Kids Week Activities

During Kids Week, select shows will run Workshops or interactive Curtain Calls before or after performances, so you can get even more from your theatre trip!

Workshops

Activities, including singing, dancing, acting, puppetry & storytelling workshops can be booked alongside theatre tickets for the attached performance via this page. Spaces on these workshops are limited so a maximum of 4 children can attend per booking.

3 – 5 years old

The Gruffalo character stands in a forest, surrounded by trees and foliage, with a textured brown fur coat.
Lyric Theatre

Wed 12 Aug

The Gruffalo Live On Stage

Movement and Sing-a-long
  • Activity time: 11:45 – 12:45
  • Performance time: 10:30

Age suitability: 3-8

MOVEMENT AND SING-A-LONG WORKSHOP Get ready to stretch, stomp and sing! In this high-energy, interactive workshop, children will bring their favourite characters from The Gruffalo Live on Stage to life through creative movement and music. •Move Like the Animals: We will explore the deep dark wood and learn how to move just like the clever Mouse, the high-spirted Snake, the cunning Fox and the eccentric old Owl. •The Ultimate Gruffalo Stomp: Children will master the heavy stomps, terrible claws, and turned-out toes of The Gruffalo himself! •Sing-a-long Fun: Pop on your singing voices! We will be singing and dancing along to their favourite catchy songs from show. This workshop is the perfect mix of structured learning and imaginative play. It helps children develop coordination, rhythm and confidence. This activity is suitable for ages 3-8 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity

6 – 8 years old

The Gruffalo character stands in a forest, surrounded by trees and foliage, with a textured brown fur coat.
Lyric Theatre

Wed 12 Aug

The Gruffalo Live On Stage

Movement and Sing-a-long
  • Activity time: 11:45 – 12:45
  • Performance time: 10:30

Age suitability: 3-8

MOVEMENT AND SING-A-LONG WORKSHOP Get ready to stretch, stomp and sing! In this high-energy, interactive workshop, children will bring their favourite characters from The Gruffalo Live on Stage to life through creative movement and music. •Move Like the Animals: We will explore the deep dark wood and learn how to move just like the clever Mouse, the high-spirted Snake, the cunning Fox and the eccentric old Owl. •The Ultimate Gruffalo Stomp: Children will master the heavy stomps, terrible claws, and turned-out toes of The Gruffalo himself! •Sing-a-long Fun: Pop on your singing voices! We will be singing and dancing along to their favourite catchy songs from show. This workshop is the perfect mix of structured learning and imaginative play. It helps children develop coordination, rhythm and confidence. This activity is suitable for ages 3-8 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity

9 – 12 years old

Promotional image for "Disney's Hercules: The Electrifying New Musical," featuring the show's title in bold yellow font, with a vibrant blue brick background and a striking lightning bolt graphic.
Pineapple Dance Studios

Thu 30 Jul

Disney’s Hercules

Singing and Dancing Workshop
  • Activity time: 16:15 – 17:45
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-12

SINGING AND DANCING WORKSHOP Movement and Music workshop: Teaching artists will transport you from a West End studio to Mount Olympus. Explore one-of-a-kind choreography and music – inspired by this epic musical. Disney teaching artists will teach participants an extract from show track Zero to Hero! This activity is suitable for ages 9-12 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access The activity is being held at Pineapple Dance Studios. The performance will be at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Book Activity
The longest running comedy in the West End. The Play That Goes Wrong. Duchess Theatre.
Duchess Theatre

Thu 13 Aug

The Play That Goes Wrong

Acting Workshop
  • Activity time: 16:00-17:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-17

ACTING WORKSHOP In this workshop, participants will learn the things that have to go right in order for the show to go wrong! Includes games, how-tos on performing moments from the show, and a photo opportunity on stage, led by the team that make the chaos happen. This activity is suitable for ages 9-17 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
A promotional banner for "Wicked" featuring the show's title in bold green letters against a dark background.
The Other Palace

Wed 26 Aug

Wicked

Singing Workshop, Acting Workshop
  • Activity time: 12:00 – 13:30
  • Performance time: 14:30

Age suitability: 9-12

SINGING, ACTING WORKSHOP Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Wicked in this 90 minute musical theatre workshop. Explore performance skills and techniques used in the staging of the show and learn a section of the dazzling number, One Short Day. This workshop is suitable for ages 9-12. This activity is being held at The Other Palace. The performance will be at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Book Activity

13 – 17 years old

A group of actors in spy costumes performs a comedic scene on stage, with vibrant lighting and props.
Adelphi Theatre

Fri 28 Aug

The Comedy About Spies

Comedy Acting Workshop
  • Activity time: 14:30-16:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 13-17

COMEDY ACTING WORKSHOP Step into a world of hilarious espionage and partake in a comedy workshop in the West End. Learn how to go undercover with characterisation exercises with the team from Mischief’s smash-hit The Comedy About Spies, then dive into a scene from the show. You will be joined and guided on your mission by Mischief company members. This activity is suitable for ages 13-17

Book Activity
A dramatic stage scene from "The Hunger Games: On Stage," featuring vibrant costumes and dynamic lighting.
Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre

Tue 11 Aug

The Hunger Games: On Stage

Movement and Choreography Workshop
  • Activity time: 13:00-15:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 13-17

MOVEMENT AND CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Experience a 2 hour movement workshop on stage at The Hunger Games: On Stage, led by company members. The workshop will focus on the importance of the pre-show warm up for actors and then look at elements of the opening District 12 movement sequence and additional elements of choreography from throughout the play. This activity is suitable for ages 13-17 This is a physical workshop.

Book Activity
The longest running comedy in the West End. The Play That Goes Wrong. Duchess Theatre.
Duchess Theatre

Thu 13 Aug

The Play That Goes Wrong

Acting Workshop
  • Activity time: 16:00-17:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-17

ACTING WORKSHOP In this workshop, participants will learn the things that have to go right in order for the show to go wrong! Includes games, how-tos on performing moments from the show, and a photo opportunity on stage, led by the team that make the chaos happen. This activity is suitable for ages 9-17 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity

Curtain Calls

Open to all Kids Week bookers attending the specific performance that has the ‘curtain call’ attached. A chance to find out more from the cast or creatives about the show you have just watched.

More details will be announced when we announce the participating shows.

The Gruffalo character stands in a forest, surrounded by trees and foliage, with a textured brown fur coat.
Lyric Theatre

Tue 28 Jul

The Gruffalo Live On Stage

Post Show Q&A
  • Performance time: 14:00
  • Curtain call time: 15:20

Age suitability: 3+

Meet the Cast in the Deep Dark Wood! Join us right after the final applause for a very special, exclusive Curtain Call Q&A session. •Ask the Cast Anything: Perfect for curious little minds (and their grown-ups!) to ask the actors about multi-rolling, learning the songs, or what it feels like to face the terrifying Gruffalo. •Discover Theatre Magic: Learn the secrets behind Tall Stories' incredible physical storytelling, the set and how three actors bring an entire forest of creatures to life. •The Perfect Introduction to Theatre: This interactive session extends the magic of the 60-minute show, making it an unforgettable, educational and engaging experience for children aged 3 and up.

Book Curtain Call
A dark scene with a house with lights on can be seen in the background, A large red neon sign sits on top of the house reading 'Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap' at the bottom of the image people can be seen looking towards the house.
St Martin’s Theatre

Thu 6 Aug

The Mousetrap

Post Show Q&A
  • Performance time: 15:00
  • Curtain call time: 17:15

Age suitability: 7+

Join us after the matinee performance for a special behind-the-scenes Q&A session! Audience members who wish to take part will have the chance to hear from members of the company including Actors, Stage Management and Technical Crew about how they bring the show to life. The company will introduce themselves and their roles, share some fascinating facts about the production and the theatre building, and even demonstrate some of the show's live foley sound effects. There will also be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discover what happens behind the curtain. We encourage everyone to get involved and learn more about this iconic show.

Book Curtain Call
A vibrant illustration of Zog, a dragon, flying through a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Cadogan Hall

Thu 13 Aug

Zog

Post Show Singalong
  • Performance time: 13:00
  • Curtain call time: 14:00

Age suitability: 3+

Peppermint Breath – learn the dance and sing-a-long Learn the dance and sing along to the song 'Peppermint Breath' from the show. The cast will be teaching the song and dance from the stage, so everyone is welcome to follow along with this fun interactive activity!* *Audience members to stay in their seats if they wish to partake. Activity due to last 15-20 mins from approximately 2.05pm.

Book Curtain Call