Arthur
Wednesday 15 July - Sunday 9 August
Arthur
This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world.
A Polka Theatre and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath co-production.
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£10.00 +£2.50 booking fee per order
Dates
Wednesday 15 July - Sunday 9 August
Age
6 - 12 Years
Duration
1 hr 35 mins
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About
This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world.
It’s Winter Solstice 2026. Grace is in A&E with Lego stuck up her nose, waiting for someone to notice her.
It’s Summer Solstice 526AD. Arthur is setting out on the journey of a lifetime: tasked with retrieving the sword for the future King.
Overlooked and wanting to be taken seriously, Grace encounters the mysterious Merlin who transports her back to the 6th century. As Grace and Arthur’s two worlds collide, their fates entwine, and together they must embark on the greatest quest they’ll ever face to retrieve Excalibur. With the future of Britain depending on them, they must overcome a fearsome beast and navigate the perils of the ancient forest – if only they can figure out how to work together….
Cast and Creatives
Cast
Grace Gurjot Dhaliwal
Arthur Giles Carden
Merlin Rose Wardlaw
Lancelot Adam Mirsky
Gawain/Vivian Megan Vaughan-Thomas
Creatives
Writer Marietta Kirkbride
Director Nel Crouch
Set & Costume Designer Rebecca Jane Wood
Composer & Musical Director Harry Blake
Lighting Designer Jonathan Chan
Sound Designer Owen Crouch
Movement Director DK Fashola
Fight Director Nora Iso-Kungas
Assistant Director Ben Kulvichit
Assistant Set & Costume Designer Joy Chen
Associate Lighting Designers Jodi Rabinowitz & Grace Aldwinckle
Associate Sound Designer Kate Marlais
Sound Engineer Yoji Yau
Production Manager Nick Allsop
Stage Manager Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Iona Hicks
Set Construction Basement94
Scenic Painter Fani Parali
Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Puppets Jess Jones
Prop/ Costume Assistant Emma Owens
For The Egg
Director Kate Cross
Production Manager Ed Borgnis
General Manager and Executive Producer Lindsay Baker
For Polka
Artistic Director Helen Matravers
Head of Production Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Deputy Technical Manager Jerry Parsons
Theatre Technician Sarah Marsh
Wardrobe Manager Emily Sions
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Assistant Producer Abs Bartley
Associate Director Roman Stefanski
Read the programme here
Artwork Christa Holka and Jack Crossing
Gallery
Ticket Prices
Previews: from £10
Adult & Children: from £10
Concessions: from £10
Schools
Tickets from £10*. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.
Group Offers
Groups 8+: £1.50 off per ticket
Groups 12+: £1.75 off per ticket
Multi-buy offer available! Purchase tickets to any of the applicable shows at the same time and receive 5% off for 2 shows, 10% off for 3 shows or 15% off for 4 or more shows!**
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged 16 years or over.
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings
** Multi-buy & group offers valid on Band A seats only. T&Cs.
Access and Support
Access Performances
Audio Described – Sunday 26 July 2.30pm (Touch Tour 1.30pm)
Captioned – Thursday 30 July 2.30pm
Relaxed – Saturday 1 August 11am
BSL Interpreted – Sunday 2 August 2.30pm
Access Tickets
Access bookers get a reduced rate ticket, a free companion and up to two further tickets at a reduced rate.
To book online, select your required tickets and proceed to the basket. Log into your account and update your Access Requirements (listed under “Other Preferences”). Then, use the code ACCESSOFFER for the discount to apply.
If you encounter any issues while booking online, you can contact us on 020 8543 4888 or access@polkatheatre.com.
Show Guidance
Please be aware this show contains flashing lights and haze.
Available Merchandise
Arthur Playtext (Paperback)
£6.99
From stage to page – take the script of Arthur home with you and go on a quest to save all of England!
Available now for pre-order alongside Arthur, with collection from now.
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Foam Excalibur
£3.50
Arise, Sir Knight! Take home a piece of the legend with your very own Excalibur made of soft foam.
Available now for pre-order alongside Arthur, with collection from now.
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The Illustrated Tales of King Arthur (Hardback)
£14.00
The classic tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, fully illustrated and presented in a luxury gift edition. The much-loved legend of King Arthur features stories including The Sword in the Stone, Excalibur and The Last Battle. Legendary characters such as Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin and more are brought to life in stories specially retold for children.
Available alongside Arthur, available for collection now.
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