BOY BLUE Competitors

The Unicorn is the UK’s leading professional theatre for young audiences, dedicated to inspiring and invigorating young people of all ages, perspectives and abilities, and empowering them to explore the world – on their own terms – through theatre. Year-round, the Unicorn works with some of the world’s most exciting theatre-makers to produce, present and tour a surprising, innovative and broad range of work that is honest, refreshing and international in outlook. At the Unicorn, we believe in: • bringing art to young people and young people to art • pushing the boundaries of what theatre for young audiences can be • opening our doors to everyone • speaking to the audience of today, not just creating the audience of the future • diversity. Because the world is diverse. At the Unicorn, we strive to push the boundaries of imagination in everything that we do; welcoming families, schools, and young people for unforgettable theatrical experiences that will expand horizons, change perspectives, and challenge how we all see and understand each other.

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that uses performing arts to celebrate diversity and inspire social change. We believe in the absolute insistence on inclusivity so that everyone, regardless of their age, background or ability, has the opportunity to flourish. Through our performance, outreach projects, education courses and membership programmes, we connect with over 20,000 young people every year.

Welcome to Polka. Where Theatre Begins. Polka is the home of Children’s Theatre – a ground-breaking company with an international reputation, a national reach and a local heart. We opened our doors in 1979 as the UK’s first theatre venue dedicated exclusively to children and deliver a year-round programme of exceptional and exciting new theatre and creative learning opportunities for 0-12 year olds. Alongside this, we showcase international productions, offer a home to touring children’s theatre companies and support diverse artists to develop new work for children. We produce between 7-10 productions each year, with selected shows touring to children across the UK and internationally in schools, libraries, community and theatre spaces. Polka has free-to-access indoor and outdoor play spaces, plus a shop and cafe for everyone to enjoy. Open year-round, it is a safe and registered warm space, where everyone is welcome and creative inspiration is just around the corner. Polka has reimagined what a dedicated children’s theatre could and should be.