Santa’s “SING A LONG & STORIES” is an interactive festive experience! A positive engaging performance from Santa as he shares his favourite stories & lifts spirits by singing some catchy Christmas songs. Children can even take part in Santa’s favourite game “Santa Says!”. With a special surprise guest visit from the one and only Rudolph!

Suitable for ages 2-8.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Terms & Conditions:

Please note that refunds on tickets are only given at Onceupona’s discretion. We may be able to offer you a space at another show if available.

Just like a live theatre show you need to be at our zoom venue before the show starts at 10am. We advise logging in 15 minutes before the show begins.

Please ensure your videos are turned on for safeguarding reasons and your microphones on mute so everyone can hear the show.

You will receive your ticket as a digital download. This download expires 24 hours after opening so please download it immediatly if you open it. We do advise that you either test the link or arrive 15 minutes early to Zoom to ensure you have access to the show. If you have any problems please email onceuponachildrenstheatre@outlook.com and we will help as quickly as we can.

If you are late and contact us with problems logging we will get to you as soon as we can as we will be dealing with the smooth running of the show. We endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Our staff will not accept rudeness and anti social behaviour and trolling. If customers display this behaviour then you will be ejected from the performance and banned from future shows with us.

Hans the Storyteller, Reynard the Fox and Gripp the Raven give a hilarious new telling of Little Red Riding Hood. When A Little Girl in a Red Hood sets off into the Deep Dark Forest to deliver sprouts to her Granny she ends up meeting a silly little wolf. They’ll be lots of jokes, Ridiculous rhymes, mischief and nonsense.

Fox tales is a weird, wacky and silly treat for children. The show is suitable for those aged 5 to 105.

‘A lovely animated and engrossing show’ 

The show is suitable for those aged 5 to 105.

Tickets are £3.50

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Welcome to A Winter Wander Tale!

Join storyteller William Wander on this special Christmas adventure. Someone has stolen Santa's magic flying dust. Without it, the reindeers won't be able to fly and deliver presents to all the children. Santa has tasked William with collecting the ingredients he needs to make a new batch and William needs YOU to help him.

 Will you join William on his latest adventure and save Christmas?

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Albert the Monkey, Rita the Mouse and Brian the Chicken live in a beautiful house with red bricks and a yellow door. Their house is in Honey Pot village.

An advert comes on the telly and says that the Tidy Police will be coming to check everyones bedrooms are tidy. UH OH! Time to tidy up! Brian the chicken is worried, Barry the Donkey's bedroom is a mess and Albert the Monkey is desperate for a cordless hoover. It’ll all be okay though because Rita the mouse has a plan.

Are you ready for Tidy Police training?

This a a funny, interactive Christmas show for all the family.

Suitable for all the family, particularly ages 3-9yrs and their siblings.

Tickets are £3.50

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Join Tiny T's Theatre's Rainbow Fairy Patience for fizzing potion making, with some silly spells and more disasters to keep you giggling!

You will need:

Craft Materials:

• Wooden dowel or stick

• Felt

• Glue,

• tape,

• scissors,

• Pipecleaners

• Card,

• Colouring pens and pencils

To Make Potions:

• Bicarbonate of soda,

• Fizzy water,

• White wine vinegar,

• Food colouring,

• Glitter

Tickets are £3.50

Suitable for ages 2+

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“Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man!”

Join Above Bounds Theatre live on Zoom for a retelling of the classic tale- The Gingerbread Man! With puppets, interaction and lots of laughs, this story is sure to get you in the festive spirit and is perfect for ages 3-7.

The session includes a short craft activity- decorate your own gingerbread person! Please bring along with you some card, colouring pens, and decorations, to join in with the craft after the story.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre for The Snow Bear - A winter tale of magic, trolls and love overcoming all!

Hoglets Theatre presents a special Christmas show for our strange times. Based on the Norwegian folk story East of the Sun and West of the moon, this beautiful tale has been lovingly rewritten to become a magical storytelling experience. Using live music, puppetry and interactive storytelling Hoglets theatre will beam this tale of kindness, magic and love overcoming adversity, live directly into your home.

Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old.

Running time: approx 30 Minutes

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Terms & Conditions:

Please note that refunds on tickets are only given at Onceupona’s discretion. We may be able to offer you a space at another show if available.

Just like a live theatre show you need to be at our zoom venue before the show starts at 10am. We advise logging in 15 minutes before the show begins.

Please ensure your videos are turned on for safeguarding reasons and your microphones on mute so everyone can hear the show.

You will receive your ticket as a digital download. This download expires 24 hours after opening so please download it immediatly if you open it. We do advise that you either test the link or arrive 15 minutes early to Zoom to ensure you have access to the show. If you have any problems please email onceuponachildrenstheatre@outlook.com and we will help as quickly as we can.

If you are late and contact us with problems logging we will get to you as soon as we can as we will be dealing with the smooth running of the show. We endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Our staff will not accept rudeness and anti social behaviour and trolling. If customers display this behaviour then you will be ejected from the performance and banned from future shows with us.

Step inside our online igloo to be transported to a world covered in ice, from the rooftops, to the roads, to the sky. Here we’ll join Vicki for an icy adventure, as she sets off through blizzards and fog in search of a mythical creature- a golden penguin! Will she be successful on her quest? I think she might need your help along the way! So, wrap up warm, bring your family and prepare for an adventure you’ll never forget!
The Igloo Experience online is a fun workshop performance, delivered live to your homes on Zoom! This is the perfect first online activity for families to enjoy together and is best for little ones under 7. This is an experience for families to enjoy together, so children must be accompanied.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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FOXTALES on Zoom: The Owl & The Story of The Goblin and The Golden Goose By Laughing Fox Productions

Hans the Storyteller, Reynard the Fox and Gripp the Raven give a hilarious new telling of two Brothers Grimm classic stories. 

What happens when an entire village is scared of an Owl? 

What will happen when two brothers meet a goblin in the forest and refuse to share their porridge sandwiches? They’ll be lots of jokes, Ridiculous rhymes, mischief and nonsense.

Fox tales is a weird, wacky and silly treat for children.  The show is Autism Friendly and suitable for those aged 5 to 105. Fox Tales is a weird, wacky and silly treat for children. 

‘A lovely animated and engrossing show’ 

The show is suitable for those aged 5 to 105.

Tickets are £3.50

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Join author Paula David for an original story on Saturday 10th April at 10am!

June lived on a beautiful Island in the Caribbean, the home of the hummingbirds. June hears the song of the Hummingbird and follows singing the answer to its call. Distracted by the beautiful Caribbean fruit trees and the song of the hummingbird, June becomes lost - will June find her way back home? Will Greta the goat be able to help?

Tales and Tunes tell stories about humans all over our wonderful world. Paula the founder of Tales and Tunes, loves music, rhyme and diverse voices. She uses her experience as a singer/songwriter and playwright to tell her diverse stories.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Join Josephine from Josephine’s Stories for the original story of Barney The Horse on Zoom.

In this interactive children's show, we meet Barney the horse, but Barney is no ordinary horse - he's got feet the size of the biggest clouds you've ever seen in the sky! Sometimes his feet get in the way of his adventures, but one sunny afternoon Barney visits the beach and decides to give swimming a try - will he succeed? Or will he let his feet get in the way of his exciting newfound dreams? Join Josephine's Stories for a show filled with adventure, overcoming fears, and diving in at the deep end...don't forget your goggles or armbands!

For children aged 5-10

Tickets are £3.50 per household

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Following the success of 'Room on the Zoom!' in February, Entertainingly Different's Rob Pudner makes a welcome return for the Easter Festival and this time he's joined by his long term colleague and Creative Arts Practitioner Sophie Tea for another forty minutes of egg-citing interactive entertainment.

Egg-spect the usual heady mix of songs, stories, silliness and surprises in this cracking show the whole family will enjoy.

'Rob knows his target audience and exactly how to please them.' - Mike Woodward (Primary Teacher)

'It was fantastic - the children had the best time, lots of laughs and excitement and they were fully engaged throughout. They especially loved the puppets and kept calling out again again!'  -Sarah Bartlett (HLTA)

Suitable for ages 4+

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Join William on his latest, interactive Wander Tales adventure as he searches for the mystical and powerful golden egg. But he can only do it if YOU, the Wanderlings can help him. Can you find the egg before it falls into the wrong hands?

With fun, silly characters, and lots of interactive play, this Wander Tales adventure is an Easter treat for your kids without the toothache!

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Jump on your bed and get ready for the magic to begin! A Spectacular adventure awaits once we put on our magic glasses ...  all we need to do is find them! 

Join Tara from Tiny T's Storytelling & Theatre for 40 Minutes of Storytelling, Adventure and Magic, with adventure songs based on their brand new Children's Picture Book adapted from their Family Show 'Spectacular'. To finish the session, we will also be creating stick puppets from the characters in the story! 

Tickets are £3.50

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The Easter Bunny's “SING A LONG & STORIES” is an interactive egg-citing experience! A bright & delightful engaging performance from the Easter Bunny, sharing favourite stories & songs. . Children can even take part in The Easter Bunny's favourite game “Bunny Statues”. Book now and have a egg-cellent magical morning with a special easter treat with the VIP - Very Important Bunny!! 

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Join Hannah from Theatre Tots on Wednesdau 7th April at 10am for Excuse Me Mrs Pardon.

Excuse Me Mrs Pardon, you grow pants in your garden? Welcome to the wonderful rhyming world of Mrs Pardon’s Garden. Join Hannah and Joe to explore all things garden related. We’ll be using everyday objects, our voices and imagination to retell this story in our usual fun filled way. Special appearance by Mrs Pardon herself.

Suitable for 6 months - 7 yrs. 

Tickets are £3.50

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Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre (The Sleep Pirates) for an original play that will take you on an epic adventure of mystery, magic and mermaids.

A mermaid is an amazing gift for a young girl. But what do you do when it just won’t stop growing?
A chance meeting, an act of kindness and an unusual present lead a lonely young girl on the most unexpected journey. Using interactive storytelling, music, movement and puppetry Hoglets Theatre bring this original tale of finding friendship to life for young imaginations.

This is a special live online performance - repurposed from the original touring production.

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Above Bounds Theatre are BACK and with another classic story for all the family. This is a tale of a princess with very long hair, trapped in a tower, she’s not going anywhere! 

With puppets, games and lots of fun, join Helen and Vicki for a magical morning which is sure to keep the little ones entertained. After the story, we also provide a simple craft activity which you can make with items found in your house. We look forward to welcoming you along! 

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Join the inimitable Rob Pudner and a few of his puppet friends for 2400 seconds jam packed with interactive songs, stories and surprises that promise to engage, excite, enthuse and entertain not only the young but also the young at heart too.

Rob has twenty-five years experience and an energy and passion for his craft that is contagious. 

He trades under the name 'Entertainingly Different' and his workshops and performances are certainly that and his latest offering promises to be no exception. 

'Rob knows his target audience and exactly how to please them.' - Mike Woodward (Primary Teacher)

'It was fantastic - the children had the best time, lots of laughs and excitement and they were fully engaged throughout. They especially loved the puppets and kept calling out again again!'  -Sarah Bartlett (HLTA)

Suitable for ages 4+

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Onceupona Children’s Theatre are bringing you a free retelling of the family favourite We’re Going On A Bear Hunt (social-distancing version), using music and puppetry.

Join Brooke & Hannah from Onceupona as they take you on a fun, interactive and comical retelling of the beloved classic, suitable for the whole family.

Suitable for ages 2-8

Tickets are Free!

If you are having trouble booking please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Please read the booking terms and conditions below before booking.

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Join Rainbow Fairy Tara from Tiny T’s Theatre for some sparkle-tastic disco dancing! Grab your unicorns and dress up in your best sparkly attire and join in with fun games, songs and learning a very special disco dance to bring some magic into your half term! 

Ps. Don't forget your magic wands!

Tickets are £3.50

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Join Helen from Theatre Tots on Thursday 18th February at 10am for a special Chinese New Year story!

The Magic Paintbrush’ tells the story of Ma Liang and his amazing gift. Everything he paints comes to life! Eventually this gift takes him on an adventure and transforms him into an amazing Superhero... This show is a wonderful way to celebrate Chinese New Year with your early years children. This interactive show will take you on an adventure to explore China. Featuring original songs and music.

Tickets are £3.50

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Are you ready for an adventure? Join William Wander as he takes you, the Wanderlings on an exciting journey across the sea to Krogen Rock. 

William and the Wanderlings must help fossil collector Mr Von Shingleclop. He has an unusual seashell that won’t stop crying out an ear-piercing cry. It wants to go home and it’s up to you and William to return the shell back to Krogen Rock, a mysterious island somewhere off the coast of England. But will the Siren of the sea stand in the way of your mission? Find out on this fun, interactive Wander Tales adventure.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Join Josephine from Josephine’s Stories for the original story of When Preston Met Megan on Zoom

In this story we meet Preston, he’s the life and soul of the city’s train station and he really enjoys chatting to all of the customers, but when an unusual and nasty virus sends all of the people home to their places of refuge, Preston is left all alone – or so he thinks, until he meets little mouse Megan, together the unexpected friends come up with a plan to spread kindness, and prove that little mice really aren’t that scary after all.

For children aged 5-10

Tickets are £3.50 per household

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Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre for The Hare In The Moon on Zoom at 10am and 10.45am.

"The Moon has been watching the world since time began. I wonder how many stories it has to tell?"

Have you ever wondered why when the Moon is full, the shadow of a Hare is cast across its face? When a stranger wanders into the woods all the animals try to help them. But Hare has no gift to give. How far will she go to make another happy?

Hoglets Theatre will take you on a magical journey, exploring the true meaning of kindness using interactive storytelling, puppetry and live music.

Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old.

Running time: approx 30 Minutes

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Santa’s “SING A LONG & STORIES” is an interactive festive experience! A positive engaging performance from Santa as he shares his favourite stories & lifts spirits by singing some catchy Christmas songs. Children can even take part in Santa’s favourite game “Santa Says!”. With a special surprise guest visit from the one and only Rudolph!

Suitable for ages 2-8.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

Book Now

Terms & Conditions:

Please note that refunds on tickets are only given at Onceupona’s discretion. We may be able to offer you a space at another show if available.

Just like a live theatre show you need to be at our zoom venue before the show starts at 10am. We advise logging in 15 minutes before the show begins.

Please ensure your videos are turned on for safeguarding reasons and your microphones on mute so everyone can hear the show.

You will receive your ticket as a digital download. This download expires 24 hours after opening so please download it immediatly if you open it. We do advise that you either test the link or arrive 15 minutes early to Zoom to ensure you have access to the show. If you have any problems please email onceuponachildrenstheatre@outlook.com and we will help as quickly as we can.

If you are late and contact us with problems logging we will get to you as soon as we can as we will be dealing with the smooth running of the show. We endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Our staff will not accept rudeness and anti social behaviour and trolling. If customers display this behaviour then you will be ejected from the performance and banned from future shows with us.

As the evenings draw in and the nights become cold, Above Bounds Theatre Collective invite you to join them in telling them a story set in the snow and ice, perfect for Christmas eve. Come on the journey with us to retell one of Hans Christian Anderson's most loved tales, The Snow Queen, plus we will make a snowy craft together at the end. 

Perfect for ages 2-8 this workshop will help Above Bounds to create the tale into a theatre show in 2021.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Terms & Conditions:

Please note that refunds on tickets are only given at Onceupona’s discretion. We may be able to offer you a space at another show if available.

Just like a live theatre show you need to be at our zoom venue before the show starts at 10am. We advise logging in 15 minutes before the show begins.

Please ensure your videos are turned on for safeguarding reasons and your microphones on mute so everyone can hear the show.

You will receive your ticket as a digital download. This download expires 24 hours after opening so please download it immediatly if you open it. We do advise that you either test the link or arrive 15 minutes early to Zoom to ensure you have access to the show. If you have any problems please email onceuponachildrenstheatre@outlook.com and we will help as quickly as we can.

If you are late and contact us with problems logging we will get to you as soon as we can as we will be dealing with the smooth running of the show. We endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Our staff will not accept rudeness and anti social behaviour and trolling. If customers display this behaviour then you will be ejected from the performance and banned from future shows with us.

Welcome to A Winter Wander Tale!

Join storyteller William Wander on this special Christmas adventure. Someone has stolen Santa's magic flying dust. Without it, the reindeers won't be able to fly and deliver presents to all the children. Santa has tasked William with collecting the ingredients he needs to make a new batch and William needs YOU to help him.

 Will you join William on his latest adventure and save Christmas?

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

Book Now

Terms & Conditions:

Please note that refunds on tickets are only given at Onceupona’s discretion. We may be able to offer you a space at another show if available.

Just like a live theatre show you need to be at our zoom venue before the show starts at 10am. We advise logging in 15 minutes before the show begins.

Please ensure your videos are turned on for safeguarding reasons and your microphones on mute so everyone can hear the show.

You will receive your ticket as a digital download. This download expires 24 hours after opening so please download it immediatly if you open it. We do advise that you either test the link or arrive 15 minutes early to Zoom to ensure you have access to the show. If you have any problems please email onceuponachildrenstheatre@outlook.com and we will help as quickly as we can.

If you are late and contact us with problems logging we will get to you as soon as we can as we will be dealing with the smooth running of the show. We endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Our staff will not accept rudeness and anti social behaviour and trolling. If customers display this behaviour then you will be ejected from the performance and banned from future shows with us.

Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre for The Snow Bear - A winter tale of magic, trolls and love overcoming all!

Hoglets Theatre presents a special Christmas show for our strange times. Based on the Norwegian folk story East of the Sun and West of the moon, this beautiful tale has been lovingly rewritten to become a magical storytelling experience. Using live music, puppetry and interactive storytelling Hoglets theatre will beam this tale of kindness, magic and love overcoming adversity, live directly into your home.

Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old.

Running time: approx 30 Minutes

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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Join Theatre Tots for their fully interactive Christmas adventure; full of our usual songs, dancing and silliness. Joe the time traveller has been given the world's best job. This year he is travelling back in time to visit the dinosaurs and share with them their FIRST ever CHRISTMAS! How will he get there? 
Socks are essential! 

Suitable for 2-7 year olds.

Tickets are £3.50 per household.

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