The Kids Week London theatre event is back for summer 2009! For a whole two weeks of the summer holidays, kids can take part in some great theatrical activities, see theatre shows for free and generally have a great time.

Kids Week 2009
Kids Week 2009 is a fabulous chance to get your little prima donnas and your mini Pavarottis out into the theatre and enjoying all the free and fun events on offer.

Summer holiday fun
Running from the 14th August - 28th August, Kids Week 2009 is a chance to get great access to the theatres in London. Celebrating their 12th birthday this year, the Kids Week crew give one child the chance to go to a vast range of theatre shows for free, when accompanied by a paying adult. With two more kids able to go for half price, the event is a brilliant way to keep children entertained during the school holidays and a chance for a great family day out in the city.

Kids theatre shows
With a huge long list of shows to choose from, the only difficulty with Kids Week 2009 is choosing which theatres to go to and which activities to take part in. Wicked, Hairspray, and Sister Act are just some of the great shows to be seen in 2009, along with a host of as yet unconfirmed productions. Kids Week 2009 guarantees to bring your kids even more theatrical fun than last year.

Activities for kids
And if your kids have been inspired by the great theatre they have seen, why not see if you can get them on the stage too? Last year during Kids Week the Theatre Museum held workshops that gave kids of all ages the chance to learn to sword fight the Shakespearian way. Workshops planned for 2009 include sessions to show children how to move like greased lightening with dance classes, as well as singing lessons and the opportunity to take part in loads of fun kids activities.

Singing and dancing for all
Covent Garden is often thought of as the heart of dance and classical music London, and during Kids Week 2008 there were many special events taking place there. From the drama and costume classes to singing and dancing sessions, there was something to grab every child's attention. The plans for 2009 will be finalised soon, so chack back later for further information and updates.

Kids Week theatre shows
Please note that the 2009 programme is still being finalised, and the shows listed below are those that took part in the 2008 festival. For an early taste of all the events taking place in August, check out the free West End family day in MayUnder 5s
The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Age 5+
The Lion King, Hairspray, High School Musical, Into the Hoods, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Monty Python's Spamalot, The 39 Steps, Professor Bumm's Story Machine, The Sound of Music, Stomp, Wicked, Zorro the Musical

PG
Billy Elliot, Blood Brothers, Brief Encounter, Buddy, Chicago, Gigi, Grease, Never Forget, The Woman in Black, We Will Rock You.

Age 15+
Avenue Q, Jersey Boys, Marguerite

For more information or to buy tickets for Kids Week 2009 in London phone 0870 4000 601.