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The Ga Legacy in Colour

by Kukueley Maclean
15 January-1 July 2026

Linking past, present and future, this vibrant exhibition is dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Ga language from Accra, Ghana, in a contemporary form.

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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.

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Show Dates

 

Pie-Rat Island

Join Ratty and her friends on a journey across the high seas! A fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry and lots of imaginative play.

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Calendar Icon 15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026
Age Rating IconAges 2-6
Clock Icon50 minutes

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Boxed In

On the floor is a large piece of bubble wrap layer out. At one end Daryl, a white man with a beard in light blue overalls sits in his wheelchair on top of it. in bubble wrap. Jon, a white person with a beard wearing dark blue overalls is at the other end gesturing Daryl to stop. In the background is a wall of cardboard boxes

A playful story for anyone who’s ever felt a bit confused, a bit left out, or a bit boxed in.

Boxed In is largely non-verbal. This makes it accessible to a wide range of people, including d/Deaf, hard of hearing, BSL users and non-English speakers.

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Calendar Icon 21 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
Age Rating IconAges 3-6
Clock Icon45 minutes

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  • Thu 21 May 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Thu 21 May 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Fri 22 May 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Fri 22 May 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Sat 23 May 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
  • Sat 23 May 14:00 £9 Book Tickets

Take Flight

An interactive, multi-sensory aerial show that follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows, explores and overcomes challenges, before eventually supporting them to leave the nest and take flight.

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Calendar Icon 5 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026
Age Rating IconAges 0-2
Clock Icon35 minutes

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Hopeful Monsters

From simple organisms to complex beasts! A story of evolution told entirely with hands. They move and morph in unusual ways, becoming unexpected creatures that shapeshift as they journey through water, earth and air.

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Calendar Icon 19 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026
Age Rating IconAges 5+
Clock Icon40 minutes

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  • Fri 19 Jun 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Fri 19 Jun 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Sat 20 Jun 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
  • Sat 20 Jun 14:00 £9 Book Tickets

Rapunzel

Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure out a way to escape.

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Calendar Icon 25 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026
Age Rating IconAges 3+
Clock Icon45 minutes

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  • Thu 25 Jun 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Thu 25 Jun 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Fri 26 Jun 10:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Fri 26 Jun 13:30 £9 Call Box Office
  • Sat 27 Jun 11:00 £9 Book Tickets
  • Sat 27 Jun 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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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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