Unicorn Theatre announces new season including Bank of England’s first ever stage partnership

The Unicorn Theatre has announced its 20th anniversary season, marking two decades at its Tooley Street venue with a programme of seven productions.

The season opens with Pocket Money (26 September to 1 November 2026), created by Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari. The production is an interactive show for children aged seven and above, exploring financial literacy and decision-making. It is supported by the Bank of England and the Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust, with 40 per cent of tickets priced at £3.

Home Song (2 October to 8 November 2026), created by Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, returns following a previous run. The piece is designed for children aged six to 18 months and follows a journey between Kumasi and London through music and performance.

For the festive period, Santa’s First Christmas (14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027) is adapted by Bagshaw from the book by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith. Directed and choreographed by James Cousins with music and lyrics by Harry Blake, the production marks the theatre’s first dance theatre work.

Also returning is Huddle (27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027), created by Filskit Theatre and directed by Sarah Shephard. The piece, for children aged one to four, follows a penguin family and has been reimagined for this run.

In early 2027, the Unicorn will present The Last Wild (30 January to 7 March 2027), adapted by Jude Christian from the novel by Piers Torday. Directed by Bagshaw, the production is a co-production with the National Theatre and will tour nationally following its London run.

Running alongside it is Creatures (5 February to 14 March 2027), a new devised piece created and directed by Jo Tyabji for children aged three to six, focusing on the natural world through puppetry and music.

The season concludes with The Magic Callaloo (19 March to 18 April 2027), adapted and written by Trish Cooke and directed by Robin Belfield. The production reimagines Rapunzel and draws on stories of escape from slavery.

Alongside the programme, the theatre will launch Critical Conversations, a series of events for children and families, beginning in spring 2027. The organisation has also announced a new partnership with Imaginate, linked to the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival – with more details to be confired.