• What’s On
  • Your Visit
  • Schools
  • Take Part Workshops
  • Support Us
  • More +
Access Tools
  • Take Part
  • Weekly Clubs
  • Drop-in Sessions
  • Holiday Workshops & Summer Schools
  • Young Ambassador Scheme
  • Saturday Club

Holiday Workshops & Summer Schools

Access and Support

About Polka

  • History
  • Blog & News

Jobs/Volunteering

Community

  • Polka Invites

FAQs

For Artists

Hire Us

Gift Vouchers

Contact Us

Activity Hub

  • What’s On
  • Your Visit
    • Your Visit
    • Your Visit
    • Our Café
    • Brochure
  • Schools
    • Schools
    • Schools
    • Workshops
    • Performances
    • Schools Access
    • Funded Schemes
      • Funded Schemes
      • Freefalling
      • Curtain Up!
      • Arts Access
      • Write Here Write Now
    • Teacher Hub
    • Work Experience
  • Take Part Workshops
    • Take Part Workshops
    • Take Part
    • Weekly Clubs
      • Weekly Clubs
      • Arts Award
    • Drop-in Sessions
    • Holiday Workshops & Summer Schools
    • Young Ambassador Scheme
    • Saturday Club
  • Support Us
    • Support Us
    • Support Us
    • Pay It Forward
    • Individual Giving
    • Trusts and Foundations
    • Our Supporters
  • More
    • More
    • Access and Support
    • About Polka
      • History
      • Blog & News
    • Jobs/Volunteering
    • Community
      • Polka Invites
    • FAQs
    • For Artists
    • Hire Us
    • Gift Vouchers
    • Contact Us
    • Activity Hub
  • Follow us
A young girl taking part in Polkas Playhouse in 2018

Holiday Fun

At Polka, we offer a wide range of creative activities and workshops during the school holidays. Whether your child is interested in drama, dance or arts and crafts, we’ll have the workshop for them.

Our holiday programmes include one-off workshops where children of different ages are invited to discover and explore creative art forms ranging from musical theatre through to puppetry and storytelling. For older children, there are opportunities to join our Summer Schools, lasting up to 1 week based on a specific skillset. 

Watch this space for news of our upcoming holiday programme and timetable.

Book your workshop and show tickets at the same time and receive 15% off your workshop tickets with the code HOLIDAY15.
T&Cs apply. Not valid on Summer Schools. 

 

“This workshop went way beyond our expectations and this was mostly down to the beautiful atmosphere created by the lead practitioner. They were so welcoming, calm, kind… just a gorgeous experience all round. Wonderful stuff!”

Previous Parent Comment

May Half Term

Dates between Monday 26 – Sunday 1 June

 

  • Build to the Beat (Ages 0-4)

    Build towers and tunnels in this soft play storytelling workshop inspired by Let’s Build!

    Tuesday 27 May
    Ages 0 – 12 months → 10 – 10.30am
    Ages 1 – 2 years → 11 – 11.45am
    Ages 2 – 4 years → 2 – 2.45pm
    From £12* (Adult & child)

    Book now
  • Comedy Clowning Workshop (Ages 4-6)

    Learn the art of clowning and physical comedy through games and drama inspired by Let’s Build!

    Wednesday 28 May
    Ages 4-6
    10am – 12pm or 2 – 4pm
    From £25* (child only)

    Book Now
  • Family Magical Crafts (Ages 4+)

    Using natural materials, create crafts inspired by the enchanting world of The Vanishing Forest.

    Thursday 29 May
    Ages 4+
    10 – 10.45am, 11.30am – 12.15pm or 3 – 3.45pm
    From £12* (Adult & child)

    Book now

Summer Holiday

Dates between Wednesday 23 July – Friday 15 August

  • Animal Adventure (Ages 0-4)

    Meet all your favourite characters from I Want My Hat Back Trilogy in this interactive storytelling workshop.

    Wednesday 23 July
    Ages 0 – 12 months → 9.45 – 10.15am
    Ages 1 – 2 years → 10.45 – 11.30am
    Ages 2 – 4 years → 2.15 – 3pm
    From £12* (Adult & child)

    Book now
  • Hat-tasic Characters (Ages 5-8)

    Make your own hat and learn drama techniques to create your own curious characters.

    Thursday 24 July
    Ages 5-8
    10am – 12pm or 2 – 4pm
    From £25* (child only)

    Book now
  • From Sketch to Screen Masterclass (Ages 9-12)

    Design your own comic characters and bring them to life with animation, inspired by The Boy With Wings.

    Friday 25 July
    Ages 9-12
    10am – 4pm
    From £50* (child only)

    Book now
  • Summertime Stories in the Garden (Ages 4+)

    Play with puppets, sing songs and listen to Summertime stories in our sensory garden.

    Friday 15 August
    Ages 4+
    9.45 – 10.30am, 11.30am – 12.15pm or 3 – 3.45pm
    From £12* (Adult & child)

    Book now

Summer School

Dates between Wednesday 28 July – Thursday 14 August

  • Polka Youth Theatre Summer School (Ages 8-12)

    Spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to explore a variety of drama techniques. 

    Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August
    Ages 8-12
    10am – 4pm
    From £215* (child only)

    Book now
  • Polka Puppet Summer School (Ages 5-8)

    Explore, play and perform your own puppet show stories in front of family and friends. 

    Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 August
    Ages 5-8
    10.30am – 3.30pm
    From £110* (child only)

    Book now

October Half Term

Dates between Tuesday 28 October – Friday 31 October

  • Family Glow Jar Making

    Make your own glow jar using real autumn leaves, foliage and ferns

    Tuesday 28 October
    Ages 4+
    10-11am/ 11.30am-12.30pm
    From £15* (Adult & child)

    Book now
  • Stage Combat Masterclass

    Learn the secrets of choreographed combat from a professional instructor, inspired by Dweeb-A-Mania.

    Wednesday 29 October
    Ages 8-12
    10am-4pm
    From £50* (child only)

    Book now
  • Voyage to the South Pole

    Immerse yourself in an interactive story in our sensory studio, inspired by Well Done, Mummy Penguin.

    Thursday 30 October
    Ages 0-4
    Varied
    From £12* (Adult & child)

    Book now
  • Wicked Wardrobe Workshop

    Create the perfect spooky character with monster masks, creepy claws and haunted hats.

    Friday 31 October
    Ages 5-8
    10.30am – 3.30pm
    From £50* (Child only)

    Book now

Winter Holiday

Dates between Tuesday 16 December – Monday 22 December

  • Snowy Snowflake Stories

    Step into a magical wintry world in our snowy sensory space, inspired by The Snowflake.

    Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 December
    Ages 0-4
    Varied
    From £12* (Adult & Child)

    Book now
  • Family Clay Time

    Create a unique fesive decoration using clay.

    Saturday 20 December
    Ages 4+
    10-11am/ 11.30am-12.30pm
    From £15* (Adult & Child)

    Book now
  • Firework Shadow Puppetry Workshop

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

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

    Book now

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB

Box office 020 8543 4888

[email protected]

Useful Links

  • About Polka
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Jobs/Volunteering
  • Hire Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Child Protection Policy
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Social Media Community Guidelines
  • Offers T&C’s
  • @polkatheatre
Sign up Donate Now

Be the first to hear

about Polka's monthly news & competitions - for free!

Let us know if you have a particular interest in:

© Polka Theatre 2004 - 2025 | Polka is a registered charity no. 256979