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Theatre & Cinema

Prince Charming

18th May-27th July 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Holed up in his bed, Prince Charming is making a list of his worries – from being struck by lightning or getting stuck in quicksand to the problem of his unfortunate name. This musical is funny, endearing...

Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge

6th July-23rd September 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/library-zone

This year’s Challenge is called Marvellous Makers and it’s all about creativity! From dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there’s something for everyone. Regional variations may apply, so...

The Big Butterfly Count

12th July-4th August 2024

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

Whether done with friends and family, or in a moment of quiet calm and solitude, the Big Butterfly Count is free, fun and takes just 15 minutes. No green space is too small - a back garden, a small terrace...

Summer Explorer Quest at Kenwood

20th July-1st September 2024

Venue: Kenwood

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/kenwood-summer-explorer-quest

Take your family on a fun adventure with a historical twist. Follow the quest through the grounds and complete all the challenges. 10am-5pm.

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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

24th-26th July 2024

Venue: Stephens House and Gardens

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

Poor Jemima wants to hatch her own eggs, but when she meets a charming 'whiskered gentleman', will he turn out to be as nice as he seems? Find out in Quantum Theatre's charming new adaptation of the much-loved...

Recycle Me - Race Car Workshop

25th July 2024

Venue: Forty Hall Estate

Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

In this workshop, your child can repurpose items such as cardboard boxes and toilet rolls to create a race car. By utilizing recycled materials, you can contribute to preserving the environment and have...

Summer Days

25th-26th July 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Summer Days are two days of summer fun where children come to play, learn songs and makeup dances together in the perfect start to the Summer Holidays! Suitable for anyone between the ages of 5-11 in school...

Family Workshops - Aeroplane Puppets

27th-28th July 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Zoom through the skies with your very own aeroplane puppet! There are so many awesome aeroplanes, from the Red Arrows to Jumbo Jets, what kind of aeroplane will you make? Once you’ve built your very...

Tales Big Day Out

28th July-11th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Get ready for a day of excitement and entertainment as Tales Big Day Out comes to Chickenshed! Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of music, dance, and action, taking over both indoor and outdoor spaces with...

Summer Intensives

29th July-2nd August 2024

Venue: The Place

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

Spark your child’s imagination with week-long creative dance classes for young people aged 7 – 18 with industry leading dance artists Ella Mesma, Boy Blue Entertainment and Solène Weinachter.10.30am-3.30pm.

Summer Shed

29th July-5th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Summer Shed is for anyone between the ages 5 - 11 in school years 1 - 6, and is delivered by Chickenshed's highly experienced and energetic performers!

Design and Make a Miniature Garden

30th July 2024

Venue: Capel Manor Gardens

Website: www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Join Capel Manor Gardens this summer, where children can explore their love of nature by designing a miniature garden. Guided by the dedicated activity leader, they will become garden designers for a day...

Discovery Days: Wild About Water

30th July-1st August 2024

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk

This summer Hyde Park are welcoming families to their Learning Centre, a safe fully enclosed site with toilet facilities, for the popular free drop-in Discovery Days! Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm to...

Screendance Summer School

30th July-2nd August 2024

Venue: The Place

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

An introduction to the interdisciplinary art of the moving body and the moving image through practical classes led by leading professionals in the field of Screendance. For anyone aged 16+.

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The Secret Garden - Theatre on the Lawn

30th July 2024

Venue: Forty Hall Estate

Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The Plandits. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature and the great outdoors, this heartfelt, energetic show...

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Sunshine Tales From The Shed

31st July-10th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Join Chickenshed for vibrant, interactive theatre shows as they transport your little ones on a holiday of tropical tales, from the comfort of the theatre! Children are encouraged to join in and re-write...

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The Tigon and the Liger Yoga

31st July 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

The Tigon and the Liger is an enchanting story about loving the skin you’re in - simply watch, or take part in this fun, interactive and immersive story taking children on an adventure of self-love through...

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Gulliver’s Travels

1st-10th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Step into the mesmerizing realm of Gulliver’s Travels, where the thrill of adventure knows no bounds in this captivating family musical extravaganza! Follow Gulliver's epic voyages into uncharted territories,...

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Zog and the Flying Doctors

1st-31st August 2024

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly...

Children's Puppet Festival

2nd August-1st September 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

The Children’s Puppet Festival will take place across both Little Angel venues this summer from 2 Aug–1 Sept. There will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to take part, with workshops for families,...

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Claytime

2nd-4th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Studios

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Go to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters. Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its...

Family Workshops - Ice Screams

3rd-4th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Studios

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream! Summertime wouldn’t be the same without ice lollies and ice cream. Join this afternoon where you will be making ice-cream and ice-lolly puppets to take...

LCDS Summer School 2024

5th-9th August 2024

Venue: The Place

Website: www.theplace.org.uk

An opportunity to experience life as an undergraduate student at London Contemporary Dance School, take classes and get to know our current students and faculty. For anyone aged 16+.

Discovery Days: Meadow Madness

6th-8th August 2024

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk

Join Hyde Park this week to explore the beautiful meadows. Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm to take part in a variety of activities including meet the minibeasts, smash plants with a mallet to create a...

Theatre & Cinema

Milkshake Live!

6th-10th August 2024

Venue: Alexandra Palace

Website: www.alexandrapalace.com

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two presenters for an all-new...

Theatre & Cinema

Ministry of Science

6th-10th August 2024

Venue: Alexandra Palace

Website: www.alexandrapalace.com

Direct from London’s West End the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the...

Theatre & Cinema

Opera Blurgh

8th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

The infamous Blurgh character has been around for decades, but this time they’re coming to Chickenshed in a new dramatic guise - opera-style! The Tales Team will use operatic techniques to bring stories...

Theatre & Cinema

Boxville

9th-11th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Studios

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Work with the Boxville engineers to craft-a-long with the story and build your own way through the tasks and trials of Boxville. You will meet paper dragons, corrugated crabs and cardboard space robots...

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Encyclopaedia of Happiness

9th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

Get ready to explore the things that bring us the most joy in the world! Through a variety of storytelling styles, Chickenshed will engage both young and old audiences alike, inviting everyone to paint...

Theatre & Cinema

Out of the Hat!

9th-11th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

A story about friendship and the true magic of nature. Full to the brim with lively songs by the talented Tom Gray of Gomez. A feast for the senses and a spectacular theatre experience for everyone! Approximately...

Theatre & Cinema

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out

10th-11th August 2024

Venue: Hackney Empire

Website: www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party - it’s going to be an...

Theatre & Cinema

Fireman Sam - The Great Camping Adventure

11th August 2024

Venue: Alexandra Palace

Website: www.alexandrapalace.com

Norman wants to go on an adventure so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers...

Summer Scratch

12th August 2024

Venue: Chickenshed

Website: www.chickenshed.org.uk

A summer theatre project for 11-17 year olds who are interested in sharing and developing a passion for writing, performance, movement and music. Summer Scratch runs all week, Monday to Friday, 11am to...

Discovery Days: Peter Pan

13th-15th August 2024

Venue: Hyde Park

Website: www.royalparks.org.uk

Help to uncover the treasure in the centre of Hyde Park. Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm to take part in a variety of activities including a pirate orienteering challenge, making your own nest boat, build...

Summer Puppet Playcation: Rawrsome Cardboard-o-saurs

13th-15th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Studios

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Travel back to the Jurassic period, where you will be making a truly T-rexcellent dino cardboard craft, whilst learning puppetry skills that will have you walking the dinosaur! Nothing will tricera-top...

Museum Archaeologist: Tudor Kings and Queens!

15th August 2024

Venue: Forty Hall Estate

Website: www.fortyhallestate.co.uk

Can you uncover the secrets of Elsyng Palace? Join the museum team this summer and take part in your own archaeological dig. The workshop will last for 60mins and is suitable for ages 6 to 11. 2-3pm.

Theatre & Cinema

Minny Stynker

16th-18th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

A story about the magic of creativity, how we reach out to each other in the darkness and together, bring the impossible to life. A new Family Show and Augmented Reality Experience, inspired by an original...

Big Fun Art Adventure

17th August-12th October 2024

Venue: Various locations in London

Website: www.bigfunartadventure.org

Download the app or pick up a paper map to follow a free art trail of unique, bright and colourful giant owls, including one designed by famous children’s author Rob Biddulph. Use the app to unlock rewards...

Summer Puppet Playcation: Make a Puppet Adventure

20th-23rd August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Studios

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Your children will get a chance to watch Puppets in Peril, be their own game makers and design an epic quest to continue on the story. At the end of the four days, they will then have an opportunity to...

Theatre & Cinema

The Zoo that Comes to You

20th-22nd August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Meet this group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all...

Theatre & Cinema

Zippos Circus

21st-26th August 2024

Venue: Oliver Tambo Recreation Ground

Website: www.zippos.co.uk

Celebrating their very own "Magnificent Showman" Zippos Circus all-new 2024 production "Magnificent!" sees brand new routines from firm favourites within the Zippo core company whilst introducing new guest...

Theatre & Cinema

Jack and the Beans Talk

23rd-25th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Jack and the Beans Talk is a cautionary tale about what might happen if you throw things out of the window! An inventive and funny retelling of the traditional story and an ideal gentle introduction to...

Monster Circus Workshop Experience

26th-28th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Georgia’s Monster Circus is a unique opportunity for children to explore puppets and have a go at puppeteering! Learn about a monster mash-up of puppet styles that are used in theatre, television, and...

Summer Puppet Playcation: Jungle Creatures

27th-29th August 2024

Venue: Little Angel Studios

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Drop your little monkeys off for a day of fun, where they will be making their own jungle creature puppet and learning puppetry skills along the way. Will they be swinging from the vines, floating down...

Theatre & Cinema

Abba for Kids

13th October 2024

Venue: Cadogan Hall

Website: www.cadoganhall.com

Following the success of last year’s show – designed with children and families in mind – ABBA for Kids is back! This is the perfect way to introduce your kids to live pop music, with the added luxury...

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Wow! It's Night-time

25th November-27th January 2024

Venue: Little Angel Theatre

Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com

Discover the magic of the twilight hour in this beautiful stage adaptation of Tim Hopgood’s book WOW! It’s Night-time. Suitable for ages 2-5.

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