Arthur
Date :
Sunday 9 August
Age:
6 - 12 Years
A Polka Theatre Production
"A sparkling new take"
The Guardian
"Bright, witty reimagining"
Fairy Powered Productions
"A fantastic family theatre trip"
My Magical Quests
"Delights from start to finish"
Everything Theatre
"A warm exploration of friendship, support and determination"
Musical Theatre Review
About
This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world.
It’s Winter Solstice 2026. Grace is in A&E with Lego stuck up her nose, waiting for someone to notice her.
It’s Summer Solstice 526AD. Arthur is setting out on the journey of a lifetime: tasked with retrieving the sword for the future King.
Overlooked and wanting to be taken seriously, Grace encounters the mysterious Merlin who transports her back to the 6th century. As Grace and Arthur’s two worlds collide, their fates entwine, and together they must embark on the greatest quest they’ll ever face to retrieve Excalibur. With the future of Britain depending on them, they must overcome a fearsome beast and navigate the perils of the ancient forest – if only they can figure out how to work together….
Cast and Creatives
Cast
Grace Gurjot Dhaliwal
Arthur Giles Carden
Merlin Rose Wardlaw
Lancelot Adam Mirsky
Gawain/Vivian Megan Vaughan-Thomas
Creatives
Writer Marietta Kirkbride
Director Nel Crouch
Set & Costume Designer Rebecca Jane Wood
Composer & Musical Director Harry Blake
Lighting Designer Jonathan Chan
Sound Designer Owen Crouch
Movement Director DK Fashola
Fight Director Nora Iso-Kungas
Assistant Director Ben Kulvichit
Assistant Set & Costume Designer Joy Chen
Associate Lighting Designers Jodi Rabinowitz & Grace Aldwinckle
Associate Sound Designer Kate Marlais
Sound Engineer Yoji Yau
Production Manager Nick Allsop
Stage Manager Katie Bingham
Assistant Stage Manager Iona Hicks
Set Construction Basement94
Scenic Painter Fani Parali
Prop Maker Michael Douglas
Puppets Jess Jones
Prop/ Costume Assistant Emma Owens
For The Egg
Director Kate Cross
Production Manager Ed Borgnis
General Manager and Executive Producer Lindsay Baker
For Polka
Artistic Director Helen Matravers
Head of Production Adam Crosthwaite
Technical Manager Peter Hatherall
Deputy Technical Manager Jerry Parsons
Theatre Technician Sarah Marsh
Wardrobe Manager Emily Sions
Senior Producer Kate Bradshaw
Assistant Producer Abs Bartley
Associate Director Roman Stefanski
Read the programme here
Artwork Christa Holka and Jack Crossing
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