Prepare to soar through the fluffy clouds where flocks of birds and butterflies flutter. Explore the dream-like world that waits above us, in this multi-sensory dance experience for families.
Take your little ones on a magical journey with Skydiver and experience how movement, sound and stunning visuals bring whimsical characters to life in an enchanting encounter in the skies.
Greek dance artist, dramaturg and director Xenia Aidonopoulou makes visually compelling dance-theatre works filled with wonder and imagination that will captivate even the youngest audience members.
Please note: This show uses a small amount of flashing lights and haze and the sound of thunderclaps.
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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!**
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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 Recommendation - 3 - 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.
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
Concept & Direction Xenia Aidonopoulou
Created with and performed by Lydia Walker, (JJ) William James/ Yu-Chien Cheng and Philip Hulford
Music Composition Jonny Pilcher
Costume Designer Mayou Trikerioti
Prop Maker Mavi Curiel
Puppet and ‘Clouds’ Designer Alison Alexander
Scenography Xenia Aidonopoulou, Alison Alexander and Mayou Trikerioti
Lighting Designer Chris Burr and Xenia Aidonopoulou
Creative Producer Lia Prentaki
Production Manager Chris Burr
Costume Maker Caroline Husband
Props Maker Mavi Curiel
Photography Nikolas Louka
A Little Big Dance commission, led by South East Dance, in partnership with Dance East, Yorkshire Dance and Take Art, and co-commissioned by Dance Umbrella and Strike a Light Festival. Little Big Dance is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.
** Group offers valid on Band A and Band B seats only and not applicable during preview performances. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. We reserve the right to remove any discounts.
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