Polka The Firework-Maker’s Daughter

Lila dreams of becoming a Master Firework-Maker just like her father. However, to become one, she must go on an epic journey that will push her to her limits. Only then can she discover the closely guarded secret to becoming a true firework master.

But when her father’s life depends on her winning the firework competition and pulling off the best display the world has ever seen, can Lila’s skills save the day and light up the skies?

Join Lila on the quest of a lifetime as she faces friend and foe on her illuminating journey of self-discovery. Polka Theatre present a brand-new production directed by Lee Lyford, based on the much-loved, award-winning book by Philip Pullman.

This is a brand-new production and information on the show may change. This page will be updated once we have more details.

Performances
Saturday 15 November 2025 - Sunday 18 January 2026

Previews
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November 2025

Duration
Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes (including interval)

Age Recommendation
6-12 years

Access Performances
Relaxed: Saturday 6 December 2025 11am
Audio Described: Saturday 13 December 2025 2.30pm (Touch Tour 1.30pm)
Captioned: Saturday 10 January 2026 11am
BSL Interpreted: Sunday 11 January 2026 2.30pm

Ticket Pricing

Ticket Prices*
Previews: From £10
Adults & Children: From £10
Concessions: From £10 (65+ and those in receipt of unemployment benefit)
Babe in arms: £1 (children under 12 months)

Group Offers**
Groups 8+: Savings from £12
Groups 12+: Savings from £24

Schools
Selected dates from Wednesday 19 November - Friday 16 January.
Tickets from £10. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

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 - 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.

Creative Team
Based on the book by Philip Pullman
Director Lee Lyford
Illustrated by Hesh Creative

A Polka Theatre 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.

The Firework-Maker’s Daughter

Additional Events

Relaxed

Audio Described

Captioned

BSL Interpreted

The Boy with Wings

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