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Performances – Saturday 15 November – Sunday 18 January
Duration – Approx. 1 hour 30 mins
Age Recommendation – 6-12 years

A Polka Theatre production

Please note this is a past event. To view our current shows, please check our Whats On page.

 

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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.

Generously supported by the Chan Yin Chuen Memorial Charitable Foundation.

Extracts from THE FIREWORK MAKER’S DAUGHTER by Philip Pullman, published by Doubleday. Copyright © 1995 by Philip Pullman. Reprinted by permission of The Random House Group Limited. Licenced by arrangement with United Agents.  Illustration Hesh Creative. 

Ticket Prices*

Previews: From £10
Adults & Children: From £10
Concessions: From £10 
Babe in arms: £1 (children under 12 months)


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

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!**

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. 

** Multi-buy valid on Band A & B seats, discounted to a minimum ticket price of £10. 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. Group offers valid on Band A seats only and not applicable during preview performances. 

Schools

Selected dates from Wednesday 19 November – Friday 16 January.
Tickets from £10. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.

Fill in the school booking form here.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

Access and Support

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

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
Hamlet – Ajjaz Awad
Chulak – Jules Chan
Auntie Rambashi – Rose-Marie Christian
Lalchand – Chand Martinez
Lila – Tika Mu’tamir
Understudy – Rose Charmaine Camacho
Understudy – Alex Chang

Creative Team
Based on the book by Philip Pullman
Adapted by Jude Christian
Director Lee Lyford
Set & Costume Designer Anisha Fields
Composer Ruth Chan
Sound Designer Elena Peña
Lighting Designer Jonathan Chan
Puppet Director, Designer & Maker Maia Kirkman-Richards
Musical Director  Osnat Schmool
Puppet Makers Paul Richards, Liberty Mann, Emily Tupholme
With special thanks to Billy, Harry and David

Production Team
Stage Manager Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Fraser Mallows
Production Manager Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Deputy Technical Manager Jerry Parsons
Theatre Technician Sarah Marsh
Wardrobe Manager Annie James
Wardrobe Assistant Ruth Norwood
Birkbeck Resident Assistant Director Peter O’Connor-Smart
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Assistant Producer Abigayle Bartley
Set Construction Basement 94
Scenic Painter Fani Parali
Head Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Scenic Painter Ash Appadu, Rachel Darwood, Janelle Joseph and Sophia Press
Lighting Programmer Billy Highfield
Production photography Jake Bush
Trailer by Ben Hewis

A Polka Theatre production

Show Guidance

Technical Guidance 
This show will contain loud noises (including loud bangs), haze,  flashing lights and flash-and-bang effects. 

Content Guidance 
Some scenes may be frightening for younger children. Please note this show is recommended for children aged 6-12. Read the social story for the show here.

Tickets from

£10

+ £2.50 fee*

  • 15th Nov - 18th Jan
  • Start time Varied
  • Location Polka's Y C Chan Theatre

Additional Events

Relaxed

  • Date 06/12/2025
  • Time 11:00 am

Read the social story here.

Audio Described

  • Date 13/12/2025
  • Time 2:30 pm

Touch tour at 1.30pm

Captioned

  • Date 10/01/2026
  • Time 11:00 am

BSL Interpreted

  • Date 11/01/2026
  • Time 2:30 pm

Schools

Schools
Selected dates from Wednesday 19 November – Friday 16 January.
Tickets from £10. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.

Fill in the school booking form here.
Click here for the full list of school performances.

See the show, do the workshop!

Save 15%* off your workshop tickets when you book at the same time as your show tickets. T&Cs apply. 

Firework Shadow Puppetry Workshop

Monday 22 December
Ages 5-8
10.30-3.30pm
From £50* (Child only)

Design a firework-themed puppet and use light and shadows to bring them to live. 

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