"A lovely introduction to performance and a good reminder about the power of imagination and playfulness."
Daily Mumtra
"As the creativity flowed the kids had the best time!"
Toy Adventurers
What can we build? Where will our imaginations take us?
Follow two very curious builders who are committed to getting the job done, the only problem is, they’ve never built anything before! Join them as they work together exploring textures, objects and materials and transform them into wonderful creations that come to life. A mermaid, a rocket, a mighty elephant… the possibilities are endless!
Come on an interactive building adventure, embracing the magic of discovering things for the first time, where mistakes are a door to something new.
Performances
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 29 June
Previews
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May
Duration
Approx. 40 minutes (including a play and build)
Age Recommendation
2-5 years
Access Performances
Relaxed: Sunday 8 June 10.30am
Ticket Pricing
Ticket Prices* Group Offers** |
Schools |
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.
📞 020 8543 4888 | 📧 [email protected]
Age Recommendation - 2-5 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.
Creative Team
Directed by Trina Haldar
A Polka Theatre production
Originally a Mapping co-production.
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs 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.
Tickets from
+ £2.50 fee*
- Age range 2-5 yrs
- 10th May - 29th Jun
- Duration 45 mins
- Location Polka's Adventure Theatre
Additional Events
Relaxed
- Date 08/06/2025
- Time 10:30 am
Workshops
See the show, do the workshops!
Build to the Beat!
Ages 0-4
From £12*
Build towers and tunnels in this soft play storytelling inspired by Let’s Build!
Comedy Clowning Workshop
Ages 4-6
From £25*
Learn the art of clowning and physical comedy through games and drama inspired by Let’s Build!
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