Polka Theatre London

Venue Information

Polka Theatre
Address: 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB
Nearest Underground or Train Station: Wimbledon
Nearest Buses: 57, 93, 219, 131, 156, 163, 164, 200

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Polka Theatre?

Public transport is recommended to travel to the Polka Theatre. The nearest underground or train stations are Wimbledon. If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are 57, 93, 219, 131, 156, 163, 164, 200. For directions to the Polka Theatre see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions.

Is there a dress code at the Polka Theatre?

There is no specific dress code at the Polka Theatre, with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.

How many seats are in the Polka Theatre?

The Polka Theatre has 300 seats.

Polka Theatre Facts

What date did the Polka Theatre open?

20 November 1979

What was the first production at the Polka Theatre?

Gala performance attended by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Other Polka Theatre facts

Polka started life as a touring company in 1967, under the Artistic Directorship of Richard Gill. Gill was spurred on by a commitment to fine design and craftsmanship and a passion for puppetry, taking the company’s work to many of Britain’s major theatres. By 1971, Polka was attracting staggering audiences of 250,000 each year. Gill had a policy of bringing skill, craft and colour to Polka’s touring productions. Now he wanted to do the same to a building which could be a home for Polka’s work. In 1976, Polka found the Holy Trinity Halls in Wimbledon and in 1979, following a lengthy fundraising campaign, Polka’s dream of a permanent home for children’s theatre became a reality.