Mika and the Polar Bear at HOME Manchester: puppet show for children, December 2026
Mika and the Polar Bear, a 50-minute dance and puppetry show for ages 4 to 11, is at HOME Manchester on 21 and 22 December 2026. Times, age guidance and booking.
When and where
Family-friendlyIf you need something for the last few days before Christmas, Mika and the Polar Bear is at HOME Manchester on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December 2026, with shows at 11am and 2pm each day.
It's a dance theatre show by Coalesce Dance Theatre, made with Theatre Porto. Mika gets lost in a storm and has to travel across land, sea and sky to find the way home, meeting animal helpers along the way, including a lone polar bear living in an icy wonderland.
There's no dialogue. The story is told through dance, animal puppets, projections and music, which makes it a good first theatre trip for children who wouldn't sit through a play. At 50 minutes with no interval, it's also short enough for most young attention spans.
Good to know
- There's loud music, lights that change brightness and colour, and a snow machine at the end.
- Touch tours, relaxed performances and audio description are available on request, so ask HOME when you book.
Quick answers
Where is it? HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Place, First Street, Manchester, M15 4FN.
When is it on? Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December 2026, at 11am and 2pm each day.
What age is it for? HOME says it is ideal for ages 4 to 11 and their families.
How long is it? 50 minutes, no interval.
How do I book? Use HOME's official booking page, or call the box office on 0161 200 1500 (10am to 8pm daily). Prices and availability are shown when you pick a performance.
Information and image from HOME.