected] or call her on 07552 808290 .
If your child has any Access needs, please contact Fran. She will be happy to tell you about what we can offer by way of special performances and facilities etc. We want every child to have the opportunity to enjoy great theatre.
*Please note: all our ticketed activities are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. The theatre’s play facilities, indoor and out, are free to use at any time with no need to book.
CURRENT POLKA INVITES OPPORTUNITIES
(Click on the event name to learn more)
PERFORMANCES
Tues 4 Apr 1.30pm
Sat 8 Apr 3.30pm
Thu 13 Apr 1.30pm
Sat 22 Apr 3.30pm
SATURDAY CLUB
Giant Puppet-Making
Sat 4 Mar | 10.30-11.30am
Nature is All Around Us!
Sat 1 Apr | 10-11am
Polka’s Street Party
Sat 6 May | 2-3pm
Travelling Tales
Sat 3 Jun | 11am-12pm
Headdress for the Summer!
Sat 1 Jul | 2.30-3.30pm