Christiana Rose

Nick Cope’s vibrant live show, I’VE LOST MY BOBBLE HAT!, is a polished, thoughtful, and musically rich experience that confirms his standing as one of the UK’s most respected musical family entertainers.

King of Pangea at the King’s Head Theatre, London is a striking and inventive one-act 90-minute play, which blends the personal experience of grief with surreal world-building.

Overheard in a Tower Block at the Little Angel Theatre Studios is a raw and honest insight into young life, parental separation and the experiences of living in a high rise flat. The play is imaginatively crafted from the original poetry of the same name.

Grave Mistake is an unmissable farce and dark comedy created by writers Matthew Ballantyne and Toby Hampton. The plot celebrates the hilarious and frequently fractious relationship between two dysfunctional sisters.

‘A Transported by Culture’ initiative by London Transport Museum, Director and CEO Elizabeth McKay has materialised into the premiere of a new family theatre show aimed at children aged 5+-11 on site in the Museum’s very own Cubic Theatre, in Covent Garden.

The Elmer Adventure, inspired by David McKee’s beloved patchwork elephant, bursts onto the stage with a kaleidoscope of colour and charm.

The Koala Who Could is a bestselling children’s book by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, which has been Adapted and Directed for theatre by Emma Earle. Production Company Nicholl Entertainment is known for their expertise in large-scale puppetry and the adaptation does not disappoint, with lively expressive figures aplenty. The tale follows Kevin the Koala, who is overwhelmed by anxiety and is painfully unable to un-cling from the familiarity of his home. The soothing eucalyptus tree represents safety, but also limitations.

Enticingly watchable, Dizzy O’Dare in a solo performance for The Dynamo Show tour, who emits enough joy and warmth to fill the giant balloon during the renowned The Giant Balloon Show.

Family Folk Show With Megson is part of artsdepot's 20th anniversary festival year, bringing together highly acclaimed artistry in a family friendly venue, concerned with true talent and pure entertainment.

In a glorious assault on the image obsessed and therefore resulting trauma of the Noughties, Amy Annette’s ‘Thick Skin’ Debut UK Tour opened at The Soho Theatre to a sell-out audience. Through familiar nostalgia, the mesmerising image of a Nokia 6110 model consumed the background, a game of ‘Snake’ present with a clever twist.

Based on Tom Fletcher’s best-selling children’s book and adapted by scriptwriter Miranda Larson, The Creakers musical is an escapade which highlights the very real need for sustainability, through a tale about Lucy and the ‘kidderlings’ of Whiffington. The children wake up to find that all of the adults have mysteriously disappeared and the local waste and recycling issues have oddly all but vanished too.

In an evolving year of children’s theatre, the themes of climate change and sustainability reign supreme, with a lean towards immersive and inclusive theatre with excellent changes in the industry meaning prior access resources are provided as a matter of course. These resources are often made available in the form of helpful visual guides, sensory and symbol maps, all of which are brilliantly inclusive for those with neurodiversity or additional needs.

The Holly King and The Oak King is an immersive and inclusive festive experience, collaboratively created by Battersea Arts Centre, with award-winning immersive arts creators Wild Rumpus.

***** The Fir Tree @artsdepot is a triumph, a beautifully engaging festive family treat and deserves plentiful and full accolades. The Fir Tree is so wonderful, we want to go back for a second visit. #TheFirTree #ChildrensTheatre #FestiveTheatre @chloenelkin

Adapted from Tove Jansson’s short story The Fir Tree, the creative team at Jackson’s Lane have collaborated with organisation Moomin Characters and the Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland, to produce a festive spectacle, concerned with wonder, discovery, joy and the pure kindness of giving.

Maddie Moate’s festive live science show incorporates the perfect blend of live science experiments, a mission to assist Mrs Claus and a taste of musical theatre with a pantomime flair.

Comedy Club 4 Kids Christmas Cracker Show at The Arts Depot is a family comedy show aimed at inclusive comedy, without the rude bits and swearing, for children aged 6+. The Christmas Cracker Show featured comic compere Abigoliah Schamaun, improviser Bobbles The Elf, Magician Nutty Noah and comedian Ben Van Der Velde, for one hour of festive fun.

It’s the show that London children’s theatre goers have been waiting for this festive season, Room on the Broom by theatre company Tall Stories. Well known in their field for physical storytelling, Tall Stories promise to retell the classic Donaldson and Scheffler spooky and sweet special with glee.

Nick Cope’s family fun tunes are a pleasure in hear in-person, heightened by the added commentary about the song writing style which further enriched the show by addressing elements of morals, ethics, and a reminder to hold dear our key priorities.