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Polka Theatre
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Polka Theatre
Address The Broadway, Wimbledon
Location London, SW19
Public transit London Underground Tramlink National Rail Wimbledon
Type Theatre
Genre(s) Children's theatre
Capacity
  • Main auditorium 300
  • Studio 70
  • Total 370
Website
http://www.polkatheatre.com

Polka Theatre is a children’s theatre in Wimbledon, London Borough of Merton, for children aged 0– 13. The theatre contains two performance spaces - a 300-seat main auditorium and a 70-seat studio dedicated to early years performances. Polka Theatre is a producing theatre which also tours shows nationally and internationally.

The building also features a creative learning studio, a garden, an outdoor playground, indoor play area, exhibition spaces and a cafe.

Polka Theatre is a registered charity number 256979 and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. It is also funded by the London Borough of Merton and a number of private charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and commercial companies.

Awards

  • 2014 Eleanor Farjeon Award winner
  • 2015 Best Production for Young People (under 8 years) for Peter Pan, Winner

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