⭐ Step into two half-term seasons of magical theatre at Fulham Palace. This Halloween, join Hansel and Gretel as they discover a gingerbread house, meet a mysterious old lady, and try to find their way home in this interactive retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale — featuring puppetry, storytelling and song (ages 4–7) — followed by The Canterville Ghost, where a mischievous ghost, creaking floorboards and clanking chains bring Oscar Wilde's spooky classic to life (ages 7+). Then in February half term, meet The Velveteen Rabbit, a quiet little toy who dreams of being loved, in a playful adventure of storytelling, games and nursery magic (ages 4–7, bring your favourite toy along!), followed by A Wilde Wedding, where you can help the Palace Courtiers save the Royal Wedding in this playful theatre adventure inspired by Oscar Wilde's much-loved stories (ages 7+).
Highlights
🎭 Four interactive theatre performances across two half-term dates
🎃 29 October 2026 — Hansel & Gretel (11:00, ages 4–7) & The Canterville Ghost (14:00, ages 7+)
✨ 18 February 2027 — The Velveteen Rabbit (11:00, ages 4–7) & A Wilde Wedding (14:00, ages 7+)
🧸 Children can bring their favourite toy to join the Velveteen Rabbit's adventure
👨👩👧 A fun and imaginative experience for the whole family, every half term
General Info
Halloween half term — 29 October 2026
🕥 Session 1: Doors open at 10:30, show 11:00–11:50 — Hansel & Gretel (ages 4–7)
🕜 Session 2: Doors open at 13:30, show 14:00–14:50 — The Canterville Ghost (ages 7+)
February half term — 18 February 2027
🕥 Session 3: Doors open at 10:30, show 11:00–11:50 — The Velveteen Rabbit (ages 4–7)
🕜 Session 4: Doors open at 13:30, show 14:00–14:50 — A Wilde Wedding (ages 7+)
📅 Date: 29 October 2026 and 18 February 2027
⏳ Duration: approx. 50 minutes each (no interval)
📍 Location: Chaplain's Garden marquee, Fulham Palace
👨👩👧 Age requirement: Session 1 suited for ages 4–7; Session 2 suited for ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
☕ Food & Drink: the Palace café will be open; covered bottled drinks are welcome inside the marquee (no other food or drink permitted)
🚪 Marquee doors remain open throughout if you need to step out
❓ Questions: email reception@fulhampalace.org
