The best kids’ theatre shows in London to book now

Pocket Money

A child-friendly ride into the world of finance. This premiere from experimental theatre-makers Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari uses an interactive voting system, a mischievous clown and a DJ set to get young heads spinning with thoughts about how money works. Developed in consultation with financial experts and supported by the Bank of England, it’s a must for budding financial whizz-kids.

Unicorn Theatre, London, Sept 26-Nov 1

Age recommendation: 7-11

Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Tickets: unicorntheatre.com

The Jungle Book

Can NT boss Indhu Rubasingham crack Rudyard Kipling’s beloved family tale? It’s her first big festive show on the Olivier stage. Set in the Indian mangrove forest of the Sundarbans, Hiran Abeysekera (Olivier-winning for Life of Pi) leads as man-cub Mowgli, who must discover where he belongs. Anupama Chandrasekhar adapts, with puppetry from Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell; will the original score from Spanish composer Fernando Velázquez rival that familiar Disney magic?

Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London, Nov 13-Feb 6 2027

Age recommendation: 7+

Running time: TBC

Tickets: nationaltheatre.org.uk

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child