{"title": "Penguin", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£5 / £7 / £9", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "9.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2344201/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["music/childrens-music", "stage/puppetry"], "description": "Penguin is a musical puppet show for children aged about 2 to 8 and their families, based on Polly Dunbar's award-winning picture book. It tells of Ben, who receives a penguin as a present; the penguin says nothing however hard Ben tries to entertain it, until a passing lion intervenes and Ben discovers something worth the wait. The show is made by Long Nose Puppets, who create colourful musical puppet shows full of surprises, with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. 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It is adapted from the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and staged in a new musical adaptation by Little Angel Theatre. It tells of George, the scruffiest giant in town, who buys himself smart clothes until he meets animals who need them even more, a heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need. 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It is made and performed by Peut-Être Theatre, whose shows merge vibrant physicality with live music, and it runs about 50 minutes. Every show includes creatively integrated audio description and touch tours, making it accessible for blind and visually impaired children. 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From Ratty's peaceful river bank to the frights and wicked weasels of the Wild Wood, it follows Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures alongside gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr. Toad. 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Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, bring the tale of a witch and her cat whose broomstick picks up hitchhikers until it snaps in two just as a hungry dragon appears. The Olivier Award-nominated show runs 60 minutes with no interval, and babies are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/room-on-the-broom-37761/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9312450a3cba11521db4d0685897c9224ccff35ca2df73c4c5668139cc8fdb3b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Potted Panto", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Apollo Theatre", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 31, W1D 7EZ London", "price": "GBP 30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/potted-panto-tickets/2026/12/06/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Potted Panto is a festive stage show that packs seven classic pantomimes into 70 hilarious minutes. The Olivier Award nominated celebration, performed by a dastardly double act, dashes through the biggest stories and best-loved characters of the panto world, from rubbing Aladdin's lamp to roaming Dick Whittington's London and getting Cinderella to the Ball. Full of madcap energy, terrible jokes and manic costume changes, it is recommended for families and fun whether you are six or 106. 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It is an Indefinite Articles production in association with Little Angel Theatre, written by Michael Fowkes, Steve Tiplady and Sally Todd, performed by Steve Tiplady and directed by Sally Todd. It tells the story of Horatio, a brave little rat who leaves his dull river life for the town of Hamelin, where his imprisonment sparks a rat invasion and the arrival of the mysterious Pied Piper. With puppetry, storytelling and original music, it is a funny family show that reveals the story behind the legend.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-pied-piper-a-rats-tale-37027/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/eb299f39f9b4e8ad8497aa8fd4de843486f9d3cbc5d4dc5294e36a1af8be3766-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Showstopper! 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The show runs about 60 minutes and returns for an October half-term run after a hit Christmas run last year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/showstopper-the-kids-show-38662/", "official_url": "https://sohotheatre.com/events/showstopper-the-kids-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d230434d6c4abf65d022ae8333bbe2b4fd081293c52c276411a9c5c8a4a6ba3b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Garry Starr: Classic Penguins", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Other Palace", "address": "Palace Street 12, SW1E 5JA London", "price": "£20 – £45", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "45.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/garry-starr-classic-penguins-tickets/2026/10/26/2", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy", "literature"], "description": "Garry Starr: Classic Penguins is an award-winning comedy show at The Other Palace. It was created by and stars Damien Warren-Smith as Garry Starr, directed by Cal McCrystal and designed by takis. In it, Garry Starr tries to save books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic ever written, mostly naked but with flippers. The show lampoons iconic works of fiction from The Little Prince to Moby Dick in a breakneck literary adventure.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/garry-starr-classic-penguins-39522/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c622c8cdb4477c25998873cee7cad0e7a13fb6d6fa46dd315ea3ccc2bde23aac-600.webp"}, {"title": "Pinocchio - Globe", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 8", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/pinocchio-tickets/2026/11/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "A musical version of Pinocchio, the story of a little wooden puppet built by the woodcarver Geppetto and brought to life by the Blue Fairy, whose nose grows each time he lies and who longs to become a real boy. It has a book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine, music and lyrics by Jim Fortune, and is directed by Sean Holmes. Playing in the open air of the Globe Theatre, it follows Pinocchio through adventures where he learns the true meaning of freedom, family and what makes you human. A moving, whimsical festive treat for the whole family, told with puppetry and song.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pinocchio-globe-63486/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e6f9b8726ef0e6e0e7c1aa06161f35e4dea66f58d4af7232b81a613c6676ffbf-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Sleep Show", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "£14.00 +£2.50 booking fee per order", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "14.00", "tickets_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/book/?show=572147AMHPCDPJMVBBSJLNDSPRTMKQSRD", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/childrens-theatre", "dance"], "description": "The Sleep Show is a dreamy performance for children aged 3 to 6 that turns the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure of dance and storytelling. It is a Peut-Être Theatre production directed by Daphna Attias, exploring the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep. Instead of stressful bedtime, the show makes sleep fun, magical and wonderfully silly, with soft cosy vibes, eclectic music and a bedtime story coming to life on stage. The performance lasts 55 minutes, includes a stay and play session afterwards, and aims to spark gentle chats between kids and parents about why sleep matters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-sleep-show-63959/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-sleep-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cec01a36d798deccaa2f7def3eda8cee75ceaf69c2ee7b1dd42dcd28e4032e4f-2000.webp"}]}