"it’s good to see young audiences being encouraged to view Crocs as a crime against fashion!" Read our full review of The Elves and the Shoemaker at Greenwich Theatre. #TYA #ChildrensTheatre www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/08/27/r...

"a delightful family outing in a great venue" We sent our new recruits to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to find out what really happens when you smile at a crocodile. Check out what they thought of "The Enormous Crocodile". #RoaldDahl #FamilyTheatre #TYA www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/08/23/r...

"The 3 Musketeers is another fantastic summer production from Greenwich Theatre which offers a tasty amuse-bouche ahead of panto season". www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/08/10/r...

It is day 1 of the summer holidays and I would like it to be day 1 of the new school year tomorrow, please and thank you.

Welcome to our brand new reviewer, Bedfordshire Mum, who joins the Family Stage team along with 3 year old mini-reviewer, Teddy. 🎉 We're very excited to have another reviewer on board, giving us scope to cover more fabulous family theatre!

East London Shakespeare Festival are back with their unique brand of "madcap, musical mayhem". Check out our review of As You Like It, which is touring #London venues in #Summer2025. #Shakespeare www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/07/02/r...

"a compelling production that introduces audiences to an extraordinary pair of artists". Read our full review of "Who is Claude Cahun?" at Southwark Playhouse. www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/06/28/r...

"absolutely bonkers in the very best way." Read our full review of Circus Piddly and don't miss your final few changes to catch it in London this weekend, before the UK's teeniest big top heads back on the road. www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/06/14/r... #Circus #FantasticForFamilies

Full review coming soon but in the meantime we wanted to shout loudly about the fabulous Circus Piddly that's currently playing in London's Waterloo Millennium Green. If you're in central London there's another show on this afternoon, plus more performances this week. #Circus

"Just the ticket for curious young Londoners looking for something to do in the school holidays." Read our full review of Transport Explorers at London Transport Museum #FamilyTheatre #ChildrensTheatre #TYA #HalfTerm www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/06/01/r...

Norvil & Josephine's Out of the Hat "is a charming production that blends music, magic and a touch of the unexpected to create an entertaining afternoon of escapism for families." www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/05/07/r...

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The Vegan Tigress from LynchPin Productions is "a fitting tribute to an almost-forgotten writer, highlighting the enduring power of storytelling to not just keep memories alive but even revive them". www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/02/24/r...

Finally caught #TheLightningThief at @theotherpalace.bsky.social tonight. Fantastically funny show with a fab cast ⚡

Pig Heart Boy at the Unicorn Theatre is "a compelling production that successfully translates a beloved book to the stage". #ChildrensTheatre #TYA #FamilyTheatre www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2025/02/12/r...

Aged 15 - 18? Interested in a FREE creative writing workshop this half-term? Or know someone who is? Then why not sign up for Masterclass Start Your Script two day course, including a trip Soho Place for a show in the evening. #theatre

#GoLiveTheatre has launched a NEW LOOK on their website! 🧡 Check out their refreshed branding in a continued mission to widen access to theatre for young people, families and audiences with additional needs in London and beyond: golivetheatre.org.uk #Charity #London #UKTheatre #Access #SEND

Moving house has meant a very quiet few months for us on the theatre front but we've finally seen our first show of 2025, and it was well worth the wait. All 4 of us absolutely loved #BalletShoes at @nationaltheatre.org.uk. And to top it all off, the NT has plant based mint choc ice cream!

Genuinely the most tense, gripping sporting contest I've seen all year. Great sportsmanship at the end too 👏🏾

Sleeping Beauty at The Broadway Theatre Catford is "a proper family panto that offers something for every generation. A must see for Lewisham locals." #Panto #FantasticForFamilies www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2024/12/16/r...

Well Done, Mummy Penguin at The Albany is "a delightful festive treat with some really impressive acrobatic work and a heartwarming message." #ChildrensTheatre #TYA #FantasticForFamilies www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2024/12/15/r...

Second #panto press performance of the season and a first ever visit to The Broadway Theatre Catford. Look out for our review of Sleeping Beauty. [Ad - press invite]

Only a third of 8-18 year olds read for pleasure., says a report by the National Literacy Trust. When children can choose what they do, most of them aren’t choosing reading. Inevitably people blame phones and video games. When I talk to parents of young children they tell me a different story. 1/

Whenever I write a post about valuing what children value, or allowing them to say no, someone says ‘but I know better than them. I know that they might regret it later, and that it’s better to do your spellings than watch YouTube. I can’t let them choose, because they’d just choose to play’. 1/

#Review: Rosie Robin and the Christmas Post @littleangeltheatre.bsky.social ★★★★ "A cheerily playful, exquisitely designed and skilfully performed show with a lovely message of friendship, determination and caring for others at Christmas." #theatre #TYA #TheatreSky

Friend of mine's an actor but every time he goes to perform he falls through the floor. I guess it's a stage he's going through.

A Danish phrase for menstruation is der er kommunister i lysthuset, or “the communists are in the funhouse” *if communists are in the funhouse and you have sex (because you’re still hot to trot-sky) try not to leave marx on the sheets (or you’ll be russian to get clean ones from the lenin cupboard)

Why take a baby to the theatre? Alice Saville writes about the joys of attending live performances with some very, very badly behaved audiences at ENO, Polka Theatre and @newdiorama.bsky.social

"Once again, Greenwich Theatre proves that you don’t have to be the biggest, flashiest or rudest #panto to be the coolest cats in town". Read our full review of Dick Whittington below: [Press tickets - Thank you to @nancypoolepr.bsky.social] www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2024/12/03/r...

Hey theatre pals! Are there any children’s theatre gems that you know of currently in development and soon to open, preferably early next year? 🤔 North England and Scotland would be preferable!

PATIENT: I wish I’d listened to what my mother told me PSYCHIATRIST: Why, what did she tell you? PATIENT: I don’t know. I didn’t listen

I’m sorry I didn’t call you back - I didn’t want to.

First rule of Polite Club: Please don’t talk about Polite Club. Many thanks in advance and enjoy the rest of your day.

A lovely job here at English Touring Opera head of learning and participation pls share Bwith anyone who might fancy it englishtouringopera.org.uk/about-eto/jo...

"a refreshingly nutty take on a classic tale and a cracking alternative to panto." Read our full review of The Nutcracker at #PolkaTheatre. #FamilyTheatre #ChildrensTheatre #TYA #Christmas www.thefamilystage.co.uk/2024/11/27/r...

Totally calling it fizzy boots from now on 🎇👢🥾

Have a read as Peter Duncan reveals all about Panto Online! loureviews.blog/2024/11/27/p...

Smash is currently on Prime - PSA for anyone who needs a dose of escapist theatrical drama! #musicals #dahling

Interviewer: what's your greatest strength? Me: i have exceptional hindsight Interviewer: that doesn't really help us Me: yes, i see that now

I would add - directors should spend be required to spend 50% of tech and previews in the cheapest seats in the house.

We're having a super stagey Sunday. Off to #PolkaTheatre this afternoon for our first festive family show of the season. Keep an eye out for our review of #TheNutcracker (thanks to ANRPR for the tickets). #TYA Then an evening cinema trip for obvious reasons 🩷💚

With December around the corner, I’ve put together a guide of festive theatre in Kent! 🎄 I’m updating the article as I hear about other Christmassy shows in the area, so please get in touch if you have a production in the county. 🎭 katmasterson.com/2024/11/fest... #kent #pantomimes #familytheatre

As more #TYA people start to migrate over here we've made a start on a starter pack. Shout if you'd like to be added. go.bsky.app/VfZ9doA

Hello Blueskyers. I’m a theatre maker specialising in work for babies, toddlers & young children. I live in Cardiff but grew up in London, Cheshire & Glasgow. I’m an adoptee so interested in hooking up with others. Looking forward to finding out how this place works ❤️

I've written a play for young audiences, and would love for people interested to give it a read and then have a chat about it - click the link below and see if it's up your street and drop me a line- www.hugotimbrell.com/mariam-the-l... #OVConnect #newwriting #theatre #theatreforyoungaudiences #TYA

Yay! Hat. Hat. Hat. 🐻🐟🐢

This is our word of each and every morning. (4 espressos and counting.)

Folks in arts participation, youth theatre, young people’s advocacy, co-creation - who are you? Reply to this thread with a hello - I’ll turn it into a public list and let’s try and build a little community here.

We've spent a fab few hours locked up at Prison Island Maidstone today. 90 mins of Crystal Maze style challenges followed by the most immersive mini golf we've ever played. Need to get ourselves sent back to jail to try out their other games. #Kent #Maidstone #SouthEast #FantasticForFamilies