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GORILLA CIRCUS
Gorilla Circus returns to London this
summer, bringing the excitement of
flying trapeze to Regent’s Park and
Kensington Gardens. Open to anyone
aged 8 to 78, these classes offer a rare
opportunity to experience aerial arts in a
fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Whether you're a total beginner or
looking to build on existing skills, every
session is designed to challenge and
inspire.
Each two-hour class begins with a
warm-up, followed by low bar practice to
develop confidence and form.
Participants then ascend the platform for
guided flying trapeze swings, concluding
with the thrilling chance to be caught
mid-air by an instructor. Drop-in
sessions and structured courses are
available, offering flexibility for different
levels and schedules. Advanced classes
include more complex tricks,
conditioning, and use of specialist
equipment like twisty belts.
Gorilla Circus is also a vibrant
community. Student showcases and
performances throughout the year
celebrate progress and creativity, with
friends and family welcome to attend.
Beyond student programming, the
school trains future instructors and
platform assistants through in-house
and guest-led sessions. Many former
students now perform professionally
worldwide.
Whether for fun, fitness, or a new
challenge, Gorilla Circus offers an
unforgettable aerial adventure.
FREE THEATRE TICKETS FOR
CHILDREN WITH KIDS WEEK
Throughout Kids Week 2025, children
aged 17 and under can see participating
shows for free when accompanied by a
full-paying adult, and each full-paying
adult can also purchase up to two
additional children’s tickets at half price –
all with no booking fees. Lovingly referred
to as the ‘longest week in summer’, Kids
Week will run throughout the summer
holidays, with the offer available on
selected performances until 31 August.
From exciting productions participating
for the first time like 101 Dalmations,
Clueless The Musical, The Devil Wears
Prada, Evita, My Neighbour Totoro and
Starlight Express, to established Kids
Week favourites including Back To The
Future The Musical, Harry Potter And The
Cursed Child, Horrible Histories, The Play
That Goes Wrong, The Smeds And The
Smoos, The Tiger Who Came To Tea and
Wicked, there is something for all the
family to enjoy.
Kids Week also offers an exciting range
of workshops and activities for children to
experience alongside the shows, giving
young theatre fans a behind-the-scenes
look into how the magic comes to life.
Look out for ‘Kids Week Curtain Calls’
where all Kids Week bookers in
attendance can stay for a post-show Q&A
or demonstration after the show, as well
as more show specific offerings from
dance and musical theatre workshops to
puppet demonstrations.
Emma De Souza, Kids Week founder
and Executive Director (Audiences &
Commercial) at Society of London Theatre
& UK Theatre, said: ‘I’m thrilled to see
Kids Week return for its 28th year,
continuing its remarkable run as the
longest-running audience development
initiative of its kind. Now inspiring a
second generation of theatre fans, those
who once attended Kids Week as children
are bringing their own families along.
‘Over the years, Kids Week has
introduced more than 2.5 million young
people to the magic of live theatre – from
children in single-parent families for
whom the experience would otherwise be
out of reach, to future stars of the industry
like acclaimed theatre producer Jamie
Wilson, who had his first taste of theatre
through the campaign. Stories like Jamie's
demonstrate how early access to the arts
can spark a lifelong passion, and why
initiatives like Kids Week remain vital to the
future success of the theatre industry.’
Book Kids Week tickets now at
www.officiallondontheatre.com/kids-week
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