Find the right show for your younger children with The Daily Mumtra’s round up of the Best London shows for Toddlers (2025), a comprehensive guide to all children’s shows guaranteed to delight audiences ages 0-3yrs. Shows are listed in chronological order and this post is regularly updated to reflect current listings.
How does santa go down the chimney?
Dates: 15th Nov -3rd Jan 2026
Following the adventures of two best friends, this festive production explores the greatest Christmas conundrum of all time: the logistics of Santa’s annual delivery. Expect a gentle, inventive performance packed with silly songs, games, and lots of audience participation, making it a perfect, joyful introduction to theatre magic this Christmas season.
- Ages: 3-7 yrs
- Buggy Parking – Yes
- Duration – 50 mins
Scrunch
Dates: 30th Nov – 4th Jan 2026
This enchanting show uses only paper and light to explore touch, texture, and sound, immersing the very youngest audience members in a fascinating, crumpling, and unfolding world.
- Ages – 6-18months
- Buggy Parking – Yes
- Duration – 40 mins incl. 15 mins playtime
Univers
Dates: 3rd -13th December 2025
Univers is a beautiful, immersive journey specially designed for the Barbican Centre’s smallest audience members: children aged 0 to 2. This sensory show, created by Catalan company Engruna Teatre, takes both babies and their grown-ups on an engaging voyage exploring the delicate balance and wonder of the universe. Running for just 40 minutes, it’s a magical, gentle introduction to theatre, play, and imagination.
- Ages: 0-2 yrs (older siblings welcome)
- Buggy Parking- Yes
- Duration – 40 mins
The Tiger Who Came to tea
Nominated for a number of Olivier awards, this smash hit show based on the much loved Judith Kerr picture book is full of surprises. An all singing, all dancing whole family favourite set to delight London’s West End audiences this Summer.
- Aimed at Ages – 3+
- Running time – 55 mins
- Babes in Arms under 18 months go free
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Dates: 4th Dec – 4th Jan 2026
Peppa Fans the wait is over! Peppa Pig and her friends are bringing a brand-new live stage show to the West End in Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
With a new arrival on the way, the whole family needs your help to get everything ready. Join Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and George in a fun-filled adventure packed with music, dancing, and plenty of audience participation. It’s a delightful and oink-tastic experience, perfect for little ones and their families this festive season.
- Aimed at Ages- all
- Running Time – 1hr 20mins incl interval
- Babes in Arms – Free under 12 months
Bluey’s big Play
Dates: 18th Dec – 11th Jan 2026
The Emmy® Award-winning TV show Bluey is leaping from the screen to the stage in Bluey’s Big Play.
Join the Heeler family—Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli—for a brand-new theatrical adventure. With stunning puppets, live music, and a new story by show creator Joe Brumm, this show is a celebration of games, family, and imagination.
- Aimed at Ages – all
- Running Time – 50 mins
- Babes in arms – Free under 18 months
the Elmer Adventure
Dates: 20th Dec – 4th Jan 2026
This colourful, musical adventure is brought to you by Tall Stories, the company famed for their magical stage adaptations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s picture books, including the West End hit The Gruffalo’s Child, which is also showing this Christmas!
Join three intrepid adventurers as they journey into a joyful jungle campsite in search of the legendary patchwork elephant. Weaving together three of David McKee’s beloved Elmer tales, the storytellers use toe-tapping songs, playful puppetry, and plenty of happy humour to bring Elmer’s world to vibrant life.
This feel-good show is a joyous celebration of uniqueness, friendship, and finding the wonder in being yourself.
Running Time – 60 mins
The Enormous Crocodile – The Musical
Get ready for a deliciously mischievous adventure with “The Enormous Crocodile the Musical”! Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved tale, this vibrant new production brings the cunning crocodile and his imaginative plans to life on stage. Join him as he attempts to gobble up some unsuspecting children, only to be outsmarted by the cleverest of creatures. Filled with catchy songs, colourful characters, and performed in this enchanting open air setting, this musical promises a wickedly fun and unforgettable experience for the whole family. We can’t wait for this one – review coming soon!
- Aimed at Ages – 3+
- Running Time – 55 mins
A note about Kids Week
London may be home to some of the best theatre but when it comes to buying theatre tickets for a family of 3+, its affordability is questionable. Every year for the month of August the Society of London Theatre run an incentive to make theatre accessible for families and younger audiences. During this month children aged 17 or under qualify for a free ticket when accompanied by a full paying adult. In addition up to two extra children’s tickets can be purchased at half price.
If you have your sights set on one of the high ticket west end musicals, such as Disney’s The Lion King Musical at the Lyceum Theatre, this would be a great time to catch a memorable live performance without breaking the bank. More info here.
And for older Children (6+)?
Looking for the perfect West End show to treat your slightly older children (6+)? Check out The Daily Mumtra’s guide to The Best Kids Musicals in London 2025.
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