Children's Theatre Companies

 

Unicorn Theatre:

 

The Unicorn Theatre was founded by Caryl Jenner as a touring company in 1947 with a commitment to giving children a valuable and often first ever experience of quality theatre.

 

Performances (examples):

 

Up Club
SeeSaw
The Chair
Scrunch

 

Polka Theatre:

 

 

Polka Theatre is one of the few venues in the UK which is dedicated to producing and presenting work for young audiences. Since the doors opened in 1979, this unique venue has been entertaining children with resonant, engaging and exciting theatre.

Performances (examples):

 

Moominsummer Madness

Skitterbang Island

We're Going On a Bear Hunt

Flat Stanley

 

Oily Cart:

 

 

Since 1981 Oily Cart has been taking its unique blend of theatre to children and young people in schools and venues across the UK. Challenging accepted definitions of theatre and audience, we create innovative, multi-sensory and highly interactive productions for the very young and for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

 

Performaces (examples):

 

Mr and Mrs Moon

Tube

In a Pickle

Mole in a Hole

 

Half Moon Theatre:

 

 

Established in 1990, Half Moon is a local organisation with a national remit, based in Tower Hamlets, East London. The company gives young people from birth to 18 (25 for disabled young people) an opportunity to experience the best in young people’s theatre, both as a participant and as an audience member.