What's On - Half Moon Theatre | Children's Theatre Shows in London

A Clash of Styles

by Year 8 students at Bow School and Swanlea School, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Artist Teachers Network
13 July–14 September 2026

Half Moon’s eleventh annual exhibition of artwork by talented young people from local secondary schools in Tower Hamlets.

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On Demand

Put your sofa in the front row with streaming productions of some of our recent productions.

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Tickets can be booked online at the links below. Alternatively, call the box office on 020 7709 8900

Please note: Age ranges are recommended by the visiting companies. They serve as a guide only and we welcome siblings or other children from outside of the age range.

All seating is unreserved. Find out more about how to find us, access and some FAQs about your visit. All performances at Half Moon are relaxed performances and blind and visually impaired audiences can pre-book touch tours prior to all performances.

Our brand new Autumn Season is here! From magical adventures and imaginative storytelling to dance, puppetry and opera, we’ve got an inspiring programme of theatre for babies, children and families waiting for you this autumn and beyond.

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In The Neighbourhood Festival 2026 @ Victoria Park

Join Half Moon Theatre for four days of imaginative family theatre, music, storytelling and join-in activities at In The Neighbourhood, a fun and free-entry festival during the midweek of All Points East, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council.

24 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026

Ages Everyone Welcome

Various minutes

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Mon 24 Aug 12:00 FREE - events take place all afternoon More info
Tue 25 Aug 11:00 FREE - events take place all afternoon More info
Wed 26 Aug 11:00 FREE - events take place all afternoon More info
Thu 27 Aug 11:00 FREE - events take place all afternoon More info

Eshu at the Crossroads

A mixed-media digital collage against a textured, light peach background. In the center, a photographic cutout of a person with short hair is captured mid-air, jumping joyfully with arms wide open, wearing black pants and a striped black-and-grey short-sleeved shirt. The surrounding elements are stylized illustrations in black and bright orange-red: to the left, a sketched rooster stands on a weather vane with directional arrows; flanking both sides are large, symmetrical, abstract plant-like structures with bold black leaves and vibrant orange-red foliage at the base.

An enchanting tale of choice, trickery and adventure. Inspired by Yorubic culture, mythology and storytelling, this family adventure combines dance, puppetry and live performance to create a vibrant theatrical journey of myth, music and imagination.

19 Sep 2026

Ages 5+

45 minutes

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Sat 19 Sep 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
Sat 19 Sep 14:00 £9 Book Tickets

A Message for the Future

A wide-angle, low-light shot of an immersive sensory theatre production for children. In the center, a performer wearing a vibrant, geometric green, yellow, and blue patterned jumpsuit leans forward, holding a silver hand mirror down toward a seated young boy. The boy looks up at the performer in wonder, holding a small glowing orb. Other young children sit nearby on colorful mats and cushions under soft, multicolored lighting, surrounded by a whimsical, texturized set with glowing neon accents.

Step into a magical future garden and meet a punk poet Dandelion, a rock ’n’ roll Minibeast and an operatic super Herb. Engaging sight, sound, touch and smell, this joyful, interactive musical experience explores our connection with nature and its unsung heroes.

26 Sep 2026

Ages 0-3

45 minutes

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Sat 26 Sep 11:00 £9 Sold Out
Sat 26 Sep 13:30 £9 Book Tickets
Sat 26 Sep 15:30 £9 Book Tickets

FREE Family Fun Day

An interactive indoor theatre setting where several young children and adults are gathered on a dark floor. In the center, long, stretchy bands of vibrant fabric in red, yellow, blue, and green radiate outwards like a web. A young girl in a red plaid dress and red heart-shaped sunglasses sits near the foreground, looking up with a smile. Other children crawl or sit beneath the colorful bands while parents and instructors look on and participate by holding the ends of the fabric.

Half Moon’s FREE family fun day returns for an eleventh year with another selection of fun community events to get involved in. Throughout the day, we will have pop-up storytelling performances, music and movement workshops, plus art and craft activities for everyone to get involved with. Dip into one or two events or stay for the whole day!

3 Oct 2026

Ages Everyone Welcome

360 minutes minutes

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Sat 03 Oct 10:00 FREE - Just turn up!

Rabbit and Rey and the Lost Things

A vibrant, dynamic anime-style cartoon illustration against a textured teal and light green background. In the center, a joyful character with large round glasses and a pink beanie leaps through the air, holding the hand of a large, stitched pink toy rabbit with big eyes. The character wears a yellow jacket, red trousers and a massive, overflowing brown backpack. Various retro items spill out from the bag or dangle below them, including a classic handheld video game console, a toy dinosaur, a small dog, a compass and a yo-yo trailing small colorful buttons.

Ever felt like the world is playing hide and seek with your stuff? One moment it’s there, the next it’s gone. Meet Rey, an imagination expert and glorious misplacer of things, and Rabbit, a wise and loyal bunny who is always there when the world feels too much.

A bold, funny and heart-tugging adventure combining puppetry, visual storytelling and imagination.

10 Oct 2026

Ages 3+

55 minutes

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Sat 10 Oct 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
Sat 10 Oct 14:00 £9 Book Tickets

The Quest for Planet P

A red cartoon rocket ship carrying two smiling alien characters flying through space past a massive purple planet.

Follow Ozmo and Orbi, two brave little aliens, as they set off on an amazing journey to find the perfect planet. Using projection, dance and storytelling, children interact with the performers throughout the show and take part in an engaging workshop exploring belonging, friendship and our world.

17 Oct 2026

Ages 3-11

60 minutes

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Sat 17 Oct 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
Sat 17 Oct 14:00 £9 Book Tickets

“When we see a children’s show at Half Moon we talk about it together for the rest of the weekend. It’s a highlight of our family time together. We feel welcomed and always discover something new and inspiring during our visit. The consistently high quality and thoughtful programme of theatre and community events makes us feel invested in as a family that lives in Tower Hamlets.”

Half Moon on Tour

In addition to performing shows at our theatre in East London, Half Moon is also the UK’s leading small-scale young people’s venue and touring company. We tour our live and on-demand productions for children, families and young people throughout the UK.

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On Demand

Unmissable children’s theatre, whenever you want it.

Put your sofa in the front row with digital productions of some of our recent productions, recorded live at Half Moon Theatre. Watch a show whenever you want, and as many times as you like, for 48 hours.

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Gift Vouchers

Looking for a special gift? Treat them to a family show at Half Moon Theatre and let them choose their favourite show with our digital gift vouchers. They’re sure to find a show they love!

There’s nothing like the feeling of seeing a great live show and sharing that with a loved one makes a truly unique gift.

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