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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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Unicorn Theatre
A playful and visually inventive take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, that is beautifully accessible offering a warm and engaging introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences, with standout design and integrated captioning.
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Review: Tiny Planet, Albany Deptford
An exquisite, active puppetry adventure to save a planet – and save ourselves.
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Review: Your Toys, Unicorn Theatre
A jumble of the audience’s toys go on a fast-moving, funny and surprisingly heartfelt adventure. Packed with clever puppetry, music and infectious energy, this show captures the magic of children’s imaginative play.
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Interview: Deep Roots and Growth in Immersive Work for Young Audiences
Sue Buckmaster discusses Return to the Forest and 30 years of Theatre-Rites
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Interview: Celebrating science with cartoon crows
Rob Tay talks inspiring children to interrogate their world
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Review: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller, Polka Theatre
A tasty treat with marvellous music and silly storytelling, sprinkled with imagination.
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Interview: Celebrating 10 years of Science Shows and Storytelling
Sarah Punshon on making STEM playful in engaging theatrical adventures
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Review: Kish Kush: Traces of an Encounter, Polka Theatre
Playful, thoughtful and visually striking. A show that proves children’s theatre can tackle big ideas with grace and simplicity.
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Interview: A little look at a hugely impressive show
Peter Morton takes us on a tour of Tiny Planet, currently touring the UK
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Review: Playing Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare’s Globe
A wheely contemporary 90-minutes that may be designed for young people, but cuts just as deep with Noble Houses divided down streetgang lines as BMX’s circle a graffiti-splattered Globe.