Best of Kids Week

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Tickets on sale June 13th

There are 45+ musicals, plays, comedies and children's shows participating in Kids Week. Kids 17 and under go free to shows in August with a full price paid adult ticket (plus half-price tickets for two additional children).

Some of the best shows also host workshops and Q&As with the cast and creative team. These shows are some of the first to go. Check your diary and be ready to book on June 13th at 10 am.

Open to all bookers
  • Back to the Future Cosplay Q&A Thursday, August 10th, 5:10 pm - 5:35 pm following the matinee performance
  • Les Misérables Technical Demonstration Tuesday, August 15th 4 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Mamma Mia! Q&A Wednesday, August 2nd, 5:30 pm - 6 pm following the matinee performance
  • The Mousetrap Q&A Tuesday, August 22nd, 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
  • The Phantom Of The Opera Q&A Thursday, August 24th 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm prior to 7:30 pm performance
  • Six Q&A Thursday, August 24th 4:30 pm - 5 pm before 5:30 pm performance
  • Wicked Q&A Thursday, August 3rd 5:30 pm - 6 pm after the matinee performance
  • Witness For The Prosecution Post-Show Talk & Q&A Thursday, August 10th 5 pm - 5:15 after the matinee performance

    • 8-12 Year Olds
  • Disney's Frozen Music & Movement Workshop Thursday, August 17th 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm prior to 7 pm performance
  • Disney's The Lion King Music & Movement Workshop Wednesday, August 16th 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm prior to 7:30 pm performance
  • RSC's Matilda The Musical Music & Acting Workshop Thursday, August 10th 1:30 pm - 2.30 pm
  • Wicked Musical Theatre Workshop Thursday, August 16th 12 pm - 1:30 pm prior to 2:30 performance

    • 9-15 Year Olds
  • The Play That Goes Wrong Comedy Workshop Thursday, August 17th 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

    • 13-17 Year Olds
  • Jersey Boys Dance Workshop Wednesday, August 16th 3 pm - 4:30 pm prior to 7:30 pm performance

    • For the best selection, pre-pick your show dates/activities and be online Tuesday, June 13th at 10 am when the tickets are released.
    www.kidsweek.co.uk

    Free Rooftop Views

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    7 stops in 1-1/2 hours

    The only thing better than London in the sunshine is rooftop views of London in the sunshine.  Start at Waterloo and make seven stops ending with a rooftop drink or lunch:

    National Theatre — The Royal National Theatre Garden public terrace on level 3 boasts both London Eye and river views.  
    www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
    National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX

    Royal Opera House — Located on the 5th floor, The Piazza Terrace Bar overlooks Covent Garden, London's most famous market.
    Opening Hours: Noon — 10 pm  
    www.roh.org.uk ✆ +44 2073 044000
    Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD

    The Post Building — Although only 9 stories up, the rooftop terrace offers uninterrupted views of the City given the lack of tall buildings around it.  To access, look for a sign off New Oxford Street that reads 'Public Roof Terrace'.  You will need to sign-in, provide ID and go through security scanners before proceeding to the rooftop. 
    Opening hours: 10 am — 7 pm 
    www.postbuilding.com
    Museum Street, London WC1A 1PB
    One New Change — Take a lift to the 6th floor of the retail and restaurant building to enjoy a stunning unobstructed view of St Paul's Cathedral.  Book a table at Madison, the bar and tapas restaurant with outdoor patio and indoor seating.
    Opening Hours : 6 am — Midnight
    www.onenewchange.com ✆ +44 2070 028952
    One New Change, London EC4M 9AF

    Sky Garden — Free access tickets to London's highest public garden are released every Monday.  If you are not able to book a ticket, reserve a table one of the restaurants or bars to be able to access the Garden after you eat or drink.
    Opening hours: Weekdays 10 am — 6 pm, Weekends 11 am —  9 pm

    The Garden at 120 — The award-winning rooftop 15 stories up at 120 Fenchurch Street is the largest pubic rooftop space with 360-degree London views.  There is no pre-booking required to access the lifts following the security scanners
    Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am —  6:30 pm, Saturdays & Sundays until 5 pm
    Tip : Make plans to go now to catch the 85 wisteria trees in bloom.
    www.thegardenat120.com
    120 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 5BA

    The Culpeper — Located close to Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Shoreditch High Street, The Culpeper offers a great view of East London.      In addition to the pub, restaurant and hotel, the 1,400 square foot rooftop includes a working 500 square foot garden where garnishes, herbs and salad used in the dishes are grown – giving 'farm' to table a whole other meaning.  Stop in for an impromptu drink and bar bites or book the Regen Rooftop Set Lunch Menu £35 served 12 pm — 3 pm.  
    Tip : Request a table for 2 — 4 along the rooftop entrance wall to benefit from some shade.
    Take advantage of these views while the sun is shining!