Saturday 16 November – Sunday 26 January

Recommended for ages 5-12



A festive, magical quest for the whole family

When Clara receives a super-cool enchanted Nutcracker toy, one thing’s for sure - she doesn’t want her accident-prone little brother, Fritz, anywhere near it! But with rumours of an evil, seven-headed Mouse King trying to steal Christmas, Clara might just need the help of Fritz to save the day!

Join Olivier award-winning Little Bulb ("Wolf Witch Giant Fairy") and Polka Theatre for a magical, musical quest of heroism and surprising rodent singalongs, featuring a sleigh-load of familiar festive bangers that’ll have you dancing in your seat.



Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (including an interval)



Access Performances:

Relaxed: Saturday 7 December 11am

Audio described: Sunday 15 December 2.30pm

Captioned: Saturday 11 January 11am

BSL Interpreted: Sunday 12 January 2.30pm



Tickets from £10*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

Friday 6 December - Sunday 2 February

Recommended for ages 1-4

One winter morning, Peter woke up and looked out the window. Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see.

Discover a world blanketed in wonder in this brand-new dance adaptation of ‘The Snowy Day’, inspired by the award-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. Join Peter as he crunches through the snowy streets of his New York neighbourhood, in this intimate and interactive icy adventure.

Brought to life by Polka Theatre and Can’t Sit Still, the award nominated company behind ‘Oh No, George!’, The Snowy Day is specially designed for 1-4 year olds and their grown-ups, featuring one dancer, original music and an immersive, enchanting set. Join us at Polka Theatre this winter to experience the magic of fresh snowfall in Keats' classic, heart-warming tale.

Approximately 40 minutes

Access performances:
Relaxed: Saturday 11 January 2.45pm
All performances are highly visual and suitable for Deaf and hearing audiences.

Tickets from £11*
(Group and multi-buy offers available)
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

THE HIGH CHAPARRALS - acoustic guitars, mandolin and double bass combine with glorious harmonies and a skiffle beat as they perform classic pop and country/rock'n'roll covers in their inimitable style, as well as a selection of lead singer John Phillips' inspired, eclectic compositions.
They play two sets with an interval, starting at about 8.15pm. Bar open until 11.30pm

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Please join us for our first lunchtime concert of the year at St John's, Wimbledon with Anian Wiedner (organ).

Generously supported by the Tertis Foundation, Anian will be playing Messiaen’s L’Ascension and Franck’s Chorale No.2 in B minor.

Doors open from 12.30pm for tea/coffee/homemade cake and savouries. Entry is free with a retiring collection to support St John's Music Fund.

To join our mailing list and for more information about upcoming concerts, please email: jane.long@me.com.

Merton Live is back for 2025 with more acts and more performers than ever before!


Join Wimbledon Guild and New Wimbledon Theatre as they present a showcase of the very best local talent - from award winning dance schools to jaw dropping vocals and show stopping creative performances – there'll be something for everyone.

This year’s line-up consists of 12 incredible acts, including some you might have seen before.

Returning to the stage:

-Urban Dance City
-Elite Dancers Academy
-The Study
-Ricards Lodge School
-J & L Robinson School of Dance
-Cricket Green School
-Green Arts Mitcham
--South Mitcham Community Ballet
Ford Performing Arts

New, joining us for 2025:

-Wimbledon Rock Choir
-Rosie Chesson Dance
-Salsa Got Soul


All money from ticket sales and raised on the day will go towards our vital work offering practical help and personal support so that no one in our community has to face life’s challenges alone.

Tickets £10

Join us for a special evening of music from our in-house Lantern Handbells Group and featured guests!

The Lantern Handbells group will be playing such classics as Londonderry Air, Skye Boat Song, Largo from Dvorak’s New World Symphony, Yesterday by the Beatles, You Raise Me Up, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Chariots of Fire, and Pié Jesu.

Interspersed with songs from Johnny Keefe and Emma Carroll, Stephen Hall on the trumpet, and Steve Humphrys and Jason Ching on the piano, this beautiful musical evening is not to be missed!

We will be fundraising for the Merton Night Shelter.

Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 February

Recommend for ages 5-8

Tickets from £14*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

Schools tickets from £9 (11th ticket free)

Approx 40 minutes



This is a story about an ant called Amy (an award-winning ant one might add), her brother Andy and a Brown Spider.

Amy the ant works very hard. When she wins the Employee of the Month Award, Amy feels a happiness that drives her to work even harder. But is she truly content? With the help of the Brown Spider, Amy learns to find true happiness by appreciating the world around her and celebrating her brother’s memory in the everyday.

Please note this show very gently refers to sibling loss. 

Diabetes is the 5th largest cause of death in the world. It's also the world’s most common long term health condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 16 people (5.6 million in the UK).

In this talk, we'll cover:

Why older people are more likely to develop diabetes
Signs and symptoms to look out for
How diabetes can affect your body and daily life
What you can do to help prevent it
Experts will be on hand to answer your questions and talk you through what happens after a diabetes diagnosis.

This is a free information event for Merton residents aged 50+.

Come and support local businesses at Mitcham Market Square!

On the second Saturday of every month, Mitcham Market hosts a series of small businesses selling unique crafts and delicious foods. Enjoy with friends or family and shop local.

The next markets will be:
- Saturday 8 February
- Saturday 8 March

The Council are piloting different events in the market square in response to the 'Mitcham Matters' public consultation where local residents expressed that they would enjoy more events in the Town Centre.

Our Parks will also be hosting their weekly free exercise class from 10-11am.If you'd like to take part, sign up here: www.ourparks.org.uk/borough/fair-green-mitcham-market