Kids Week is back again this year, giving children the chance to see some of the biggest shows in London for free!
From 1 to 31 August, children aged 5 -16 can go free to any participating show when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra children’s tickets at half price per transaction.
Plus, kids can also take part in a fantastic range of free activities and events.
Whether it’s an energetic dance workshop, a behind the scenes tour or singing workshop, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Shows
This year you can once again see the very best shows around, including the likes of Dora The Explorer LIVE, Horrible Histories, Shrek the Musical, Lion King and Wicked!
Here are some of our highlights or click here to see all the shows and book tickets.
Dora The Explorer LIVE! Search For The City of Lost Toys See Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and her friends light up the West End in this new musical. Click here for more info | ![]() |
The Lion King See the live version of the classic Disney film, full of amazing effects, costumes and music. Click here for more info | ![]() |
Horrible Histories Take a journey through Barmy Britain to meet history’s greatest villains and victims. Click here for more info | ![]() |
Matilda See the live show of the popular childrens book by Roald Dahl. Click here for more info | ![]() |
Shrek the Musical This takes the adventure of the first film and turns it into a live musical, with a massive dragon! Click here for more info | ![]() |
Singin’ in the Rain This is one of the most popular musicals of all time, and one of the only times you’ll be happy to see rain! Click here for more info | ![]() |
The Wizard of Oz Follow the yellow brick road in this show by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click here for more info | ![]() |
War Horse This show is full of amazing life-sized puppets and a great story. Click here for more info | ![]() |
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Activities, Workshops and Events
As well as the show, kids can get involved with all sorts of activities, workshops and events to go behind-the-scenes of your favourite shows and have fun with your creative side!
Here are some of our highlights or click here to see all the activities and book tickets.
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Puppet Workshop Learn more about the award-winning masks and puppets in The Lion King and discover some of the behind-the-scenes secrets of this show. Click here for more info | Q&A with the Cast of Wicked Meet the cast of the hit musical Wicked and ask them your questions about the show! Click here for more info | Let Your Freak Flag Fly! Enjoy a dance workshop with members of the Shrek The Musical cast in the ballet studio at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Click here for more info |
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Singin’ in the Rain Dance and Vocal Workshop Learn the vocal for the famous Singin’ in the Rain number, plus the exciting dance routine with umbrellas! Click here for more info | Terrible Tudors Crime and Punishment Horrible Histories takes you into Terrible Tudor times to discover the crimes and punishments that people suffered in this wicked era! Click here for more info | Tigerlympics Tea Party A ring at the door! Who could it be? Join the cast of The Tiger Who Came To Tea at the best ever fancy dress tea party! Click here for more info |
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Unleash Your Inner Dancing Queen Learn to sing and dance a number from the hit show Mamma Mia! Click here for more info | The Phantom’s Lair Enjoy an exclusive insight into this world-famous musical and take part in a practical workshop which invites you to ‘Hunt The Phantom’. Click here for more info | Munchkin Workshop Come and learn what it takes to be a Munchkin in the Merry Old Land of Oz! Click here for more info |
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