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Performances – Wednesday 1 – Sunday 5 July
Duration – Approx. 50 mins (including stay and play)
Age Recommendation – Ages 0-2

A Rebel Sparks production

“Our 10 month old was just mesmerized and her attention was held the whole way through (which is a miracle in itself)” 
Audience feedback

Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for 0-2 year olds and their grown-ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play. Culminating in a beautiful aerial moment, the mother bird supports her baby to leave the nest and take flight.

This multi-sensory, interactive show ignites the imagination and curiosity of babies who are then invited into the space with the performers to explore the baby safe set and props, including having a swing in the silks.

The creators worked with development psychologist Dr Valentina Sclafani from Lincoln University to ensure the content is positive for babies in terms of neurological and motor skills development and encourages a strong bond between babies and their grown-ups.

 

Ticket Prices*

Adults & Children: £26 (joint ticket)
Concessions: £24 (joint ticket)
Additional adult or child: £13

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. 

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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.

Cast and Creatives

Cast
Baby Bird: Farrell Cox
Mummy Bird: Inês Sampaio Figueiredo

Creative Team
Director: Ria Ashcroft
Associate Director: Hannah Stone
Producers: Bryony Livesey Casey & Jake Orr
Designer: Hannah Boothman
Music & Lyrics: Darren Clark
Additional Music & Lyrics: Inês Sampaio Figueiredo
Lighting Designer: Arnim Friess
Dramaturg: Tilly Branson
Aerial Consultant: Sarah Bebe Holmes
Choreographer: Sarah Butler
Stage Manager: Alyssa Watts
Early Years Consultant: Sarah Argent
R&D Designer: Gemma Caseley-Kirk 

Photo credit Pamela Raith

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+£2.50 fee*

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  • Age range 0-2 yrs
  • 1st Jul - 5th Jul
  • Start time Varied
  • Duration 50 mins
  • Location Polka's Adventure Theatre

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