POLKA THEATRE
240 the Broadway,
Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SB
Polka Theatre is dedicated to presenting shows for children up to the age of 13. They opened in 1979 and over 100,000 children a year now visit Polka Children’s Theatre. There are two theatre spaces: the Main Theatre and the Adventure Theatre are both designed especially for children so that they enjoy their first taste of theatre.
In the Early Years Programme children as young as 9 months are brought into a colourful and stimulating environment where simple stories are told in a sensory and visual way.
The Polka Theatre has a very welcoming café and the foyer offers big toys and a book corner. There is a garden and playground complete with a Wendy House and giant cat.
HOW TO GET TO THE POLKA THEATRE
Tube : Wimbledon, District Line (10 minute walk) / South Wimbledon, Northern Line (5 minute walk) Train: Wimbledon (10 minute walk) |
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157, 93, 219, 131 stop outside Polka /156, 163, 164, 200 stop nearby |
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Limited number of pay-and-display bays in Latimer Road, South Park Road, Bridges Road, Dudley Road and Kings Road. Alternative car parking is available in Wimbledon Town Centre, including The Broadway (next to New Wimbledon Theatre), Queens Road, St George’s Road, Hartfield Road and Hartfield Crescent. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE POLKA THEATRE
Main Theatre fitted with an induction loop system for hearing aid users. |
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Both auditoria are wheelchair accessible. The Main Theatre can take up to 6 wheelchairs in the front row, The Adventure Theatre canaccommodate 2 wheelchairs. |
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An adapted toilet is located at the rear of the building. |