What age is CLOWN for?

Ages 2 and up, with no upper limit. Under-2s go free on a lap.

Daytime shows most days from Thursday 3 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, between 10.30am and 1.30pm. First shows: Thu 3 Dec, 11am and 1pm.

Can we bring a pushchair?

Yes. There is room for pushchairs inside the tent, and baby changing on site.

There are no loud bangs, and we have ear defenders to borrow. Haze is used during the show.

A first Christmas show for little ones

Name: Quentin Blake's CLOWN
Start: 2026-12-03T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-01-03T13:25:00+00:00
Location: Walthamstow Town Square

Quentin Blake's CLOWN. Ages 2+. 55 minutes. Daytime shows in a heated big top in Walthamstow.

A little toy clown is thrown in the bin and sets off to find a new home. Five circus artists tell Quentin Blake's story with acrobatics, juggling, a lot of falling over and a lot of music. Told through action rather than words, so every child in the room can follow it.

Pick a date for CLOWN

Quentin Blake's Clown leaps for joy beside a Christmas tree: Quentin Blake watercolour for CLOWN in Walthamstow — Illustration © Quentin Blake

Ages 2+

made for first theatre trips

55 min

no interval, back in time for lunch

Daytime

shows most days

£13

adults from, all fees included

Made for a first theatre trip

Short and sweet. 55 minutes, straight through.
Semi-relaxed, every show. Wriggle, chat, take a break and come back in.
Pushchairs welcome. Room for buggies inside the tent and baby changing on site.
Kind on little ears. No loud bangs, and ear defenders to borrow. Haze is used.
Warm and step-free. A heated big top, two minutes from Walthamstow Central.
Under-2s free on a lap.

Directed by Sean Kempton, a long-time clown for Cirque du Soleil (Varekai, Kooza, Quidam).

"I am delighted Clown will be brought to new audiences in this unique form by The Revel Puck Circus. In fact, I am appropriately speechless."
Sir Quentin Blake

Questions

What age is CLOWN for?: Ages 2 and up, with no upper limit. Under-2s go free on a lap.
How long is it?: 55 minutes, with no interval.
When are the shows?: Daytime shows most days from Thursday 3 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, between 10.30am and 1.30pm. First shows: Thu 3 Dec, 11am and 1pm.
Can we bring a pushchair?: Yes. There is room for pushchairs inside the tent, and baby changing on site.
Is it noisy?: There are no loud bangs, and we have ear defenders to borrow. Haze is used during the show.