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The Gruffalo & Bluey’s Big Play at the Theatre! Best Kids’ Theatre Shows to Book in 2024

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The Gruffalo and Bluey Big Play are coming to Singapore in June! Get excited for these super kids’ theatre shows, family musicals, magic shows, puppet shows, circus acts, and music concerts for kids. Don’t miss our theatre discount codes!

Did you hear that The Gruffalo and the Bluey kids’ theatre show is coming to Singapore in June? Singapore may have an abundance of kid-friendly activities, but there’s nothing quite like catching a kids’ theatre show in Singapore! Look out for the hugely anticipated Matilda the Musical, Andy Griffith’s 78-Storey Treehouse and more. Whether you love experiencing kids’ shows in Singapore for the performances, costumes and acting or whether you have budding actors who are in drama class and want to see the live action, here are some awesome kids’ theatre shows to look out for! Bookmark this page to keep up to date on all the upcoming kids’ theatre happenings in 2024.

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Kids’ theatre shows and concerts in 2024 to keep a look out for:

The Gruffalo returns to the theatre this June!

theatre singapore musical singapore the gruffalo live on stage
Image Credit: The Gruffalo Live

The much-loved musical adaptation of the classic picture book, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo, returns to the iconic Victoria Theatre this June! This smash-hit musical adaptation presented by Tall Stories Theatre Company from the United Kingdom will take you and your kiddos on an exciting adventure through the deep, dark wood with Mouse as he encounters the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl, and the party-mad Snake on his quest for hazelnuts. Can the tale of the fearsome Gruffalo rescue Mouse from becoming a meal for these ravenous woodland beings? After all, there is no such thing as a Gruffalo—is there? The Gruffalo is the perfect opportunity for little kids to immerse themselves in the world of theatre.

Get a 10% discount on theatre ticket categories for weekend shows with promo code GRUFFALO10. Get a 15% discount on theatre ticket categories on Thursdays and Fridays with promo code GRUFFALO15.

When: 14 to 23 June 2024
Where: Victoria Theatre
How much: $42-$72. Book tickets here.


Family theatre: Matilda The Musical in 2024

Matilda The Musical Coming to Singapore in 2024

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. It is one of our absolute favourite stories and we are so excited that it’s coming to theatres in Singapore next year! Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of 101 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical has been delighting audiences in London’s West End and across the world for over a decade.
Read our interview with the 3 kids who play Matilda here!

When: 9 March – 7 April 2024
Where: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay
How much:  $68-$218. Book tickets here.


Kids’ theatre: Errol’s Garden

SRT's Errol's Garden - Flowers Gardeners
Image Credit: SRT

Errols’ Garden is an interactive musical filled with catchy songs and humour that will take your kids on a journey to learn the importance of coming together as a community to make dreams a reality. Join Errol and his neighbours as they work together to create a beautiful community garden on the rooftop that will bring joy to many.

Get 15% off tickets here.
When: from 28 February 2024
Where: 
Singapore Repertory Theatre, 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035
How much: $32 – $50. Click here to purchase tickets.


Kids’ theatre show: Fatimah and Her Magic Socks

Kids' theatre show: Fatimah and Her Magic Socks
Image: Esplanade Theatre (past theatre production)

Adapted from the children’s book ‘Fatimah and her Magic Socks’, this kids’ theatre show at the friendly Esplanade Theatre Studio follows the story of a little girl called Fatimah, who loves to play and dance in her Magic Socks! One rainy afternoon, Fatimah meets a mysterious and magical lion that takes her on an unexpected adventure. This is a great show to teach the little ones about the true meaning of friendship.

When: 1 – 17 March 2024
Where: Fatimah and her Magic Socks, Esplanade Theatre Studio
How much: from $23. Tickets here.


Ice skating musical: Disney on Ice in 2024

kids theatre singapore shows - disney on ice
Image Credit: Disney on Ice via Facebook

Get ready to celebrate 100 years of your favourite shows with old and new Disney friends at Disney on Ice. Discover a whole new world with Aladdin, travel to Motunui with Moana and sing along with Anna and Elsa as they take you back to their ice castle. The kids will be in for a treat as they watch their favourite characters come alive through song, dance, and storytelling, all while ice skating! This popular kids’ theatre show is one you don’t want to miss. Hurry and book your tickets now with your DBS & POSB card to get 10% off (or 15% off with POSB Everyday Card).

When: 9 – 17 March 2024
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691
How much: $25 – $174. Click here to purchase tickets.


Interactive play: SmartyPants and the Swordfish

Image: ART:DIS (Arts & Disability Singapore) and Gateway Arts Limited

SmartyPants and the Swordfish is a compelling immersive, interactive and inclusive theatre play that delves into Singapore’s history while taking a constructive look at the issue of bullying. The audience is able to interact with the production which is pretty unique! The theatre show opens with a group of students investigating the legend of Redhill, probing to uncover how a young kampung boy met his demise at the hands of a jealous sultan. As they take a look into this age-old tale, they uncover hidden truths, meet evil advisors and even fend off an attack by swordfishes! Featuring a collaborative staging between mainstream actors and artists with disabilities, who will be manoeuvring colourful and large puppets to bring the play to life.

Get 15% off theatre show tickets if you book before 21 Feb 2024.
When: 20-24 March 2024
Where: Gateway Theatre’s Black Box
How much: $35. Click here to purchase tickets.


Esplanade music for kids: Shining in Space

Esplanade theatre kids: Shining in Space
Image: Esplanade Theatre

Shining in Space is a wondrous intergalactic musical show for kids aged 5 to 8. Shining loves to draw her feelings in her special notebook, and shares them with Star, her best friend who is a stuffed toy. One day, when an accident threatens to destroy her notebook, Star comes to life and an adventure unfolds! This kids’ theatre show is super kid-friendly and is labelled a Relaxed Environment (RE) performance—perfect for fidgety little ones who can move around! The production features orchestral music, storytelling and multimedia.

When: 14 – 17 March 2024
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
How much: $25. Click here to purchase tickets.


Aki’s Playground By PLAY! (Singapore)

 Esplanade Theatre Aki’s Playground By PLAY! (Singapore)
Image credit: Esplanade Theatre

Little ones aged 3 to 8 are invited to this experience (it’s not a theatre show but an immersive free and easy experience). Enter any time within the timed slot and go on an enthralling journey across three magical realms. The experience includes interactive light and sound displays, as well as curated workshops. The production Aki’s Playground is part of Esplanade’s kids festival ‘March On’.

When: 14 – 17 March 2024
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
How much: $15. Click here to purchase tickets.


Kids’ theatre: Andy Griffith’s 78-Storey Treehouse

kids theatre - Andy Griffith's 78-storey treehouse
Image Credit: SISTIC

If your kids are fans of Andy Griffith’s Treehouse series, then you don’t want to miss this! The new treehouse has 13 more levels, a Scibbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility, plus an outdoor movie theatre. In this comical theatre show, Mr Big Shot arrives and threatens to replace Andy with a monkey. Join Andy on his journey to save his spot on the show and find out why there are mysterious spy cows showing up everywhere! Read our interview with Andy Griffith here!

When: 23 – 24 March 2024
Where: Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place, #01-02, Singapore 179558
How much: $40 – $70. Click here to purchase tickets.


Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show

bluey kids theatre in singapore
Image credit: Bluey

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are coming to Singapore for the June Holidays! Look out for a spectacular theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series Bluey about a cuter-than-cute blue dog and her family. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show featuring brilliantly created life-sized puppets. This kids’ theatre show will be 50 minutes with no intermission and we hear there’s a chance for Bluey meet-and-greets! Read our interview with Bluey Animation Director and mum of one here.

When: 13 – 23 June 2024
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
How much: $38 – $108. Tickets here.


Candlelight Concerts

Take the kids to one of the many Candlelight Concerts for a magical experience of listening to music by candlelight in different locations around Singapore from SEA Aquarium to Chijmes! Best for kids 8 years old or older.

When: various dates
How much: from $63 per person


Esplanade’s PLAYtime! 2024 BURP

Fans of Roald Dahl’s BFG will like the sound of this kids’ theatre show! Get ready for BURP, a heartening tale about a man who loves collecting sounds in glass jars, each one a doorway to a special memory or feeling. Every day, he carefully picks a few sound jars and plays them on his Incredible Sound Machine, transporting him back to extraordinary moments in time. But one day, something strange happens – a mighty burp ripples through his entire body, a vibration so powerful that he just has to collect it before it flies away!

When: 10- 25 August 2024
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio
How much: from $23 Tickets here.


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Image credit: The Gruffalo Live

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