Go & See

Offering a range of opportunities for pupils and their teachers to experience theatre, film, visual arts, museums and heritage in London

• Aardman / Into Film: Aardman Double Bill

  Bookings for Go & See winter season open Wednesday 9 September 2026.

  About the show

  Join us and an Aardman creative for this screening of two classic Aardman films featuring Wallace and Gromit.

  The Wrong Trousers: A mysterious penguin and a pair of automated techno-trousers are the catalysts for a fast-moving comedy thriller, in which mild mannered Wallace finds himself an unwitting accomplice to a daring diamond robbery. His faithful dog, Gromit turns detective in a desperate attempt to save his master, but even he finds his ingenuity tested to the full as events build towards a spectacular and hilarious climax – a train chase around Wallace’s living room!

  A Close Shave: Oscar-winning claymation comedy thriller, featuring Shaun the Sheep’s first outing on the big screen. Wallace’s whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep rustling in a fiendish criminal plot, meeting a sheep named Shaun along the way. Will Wallace snap out of his daze in time to rescue his canine companion?

  This screening will take place at Picturehouse Central.

  Both films are rated U.

  Please note that The Wrong Trousers contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

  Key Stage / Year Groups:

  • Key Stage 2 and SEND

  Show dates:

  • Friday 11 December, 10:30am – 12:45pm

  Running time: Approx. 2 hours including 15-minute Q&A

  Venue information:

  Picturehouse Central is located at 15 Great Windmill Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7DH (map)

  Venue access information:

  • Step free access: Yes
  • Hearing loop: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Accessible parking: No
  • Minibus drop off point: May be available, please contact us for details
  • Maximum number wheelchair spaces: 6

  Additional information:

  All areas of the building are accessible to wheelchair users. The entrance to the building, which is on ground level, is step free. There is a lift to take you to all floors for access to the screen. There are wheelchair accessible toilets on the ground floor, the first floor, and on the top floor. There is no lunch space available at this venue.

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  Aardman Animations

  Aardman is an employee-owned company, based in Bristol and co-founded in 1976 by Sir Peter Lord and Sir David Sproxton. An independent, multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio, it produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.

  

  Into Film

  Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and youth settings.

  

• Lyric Hammersmith: Cinderella

  Bookings for Go & See winter season open Wednesday 9 September 2026.

  About the show

  As the clock strikes midnight, join our fearless dreamer and their magical companions on a whirlwind journey; a festive spectacle for the whole family from West London. Following 2016’s ‘wickedly good’ Aladdin, writer Joel Horwood and director Robin Belfield return to sprinkle their signature Lyric magic over this timeless tale. Expect midnight mischief, show stopping tunes, laughter and an unmistakable Lyric twist that transforms a classic story into an unforgettable adventure.

  Key Stage / Year Groups:

  • Key Stage 2 and SEND

  Show dates:

  • Wednesday 2 December 2026, 10am

  • Thursday 3 December 2026, 10am

  Running time: Approx. 2 hours including 20-minute interval

  Venue information:

  Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is located at Lyric Square, King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 0QL (map)

  Venue access information:

  • Step free access: Yes
  • Hearing loop: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Accessible parking: No
  • Minibus drop off point: No
  • Maximum number wheelchair spaces: 3

  Additional information:

  The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is inclusive and welcoming to all. The building is fully accessible. The nearest disabled car parking spaces are in the nearby King’s Mall shopping centre. A lunch space is available at this venue.

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  Lyric Hammersmith

  The Lyric Hammersmith is a theatre in West London that produces bold and relevant world class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith.

  

• Polka Theatre: Peter Pan

  Bookings for Go & See winter season open Wednesday 9 September 2026.

  About the show

  Join Peter and Wendy on an awfully big adventure in a quest to never grow up. Joined by the mischievous Lost Boys and feisty fairy Tink, can they work together to defeat the formidable Captain Hook, who’s determined to take Peter’s sword and rule over Neverland once and for all?

  From the creative minds behind ‘Pied Piper’ and Polka’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’, comes a magical family musical adventure, packed with original songs performed live by a company of award-winning vocalists, beatboxers, and rappers.

  Find your courage, choose your happy thought, and learn what it means to grow up – or not!

  Key Stage / Year Groups:

  • Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and SEND.

  Show dates:

  • Thursday 26 November 2026, 10:15am

  • Wednesday 2 December 2026, 10:15am

  Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes including interval.

  Venue information:

  Polka Theatre is located at 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SB (map)

  Venue access information:

  • Step free access: Yes
  • Hearing loop: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Accessible parking: Yes
  • Minibus drop off point: Yes
  • Maximum number wheelchair spaces: 6

  Additional information:

  Limited lunch space is available and should be booked directly with the venue.

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  Polka Theatre

  Polka is one of the few theatres in the UK dedicated exclusively to children. Based in Wimbledon since 1979, Polka creates world-class theatre to entertain and inspire young audiences. We strive to spark the imagination, stir emotions and fuel a sense of discovery in all children.

  

• Theatre Royal Stratford East: Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem

  Bookings for Go & See winter season open Wednesday 9 September 2026.

  About the show

  Stratford is buzzing. The lights are glowing. And deep in the heart of E15, a new kind of hero is taking off their blazer and putting on a hoodie.

  Join the Merry Mandem as they zip across East London streets, stations, shops and estates. They roll through Maryland, dodge the Central line rush and keep a close eye on anyone trying to ship them off to that terrible place far, far, away at the other end of the line — a true villains’ punishment.

  Robin and the crew are taking from the rich, backing the poor, and showing Stratford what happens when everyday people stand together. Expect an East End spectacle to remember, with stunning sets and costumes and rip-roaring comedy, Robin Hood will have you merrily riding off into the night.

  Key Stage / Year Groups:

  • Key Stage 2 and SEND

  Show dates:

  • Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10:30am

  • Wednesday 2 December 2026, 10:30am

  Running time: Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes including interval.

  Venue information:

  Theatre Royal Stratford East is located at Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN (map)

  Venue access information:

  • Step free access: Yes
  • Hearing loop: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Accessible parking: No
  • Minibus drop off point: Yes
  • Maximum number wheelchair spaces: 6

  Additional information:

  The main entrance to the theatre has step-free access. Within the auditorium, there are six wheelchair spaces in the stalls. There is no parking available on site. The nearest disabled car parking spaces are in the Stratford Centre.

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  Theatre Royal Stratford East

  Theatre Royal Stratford East is a theatre in East London that prides itself on making extraordinary shows that are affordable for all. We have a long and proud history of programming ambitious and innovative theatre.

  

• The Postal Museum: The Jolly Postman Show Day

  Bookings for Go & See Winter season open Wednesday 9 September 2026.

  The Jolly Postman Show Day is suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1 and SEND.

  About the show

  A jolly day of first-class fun at The Postal Museum. Step inside a much-loved story in an interactive show to help The Jolly Postman deliver the post for fairytale characters. Journey underground on the Mail Rail Ride, get dressed for the job and move the mail in Sorted! The Postal Play Space and explore The Jolly Postman – 40th anniversary exhibition. Each visit day will include the following:

  The Jolly Postman Show – 45 minutes

  Sorted! The Postal Play Space – 45 minutes

  Mail Rail Ride and exhibition – 45 minutes

  The Jolly Postman exhibition – 30 minutes

  Dates:

  • Monday 30 November 2026, 10:30am
  • Monday 7 December 2026, 10:30am

  The show includes a lunch break.

  Venue Information: The Postal Museum is located at 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA (map).

  Venue Access information:

  • Step free access: Yes
  • Hearing loop: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Accessible parking: Yes
  • Minibus drop off point: Yes
  • Maximum no wheelchair: Flexible

  Additional information:

  The museum is set over 2 sites, The Postal Museum and Mail Rail. These buildings are separated by Phoenix Place, a public road.

  The Postal Museum, Archive, and Mail Rail exhibitions are accessible to wheelchair users. Due to health and safety requirements, there is restricted access to the Mail Rail ride.

  Wheelchairs are not permitted on the Mail Rail ride. The Mail Rail ride may be unsuitable for small children, those with physical or mobility issues, claustrophobia, or a pre- existing condition that could be made worse by loud noises, flashing lights or confined spaces.

  A virtual tour is available in the exhibition space for anyone unable to ride the train.

  Children must be accompanied on the train ride – school adults must be able to accompany pupils as museum staff will be unable to do so.

  A lunch space is available at this venue.

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  The Postal Museum

  The Postal Museum tells the story of postal communication and its impact on a global society. We deliver first class learning experiences that connect to our collections and ensure stories around communication are relevant, inspiring and inclusive.

  

• Unicorn Theatre: Santa’s First Christmas

  Bookings for Go & See winter season open Wednesday 9 September 2026.

  Santa's First Christmas is suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1 and SEND.

  About the show

  Every Christmas Eve, Santa is hard at work spreading around the world joy, but he’s so busy making magic for everyone else that he gets the chance to celebrate himself. This year however his loyal, big‑hearted elves are on a mission to give him the best Christmas ever.

  With a huge tree, lots of delicious tasty treats of festive cheer, Sants joins in the fun and discovers the true magic of Christmas for the very first time!

  Inspiration from the book written by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Sydney Smith. Published by Viking Books for Young Readers. This lively, engaging performance is the perfect joyful, festive treat for pupils to wrap up the year.

  Show Dates

  • Tuesday 8 December at 11am
  • Wednesday 9 December at 11am

  Time: 50 minutes, no interval

  Venue information: 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ, London (map)

  Access Information

  • Step free access: Yes
  • Hearing loop: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Accessible parking: No
  • Minibus drop off point: No
  • Maximum no wheelchair spaces per performance: 2

  Limited lunch space is available. This should be booked directly with the venue.

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  Unicorn Theatre

  Unicorn Theatre is the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences. Join us in nurturing the next generation of artists, thinkers, and dreamers through the transformative power of live performance!