With Easter around the corner, we have put together some things to do and events to enjoy with the family for the Easter holidays. Below are various theatre productions suitable for a range of ages.
For the young’uns!
Three Billy Goats Gruff – Polka Theatre, London – suitable for ages 3-7+
29 March – 21 April 2024
Hiccup Theatre, in collaboration with Derby Theatre and Polka Theatre, brings an exciting treat for Easter, featuring beautiful puppetry, fantastic storytelling, a tricksy troll, three Billy Goats Gruff and amazing live music and original songs.
Join our three adventurer billy goats as they dare to cross the bridge to the other side. The troll is determined this is his land and you need to get off it – but the billy goats have a few thoughts on that!
Fun for all the family!
Wendy & Peter Pan– Watermill Theatre, Newbury – suitable for ages 6+
23 – 30 March 2024
When the Darling family’s world is rocked, a window opens into a world of opportunities and adventure that may help Wendy find the answers she seeks. Taking a leap of faith, Wendy and her brothers follow Peter Pan to Neverland, where they discover the extraordinary home of the Lost Boys.
Creating a world of wonder through storytelling, puppetry, and physical theatre The Watermill Youth Ensemble invites you to join them on an unforgettable journey celebrating the enduring power of friendship and the unique parts we play in our own stories.
Paddington in Concert UK Tour – suitable for ages 7+
Tour runs from 30 March – 13 April 2024 all across the UK
Audiences across the UK can enjoy watching the award-winning 2014 film Paddington on a giant HD screen, accompanied by The London Concert Orchestra playing Nick Urata’s calypso-infused score live.
Based on Michael Bond’s much-loved books, cherished by families since 1958, the charming story follows the misadventures of a young bear from Peru who travels to London in search of a home and is taken in by the Brown family, who finds him lost and alone in Paddington Station.Paddington was a beloved award-winning critically acclaimed box office hit on its release in the UK.
For older ones!
Romeo & Juliet – Polka Theatre, London – suitable for ages 9-12+
2 March – 14 April 2024
A remixed tale of star-crossed lovers, enjoy Shakespeare’s most famous story re-told by Beats & Elements, the makers of Pied Piper: A Hip Hop Family Musical.
Forced apart by generations of hatred, young eyes meet across a South London dancefloor on a fateful night that will change their lives forever. Shakespeare’s most famous story is re-told through rap, rhythms, and beautiful harmonies.
Bronco Billy – The Musical– Charing Cross Theatre, London – suitable for ages 10+
Running until 7 April 2024
Bronco Billy – The Musical is a rollicking new musical comedy based on the original Clint Eastwood motion picture.
It’s 1979 and life is tough for a group of romantic fast-drawing, trick-riding, disco-dancing Wild West roustabouts and their travelling show, but things take an unexpected turn when Bronco Billy (leader of this rag-tag troupe) meets Antoinette Lily, a determined Manhattan heiress on the run for her life. So begins a wild, zany ride in this thrillingly upbeat musical about love, reinvention, family and living your dream.
The Choir of Man– Arts Theatre, London – suitable for ages 6+
Currently booking until September 2024
The Olivier Award-nominated international stage sensation The Choir Of Man is now in its second singsational year in the West End’s Arts Theatre.
Welcome to THE JUNGLE, the best pub in the world. Here, an (extra)ordinary cast of nine guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with first-rate tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community.
Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, to name but a few, this is an uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone.
SIX– Vaudeville Theatre, London – suitable for ages 10+
Currently booking until November 2024
Winner of over 35 international awards, including two 2002 Tony Awards, a WhatsOnStage award, and nominated for five Oliviers, SIX is celebrating its sixth year having recently reachedover 1000 performances in the West End.
Think you know the six Wives of Henry VIII? Prepare to lose your head and experience the Tudor Wives’ lives as they turn back the clock and take to the stage to reclaim their crowns and retell their stories of love, loss and the infamous ex they all have in common, backed by their fierce on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting.
