Children

Space Explorers

Space Explorers

Calling all Space fans!

The Science Museum, in association with the UK Space Agency, has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions (the creators behind Ministry of Science Live!) to launch a fun-filled theatrical adventure that blasts you on an epic journey around the planets.

Zoom past the Sun, dodge swirling storms...

Thursday 27th August

11am & 3pm

Tickets: £20, £19 (1-16yrs). Family: £68

Runs: 60 mins (no interval) 

Age: 6-12 and those who love space! 

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.

Spectacular Science

Spectacular Science

You think science is boring? Think again - this is science like you've never seen before!

Designed for children and adults alike, Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephants' toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show...

Saturday 5th September 

11am

Tickets: £18. £16 (under 16)

Runs: 1hr 40 mins (in. interval)

Ages: 5+

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.

Hay!

Hay!

There is only one word used in our show - it’s ‘Hay!’ Like the stuffing in Geenie’s scarecrow, ‘Hay!’ like the sound she makes when he comes to life and ‘Hay!’ when he sees all the wonders of the natural world for the first time. Only one word but so...

Saturday 19th September 

1pm

Tickets: £14, £12 (1-16yrs). Family: £46

Runs: 50 mins (no interval) 

Age: 3+

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.

Littlest Yak

Littlest Yak

The Littlest Yak

A rollicking, heart-warming tale for everyone.

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST...

Friday 25th September 1.30pm

Saturday 26th September 11am & 2pm

Tickets: £17, £16 (1-16yrs). Family: £60

Schools: £12.50 + (10 for 9)

Runs: 45 mins (no interval)

Age: 3+

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.

Captain Calamity

Captain Calamity

Join World Record Breaking Captain Calamity, the master of mayhem, comedy, and magic as he and his Crazy Crew of misfits make a welcome return for a show packed full of comedy and awesomeness for all the family. 

Expect beautiful bubbles, crazy custard pies, anarchic jaw dropping science stunts, enormous...

Saturday 10th October 

11am

Tickets: £15. Family: £56

Runs: 55mins (no interval)

Suitable for all the family

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.

Tribute to Ms Rachel

Tribute to Ms Rachel

A Must-See Live Show for Little Ones!
The UK’s Ultimate Tribute to the Global Sensation… Ms Rachel!

Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones...

Saturday 24th October 

12pm & 3pm

Tickets: £20, £17 (1-16yrs)

Runs: 90 mins (inc Interval)

Suitable for all ages

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.

Singing Mermaid

Singing Mermaid

Did you ever go to Silversands
On a sunny summer’s day?
Then perhaps you saw the mermaid
Who sang in the deep blue bay

‘Raucous fun! Bad puns, circus tricks and goggle-eyed jellyfish abound’ The Guardian

3-8 year olds and their families will love this adaptation of Julia Donaldson and...

Tuesday 27th October 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm

Wednesday 28th October 10.30am & 1pm

Tickets: £18, £16 (1-16yrs) Groups 10+ £16

Runs: 55 mins (no interval)

Suitable for all the family 

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone. 

Magic of Science

Magic of Science

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination

Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!! 

Top Secret is...

Thursday 29th October

2pm

Tickets: £16, £14 (1-16yrs)

Runs: 1hr 40 mins (inc. interval)

Suitable for all the family. 

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone. 

Bubble Man

Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success.

Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and...

Friday 30th October

11.30am & 2pm

Tickets: £16.50, £15.50 (u16) 

Runs: 70 mins (no interval)

Suitable for all the family

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone. 

Snow White

Snow White

Upstage Productions present Snow White  as our 2026 traditional family pantomime. We promise dazzling choreography, stunning sets, uplifting live music, glamourous costumes (for most of the cast members!) and, of course, plenty of audience participation.

If you are attending a pantomime for the first time or bringing a group. Please...

Saturday 5th - Thursday 31st December 2026 

Various Price and Times

Gold Shows: £26 (Standard), £24 (1-16yrs): Family: £96

A Shows: £24 (Standard), £22 (1-16yrs): Family: £88

B Shows: £23 (Standard), £21 (1-16yrs): Family: £84

Special Offer: Buy 10 for 9 (on the same show)

Runs: Approx' 2 hours 15 minutes including interval.

 

Please note that babies 12 months and under will require a Babes in Arms Ticket at a cost of £3.00, which is only available from the Box Office in person or on the phone.