★★★★
"Smart, sensitively handled and - crucially - a lot of fun"
The Guardian
★★★★
"A delightful production that delivers an important message about our planet"
British Theatre Guide
A joyful, kaleidoscopic family show about change, why change happens – and how to deal with it.
The world has ever so slightly shifted. Things are... different, skewed, off kilter and no one else has noticed. Time feels strange and no one day is the same. Wait. Was that an actual zebra crossing the zebra crossing?
Join us for this fast-moving and physical adventure about the chaos of the last few years – allowing young people to take stock and share their hopes for the future.
Created by award-winning theatre company Rhum + Clay, made in consultation with a child psychologist and children across London.
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Please note: All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged 16 years or over.
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!**
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. For all access performances information, click here.
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Age Suggestion - 6-12 years
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. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or young person aged 16 years or over.
This show takes place in the Adventure Theatre.
The Adventure Theatre is a mix of unreserved bench and floor seating, where children are highly encouraged to sit on the floor to be closer to the action. If you have any questions please contact the box office using the details below.
Creative Team
Devised by the company
Performers Lakeisha Lynch-Stevens and Matt Wells
Director Julian Spooner
Designer Amanda Mascarenhas
Lighting Designer Adam Jefferys
Sound Designer Ben Grant
Technical Stage Manager Adam Jefferys
Creative Learning Consultant Peter Laycock
Photography by Alex Brenner
A Rhum + Clay production, commissioned and co-produced by New Diorama Theatre
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply.
** Multi-buy valid on all Adventure Theatre seats and Band A and Band B seats in the Main Theatre. Group offers valid on Band A and Band B seats only and not applicable during preview performances. Offer not valid on concession tickets, during previews and can not be used in conjunction with another offer. We reserve the right to remove or amend this discount at any time.
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- Age range 6-12 yrs
- 30th Oct - 3rd Nov
- Start time Varied
- Duration 50 mins
- Location Polka's Adventure Theatre
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