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.

16/06/2026

🖐️ Hands become creatures.
🌊 Worlds emerge.
🦋 Everything transforms.

Hopeful Monsters arrives at Half Moon this Friday and weekend for ages 5+.

🎟️ Saturday 2pm SOLD OUT
✨ Best availability for Saturday's 11am show

Take a look...

What can a pair of hands become?A fish. A bird. A beast. An entire world.Hopeful Monsters is a beautiful, non-verbal the...
15/06/2026

What can a pair of hands become?

A fish. A bird. A beast. An entire world.

Hopeful Monsters is a beautiful, non-verbal theatre experience that explores evolution, transformation and the wonder of being alive through extraordinary hand choreography.

📍 Half Moon Theatre, E1 0-ND
📅 This Friday & Saturday

Saturday's 2pm show has sold out, so book soon for the 11am performance.

🎟 halfmoon.org.uk

Today is International Archives Day 📚Did you know Half Moon's story stretches back more than 50 years? Every photograph,...
09/06/2026

Today is International Archives Day 📚

Did you know Half Moon's story stretches back more than 50 years? Every photograph, programme, poster and production tells a story.

Our Stages of Half Moon heritage website brings together decades of memories, celebrating the artists, audiences and communities who have been part of our journey.

Dive into the archive and discover how the story unfolds ➡️ www.stagesofhalfmoon.org.uk

A story of evolution told entirely with hands comes to Half Moon on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June. It’s a tale of surv...
08/06/2026

A story of evolution told entirely with hands comes to Half Moon on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June. It’s a tale of survival and struggle, of connection and transformation and a reminder of the playfulness of living.

🦖 Hopeful Monster
📅 Fri 19 – Sat 20 June
⏰ Ages 5+

This show is non-verbal. This makes it accessible to a range of people, including d/Deaf, hard of hearing and non-English speakers.

🦖 ROAR! It’s Dinosaur Day! 🦖Did you know every creature on Earth is connected through evolution… even us? 👀This June, st...
01/06/2026

🦖 ROAR! It’s Dinosaur Day! 🦖

Did you know every creature on Earth is connected through evolution… even us? 👀

This June, step into a world of shapeshifting creatures, giant beasts and extraordinary transformations with Hopeful Monsters at Half Moon.

Told entirely through hands, this playful non-verbal show journeys through water, earth and air in a mesmerising celebration of life, survival and imagination.

Perfect for curious young minds and grown-ups alike.

📍 Fri 19 & Sat 20 June
🎟️ Book now: halfmoon.org.uk

June is taking flight at Half Moon with magical adventures, curious creatures and classic fairy tales reimagined for you...
01/06/2026

June is taking flight at Half Moon with magical adventures, curious creatures and classic fairy tales reimagined for young audiences.

Whether you’re soaring through the skies with a baby bird, witnessing evolution unfold through extraordinary hand puppetry, or helping Rapunzel escape her tower, there’s plenty to discover this month.

Take a look at what’s on…

🐦 Take Flight
Fri 5 & Sat 6 June (some shows sold out) | Ages 0–2
An interactive, multi-sensory aerial adventure following a musical mother bird and their baby as they hatch, grow and prepare to leave the nest.

👾 Hopeful Monsters
Fri 19 & Sat 20 June (some shows sold out) | Ages 5+
A mesmerising story of evolution told entirely with hands, as strange and wonderful creatures transform and shapeshift across land, sea and sky.

🏰 Rapunzel
Thu 25 – Sat 27 June (some shows sold out) | Ages 3+
A playful retelling of the classic fairy tale, as Rapunzel decides it’s time to take charge of her own destiny and find a way out of her tower.

Big adventures for little audiences await — all that’s missing is you.

🎟️ Book now and join us at Half Moon this June.

28/05/2026

🙃 Sometimes the best way to tell you about a show… is upside down 🙃

Rebel Sparks Theatre Company are flying into Half Moon on Fri 5 & Sat 6 June with Take Flight, an enchanting aerial show for babies aged 0–2 and their families ✨

Expect music, sensory play, beautiful aerial moments and plenty of opportunities for little ones to explore after the performance.

🪶 Saturday shows are SOLD OUT
🪶 Limited tickets remain for Friday at 1pm and 3pm

Come and join us in the nest 💛

28/05/2026

🙃 Sometimes the best way to tell you about a show… is upside down 🙃

Rebel Sparks Theatre Company are flying into Half Moon on Fri 5 and Sat 6 June with Take Flight, an enchanting aerial show for babies aged 0–2 and their families ✨

Expect music, sensory play, beautiful aerial moments and plenty of opportunities for little ones to explore after the performance.

🪶 Saturday shows are SOLD OUT
🪶 Limited tickets remain for Friday at 1pm and 3pm

Come and join us in the nest 💛

Join the future of Half Moon.We’re on the lookout for individuals with diverse experiences and skills to join us in shap...
28/05/2026

Join the future of Half Moon.

We’re on the lookout for individuals with diverse experiences and skills to join us in shaping our future – individuals with energy and commitment to the ethos of our work and the aspirations of the communities we serve.

No trustee experience needed — we particularly welcome applications from people under 30 and those new to governance.

Find out more in our Trustee Recruitment Pack - link on our website homepage.

Deadline: 10am, Monday 8 June 2026

27/05/2026

🎥 The trailer for Rapunzel has just dropped.

Get a first glimpse of towering adventures, daring escapes and mischief the whole family will love.

Packed with music, magic and madcap schemes – and not a prince in sight – this brand-new theatrical adventure is guaranteed to delight the whole family!

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🏰 Rapunzel, by Wrongsemble
🗓️ Thu 25-Sat 27 Jun
⏰ Ages 3+ and their grown-ups
📍 Half Moon Theatre, London E1
🎟 Tickets £9 – limited availability
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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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