Venue Tours

Go behind the scenes at the UK’s first dedicated theatre for children.

An indoor play space at Polka theatre featuring patterned carpets, a shelf with children's books and wooden rocking toys.

Take a tour of Polka!

Please note that venue tours are subject to availability. As a working venue, certain areas of the building may be off-limits at any time due to health and safety requirements.

Venue tours are priced at £120 for a 30-minute tour, or £80 when booked alongside a workshop or theatre tickets.

Each tour will finish with a short Q&A session.

On our venue tour, students will learn about:

  • Our two theatres, the Y C Chan Theatre and the Adventure Theatre, including their lighting, sound and staging capabilities.
  • The history of Polka
  • How we create a welcoming environment for children and families of all ages
  • Our dedication to accessibility
  • Some of the roles and careers in our building

Find out more

Explore how Polka supports Key Stage 3-5.

A couple of people sat at a table.