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Shows, storytimes, workshops, trails and festivals, gathered every night from museums, theatres, parks and councils across London.
Discover Children's Story Centre
What if you could become exactly who you imagine? A storytelling adventure for children and their grown-ups Step into a world of colour, imagination, and self-expression with our beautiful storytelling adaptation of Juli
Little Angel Theatre
For children accompanied by parents or carers. Aimed at ages 3-5. 1 hour approx.
Lyric Hammersmith
"Snip Snap! Rapunzel Retold" is a whimsical, one-woman glove puppet play created by Little Chair Projects. It reimagines the classic fairy tale into an engaging story of independence, "cutting loose," and new beginnings
Discover Children's Story Centre
Half Moon presents The Lost Property Library — where forgotten objects tell unforgettable stories. The smoke clears on the once crowded platform, the outline of the Station Master is all that's left as the train pulls aw
Little Angel Theatre
For children accompanied by parents or carers. Aimed at ages 5-9. 1 hour approx.
Discover Children's Story Centre
An immersive exhibition for families. Join Luna and friends for a very special trip to a very big city. This isn’t the London of Big Ben and the changing of the guard though. This is Luna’s London – full of real city lif
Discover Children's Story Centre
See if you can help Selina Brown settle the age-old question of which tastie-tastic rice dish is the best! In My Rice is Best, Shane’s favourite meal is a big, delicious, mouth-watering bowl of rice & peas. He believes i
Lyric Hammersmith
Penguin by the Long Nose Puppets is a charming theatrical adaptation of the beloved children's book by author and illustrator Polly Dunbar. The show features a cast of colorful, handcrafted puppets and an original musica
Discover Children's Story Centre
Half Moon presents The Lost Property Library — where forgotten objects tell unforgettable stories. The smoke clears on the once crowded platform, the outline of the Station Master is all that's left as the train pulls aw
Polka Theatre
Ulysses, James Joyce’s epic story of one day in one city is brought to life in this inventive show, bringing Ireland’s most notorious book to audiences aged 8 and upwards, and to all those who haven’t got around to readi
Discover Children's Story Centre
At Discover, our events and performances are all ‘relaxed’ so that all families can enjoy them – we don’t expect our young audiences to be completely still or quiet! Our new ‘Sensory Adapted’ sessions are modified in var
Discover Children's Story Centre
Join award-winning author and poet Dean Atta for an uplifting, interactive storytelling session celebrating his colourful picture books Confetti and Auntie's Bangles. Beginning with a reading of Auntie's Bangles and endi
Discover Children's Story Centre
A great way to teach young readers the importance of patience and self-reflection, this story is written for those who often take a trip to Grumpsville, and need a little help with getting back. This interactive session
Discover Children's Story Centre
Do you need a giant nose to smell? Can you see better with glowing red eyes? What would you eat with those sharp, pointy teeth? Join London College of Fashion this Halloween to design and create your own creepy character
Lyric Hammersmith
Franky by Theatre Fideri is a delightful, family-friendly comedy adventure (best suited for ages 3 and up) that puts a clever, non-scary twist on the classic Frankenstein tale.
Polka Theatre
Blast off on a gentle sensory journey through space!
Polka Theatre
A fantastical puppet adventure for all! A sailor loses their way after having their heart compass stolen. Their quest to get it back takes them through a coral reef, a sirens lair and to the very bottom of the ocean. Wil
Discover Children's Story Centre
Boo! It’s Halloween and you are invited to a fancy dress spooktacular party to celebrate the launch of Jeanne and Brian’s new rhyming picture, ‘Who said Boo?’ There will be a jump-out-of-your skin story reading with Jean
Polka Theatre
Dive into an underwater world of wonder with our Sea Creature Puppetry Workshop, inspired by At Sea!
Discover Children's Story Centre
Step into the wonderful world of award-winning author and illustrator Nadia Shireen! Join Nadia for a lively storytelling session inspired by her bestselling Grimwood series, before picking up your pencils for a special
Discover Children's Story Centre
Join us at Discover Children’s Story Centre for free, live and interactive performances featuring stories from Musical Storyland, the award winning CBeebies series. Musicians from the BBC Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed
Polka Theatre
Step into a world of mystery and imagination and make your very own spooky stage set design model box.
Barbican Centre
Polka Theatre
Children and grown-ups will work together to design and make their very own Autumn wreath to take home
Discover Children's Story Centre
Join us for a spooky story before stepping into our Potion Lab to mix up your very own slimy potion! Stir in mysterious ingredients, conjure up a magical spell, and create a bubbling slime potion to take home. Perfect fo
Barbican Centre
Discover Children's Story Centre
Storytelling, songs and rhymes for children aged 0-2.
Discover Children's Story Centre
A beautiful, enchanted garden-themed play room for our very smallest visitors. For 0-2 year olds and their grown-ups. This brand-new sensory space has been created with the help of the University of East London’s Institu
Unicorn Theatre
Co-production with Talawa / For ages 6-18 months / Run-time: 30 mins
Discover Children's Story Centre
An immersive exhibition for families. Join Luna and friends for a very special trip to a very big city. This isn’t the London of Big Ben and the changing of the guard though. This is Luna’s London – full of real city lif
Unicorn Theatre
Run time: 60 mins approx (no interval) / For ages 7-11