Polka Theatre

Estate Planning

Project Overview

Polka Theatre

Client

Wimbledon, London, Greater London

Location

2016-2021

Programme

Project Detail

Polka Theatre was the UK’s first stand-alone children’s theatre, dedicated to producing and presenting work for young audiences.

Redevelopment Highlights

  • Adventure Theatre for under-6s

  • New rehearsal, research, and development space

  • Creative learning studio

  • Remodelled foyer and indoor play spaces

  • New outdoor playground and improved external garden

  • State-of-the-art equipment and technologies across the venue

  • Significantly improved disabled access

  • Extended café

  • More, better-equipped multipurpose spaces for hire

CM’s Role

  • Supported Polka Theatre with planning and preparation

  • Assisted in securing the Round 2 Arts Council England bid

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