TYA
We’ve built up quite the reputation as being one of the biggest supporters of TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences), we reckon it’s just as important a part of the theatre ecosystem as anything else.
So if you’re looking for a show suitable for the younger ones, maybe there’s something here for you.
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Interview: Pedalling Puppet Power
Maia Kirkman-Richards on designing puppets for Mrs Armitage on Wheels
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Interview: Masculinity Reimagined
Director Eoin McKenzie talks about The Show for Young Men
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Interview: Packing up for a sensory, immersive family adventure with The Blanket Fort Club
George Stone checks us in to Last Unicorn Airways Pack your suitcase and get ready for Last Unicorn Airways, a family adventure for ages 4+ which offers a unique, sensory and immersive adventure. As the team from The Blanket Fort…
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Feature: TYA is Where All The Cool Kids Are
A year in theatre for young audiences: Chris Elwell looks back on standout TYA productions, revivals, and why this work matters.
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Review: The Magic Flute, The Place
A visually rich and ambitious dance-theatre adaptation, featuring puppetry, shadow play and operatic singing, The Magic Flute is creatively retold for a younger audience.
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Review: Pinocchio, Shakespeare’s Globe
Suspend your disbelief: world class puppet power elevates a traditional tale into a dazzling family show that’s comical, clever and classy.
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Review: Scrunch, Unicorn Theatre
Giftwrap a happy baby in the spirit of Christmas through this gloriously sensory, playful production.
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Review: Alice In Wonderland, Theatre Peckham
A lively, community-powered reimagining of Alice in Wonderland with real warmth, energy and a strong connection to its young performers and audience.
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Review: Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, Garrick Theatre
Festive farting aplenty in this upbeat seasonal science fest
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Review: Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, Jacksons Lane
Magical production choices outweigh occasionally clunky delivery in this alternative Christmas tale.