{"id":5993,"date":"2026-09-01T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.loopla.com\/?p=5993"},"modified":"2026-09-01T20:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:17:26","slug":"london-shows-for-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-shows-for-toddlers","title":{"rendered":"Toddler theatre in London 2026: The best shows by age group this autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This guide reveals the best toddler theatre across London in September and October 2026. To create it, we looked at<\/strong> <strong>over 30<\/strong> <strong>kids&#8217; theatres.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">London has no shortage of theatre shows. But when you&#8217;re heading out with a baby or toddler in tow, you need a very specific kind of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little ones need something short, simple and full of energy, with puppets, music and plenty of flexibility to feed, wriggle and wander. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many mainstream <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/west-end-shows-teenagers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>West End shows<\/strong><\/a> don&#8217;t admit under-3s. So for 0\u20132s, we recommend children&#8217;s theatres and relaxed performances created with babies and toddlers in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for Loopla&#8217;s favourite baby and toddler theatre shows in London, updated 1 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked at all the big theatres with shows for toddlers this autumn. In total, we checked prices, age guidance and more for over 30 shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you decide, here are some good-to-know facts and figures based on our review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The average cost of a toddler theatre show in London is roughly \u00a312.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best-value London theatre for toddlers is Grand Junction. The West London venue sells tickets on a pay-what-you-can basis, starting from \u00a34.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The London theatre with the most shows for under-5s is Lyric Hammersmith. From now until the end of October, they&#8217;ll be putting on seven productions that are suitable for tots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We grouped these toddler theatre shows by age guidance. Click below to jump ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#baby\">Baby theatre shows in London this autumn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#2\">Upcoming theatre shows for 2 year olds in London<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#3\">London theatre shows for older toddlers (3 years+)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or if you&#8217;re in a hurry, each section below starts with Loopla&#8217;s quick-pick table for that age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beyond theatre, we also have a guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/things-to-do-toddlers-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">things to do with toddlers in London<\/a>. It covers free activities, outdoor fun, cuddly animal encounters and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"baby\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Baby theatre shows in London this autumn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Babies and 1 year olds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/events\/home-song-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Song<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">This interactive musical made for 6\u201318 months returns to the Unicorn after a sell-out run last year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Biggest show<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/dear-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dear Zoo<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The longest-running show for this age group that takes place on a main stage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Music<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/bach-to-baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bach to Baby<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Relaxed live classical concerts for 0\u20134s, running at venues across London all autumn.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Value<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandjunction.org.uk\/product\/a-tale-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Tale of Us<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pay-what-you-can tickets from \u00a34, the cheapest we found for toddler theatre this autumn.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bach to Baby Family Concerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/bach-to-baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-18.37.35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-18.37.35.png 750w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2025-09-11-at-18.37.35-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/bach-to-baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bach to Baby<\/a> host relaxed live music concerts for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional musicians perform a mix of classical favourites alongside jazz, folk and themed programmes. They do so while creating an environment where tots are free to move around, make noise or take a break as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerts typically last around 45 minutes and take place in family-friendly venues across London. Click below to browse upcoming dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0-4 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Various dates this autumn<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Locations across London<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a316<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.loopla.com\/bach-to-baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u200bBoppin&#8217; Bunnies Interactive Music Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/boppin-bunnies?type=events-and-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-07-at-09.58.19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8672\" style=\"width:567px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-07-at-09.58.19.jpg 477w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2026-03-07-at-09.58.19-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/boppin-bunnies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boppin&#8217; Bunnies<\/a> are award-winning specialists in music for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 0 to 4 years (with under-1s able to join sessions for free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their structured classes are led by professional musicians. Toddlers get to explore instruments, sounds and simple sensory props with their grown-ups. You can also expect plenty of space for wriggling, dancing and snack breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as classes, Boppin&#8217; Bunnies often do special one-off music shows. We&#8217;ll let you know when and where to find upcoming events if you <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up for Loopla&#8217;s free newsletter for parents<\/a>. We also include free events and pop-ups, along with special deals that could save you money on your next day of family fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0\u20134 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesdays, Wednesdays + Fridays <br><strong>Where: <\/strong>Various locations in South-East London<br><strong>Prices: <\/strong>Tickets from \u00a311; under\u20111s free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/business\/boppin-bunnies?type=events-and-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Tale of Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandjunction.org.uk\/product\/a-tale-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Tale of Us<\/a> is a multi-sensory play made for new parents as much as their babies. You follow Ivy and her little one through the ups and downs of their first year of life together. After each 35-minute performance there will be a guided Stay and Play session, a great way to make new parent friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This September A Tale of Us comes to Grand Junction, the most affordable venue in Loopla&#8217;s review of toddler theatre in London. They run a pay-what-you-can scheme, so you choose \u00a34, \u00a37 or \u00a310 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0\u201318 months<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday 16 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Grand Junction, Paddington, W2<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> Pay what you can \u2014 \u00a34, \u00a37 or \u00a310 per person (recommended \u00a37)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/grandjunction.org.uk\/product\/a-tale-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Message for the Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/a-message-for-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Message for the Future<\/a> is a calm, gentle show that explores kindness and the wonders of the environment through punk storytelling. The multi-sensory show takes place in a magical future garden. There, little ones meet poet Dandelion, a rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll Minibeast and an operatic super Herb over 45 minutes of fun. Afterwards, there&#8217;s a stay-and-play session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t make the Half Moon show, A Message for the Future will also play at Grand Junction the following month. The Paddington-based venue is offering pay-what-you-can tickets starting from \u00a34 for the show, on Saturday 17 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 0\u20133 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 26 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Half Moon Theatre, Limehouse, E1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/a-message-for-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Home Song<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/events\/home-song-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Song<\/a> is an interactive musical for babies. It follows a little girl and her mum as they search for the meaning of home, from Kumasi in Ghana to London. Filled with puppetry, soundscapes and a cappella singing, it&#8217;s built for little ones aged 6 months and up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Song returns to the Unicorn after selling out last year. This popularity may explain why it has the longest run of any show for babies in this guide, playing for five weeks. Tickets starting from \u00a320.50 would appear steep, but the price covers entry for both adult and baby. This makes it mid-range in terms of value among all the baby shows we found in London for autumn 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The show lasts 30 minutes, followed by a stay-and-play session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 6\u201318 months<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 2 October \u2013 Sunday 8 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Unicorn Theatre, London Bridge, SE1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a320.50 (combined adult and child ticket)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unicorntheatre.com\/events\/home-song-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dear Zoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dear-Zoo-toddler-theatre-in-london-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dear Zoo, a toddler theatre show in London this autumn 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-9337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dear-Zoo-toddler-theatre-in-london-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dear-Zoo-toddler-theatre-in-london-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dear-Zoo-toddler-theatre-in-london-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dear-Zoo-toddler-theatre-in-london.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/dear-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dear Zoo<\/a> is a puppet show about a child who writes to the zoo asking for a pet, and keeps being sent the wrong animal. It&#8217;s based on Rod Campbell&#8217;s lift-the-flap classic. Despite selling over 8 million copies since 1982, the book doesn&#8217;t jump out as one that would make for an amazing stage show. Somehow the Norwell Lapley team have done it, though, gaining multiple five-star reviews in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond puppets, Dear Zoo features music, fun costumes and lots of audience interaction. Suitable for 1 year+, it has the lowest age guidance of any theatre show for toddlers we found in London this autumn (outside those made for babies). Its five-day run is also the longest at artsdepot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 1 year+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday 23 \u2013 Tuesday 27 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> artsdepot, North Finchley, N12<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a315<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/dear-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming toddler theatre shows in London<\/strong> <strong>for 2 year olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Biggest show<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/pip-and-posy-live-on-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pip and Posy Live on Stage<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A brand-new show running for 9 weeks, based on beloved TV and storybook characters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/alice-in-wonderland-the-ballet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alice in Wonderland The Ballet<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The only ballet made for toddlers we found playing in London this autumn.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Value<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/flotsam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flotsam<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Its \u00a39 tickets make it the cheapest show for 2-year-olds we found in London this autumn.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bringing older siblings along<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/penguin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penguin<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Its 2\u20138 age guidance is the widest in this section.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pip and Posy Live on Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pip-and-posy-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Pip and Posy Live on Stage, a toddler theatre show in London this autumn.\" class=\"wp-image-9336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pip-and-posy-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pip-and-posy-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pip-and-posy-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pip-and-posy-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pip-and-posy-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/pip-and-posy-live-on-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pip and Posy Live on Stage<\/a> is a puppet show about two best friends who love to play. Your little one may already know them from Axel Scheffler&#8217;s bestselling picture books and the BAFTA-nominated TV series. But this 50-minute show is your first chance to see them on stage, with original songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pip and Posy Live on Stage has one of the longest runs of any toddler theatre show in London this autumn. It&#8217;s staged at Little Angel Theatre, an Islington venue that specialises in puppets. We&#8217;re excited to see how they bring to life the jungles, swamps and big red balloon rides set to feature in Pip and Posy&#8217;s latest adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2\u20135 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 19 September \u2013 Sunday 22 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Little Angel Theatre, Islington, N1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a314<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littleangeltheatre.com\/whats-on\/pip-and-posy-live-on-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alice in Wonderland The Ballet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/alice-in-wonderland-the-ballet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alice in Wonderland The Ballet<\/a> is a 60-minute dance version of Lewis Carroll&#8217;s classic story. For those looking to introduce their toddler to dance theatre, this may be our top recommendation. Alice in Wonderland is the only ballet aimed at toddlers we found playing in London in autumn 2026. The performers will also hang around after the show to take pics with their little audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2\u201312 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 10 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Blackheath Halls, SE3<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a315 (under-16s; \u00a317 adults)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/alice-in-wonderland-the-ballet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Penguin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/penguin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penguin<\/a> is a puppet show about a boy called Ben who is given a toy penguin that won&#8217;t say a word. It&#8217;s based on Polly Dunbar&#8217;s award-winning picture book, and follows Ben&#8217;s increasingly desperate attempts to make his new friend talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penguin is our top pick for those with younger toddlers who are eager to catch a show at Lyric Hammersmith. The 60-minute show has the lowest age guidance of everything playing there this autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2\u20138 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 24 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/penguin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flotsam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/flotsam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flotsam<\/a> is an opera about a child who finds a camera washed up on the beach. It has one of the most interesting plot hooks of all the toddler theatre shows we&#8217;ve come across in London this autumn. This mysterious camera contains photographs of a hidden underwater world. As the show blurb puts it: &#8216;Turtles carry cities, starfish dance, octopuses read by lamplight \u2013 but who took the pictures and where will the camera travel next?&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flotsam is the only opera we found across London that was made for toddlers. At 30 minutes it&#8217;s also among the shortest shows here, a plus for those nervous about whether their tot will sit through the whole thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t see Flotsam at Half Moon Theatre, it will also play at Grand Junction in Paddington on Saturday 14 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 2\u20135 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 31 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Half Moon Theatre, Limehouse, E1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u00a39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/flotsam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>London theatre shows for older toddlers (3 years+)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Loopla&#8217;s pick<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Biggest show<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Smeds and the Smoos<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Plays the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the largest venue hosting a toddler show this autumn.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Value<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/the-elves-the-shoemaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Elves and the Shoemaker<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">One of only six shows we found where tickets cost under \u00a310 per person.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Comedy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/mr-sleepybums-dream-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr Sleepybum&#8217;s Dream Machine<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Won Best Kids Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Halloween<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/franky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FRANKY<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The only Halloween show we found for toddlers in London this autumn.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>On Your Bike Baffo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/on-your-bike-baffo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On Your Bike Baffo<\/a> is the closest thing in our toddler theatre guide to a circus show. Rather than retelling a familiar story, it&#8217;s built around a clown, a bicycle and a series of increasingly ridiculous stunts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bumbling Baffo attempts to teach families how to pump up a tyre and ride a bike. His demonstrations soon descend into slapstick chaos, though. You can expect physical comedy, audience interaction, live music and plenty of bike-based mishaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 45-minute show is at Lyric Hammersmith for one day only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3\u20138 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 12 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/on-your-bike-baffo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Splat!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonslane.org.uk\/events\/splat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Splat!<\/a> tells the story of the history of art in a way that might strike a chord with older toddlers who share their bedroom with a sibling. It&#8217;s set in an artist&#8217;s studio, where two very different painters are trying to create their next masterpiece. One is tidy and serious, the other messy and mischievous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Created with deaf artist Brian Duffy, the 55-minute show features no words. The physical comedy, movement and music do all the talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3-7 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday 13 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Jacksons Lane, Highgate, N6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u00a310\u2013\u00a325<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonslane.org.uk\/events\/splat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Dreamings of Captain Cat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/the-dreamings-of-captain-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dreamings of Captain Cat<\/a> is rare, in that it&#8217;s inspired by the work of a famous poet rather than a picture book or TV character. The show offers toddlers a playful introduction to the dreamlike world and language of Welsh writer Dylan Thomas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adventure begins when Moonraker finds a mysterious book washed onto the beach after a storm. Its stories transport families to Tref O Cathod, a Welsh village inhabited entirely by cats. There, you&#8217;ll sail the seas with Captain Cat, attend a feline wedding, help Farmer Catkins count his sheep and learn to make Welsh cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 60-minute puppet show also includes live music and plenty of opportunities to join in. Afterwards, little ones get to meet Captain Cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 4 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 19 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/the-dreamings-of-captain-cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Tale of the Loneliest Whale<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkatheatre.com\/event\/big-dreams-the-tale-of-the-loneliest-whale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Tale of the Loneliest Whale<\/a> is the only toddler theatre show in London this autumn that&#8217;s inspired by a real scientific mystery. It&#8217;s the story of how an unusually high-pitched call led to one whale becoming known as the loneliest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just as this whale is about to give up on finding a friend, he hears a mysterious voice and sets off to find it. The journey takes him through glowing coral caves, swarms of wibbly jellyfish and encounters with wild-eyed sea monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 40-minute puppet show was developed through workshops with kids, including those with experience of autism and ADHD. Their ideas helped shape its characters, music and sensory elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 4 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 19 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a313<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/polkatheatre.com\/event\/big-dreams-the-tale-of-the-loneliest-whale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hay!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hay-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A photo from Hay!, one of the toddler theatre shows in London this autumn\" class=\"wp-image-9335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hay-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hay-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hay-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hay-toddler-theatre-shows-in-london-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across 50 minutes, this show uses just a single word: &#8220;Hay!&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From then on, it&#8217;s a wordless story (told through music, clowning and dance) about a scarecrow seeing the natural world for the first time and longing to fly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonslane.org.uk\/events\/hay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hay!<\/a> was created by CBeebies star Patrick Lynch, whose Lyngo Theatre company has been making shows for very young audiences since 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday 20 September 2026 (also Sunday 27 September at artsdepot, N12)<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Jacksons Lane, Highgate, N6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u00a310\u2013\u00a325<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonslane.org.uk\/events\/hay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rabbit &amp; Rey and The Lost Things<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This show puts a nice spin on what is a very relatable problem for parents: struggling to find lost toys, socks or keys. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/rabbit-rey-and-the-lost-things\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rabbit &amp; Rey and The Lost Things<\/a> turns this daily frustration into a whole adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rey loses everything, helped along by Rabbit, a loyal toy bunny. Together they set off to track down missing items, and find that other people have lost things, too. With puppetry and visual storytelling, this 1-hour show gently makes a point some grown-ups in the audience may find mind-blowing (and hopefully uplifting): maybe losing things isn&#8217;t always a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can&#8217;t make the artsdepot show, or if the venue is too tricky to get to, you&#8217;ll have another chance to see Rabbit &amp; Rey and The Lost Things. It will also play at Half Moon Theatre in Limehouse on Saturday 10 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday 20 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> artsdepot, North Finchley, N12<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a313.75<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artsdepot.co.uk\/event\/rabbit-rey-and-the-lost-things\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mother Deer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mother-Deer-toddler-show-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mother-Deer-toddler-show-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mother-Deer-toddler-show-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mother-Deer-toddler-show-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mother-Deer-toddler-show.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toddler shows are often silly or full of energy. But for little ones who&#8217;d like something more calming to wonder at, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonslane.org.uk\/events\/mother-deer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mother Deer<\/a> is one we recommend. It&#8217;s a quiet meditation on our place in nature, told with another thing that sets it apart: aerial acrobatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story, from an award-winning director, is based on an old Northern European folktale about the Winter Solstice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday 27 September 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Jacksons Lane, Highgate, N6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u00a310\u2013\u00a325<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonslane.org.uk\/events\/mother-deer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Little Pigs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkatheatre.com\/event\/the-three-little-pigs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Little Pigs<\/a> is a puppet show that follows three problem-solving pigs as they try to outwit a hungry wolf. The classic fairy tale is retold through physical comedy and puppetry by the renowned Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company. Both the script and set design are cleverly done. At just \u00a310 a ticket, it&#8217;s also among the best-value theatre shows for toddlers in London this autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3\u20137 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Thursday 1 \u2013 Sunday 4 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a310<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/polkatheatre.com\/event\/the-three-little-pigs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr Sleepybum&#8217;s Dream Machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/mr-sleepybums-dream-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr Sleepybum&#8217;s Dream Machine<\/a> is a high-energy comedy show about a man who&#8217;s sad because he can&#8217;t dream. To solve this problem, he builds a machine that brings his dreams to life. This includes all sorts of things that often prove popular with kids: dinosaurs, robots, car chases and the world&#8217;s largest blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its silly, slapstick sketches, Mr Sleepybum&#8217;s Dream Machine won Best Kids Show last year at the Leicester Comedy Festival. The toddler-friendly run time of 45 minutes is another thing that makes this show a good introduction to live theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 3 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/mr-sleepybums-dream-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snip Snap! Rapunzel Retold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/snip-snap-rapunzel-retold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snip Snap! Rapunzel Retold<\/a> is a glove-puppet show that reimagines the classic tale of the princess with impossibly long hair. The show was created by Joy Haynes, who has a long history of working on enchanting puppet shows like Wow! Said the Owl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snip Snap! Rapunzel Retold promises 50 minutes of humour, magic and surprising costume transformations. At its heart are messages about things like belonging, independence and new beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 10 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/snip-snap-rapunzel-retold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Toto<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkatheatre.com\/event\/toto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toto<\/a> is a musical that teaches little ones the importance of persistence when it comes to following their dreams. It&#8217;s about a young donkey who wants to become an astronaut rather than lug boxes around. Little fans of Ximo Abad\u00eda&#8217;s picture book will have met him already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this new 55-minute show, Toto sets off for the big city with a carrot-powered rocket. You have nearly a whole month of performances to pick from, as it will be playing at Polka Theatre until 1 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3\u20138 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 10 October \u2013 Sunday 1 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Polka Theatre, Wimbledon, SW19<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a310<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/polkatheatre.com\/event\/toto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Misadventures of Thor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/the-misadventures-of-thor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Misadventures of Thor<\/a> is a puppet show in which two Viking storytellers act out a series of Norse myths about the gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We suggest this one for older toddlers, especially those who are just starting to dip their toes in the wonderful world of myths and legends. Its comedy and larger-than-life characters (and its 45-minute run time) make it a great introduction for those with shorter attention spans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 4 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 17 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/the-misadventures-of-thor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Quest for Planet P<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/the-quest-for-planet-p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Quest for Planet P<\/a> is an interactive show about two young aliens, Ozmo and Orbi, searching space for a new world to live on. But along the way, they begin to wonder whether the right thing to do is fix the home they know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Quest for Planet P is full of dancing, rhymes and even bubbles. Its performers engage with their little audience throughout the 60-minute show, which involves a workshop that explores belonging, friendship and our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3\u201311 years<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 17 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Half Moon Theatre, Limehouse, E1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u00a39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/the-quest-for-planet-p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Gruffalo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b2955bda-gruffalo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b2955bda-gruffalo.jpg 766w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b2955bda-gruffalo-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/b2955bda-gruffalo-550x353.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/the-gruffalo-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Gruffalo<\/a> is a musical puppet show about a mouse who makes up a monster to scare off the predators he meets in the woods. But is his invention really made-up? Tall Stories&#8217; adaptation of the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler classic is now marking its 25th year on stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gruffalo is the best-value Julia Donaldson show we found playing in London this autumn. Your other option is The Smeds and the Smoos, playing at the Southbank Centre (where prices are sometimes driven up by demand).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 24 \u2013 Sunday 25 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Blackheath Halls, SE3<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a315 (under-16s; \u00a317 adults, under-1s free)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackheathhalls.com\/whats-on\/the-gruffalo-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Elves and the Shoemaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/the-elves-the-shoemaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Elves and the Shoemaker<\/a> is a puppet show about an old cobbler who&#8217;s down to his last piece of leather. Just as it seems the evil factory owner is about to run him out of business, help arrives in a mysterious form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The show features beautifully crafted puppets, original music and a comic mouse. As one review puts it, these ingredients make for &#8220;an amazing childhood experience of the very best kind.&#8221; It&#8217;s also one of only six toddler theatre shows in London we found this autumn that you can see for under \u00a310 per person. As with most Half Moon shows, tickets are \u00a39, whichever show or seat you pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 24 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Half Moon Theatre, Limehouse, E1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> \u00a39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halfmoon.org.uk\/events\/the-elves-the-shoemaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FRANKY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/franky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FRANKY<\/a> is a musical about a lonely professor who builds herself a companion one stormy night. With help from her robot assistant Igor and another new friend, her creation must win over the grumpy villagers who are scared of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FRANKY features catchy songs, a hook-a-duck game and the chance to learn a new dance: The Franky Walk. It&#8217;s the only Halloween show we found for toddlers in London this autumn. It&#8217;s also the only Little Lyric show running across half term, rather than a single Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Tuesday 27 \u2013 Saturday 31 October 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Lyric Hammersmith, W6<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a312<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lyric.co.uk\/shows\/franky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Smeds and the Smoos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Smeds and the Smoos<\/a> is a musical about two families of aliens who aren&#8217;t allowed to be friends. Until a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and fly off into space together, that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Olivier Award-nominated show is staged by Tall Stories, the company behind The Gruffalo. It plays at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the biggest venue in this guide. This makes it the priciest Julia Donaldson option, at \u00a322, but also a memorable outing for young theatre-goers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 3 years+<br><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday 28 October \u2013 Sunday 1 November 2026<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> Southbank Centre, SE1<br><strong>Prices:<\/strong> From \u00a322<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/the-smeds-and-the-smoos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the best theatres for toddlers in London?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best theatre for toddlers in London this autumn is Lyric Hammersmith. Its Little Lyric programme has seven shows for under-5s in our guide, more than any other venue. Polka Theatre matched it over the summer, but has a quieter autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below we&#8217;ve picked out the best toddler theatre in each corner of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>West London: Lyric Hammersmith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyric Hammersmith is best for choice of toddler theatre shows. Its Little Lyric programme puts on a different family show most Saturdays. Over half term, some shows get longer runs. Most Little Lyric theatre is suitable from age 3 upwards and tickets start at \u00a312.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West London also has the cheapest option in our guide. Grand Junction in Paddington runs a pay-what-you-can scheme where you choose between \u00a34, \u00a37 and \u00a310 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>East London: Half Moon Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In East London, Limehouse&#8217;s Half Moon offers the most reliable value for toddler theatre in London. Every ticket costs \u00a39, whichever show you pick and wherever you sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also has five productions in our guide, second only to Lyric Hammersmith. Another plus is that every performance is relaxed, which isn&#8217;t always the case among London theatres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>South London: Polka Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polka Theatre in Wimbledon is the strongest all-round choice for family friendly theatre. The whole building was designed with children in mind, with two theatres and free indoor and outdoor play areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This lets you turn a show into a bigger day out. Its programme also spans every toddler age group, from sensory shows for babies to longer stories for pre-schoolers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North London: Little Angel Theatre<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North London has one of the best theatres in London for puppetry. Puppets have been Little Angel Theatre&#8217;s focus since it opened in Islington in 1961.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little Angel was named Fringe Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards in 2024. Its annual Children&#8217;s Puppet Festival has also won a special Offie Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ: How to find the best toddler shows in London for your family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289030760\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the best theatre show in London for babies and toddlers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best theatre shows for babies are gentle, sensory sessions and relaxed concerts made for under-2s. Home Song is our top pick this autumn. The multi-sensory musical returns to the Unicorn after a sell-out run last year. Bach to Baby also runs relaxed classical concerts at venues across London.<\/p>\n<p>Two-year-olds tend to enjoy short, story-led shows with puppets and songs. Pip and Posy Live on Stage at Little Angel Theatre is a good example. Older toddlers of 3 and up can sit a little longer, which opens up bigger productions like The Gruffalo and The Smeds and the Smoos.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289061468\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I take a 2-year-old to the theatre?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can take a 2-year-old to the theatre, as long as you pick the right show. Look for early-years performances with age guidance starting at 0\u20132 or 2\u20134. Relaxed performances are another good option, as nobody minds if your little one wriggles or makes noise.<\/p>\n<p>Puppet and music-based shows tend to work best for this age. Venues like Polka, Little Angel, Unicorn and Half Moon cater specifically to toddlers. Every performance at Half Moon is a relaxed one, which makes it a safe bet for a first trip.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289081272\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are West End shows suitable for 0\u20132s?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most West End theatres set a minimum age of between 3 and 5. Many don&#8217;t admit babies at all, or advise against bringing under-3s because of the volume, length and content.<\/p>\n<p>For 0\u20132s, we recommend early-years theatres and relaxed concerts instead. Save the big West End musicals for when your child is older and happier sitting through a full-length show.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289102561\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I find more toddler shows in London?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To find more toddler shows in London, use <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loopla&#8217;s filters to search<\/a> for events by age (0\u20132 and 2\u20134) and location. That way you&#8217;ll see everything from baby concerts to toddler puppet theatre in one place.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth checking the &#8220;What&#8217;s On&#8221; pages at Lyric Hammersmith, Polka, Half Moon, Little Angel and the Unicorn. New early-years runs and relaxed performances are added throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289121838\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much does toddler theatre in London cost?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Toddler theatre in London costs roughly \u00a312 per person on average, based on our review of 28 shows playing this autumn. Six of those shows cost under \u00a310 a ticket.<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest is Grand Junction in Paddington, where family theatre is pay-what-you-can from \u00a34. Half Moon in Limehouse charges a flat \u00a39 for every show and every seat. At the other end, tickets for The Smeds and the Smoos at the Southbank Centre start at \u00a322.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289146275\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What&#8217;s the best age to take a toddler to the theatre?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best age to take a toddler to the theatre is 3, simply because that&#8217;s when the most shows open up. Of the 28 shows in our guide, 21 are aimed at 3-year-olds and over.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to wait, though. A handful of shows are made for babies from 6 months, and several welcome 1 and 2-year-olds. These tend to be shorter, gentler and more sensory, with room to move around.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289169229\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long are toddler theatre shows?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Toddler theatre shows usually run between 30 and 60 minutes, with no interval. The shortest in our guide are Home Song at the Unicorn and Flotsam at Half Moon, both 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Shows made for babies tend to be shortest, and are often followed by a stay-and-play session. Shows for 3-year-olds and over usually run closer to an hour.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788289188202\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which London theatre has the most toddler shows?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Lyric Hammersmith has the most toddler shows in London this autumn, with seven productions for under-5s. Its Little Lyric programme puts on a different family show most Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>Half Moon in Limehouse is next with five, followed by Polka Theatre and Jacksons Lane on three each.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treat your toddler to a play day at one of London&#8217;s most famous museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know many of London&#8217;s big museums and galleries run special sessions for toddlers? Our favourites include the V&amp;A&#8217;s Design Baby and the Natural History Museum&#8217;s Adventure Babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only problem is that they often book up quickly. <a href=\"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/london-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Signing up for Loopla&#8217;s newsletter<\/a> can help you stay ahead of the pack. 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