As a theatre enthusiast, I’ve been taking my daughter to shows since she was just six months old. Now at eight years old, Little Miss has seen and enjoyed Wicked, Aladdin, and The Lion King – all before the age of three!
Based on my experience, my top advice to fellow parents is to introduce your children to the theatre early on for a seamless and enjoyable family experience.
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The following theatres in London often have great shows for kids. Make sure you check them out!
- Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith
- Unicorn Theatre, Southwark
- Little Angel Theatre, Islington
- Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
- Arts Depot, North Finchley
- Half Moon Theatre, Tower Hamlets
- Beck Theatre, Hillingdon
- Watermans Art Centre, Brentford
- The Albany
Back To The Future Musical
Where: Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London WC2R 0NS
Running time: 2 hrs 40 minutes (including interval)
Dates: ongoing
Price: from £19.55
Age guidance: for kids 6 and up
Link to book: book here.
Blippi
Where: Harold Pinter Theatre Panton St, London SW1Y 4DN
Running time: around 80 minutes in length (including one 20 minute intermission)
Dates: from July 2024 – September 2024
Price: from £15
Age guidance: The show is appropriate for people of all ages.
Link to book: book here.
Bluey’s Big Play – THE STAGE SHOW
Where: multiple locations
Running time: Approximate run time: 50 mins (no interval)
Dates: from December 2023
Price: depends on location
Age guidance: The show is appropriate for people of all ages.
Link to book: book here.
The Witches
Where: National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
Running time: TBC
Dates: from November 7th
Price: from £10
Age guidance: for kids 8+
Link to book: book here.
My Neighbour Totoro
Where: Barbican Centre Silk St London EC2Y 8DS
Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes including interval
Dates: Tuesday 21 November 2023 to Saturday 23 March 2024
Price: from £10
Age guidance: age 6+, but younger guests are welcome.
Link to book: book here.
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 55 minutes – no interval
Dates: from February 2024
Price: from £10
Age Guidance: suitable for kids 3 and up. Babes under 18 months sitting on adults laps do not need a ticket.
Link to book. Book here. Book London here.
Mrs Doubtfire the musical
Where: Shaftesbury Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
Dates: from 12th May 2023
Price: from £25
Age guidance: for kids 6+
Link to book: book here.
Shrek The Musical
Where: multiple locations
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes including an interval.
Dates: from July 2024
Price: from £20
Age guidance: suitable for kids age 5 and up
Link to book: book here.
Fireman Sam LIVE
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 60 minutes
Dates: from February 2024
Price: Price depends on location
Age guidance: 2+
Link to book: book here.
Matilda The Musical
Where: Cambridge Theatre Seven Dials, 32-34 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9HU
Running time: 2hrs 35 mins including a 20 minute interval
Dates: ongoing
Price: Tickets from £20
Age guidance: Recommended for ages 6+. Children under the age of 3 cannot be admitted.
Link to book: book here.
Wicked
Where: Apollo Victoria Theatre 17 Wilton Road
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Dates: ongoing
Price: Tickets available from £22
Age guidance: It is recommended for ages 7+. Children under 3 cannot be admitted.
Link to book: book here.
Frozen the Musical
Where: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, Covent Garden London WC2B 5JF
Running time: The show is approximately 2.5 hours including one interval.
Dates: ends September 2024
Price: Ticket prices vary from £20 to £79.50 (off peak performances) and £20 to £99.50 (peak performances).
Age guidance: Frozen is recommended for a general audience aged 6 and up. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre.
Link to book: book here
The Lion King
Where: Lyceum Theatre 21 Wellington St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7RQ
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes which includes one interval
Dates: ongoing
Price: from £23.50
Age guidance: The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under 3 years of age are not permitted to enter the Lyceum Theatre.
Link to book: book here.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Where: Palace theatre london.
Running time: Part One, 2 hours and 40 minutes (incl. 20 min. intermission) Part Two, 2 hours and 35 minutes (incl. 20 min. intermission)
Dates: ongoing
Price: tickets start from £15
Age guidance: The show is suitable for ages 10 and up. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Link to book: book here.
Madagascar The Musical
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes incl. interval
Dates: from February 2024
Price: from £13
Age guidance: suitable for ages 3 and up
Link to book: book here.
101 Dalmatians The Musical Tour
Where: multiple locations
Running time: TBC
Dates: from June 2024
Price: from £13
Age guidance: for kids 4 and up
Link to book: book here
Dear Zoo Live
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 55 minutes no interval
Dates: from February 2024
Price: price depends on location
Age guidance: suitable for kids 2 +
Link to book: book here.
The Addams Family, a musical comedy
Where: London Palladium. 8 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF
Running time: TBC
Dates: Mon 12 February 2024 – Tue 13 February 2024
Price: from £29
Age guidance: TBC
Link to book: book here.
Spirited Away
Where: London Coliseum, St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4ES
Running time: Running time: approx 3 hours (including interval)
Dates: from April 30th 2024
Price: from £24.75
Age guidance: Age guidance is 7+. This production is not suitable for children under 6 years.
Link to book: book here.
Peppa Pig live
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes incl. interval
Dates: from January 2024
Price: price depends on location
Age guidance: Babes in Arms up to 6 months accepted, children over 6 months must purchase a seat.
Link to book: book here.
Ministry of Science live
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 20 minutes interval)
Dates: from January 2024
Price: from £13
Age guidance: suitable for kids 6 and up
Link to book: book here.
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 50 minutes no interval
Dates: from February 2024
Price: from £12
Age guidance: Recommended: 3 – 8
Link to book: book here.
Awful Auntie
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 2 hours including an interval
Dates: from March 2024
Price: from £13
Age guidance: for kids 5 and up
Link to book: book here.
Spot’s Birthday Party
Where: Arts Depot 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0GA
Running time: 50 minutes long
Dates: Sat 25 – Wed 29 May 2024
Price: from £12
Age guidance: for kids age 2-5
Link to book: book here.
The Lion Inside
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 60mins (no interval)
Dates: from March 2024
Price: from £12
Age guidance: for kids 3 and up
Link to book: book here.
The Baddies
Where: multiple locations
Running time: 1 hour no interval
Dates: from October 2024
Price: from £15
Age guidance: 3+ (but all ages welcome)
Link to book: book here.
Zog and The Flying Doctors
Where: Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
Running time: Running time approx. 1hr (no interval)
Dates: August 2024
Price: from £19.50
Age guidance: Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome.
Link to book: book here.
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