Meet The Crackers. They’re trying to get ready for Christmas Day, but it’s not easy when the family pet shop is going out of business, Great Gran’s expecting a visit from Father Christmas and Napoleon the rat is on the loose.
Join us at Polka for a festive family farce like no other, written by award-winning playwright Charles Way.
The perfect end of week treat! Workshop and meal deal packages available on selected Friday 6pm performances.
School groups: from £9 each
Plus one FREE ticket for every 10 booked
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Performances Previews (Times vary) |
Access Performances Audio Described: Sun 11 Dec, 2.30pm BSL: Sun 8 Jan, 2.30pm & Wed 11 Jan, 1.45pm (Schools performance) Relaxed: Fri 2 Dec 10.15am (Schools performance) & Sat 7 Jan, 2.30pm Socially Distanced: Sat 14 Jan 11am |
Duration
Approx. 1 hr 25 mins (including interval)
Ticket Prices
Adults & Children from £10
Family of 4: £10 off (Offer applies at checkout once logged in, excludes Band C and previews)
Groups 8+: £2 off per ticket (Offer excludes Band C)
Groups 10+: £3 off per ticket (Offer excludes Band C)
Concessions from £10 (65+ and those in receipt of unemployment benefit)
Schools: From £9 (For every 10 tickets, get the 11th one free)
Previews from £10
Babe in arms: £1 (children under 12 months)
Join us this holiday time to decorate your own Christmas cracker in our magical, snowy sensory space!
The perfect treat for you and your children to enjoy spending special time together before watching our festive farce show Crackers.
Fri 9, 16 & 23 Dec - 5.15pm (show at 6pm)
All ages (adult & child) £3 per person - only to be sold in conjunction with tickets to see Crackers.
Cracking Christmas Meal Deal
Enjoy dinner and a show with our Cracking Christmas Meal Deal!
Book a child’s ticket and a Festive Feast Box from just £19 across our Friday 6pm shows. Dinner includes a sandwich (ham, cheese or jam), a piece of fruit, a piece of cake, Pom Bears and a drink.
Simply select your tickets and add the Festive Feast Box when prompted during checkout. The discount applies automatically.
(For any queries on dietary requirements, please email [email protected])
Access tickets
Access tickets can be booked over the phone or via email for all performances. If you want to find out more or inform us of any particular needs, then just get in touch. We’re happy to help.
📞 020 8543 4888 | 📧 [email protected]
*£1.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply.
Age Suggestion - Family Show (5-12 yrs)
Polka Theatre creates a range of productions to be enjoyed by children from 0-12 years. Whilst all children may attend our productions, we feel that this story is best suited to the suggested audience. This may be due to the themes or presentation style. We encourage you to consider this when booking tickets. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult while attending a performance.
Cast
Amy Loughton - Mum
Andy Umerah - Joe
Erika Poole - Grandma
Phil Yarrow - Mike
Sera Mustafa - Maia
Creative Team
Written by Charlie Way
Directed by Nicky Allpress
Set and Costume Designer - Liz Cooke
Lighting Designer - Anna Reddyhoff
Sound Designer - Anna Short
Puppet Designer and Maker - Michael Fowkes
Movement Director - Dave Hearn
Stage Manager - Micaëla Corcoran
Assistant Stage Manager - Grace Kavanagh
A Polka Theatre production
📷 Steve Gregson
Tickets from
£10
+ £1.50 fee*
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- Age range 5-12 yrs
- 19th Nov - 15th Jan
- Start time Varied
- Duration 85 mins
- Location Polka Theatre
Additional Events
The Big Bash
- Date 04/12/2022
- Time 2:00 pm
Please join us for Polka’s Family VIP Party, raising vital funds for Polka’s work with children.
Christmas Crackers
Fri 9, 16 & 23 Dec
Decorate your own Christmas cracker in our magical, snowy sensory space! 5.15pm (show at 6pm).
All ages (adult & child) £3 per person sold with show tickets.
Cracking Christmas Meal Deal
Enjoy dinner and a show with our Cracking Christmas Meal Deal!
Book a child’s ticket and a Festive Feast Box from just £19 across our Friday 6pm shows.
Programme
Pre-order your programme for a discounted price!
Audio Described
- Date 11/12/2022
- Time 2:30 pm
Relaxed
- Date 07/01/2023
- Time 2:30 pm
BSL
- Date 08/01/2023
- Time 2:30 pm
Socially Distanced
- Date 14/01/2023
- Time 11:00 am
Cast and Creative
Amy Loughton
Andy Umerah
Erika Poole
Phil Yarrow
Sera Mustafa
Charles Way
Nicky Allpress
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