Polka Take Part 2013 - 2014

Workshops and courses for children aged 3 - 13

020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.comPolka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB

/polkatheatre @polkatheatre

come along and...take part

020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com /polkatheatre @polkatheatre

Moon Space StarsTue 1 Oct - Tue 12 Nov (excluding Tue 29 Oct)

Journey on a shooting star, whirl around planets and land on the Moon! Help lost astronauts find Martians in six fun-packed drama and craft sessions inspired by the night sky.£42 for six weeks

3 - 4 yrs 3 - 3.45pm4 - 5 yrs 4 - 4.45pm

Wish Wash WaterTue 19 Nov - Tue 17 Dec

Dive into the ocean, ripple and roll like waves, splash and crash like a waterfall in these lively music, drama and creative movement sessions exploring the exciting motion of water.£35 for five weeks

3 - 4 yrs 3 - 3.45pm4 - 5 yrs 4 - 4.45pm

Pirates and PrincessesTue 14 Jan - Tue 11 Feb

Explore stories and tales from around the world that feature pirates and princesses in these drama, story and craft workshops.£35 for five weeks

3 - 4 yrs 3 - 3.45pm4 - 5 yrs 4 - 4.45pm

Paint Splash SploshTue 25 Feb - Tue 25 Mar

Explore colour, painting, movement and music in five weeks of multi-sensory messy play sessions. Wear old clothes as you will get dirty! £35 for five weeks

3 - 4 yrs 3 - 3.45pm4 - 5 yrs 4 - 4.45pm

Create and Perform: Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandWed 2 Oct - Wed 11 Dec (excluding Wed 30 Oct)

Meet the director of Polka’s winter show, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and find out how we bring the play to life on stage. Perform your very own version of the show and explore characters, devise scenes, create props, music, songs and dances.

5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm£75 for ten weeks

7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm£85 for ten weeks

Scene StealersWed 15 Jan - Wed 26 Mar(excluding Wed 19 Feb)

Scenes from some Polka Theatre shows have gone missing. Help us write, create and perform new ones to an audience at the end of this acting, improvising and role play course.

5 - 7 yrs 4 - 5pm£75 for ten weeks

7 - 9 yrs 5.15 - 6.30pm£85 for ten weeks

creative explorer courses plaYmaker

courses5 - 9years

For more information and workshop breakdowns visit www.polkatheatre.com/workshops

Polka is a registered charity no. 256979

Use drama and creative play to develop communication and social skills, build confidence and encourage self expression.

Get creative and develop your own performances.

3 - 5years

Snow Flake ShakeThu 2 Jan2.30 – 3.30pm

A dance and movement workshop inspired by winter but guaranteed to warm you up!£15

Down the Rabbit Hole: Play in a DayFri 3 Jan10.30am – 3.30pm

Inspired by Polka’s winter show, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, journey down the rabbit hole and create your very own play based on the curious objects you find there. £30

october Half-term WorksHops

Halloween SceneTue 29 Oct – Wed 30 Oct10.30am – 3.30pm

Create your very own stop frame animation short film inspired by Halloween. £60 for two days

Stage FrightThu 31 Oct6 – 9 yrs 10am – 12.30pm 10 – 13 yrs 1.30 – 4pm

Ever wondered how we make blood, wounds and scars for the stage? Work with a professional make-up artist to create special Halloween themed make-up effects.£25

Make a MonsterFri 1 Nov3 – 4 yrs 9.45 – 11am 5 – 6 yrs 11.30am – 12.45pm

Create and design your very own monster shadow puppets and gather round as our storyteller brings them to life in this drama and craft workshop.£15

Act, sing, dance, direct and create at Polka! Whatever you’re interested in, experience life behind the scenes at a real working theatre.

Polka has opportunities for everyone to get involved, learn new skills and make friends.

We bring you the very best workshop leaders and top theatre professionals to make our courses and workshops a fun, rewarding experience for children.

8 - 13years

6 - 9years

10 - 13years

3 - 5years

7 - 11years

3 - 4years

5 - 6years

Dancing DragonsTue 18 Feb 10am – 12pm

Create your own Chinese dragon puppet and welcome in the Chinese New Year with a dragon dance! £25

Actor’s Boot CampWed 19 Feb10.30am – 1pm

Back by popular demand! Spend the morning working with a professional actor who’ll put you through your paces with games and exercises. £30

Gorilla MagicThu 20 Feb3 – 4 yrs 10 – 11.15am 4 – 5 yrs 11.30am – 12.45pm

Bring in your own treasured toy and work with our storyteller to bring it to life in a special story.£15

7 - 11years

Polka’s Young Voices Panel has been working hard to guarantee that our workshops for ages 8+ are fun, lively and engaging.

cHristmas HolidaY WorksHops

februarY Half-term WorksHops

Throughout October The Big DrawThe Campaign for DrawingWhether you’re a budding artist or simply enjoy drawing for fun, pop along to Polka and get creative with our free Big Draw drop in activities inspired by Polka shows The Planet and Stuff, Tea Time and Gorilla. The Big Draw philosophy is that anyone can draw so come along and take part this October.

If you take part in a Polka workshop or see a show at Polka, it counts towards your Arts Award.

4 - 5years

3 - 4years

8 - 13years

6 - 8 years

come along and...

take part

Writer’s LabFri 21 Feb10.30am - 3.30pm

Experiment with different characters, scenes, plots and endings and create your very own story. £30

Remember to bring a packed lunch to all-day events

For more information and workshop breakdowns visit www.polkatheatre.com/workshops