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

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

Colourful banner for Brainiac Live featuring vibrant graphics and playful text, promoting the event's engaging activities.
Garrick Theatre

Mon 3 Aug

Brainiac Live!

Science Workshop
  • Activity time: 14:00 – 15:00
  • Performance time: 11:30

Age suitability: 6-12

SCIENCE WORKSHOP There has been a robbery at Brainiac HQ! Help the Brainiacs solve the crime and use the power of forensic science to try finding who is guilty. This 60-minute hands-on immersive activity led by the Brainiacs provides your young detectives with the chance to use real forensic techniques to discover clues and help solve a mystery. This activity is suitable for ages 6-12

Book Activity
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.
Impact Dance

Thu 23 Jul

Disney’s Hercules

Singing and Dancing Workshop
  • Activity time: 15:30 – 17:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 6-8

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 6-8 The activity is being held at Impact Dance. The performance will be at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Book Activity
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

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

Colourful banner for Brainiac Live featuring vibrant graphics and playful text, promoting the event's engaging activities.
Garrick Theatre

Mon 3 Aug

Brainiac Live!

Science Workshop
  • Activity time: 14:00 – 15:00
  • Performance time: 11:30

Age suitability: 6-12

SCIENCE WORKSHOP There has been a robbery at Brainiac HQ! Help the Brainiacs solve the crime and use the power of forensic science to try finding who is guilty. This 60-minute hands-on immersive activity led by the Brainiacs provides your young detectives with the chance to use real forensic techniques to discover clues and help solve a mystery. This activity is suitable for ages 6-12

Book Activity
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Dominion Theatre

Tue 11 Aug

The Devil Wears Prada

Dance Workshop
  • Activity time: 15:00 – 16:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-17

DANCE WORKSHOP An exciting dance workshop with The Devil Wears Prada's Associate Choreographer Darren Carnall. The workshop will include learning choreography from the Musical’s showstopper number ‘Dress Your Way Up’, and the chance to walk the runway and show us how you strut your stuff! This activity is suitable for ages 9-17 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
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 Lion King
Lyceum Theatre

Disney’s The Lion King

Musical Theatre Workshop
  • Activity time: 16:15 – 17:45
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-12

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Learn Choreography and Vocals from He Lives In You, from Disney's The Lion King. Led by specifically trained, award winning Disney teaching artists. Disney Theatrical Teaching artists will transport you from a West End studio to the African savannah. Explore one-of-a-kind choreography and music – inspired by the evocative rhythms of Africa. Please wear clothes you can comfortably move in. Suitable for ages 9-12

Book Activity
The background is navy blue. On the left is an image of two people, one is holding a wand into the air. They are surrounded by a circle of fire. On the right it reads 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child'
Palace Theatre

Fri 28 Aug

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Two Parts)

Illusions Workshop
  • Activity time: 10:00 – 11:00
  • Performance time: Part 1 – 14:00 / Part 2 – 19:00

Age suitability: 9-17

ILLUSIONS WORKSHOP Join Chris Fisher, International Illusions & Magic Associate at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for an exclusive workshop that gives you the opportunity to learn what it takes to create and maintain the illusions on such a large scale worldwide production. Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience in his field and during this workshop, you will be given the chance to witness a demonstration, take part in a short Q&A and maybe learn to do an illusion yourself! This activity is suitable for ages 9-17 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
On the left the text reads: Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia! The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. Novello Theatre. On the right there is a woman in a wedding dress laughing.
Novello Theatre

Tue 4 Aug

Mamma Mia!

Dance Workshop, Singing Workshop
  • Activity time: 14:30 – 17:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-17

SINGING AND DANCING WORKSHOP The ultimate Super Trouper workshop! Join the cast of the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! in an all-singing, all-dancing workshop and perform on stage at the Novello Theatre! Here's what you can expect on the day: 14:30 – Registration in Foyer. 14:45 – Intro chat, physical warm-up, song learning. 15:15 – Dance learning (Mamma Mia! – Bows) 16:15 – Recap, running routine with lights & sound etc. 16:30 – Performance 16:45 – Performance ends. Autographs / chat with cast. This activity is suitable for ages 9-17. Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
The background is red. On the right it reads 'Monopoly Lifesized' on the left is an image of people playing monopoly, there is a dice being thrown.
Monopoly Lifesized – 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7PS

Tue 25 Aug

Monopoly Lifesized

Game Creation
  • Activity time: 12:00 – 13:00
  • Performance time: 13:30

Age suitability: 9-17

GAME CREATION WORKSHOP Join the Creative Producer, Tom Beynon for an exclusive workshop at MONOPOLY LIFESIZED that allows kids to get hands on and design their own minigame! Lasting an hour, our team will lead children through the process of creating an escape-room style game as played during their visit to MONOPOLY LIFESIZED, which helps develop creative and critical thinking, problem solving and allows them to get a sneak peek into how The Path Entertainment Group bring one of the world's most loved board games to life! This activity is suitable for ages 9-17

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 children enjoying various activities during Kids Week 2026, with colourful decorations in the background.
Dominion Theatre

Tue 11 Aug

The Devil Wears Prada

Dance Workshop
  • Activity time: 15:00 – 16:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-17

DANCE WORKSHOP An exciting dance workshop with The Devil Wears Prada's Associate Choreographer Darren Carnall. The workshop will include learning choreography from the Musical’s showstopper number ‘Dress Your Way Up’, and the chance to walk the runway and show us how you strut your stuff! This activity is suitable for ages 9-17 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre

Tue 25 Aug

Disney’s The Lion King

Musical Theatre Workshop
  • Activity time: 16:15 – 17:45
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 13-17

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Learn Choreography and Vocals from He Lives In You, from Disney's The Lion King. Led by specifically trained, award winning Disney teaching artists. Disney Theatrical Teaching artists will transport you from a West End studio to the African savannah. Explore one-of-a-kind choreography and music – inspired by the evocative rhythms of Africa. Please wear clothes you can comfortably move in. This activity is suitable for ages 13-17

Book Activity
The background is navy blue. On the left is an image of two people, one is holding a wand into the air. They are surrounded by a circle of fire. On the right it reads 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child'
Palace Theatre

Fri 28 Aug

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Two Parts)

Illusions Workshop
  • Activity time: 10:00 – 11:00
  • Performance time: Part 1 – 14:00 / Part 2 – 19:00

Age suitability: 9-17

ILLUSIONS WORKSHOP Join Chris Fisher, International Illusions & Magic Associate at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for an exclusive workshop that gives you the opportunity to learn what it takes to create and maintain the illusions on such a large scale worldwide production. Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience in his field and during this workshop, you will be given the chance to witness a demonstration, take part in a short Q&A and maybe learn to do an illusion yourself! This activity is suitable for ages 9-17 Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
On the left the text reads: Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia! The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. Novello Theatre. On the right there is a woman in a wedding dress laughing.
Novello Theatre

Tue 4 Aug

Mamma Mia!

Dance Workshop, Singing Workshop
  • Activity time: 14:30 – 17:00
  • Performance time: 19:30

Age suitability: 9-17

SINGING AND DANCING WORKSHOP The ultimate Super Trouper workshop! Join the cast of the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! in an all-singing, all-dancing workshop and perform on stage at the Novello Theatre! Here's what you can expect on the day: 14:30 – Registration in Foyer. 14:45 – Intro chat, physical warm-up, song learning. 15:15 – Dance learning (Mamma Mia! – Bows) 16:15 – Recap, running routine with lights & sound etc. 16:30 – Performance 16:45 – Performance ends. Autographs / chat with cast. This activity is suitable for ages 9-17. Please note: this activity does not have step-free access

Book Activity
The background is red. On the right it reads 'Monopoly Lifesized' on the left is an image of people playing monopoly, there is a dice being thrown.
Monopoly Lifesized – 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7PS

Tue 25 Aug

Monopoly Lifesized

Game Creation
  • Activity time: 12:00 – 13:00
  • Performance time: 13:30

Age suitability: 9-17

GAME CREATION WORKSHOP Join the Creative Producer, Tom Beynon for an exclusive workshop at MONOPOLY LIFESIZED that allows kids to get hands on and design their own minigame! Lasting an hour, our team will lead children through the process of creating an escape-room style game as played during their visit to MONOPOLY LIFESIZED, which helps develop creative and critical thinking, problem solving and allows them to get a sneak peek into how The Path Entertainment Group bring one of the world's most loved board games to life! This activity is suitable for ages 9-17

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

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