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A brightly coloured stage shows a large patchwork Elmer the elephant puppet with bold squares of red, yellow, green, blue and purple, operated by performers whose legs are visible beneath the body. Beside Elmer, an actor in casual jungle-explorer clothing runs joyfully across the stage. The background features vibrant painted trees, plants and rocks in warm oranges and purples, creating a lively jungle setting. A perfect visual for families and kids in Walthamstow looking for a fun, colourful theatre adventure.

Win 4 Tickets to The Elmer Adventure for Kids in Walthamstow

The Elmer Adventure is stomping into Soho Theatre Walthamstow this festive season, an unmissable treat for kids in Walthamstow!

Kids (and their grown ups) are invited to celebrate their unique selves in their brightest, boldest, most colourful festive outfits, the perfect antidote to grey winter days. This performance will bring a riot of colour and fun to the Soho Theatre from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. The ultimate festive pick-me-up for kids in Walthamstow, especially if you manage to pick up a free family ticket! Read on for the details…

If you haven’t visited the new Soho Theatre Walthamstow venue yet, this is the perfect excuse. After reopening in May 2025 following a major renovation, the theatre has quickly become one of the community’s most-loved cultural spaces. The building has been restored with careful attention to details like comfortable seating with great views of the stage. The brighter, more accessible building interior is now buzzing with family-friendly energy.

What better show to experience it with than a technicolour celebration of joy, kindness and standing out from the crowd?

Elmer Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before

Based on David McKee’s iconic books, this magical new stage adaptation from the award-winning Tall Stories (the team behind the stage productions of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and The Smeds and the Smoos) bursts with music, movement and multi-coloured mischief.

Three adventurous storytellers invite families deep into the jungle as they search for a very unusual elephant… their campsite transforming into a vibrant storytelling world filled with puppetry, toe-tapping tunes and Tall Stories’ trademark theatrical sparkle. The show brings together three classic tales: Elmer, Elmer and the Tune, and Elmer and the Hippos. A perfect introduction for little ones and a nostalgia trip for grown-ups.

A Feel-Good Festive Treat

Whether your child is theatre-obsessed or experiencing live performance for the first time, The Elmer Adventure offers warmth, humour and plenty of giggles. With relaxed and audio-described performances available, Soho Theatre Walthamstow continues to deliver on its promise of being a welcoming, inclusive home for all families.

This is one Christmas outing guaranteed to leave you smiling all the way down Hoe Street.

Eyes on the Prize! How to Enter

For your chance to win a family ticket for 4 to see The Elmer Adventure, enter via the EEK members’ competition portal.

Ts & Cs

This competition is for members only. If you’re not already an EEK member, you can sign up through our competition portal. You’ll be added to our membership database and receive a free membership card with special offers across the borough, plus regular East London family news. We never share your details, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

First-choice dates subject to availability.
Enter by midnight on 27th November.
Good luck!

The Elmer Adventure
Soho Theatre Walthamstow
Arch 2, Queen’s Yard, Walthamstow, London E17

Dates:
Saturday 20 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026

Tickets:
From £12

Relaxed Performance:
Saturday 3 January, 1:30pm

Audio-Described Performance:
Friday 2 January, 1:30pm

Booking:
Book via Soho Theatre → https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-elmer-adventure/

Looking for more fun activities this Christmas in East London, check out our latest round up.

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