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Polka Theatre Announces New Shows for their 26/27 Autumn/Winter Season
May 21, 2026
Brand-new shows and workshops announced for Polka's Autumn/Winter season with further shows announced for early 2027.
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Two nominations at the 2026 Olivier Award with Cunard
March 5, 2026
We are absolutely thrilled to have received two nominations at this year’s #OlivierAwards A massive congratulations to: The Boy with Wings, a co-production with Birmingham Rep based on the book…
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Finding Every Voice: Oracy, Theatre, and Inclusive Classrooms
February 24, 2026
A blog by Sharon White, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant As an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) consultant, my work with teachers often begins with a simple but powerful question:…
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Write Here Write Now 2026 update
January 2, 2026
As we move into our seventh year and following months of discussions and shared thinking with our schools, pupils and artists, we have refreshed our Write Here Write Now creative…
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Polka Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for the Premiere Stage Adaptation of Bestselling Book Who Let The Gods Out.
December 23, 2025
Polka Theatre’s Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive Helen Matravers, Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive Lynette Shanbury, and the whole team are pleased to announce the cast and creative…
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Polka Theatre premiers three brand-new shows in their Spring/Summer season, and unveils 2026/27 festive productions
December 11, 2025
Polka Theatre’s Artistic Director and Joint CEO Helen Matravers, Executive Director and Joint CEO Lynette Shanbury, and the whole team at the Wimbledon venue are pleased to announce details of…
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge!
December 3, 2025
POLKA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Children are experiencing all kinds of challenges, from the pandemic to the cost-of-living crisis. Consequently, we are seeing a rise in stress, anxiety, and isolation amongst…
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Our Young Ambassadors review Dweeb-A-Mania
October 23, 2025
As part of their responsibility as Polka’s Young Ambassadors, members of this scheme were invited to watch our latest production, Dweeb-A-Mania and write up or film their own reviews of…
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Celebrating Creativity: Polka’s Annual Artists’ Celebration
October 22, 2025
Last week, we celebrated the power of theatre at our Annual Artists’ Celebration, a night dedicated to honouring the talent and ambition that bring Polka’s stories to life for young…
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The Nutcracker in the West End
October 16, 2025
We are so excited to see our Olivier-nominated co-production with Little Bulb Theatre have an amazing new life in the West End!
