{"title": "Pinocchio - Globe", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 8", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/pinocchio-tickets/2026/11/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "A musical version of Pinocchio, the story of a little wooden puppet built by the woodcarver Geppetto and brought to life by the Blue Fairy, whose nose grows each time he lies and who longs to become a real boy. It has a book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine, music and lyrics by Jim Fortune, and is directed by Sean Holmes. Playing in the open air of the Globe Theatre, it follows Pinocchio through adventures where he learns the true meaning of freedom, family and what makes you human. A moving, whimsical festive treat for the whole family, told with puppetry and song.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/pinocchio-globe-63486/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/e6f9b8726ef0e6e0e7c1aa06161f35e4dea66f58d4af7232b81a613c6676ffbf-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "The Pied Piper: A Rat's Tale", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "place": "Little Angel Theatre", "address": "Dagmar Passage 13, N1 2DN London", "price": "£16.00 Adult, £14.00 Child (age 1-17); all tickets £8.50 at 4.45pm shows on Thursdays, £10 at 5.15pm", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "16.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.littleangeltheatre.com/for-schools/watch-a-show/#book", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "The Pied Piper: A Rat's Tale is a puppetry show for everyone over 5, lasting about 50 minutes. It is an Indefinite Articles production in association with Little Angel Theatre, written by Michael Fowkes, Steve Tiplady and Sally Todd, performed by Steve Tiplady and directed by Sally Todd. It tells the story of Horatio, a brave little rat who leaves his dull river life for the town of Hamelin, where his imprisonment sparks a rat invasion and the arrival of the mysterious Pied Piper. With puppetry, storytelling and original music, it is a funny family show that reveals the story behind the legend.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-pied-piper-a-rats-tale-37027/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/eb299f39f9b4e8ad8497aa8fd4de843486f9d3cbc5d4dc5294e36a1af8be3766-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Smartest Giant In Town", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "St Martin's", "address": "Vicar's Road, NW5 4NN London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/the-smartest-giant-in-town-tickets/2026/12/09/2", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "The Smartest Giant In Town is a puppet-filled stage musical for young audiences, running 55 minutes with no interval. It is adapted from the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and staged in a new musical adaptation by Little Angel Theatre. It tells of George, the scruffiest giant in town, who buys himself smart clothes until he meets animals who need them even more, a heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need. Adapted and directed by Samantha Lane and Barb Jungr, with music by Jungr, set and costume design by Kate Bunce, puppets by Judith Hope and lighting by Sherry Coenen.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-smartest-giant-in-town-63414/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/81fe2ebeaec3e941c0237eb135144bfe7498006332e0ea138671afb17e6e538d-600.webp"}, {"title": "Penguin", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£5 / £7 / £9", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "9.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2344201/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["music/childrens-music", "stage/puppetry"], "description": "Penguin is a musical puppet show for children aged about 2 to 8 and their families, based on Polly Dunbar's award-winning picture book. It tells of Ben, who receives a penguin as a present; the penguin says nothing however hard Ben tries to entertain it, until a passing lion intervenes and Ben discovers something worth the wait. The show is made by Long Nose Puppets, who create colourful musical puppet shows full of surprises, with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. 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The new production is directed by Nikolai Foster with a book by David Greig, and stars Michael Ball as the eccentric Willy Wonka, with songs from the 1971 film adaptation like Pure Imagination alongside an original score by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Young Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to visit Wonka's world-famous chocolate factory and, alongside his Grandpa Joe and other lucky children, embarks on the adventure of a lifetime into a world where chocolate rivers flow, Oompa-Loompas sing, inventions defy imagination and every room holds a delicious surprise. 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Based on the picture book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson, it is presented by Sadler's Wells and Birmingham Rep and directed by Will Tuckett, with music by Howard Blake including 'Walking in the Air'. It tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named James who befriends a snowman that comes to life and steps into a wonderland of winter magic and Christmas miracles. Full of friendship, imagination and childlike wonder, it is a perfect holiday show for the whole family.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-snowman-63398/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/cd3fbe2630e4d719e59d24214f69f6e6570ba34c9235cbdde4549f2bc5bbbd98-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Greatest Showman Musical", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-10-02T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane", "address": "Catherine Street 57, WC2B 5JF London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/drury-lane-theatre-royal", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "The Greatest Showman Musical is a new West End stage adaptation of the 2017 film The Greatest Showman, playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. It is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, adapted by director Casey Nicholaw with a book by Jenny Bicks, and stars Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. The story follows American showman P.T. Barnum and his ambitious journey to found his famous travelling circus of freaks and outcasts, while he struggles to balance his dreams with his family. It features beloved songs like 'This Is Me' and 'Rewrite the Stars' alongside brand-new music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-greatest-showman-musical-63482/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/1f76e1dff1668e794a4136d189c1d5385229a21e1773be6f24ab9698b6c14bc2-600.webp"}, {"title": "Into The Woods", "start": "2026-10-29T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Noël Coward Theatre", "address": "St Martin's Lane 85-88, WC2N 4AU London", "price": "from 40", "price_from": "40.00", "price_to": "95.00", "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/shop/tickets/series/COWITW/into-the-woods-1161780", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Into The Woods is a musical performed at the Noel Coward Theatre in Covent Garden. It is the Sondheim and Lapine take on fairy tales colliding, directed by Jordan Fein as a transfer of the Bridge Theatre's December 2025 hit revival. The story follows a baker and his wife, a witch, Jack, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood as they enter the woods and face what happens when wishes come true. The production is staged behind a proscenium arch with designs by Tom Scutt, focusing on the words and music.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/into-the-woods-35589/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/1ef81335e9f8429ec0cfb9da156243196a1b9f01206d9bcb2b7bee85a9be7d49-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Toto", "start": "2026-10-29T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "From £10.00 +£2.50 booking fee per order", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/book/?show=589146ANVRGTJVBMJDQMRVQTTKHHKLLLC", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Toto is a musical for children about a young donkey who dreams of becoming an astronaut instead of settling for the life the world expects of a donkey. It is adapted from Ximo Abadia's illustrated children's book, with him as writer, Harry Blake as adaptor, composer and arranger, and Jennifer Tang as director. The production is a co-creation of Polka Theatre and Topper and Fred, staged in the Y C Chan Theatre with a running time of one hour. It follows the strong-willed donkey to the big city and towards the moon in a carrot-filled rocket, an endearing tale about never giving up on your dreams or the people you love, suited to ages 3 to 8.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/toto-38072/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/toto/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/382f7ad6113500782fa08c6e983deb231d607aa25d1e0992273b20246b4c0de8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Jack and the Beanstalk", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "price": "GBP 12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/jack-and-the-beanstalk-tickets/2026/11/21/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Jack and the Beanstalk is a pantomime retelling of the classic English fairy tale, staged as festive family entertainment full of song, dance and madcap adventure. Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe directs and stars in this sassy, tongue-in-cheek version of the story. It follows the streetwise Jack, who sells his beloved cow for a tin of beans that sprouts into an enchanted beanstalk, sending him on an epic quest into the land of giants to face a fearsome giant and save his village. The show mixes laughs, larger-than-life characters and dazzling numbers with messages about community, courage and anti-greed.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk-63397/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/7b4debc46c1a5d28b0656fea7b72cce3f4e1fc405600443310aed94caaae9884-600.webp"}, {"title": "At Sea", "start": "2026-10-29T11:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "£15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/book/?show=574746AKLKQLHCQRNJTNKTLPPJDJPDCBS", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "\"At Sea\" is a non-verbal puppet show for ages 6 to 12, told through puppetry, projections and original music. It is a Life and Limb Puppets production, co-produced with Alphabetti Theatre. The story follows a sailor whose heart compass is stolen, sending them through a coral reef, a siren's lair and to the bottom of the ocean to win it back. The hour-long family show asks whether they will find their way back to the surface or end up trapped in the belly of the beast who steals sailors' hearts.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/at-sea-38076/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/at-sea/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/5b2ebcd29e5294e48fb5db6f5c74bfdd9f966b99b1e7007ec3ec06899bf71413-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Oliver!", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-03-14T00:00:00Z", "place": "Gielgud Theatre", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 35, W1D 6AR London", "price": "GBP 24", "price_from": "24.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/oliver-tickets/2026/10/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Oliver! is a West End musical performed at the Gielgud Theatre in London. It has book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart and adapts Charles Dickens' novel, telling of the orphan Oliver Twist, who escapes a grim workhouse and falls in with the duplicitous Fagin and his gang of pickpockets in the seedy underbelly of Victorian London. The show is packed with lively choreography, dynamic sets, and songs like Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself and I'd Do Anything, with a cast including Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Ava Brennan as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes and Aaron MacGregor as the Artful Dodger. First premiering in 1960 and winner of Olivier, Tony, and Oscar awards, it is a family-friendly show for ages 7 and up, running about 2 hours and 40 minutes including an interval.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/oliver-63448/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/c7761febc9f1d45ea1efef25ba217d79e85b1cd97586ba3786df6e8746f7c15c-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Lion King", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-07-25T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Lyceum Theatre", "address": "Wellington Street 21, WC2E 7DN London", "price": "GBP 42", "price_from": "42.00", "price_to": "42.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/the-lion-king-tickets/2026/10/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Disney's The Lion King is a West End stage musical at the Lyceum Theatre, bringing the world of the African savannah to the stage in a spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film and directed and designed by Julie Taymor, it tells of Simba, a young lion prince who flees his kingdom after the death of his father Mufasa and, helped by characters like Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa, finds the courage to embrace his destiny as king. The production uses over 200 puppets and is set to a score by Elton John and Tim Rice with songs such as 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'The Circle of Life'. Running about 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval, it has been selling out at the Lyceum Theatre for over two decades.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-lion-king-63461/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/b4cb433a0959f5170b4cb6044d76ea8128f554af2790e91f7376320ad561c042-600.webp"}, {"title": "Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith)", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Lyric Hammersmith", "address": "King Street, Lyric Square, W6 0QL London", "price": "GBP 12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/cinderella-hammersmith-tickets/2026/11/14/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A pantomime retelling of Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith, a cheeky and chaotic version of the fairy tale filled with show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy and plenty of twists. Written by Joel Horwood, who returns to the Lyric panto after his Aladdin in 2016, and directed by Robin Belfield, it sees the orphaned Cinderella forced to work as a servant by her evil step-family until a fairy godmother and a secret visit to a royal ball may change her fortunes. A talented cast brings the classic rags-to-riches story of true love and making wishes come true to life, though as a panto nothing goes exactly as you'd expect. A festive treat for the whole family, running about two hours including an interval, suitable for ages 6 and up.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/cinderella-lyric-hammersmith-63498/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/5f92ce9531df8bdead096ddfadf5724477ae5cf2b58a40086ed9423281ddd163-600.webp"}, {"title": "Half term theatre: Hansel & Gretel", "start": "2026-10-29T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Fulham Palace", "address": "London", "price": "£12.00 child, £12.00 adult, £45.00 family (2 adults & 2 children)", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "45.00", "tickets_url": "https://fulhampalace.digitickets.co.uk/pages/terms", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "An interactive theatre show for young children staged in the chaplain's garden marquee during half term. Cat & Hutch retell the classic Brothers Grimm tale of Hansel and Gretel, who wander into spooky woods and find a gingerbread house owned by a mysterious old lady who may not be as kind as she seems. The performance uses storytelling, puppetry and songs, lasts about 50 minutes, and is aimed at ages 4 to 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and dressing up is optional.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/half-term-theatre-hansel-gretel-36206/", "official_url": "https://www.fulhampalace.org/whats-on/events/half-term-theatre-hansel-gretel-2/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/824d7dc1e3e321c3dc51468be7d5193848940602d8b34601b4d50c75d1eaad9e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Home Song", "start": "2026-10-02T10:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T13:30:00Z", "place": "Unicorn Theatre", "address": "Tooley Street 147, SE1 2HZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.unicorntheatre.com/events/huddle", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Home Song is an interactive musical for babies aged 6 to 18 months, a multi-sensory show about young Adwoa and her mum on a journey to find the true meaning of home, from the streets of Kumasi to the heart of London. It is written, directed and composed by theatre-maker and composer Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, and produced by the Unicorn Theatre, originally commissioned with Talawa Theatre Company. The show features puppetry, interactive soundscapes and a cappella singing, and returns after a sold-out run last year. Adults and babies sit on the floor, with babies encouraged to play and explore under adult supervision.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/home-song-39957/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/4c92ca04bc0acf5ecab10a1a749e2a29f1f99a1969b71f6572d92dca29071a9a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Into The Woods", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Noël Coward Theatre", "address": "St Martin's Lane 85-88, WC2N 4AU London", "price": "GBP 24", "price_from": "24.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/into-the-woods-tickets/2026/10/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Into The Woods is the Olivier Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical, running at the Noel Coward Theatre. Directed by Jordan Fein, it brings together fairy tale characters from the Brothers Grimm's stories, including the Baker, the Witch, Jack, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, on a quest for a happily ever after. The show combines a fantastic score with a darkly humorous and clever twist on familiar fairy tales, and stars Kate Fleetwood as the Witch. The production, previously performed at the Bridge Theatre, was the most nominated musical revival of the year at the Olivier Awards with 11 nominations, winning Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/into-the-woods-63415/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/2b8365f6e5eb40a9c0b2e423cb4adfa8c472f2b7d5fbb6c09cb0534851b8af92-600.webp"}]}