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The Unicorn Theatre 2025/26 Season

The Unicorn Theatre announces world premiere and more shows as part of its exciting 2025/26 season.

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Continuing its commitment to creating transformative theatre for children of all ages, the Unicorn Theatre is excited to unveil the latest instalment of its 2025/26 season -bringing together some of the most exciting voices in children’s theatre, including partnerships with Roald Dahl, Slot Machine Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Birmingham Rep.

Highlights include:

  • Your Toys (22nd March – 12th April) - Slot Machine Theatre presents a heart-warming show that puts children’s favourite toys centre stage as they watch them come to life on stage. Packed with music, belly laughs and plenty of surprises, Your Toys is an anthem to the power of play that will send audiences home smiling from ear to ear.
  • Toto Kerblammo! (May 1st – 17th May)  - Following a critically acclaimed run in 2023,  returns to the Unicorn. ‘One of the most important writers and theatre makers in the UK’ (The Stage), Tim Crouch (An Oak Tree, Young Vic; My Arm, Traverse Theatre) brings his signature blend of thought-provoking and experimental theatre. Told through headphones using cutting-edge 3D binaural audio technology, this moving production follows the story of Effy and her beloved pet as they discover the true meaning of love, grief and friendship.
  • Planet Omar (21st May – 7th June) - Dynamic storytelling, playful visuals, and a heartwarming message are wrapped up in a new production by award-winning Bradford playwright Asif Khan (Combustion, Arcola Theatre; Sisters 360, Polka Theatre), adapted for the stage from the beloved books by Zanib Mian, published by Hachette Children’s Group from whom Leeds Playhouse acquired the stage rights. 
  • UNICORN ONLINE -  The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me  - Roald Dahl’s brilliantly bonkers tale is reimagined in this theatrical reading presented by Unicorn Online and the Roald Dahl Story Company. Performed by award-winning actor Hammed Animashaun,  Chirag Benedict Lobo and Akuc Bol. The story follows Billy, a young dreamer who wants to turn a crumbling wooden house into the world’s greatest sweetshop, bursting with treats and wonder. 

Further Information: What's on | The Unicorn Theatre