Peut-Être Theatre

Peut-Être Theatre Children's Theatre company dedicated to creating unforgettable early theatrical experiences.

Peut-Être Theatre brings a surreal poetic aesthetic to the world of children’s theatre. Driven by a desire to create unforgettable early theatrical experiences for young audiences, artistic director Daphna Attias’ shows effectively combine the visual, the physical and the musical. The company’s previous productions include: Tidy Up, Shh…Bang!, Dare to Sea, Clunk ,The Tin Soldier The Little Bird Who Stayed For Winter, Draw Me A Bird, The Bug and the Butterfly & This is a That. Peut-Être Theatre have been touring nationally and internationally since 2008, to venues such as; Roundhouse, Royal Albert Hall, South Bank Centre, National Theatre, The Egg, Polka Theatre, Barnsley Civic, Arc Stockton.

“It’s moving to think that this is the first experience of theatre for some in the audience.”
The Stage

“Peut-Être Theatre raises the bar of children’s theatre in concept, design, and execution.”
British Theatre Guide

💡 The Dark is back! 🔦 Join us at Battersea Arts Centre this October for a captivating show based on the beloved picture ...
24/07/2026

💡 The Dark is back! 🔦

Join us at Battersea Arts Centre this October for a captivating show based on the beloved picture book by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen.

Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the basement. It doesn’t visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does . . . Join Laszlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again.

A playful, moving theatre experience for children aged 4+, blending physical theatre and live music to tell a story about courage, curiosity and finding friendship in unexpected places.

✨ Accessible for blind and partially sighted audiences through integrated audio description and pre-show touch tours.

🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

📸 Photos by Helen Maybanks

Shout out to the brilliant creative team behind the original production:

Based on the book by Lemony Snicker, illustrated by Jon Klassen.
Adapted & Directed by: 
Designed by: Stewart J. Charlesworth 
Lighting Design: Jo Palmer
Costume Design: Amy Jackson
Music: Yaniv Fridel & Ellie Hendren (Isherwood) 
Movement Director: 
Dramaturg: Maya Politaki
Access Consultant: Chris Campion
Cast: Charlie Hendren & Ellie Hendren (Isherwood)
Producer: Bridie Donaghy
Technical Stage Manager: Tom Clutterbuck

✨ The Sleep Show is back! 🌙💤Join us this November for a limited run:4 - 8 November - Polka Theatre20 - 22 November - Jac...
06/07/2026

✨ The Sleep Show is back! 🌙💤

Join us this November for a limited run:
4 - 8 November - Polka Theatre
20 - 22 November - Jacksons Lane

Tuck in, let the magic of sleep unfold around you, and embrace a journey to dreamland with your little ones.

🌙 Ages 3+
⏰ 50 minutes, plus 10 minutes of stay-and-play after every performance
💛 All performances are relaxed

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – head to the link in our bio to book.

📸 Photos 1, 4 & 5 by Greta Zabulyte
Photos 2 & 3 by Lidia Crisafulli
Performers featured Charlie Hendren Rachel Laird Dance Emily Yong Paddy Bridget Lappin

Join us Barbican Centre this summer! 🕺 The Audiomoves BoogiePod will be popping up at Play Make Do, a festival of fun fo...
03/07/2026

Join us Barbican Centre this summer! 🕺

The Audiomoves BoogiePod will be popping up at Play Make Do, a festival of fun for all the family at Barbican Centre.

Led by a live DJ and playful performer, this joyful experience invites children aged 4–9 to move freely, respond creatively, and let their bodies tell stories. In this session, inspired by the weather, children create cloud shapes, rumble like storms, and leap through puddles ☔️ 🌞 🌈

Book tickets via the link in our bio 🎟️

Directed by
Designed by Cecilia Carey
Performed by Charlie Hendren Ellie Hendren (Isherwood)
Photos by Greta Zabulyte

✨ It’s World Day of Theatre for Children & Young People! 🎭Celebrated each year on 20th March, this day champions the vit...
20/03/2026

✨ It’s World Day of Theatre for Children & Young People! 🎭

Celebrated each year on 20th March, this day champions the vital role theatre and the performing arts play in the lives of children and young people, something we’re very passionate about! ✨

Founded by ASSITEJ International, the day highlights the transformative power of theatre to spark creativity, imagination, and empathy in young audiences around the world.

Throwback to The Sleep Show 😴
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Dancers 💃🏻 🕺 .ross.webster

13/02/2026

We took a mic to some brilliant little humans (and their grown-ups) after watching The Sleep Show…

We’re in Reading tomorrow:

14 Feb, 11.30am & 2pm -

and then on to:

27 & 28 Feb - Darlington 
8 Mar - Nottingham



 


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‘Gives children a new way to think about sleep and gives parents fresh ideas to try’ Lovely review of The Sleep Show fro...
10/02/2026

‘Gives children a new way to think about sleep and gives parents fresh ideas to try’ Lovely review of The Sleep Show from

Plus we’ve photos of our new cast for the Spring leg of the tour:

14 Feb - Reading
27 & 28 Feb - Darlington 
8 Mar - Nottingham

🔗 Tickets in bio

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February is Children’s Sleep Awareness Month 😴We’re hosting a post-show Q&A with this Saturday after the 3pm performanc...
02/02/2026

February is Children’s Sleep Awareness Month 😴

We’re hosting a post-show Q&A with this Saturday after the 3pm performance of The Sleep Show

Stick around after the show and chat with - Lead Sleep Practitioner at The Sleep Charity.

If your child struggles with sleep, you’re not alone - The Sleep Charity is here to support you. Their resources cover everything from bedtime routines and child-friendly sleep environments to handling nightmares, night terrors or changes in routine. 

You can access expert-written guides, e-books, workshops and one-to-one support where available. They work alongside families using behavioural approaches and recognise that you know your child best. Your family’s better nights start here - reach out, explore their tools, and find the support you need. 

National Sleep Helpline 03303530541

The Sleep Show
7 - 8 Feb, 11.30 & 3pm

Booking link in bio.

30/01/2026

Meet our new cast member for The Sleep Show 2026 - say hello to .ross.webster

Patrick is a q***r dance artist based in London, working across performance and participation. Since graduating from Trinity Laban, they’ve performed nationally and internationally - everywhere from outdoor spaces to hospitals and theatres.

Alongside performing, Patrick has a huge passion for dance participation, working with people of all ages, and with organisations including the Royal Academy of Dance, Wee Movers and The Place. Their practice is rooted in access, freedom, joy and connection, and we’re so excited for them to bring that spirit to The Sleep Show.

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29/01/2026

Meet one of our new cast members for The Sleep Show 2026. We’re thrilled to welcome back long-time Peut-Être collaborator

An actor, dancer, voiceover artist and motion capture performer, Bridget trained at London Contemporary Dance School and has worked with the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, and Glyndebourne. Plus she was an original cast member of the award-winning revival of The Lord of the Rings at the Watermill Theatre.

You might already know Bridget from our shows Shh… Bang! or Tidy-Up, or from her brilliant writing on our award-winning podcast Audiomoves.

Having taken part in the R&D for The Sleep Show, she’s very excited to be joining the cast for the 2026 tour - and we couldn’t be happier to have her back.

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What a year! ✨We kicked off 2025 with a hospital tour of The Dark, our adaptation of the Lemony Snicket book, visiting s...
28/12/2025

What a year! ✨

We kicked off 2025 with a hospital tour of The Dark, our adaptation of the Lemony Snicket book, visiting six hospitals across the UK. From there, we created the Audiomoves BoogiePod and toured libraries, schools and parks, getting kids moving across Barking and Dagenham.

We then created and released Audiomoves in Space, made in collaboration with 245 children and astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, before going on to create The Sleep Show, which toured theatres and hospitals nationwide.

A huge thank you to the incredible artists and young people we’ve worked with this year, our supporters and project partners, our brilliant board of trustees, and our audiences in the UK and around the world. You are magic. ✨ Bring on 2026!

Photos 📸
Slides 1-2 Sleep Show at GOSH - Victoria Henstock
3 Sleep Show - .crisafulli
5-6 Audiomoves in Space -
8-9 Audiomoves BoogiePod -
11 The Dark at GOSH - Victoria Henstock

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