WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT and More to be Presented at Polka Theatre for Easter 2026

​Polka Theatre has revealed details of the variety of activities available for families to enjoy this Easter Holiday at the Wimbledon venue.

Following a successful run at Polka Theatre in 2022, Little Angel Theatre's production of We're Going on a Bear Hunt returns to Polka's Y C Chan Theatre from Wednesday 25 March to Sunday 12 April. Recommended for ages 3 – 7 years, Michael Rosen's thrilling and funny adventure is brought to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville. With music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr, the audience follow this family's expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud and stumbling into the dark forest to find a mystery friend, or foe?

A fox, a pigeon, and a secret agent are on a mission to save the world, but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack in emma + pj's production of The Shivers, running in Polka's Adventure Theatre from Wednesday 1 – Sunday 12 April.

Featuring ingenious live video, explosive dance moves, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Shivers is a pulsating adventure about learning to trust your instincts when something doesn't feel right. Aimed at ages 7-11, this high-octane action-comedy opens the door for grown-ups and children to talk about misinformation, fake news, and keeping safe online.

Alongside the productions, Polka are also offering a range of creative workshops, including Swish, Swash, Splash, Splosh! for those ages 0-4, inspired by We're Going on a Bear Hunt – journey through tall grass, mud and dark caves in their sensory studio on Tuesday 31 March.

For those who love a joke and are 5-8 years, Laugh out Loud – Creating Comedy Theatre is a two-day comedic masterclass inspired by April Fools Day, with drama games, storytelling and role-play taking place Wednesday 1 – Thursday 2 April.

Those aged 8-12 years can step into a world of secrets and spies in the Escape Room Adventure drama workshop, where they can design their own escape room on Wednesday 8 April.

Polka Theatre is one of just a handful of dedicated children's venues in the UK. Re-opening in 2021 after a major renovation, it continues to present a year-round programme of shows produced by Polka and from visiting companies. Polka also offers a full programme of Creative Learning activities for ages 0–12, with over 21,000 children taking part in the last year. Polka enjoys flexible rehearsal and workshop spaces along with two performance spaces: the Y C Chan Theatre has a 300-seat capacity, and the Adventure Theatre can seat up to 90 depending on the show format.

Over the past year, Polka has worked with 143 schools through Creative Learning projects and has distributed over 9,000 free tickets to schools through their Curtain Up! scheme.