Half Moon Young People's Theatre

Half Moon Young People's Theatre We are a theatre venue producing and presenting professional theatre for children, young people and their families.

We also run youth theatres for children and young people. We are based in Stepney (near Limehouse station), East London.

History meets theatre! 🧵✨To celebrate the Bayeux Tapestry coming to London, we’ve given our upcoming season of family sh...
10/09/2026

History meets theatre! 🧵✨

To celebrate the Bayeux Tapestry coming to London, we’ve given our upcoming season of family shows the ultimate medieval makeover.

🛸 Intergalactic adventures
🩰 Dancing and folklore
👞 Magical boots and mischievous mice
🌊 Seaside filled tales
🎒 Stories for teenagers

Season opens Saturday 19 September

🎟️ Book your tickets now on our website

Look out for the Half Moon team on the road today! 🚗💨Emily and Bradley have packed the car to the brim with our brand ne...
10/09/2026

Look out for the Half Moon team on the road today! 🚗💨

Emily and Bradley have packed the car to the brim with our brand new brochures. They're spending the day driving all around Tower Hamlets to deliver them directly to local schools, Children's Centres, nurseries and community attractions.

If you spot them on their delivery route, give them a wave! 👋

The new season starts on Saturday 19 September!

🎭 Rehearsals have begun!The cast and creative team of Bones in the Desert are now in the rehearsal room, bringing this u...
08/09/2026

🎭 Rehearsals have begun!

The cast and creative team of Bones in the Desert are now in the rehearsal room, bringing this urgent new play to life.

Two lives. One buried past. A hundred years apart. It’s a story about memory, belonging and the shadows of war for ages 13+ and adults.

Bones in the Desert opens at Half Moon from Thursday 12–17 November, before touring to 10+ venues across November and December.

🎟️ Book now

CAST

Artur | Dara Anklesaria
Hagop | Adam Seridji

PRODUCTION TEAM

Writer | Joe Nerssessian
Director and Designer | Chris Elwell
Sound Designer | Nick Powell
Lighting Designer | Claire Childs
Technical Stage Manager | Emily Smith
Producer | Bradley Travis
Production Manager | Emily Walls

THE SHOW TOURS TO:

12-17 Nov | Halfmoon Theatre
18 Nov | The Hub at St Mary's
19 Nov | Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse Sheffield Theatres
20 Nov | Schools in Wigan and St Helens in association with Wonder Arts
21 Nov | Ukrainian Centre Your Trust Rochdale
24 Nov | Jacksons Lane
25 Nov | Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's
26 Nov | Dallow Community Centre Revoluton Arts
27 Nov | The Nest Chichester Festival Theatre t
28 Nov | The Place Theatre
1 Dec | Gulbenkian Arts Centre
2 Dec | The Nutshell

📚🎭 Happy National Read a Book (Script) Day!Behind every show is a script, a story and a whole lot of imagination.Our she...
06/09/2026

📚🎭 Happy National Read a Book (Script) Day!

Behind every show is a script, a story and a whole lot of imagination.

Our shelves are packed with stories waiting to leap off the page and onto the stage. ✨

Here’s to the words that become worlds!

✨ Enjoy the show! ✨And just like that… we’re two weeks away from the opening of our autumn season at Half Moon! Our foye...
05/09/2026

✨ Enjoy the show! ✨

And just like that… we’re two weeks away from the opening of our autumn season at Half Moon!

Our foyer is already getting ready to welcome you. We can’t wait to open the doors, switch on the lights and share some brilliant theatre with you this autumn.

See you at Half Moon in two weeks!

📢 We’re delighted to announce the cast for our autumn tour of Bones in the Desert — an urgent new play about memory, bel...
02/09/2026

📢 We’re delighted to announce the cast for our autumn tour of Bones in the Desert — an urgent new play about memory, belonging and the shadows of war.

Half Moon’s new production tours Nov–Dec with Dara Anklesaria and Adam Seridji. Two lives. One buried past. A hundred years apart.

The show opens at Half Moon from Thursday 12 –17 November then tours to 10+ venues - we can’t wait to get started!

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🦴 Bones in the Desert by Half Moon Theatre
⏰ Ages 13+ and adults
📍 Half Moon Theatre, London, E1 0ND
🗓️ Thu 12-Tue 17 Nov
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The show tours to:

18 Nov | The Hub at St Mary's
19 Nov | Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse Sheffield Theatres
20 Nov | Schools in Wigan and St Helens in association with Wonder Arts
21 Nov | Ukrainian Centre Your Trust Rochdale
24 Nov | Jacksons Lane
25 Nov | Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's
26 Nov | Dallow Community Centre Revoluton Arts
27 Nov | The Nest Chichester Festival Theatre
28 Nov | The Place Theatre
1 Dec | Gulbenkian Arts Centre
2 Dec | The Nutshell

September marks the start of our new season at Half Moon with big stories, big imaginations and plenty of family adventu...
01/09/2026

September marks the start of our new season at Half Moon with big stories, big imaginations and plenty of family adventures to discover.

One of our September shows, A Message for the Future, has already sold out – so if you’re planning a trip to Half Moon this autumn, now is the time to book.

This month, step into a West African folktale of choice, trickery and adventure, brought to life through dance, puppetry and live performance.

Take a look at what’s on…

🛣️ Eshu at the Crossroads by Theatre-Rites
⏰ Sat 19 Sep | Ages 5+
A West African folktale of choice, trickery and adventure.

Inspired by Yorubic culture, mythology and storytelling, this family adventure combines dance, puppetry and live performance to create a vibrant theatrical journey of myth, music and imagination.

🎟️ Book now

Something is stirring at the crossroads… 🔥The word is getting out! Eshu at the Crossroads, the opening show in Half Moon...
28/08/2026

Something is stirring at the crossroads… 🔥

The word is getting out! Eshu at the Crossroads, the opening show in Half Moon’s new autumn season, has been featured in Wharf Life — and we’re getting ready to welcome audiences.

Expect mythology, magic, music and a story packed with choices and consequences.

The autumn season starts here. Don’t miss out.

🛣️ Eshu at the Crossroads by Theatre-Rites
📅 Saturday 19 September | 11am & 2pm
📍 Half Moon, Limehouse
🎟️ Tickets £9 - book now

28/08/2026

🌳 WE WERE IN THE PARK (WE’RE NOT ANY LONGER) 🎭

We had an absolutely fabulous four days entertaining local families at In The Neighbourhood, the All Points East Community Festival.

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Victoria Park for performances, storytelling, singalongs and interactive games. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you! We look forward to seeing you again very soon.

🎥 Reel from Day 4 featuring Simon Mole and Gecko

🎭 Half Moon Autumn SpotlightEvery Thursday we're putting one of our autumn shows centre stage. This week it's The Quest ...
27/08/2026

🎭 Half Moon Autumn Spotlight

Every Thursday we're putting one of our autumn shows centre stage. This week it's The Quest for Planet P by knotted hawk productions

Join Ozmo & Orbi, two brave little aliens, on an out-of-this-world adventure to find the perfect planet! With projection, dance, storytelling and plenty of opportunities to join in, this fun and interactive show is an adventure children and their grown-ups can share together.

✨ Swipe through to discover why you'll love it.

📅 Saturday 17 October by Hawk Dance Theatre and The Knotted Project Theatre Company
⏰ Ages 3–11
🎟️ All tickets £9

Book your tickets today via our website.

Address

43 White Horse Road
London
E10ND

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+442077098900

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