11 Sep 2008
Wimbledon’s Polka theatre kicks off its new season with Paul Sirett’s spooky tale Ghosts In The Gallery, which runs from 26 September to 1 November. Read more
Age: Children
Genre: Play
Sub Genre: Drama
500 years of British history comes to life in 90 minutes!
It's Halloween and closing time in the gallery. A young girl is desperate to see her favourite portrait of Anne Boleyn, when suddenly two hands reach out and grab her. Will she escape or end up on the gallery walls?
Ghosts In The Gallery takes audiences on a fast-paced journey through time, where they will encounter a host of familiar faces including Shakespeare, Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill and Princess Diana.
History is coming back to haunt you!
show times: Various - see theatre for schedule
ticket prices: £9.50
duration: 1hr30
map: View Map
address: 240 The Broadway,Wimbledon,London,United Kingdom,SW19 1SB
nearest tube: Wimbledon/South Wimbledon
nearest bus: 57, 93, 219
nearest train: Wimbledon
parking: Pay and Display bays available near the theatre. Car Parks located in Wimbledon Town Centre.
air conditioned: Yes
Access Booking: Tel: 020 8543 4888 Fax: 020 8545 8365
discounts: Visitors with disabilities are entitled to tickets at the concessionary rate. Escorts of visitors who require assistance may come for free. Please note that you will need to telephone the Box Office, as you will not be able to book tickets at the discounted rate
access description: Level access from the outside pavement in through our front double doors. It is ten steps to the first set of stairs which is up 25 steps and then another 13 steps to the main theatre. For the lift there is a flat surface all the way to the lift door (accessed only with a front of house staff member) to the main theatre and then another 20 flat steps to the front row seating. (ask box office for seats in row A). Theatre is open 20 mintues before peformance. For our adventure theatre it is a total of 30 flat steps.
hearing impaired: Induction loop in main house only.
guide dogs policy: Guide Dogs are welcome, either in the auditorium or up to 2 can be dog-sat by staff. A dog bed and treats are offered in the front of house office.
wheelchairs: Both auditoria are wheelchair accessible. The Main Theatre can cater for up to 6 wheelchairs in the front row, to the right of the stage. The Adventure Theatre can cater for up to 2 wheelchairs. Power-assisted doors are also fitted in the theatre
disabled toilets: The adapted toilet located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
food: Cafe on ground floor.
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