What a show, kids!
The theatre review for children and families at the Verdi Theatre in Pollenza
About What a show, kids!
A Sunday at the theatre for the whole family
In Pollenza, a small village in the province of Macerata in the heart of the Marche region, the What a show, kids! review transforms some winter Sunday afternoons into a regular event for children and families. The shows take place at the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi, the elegant Italian-style theatre overlooking Piazza della Libertà, which for the occasion opens its doors to the youngest audiences.
Fairy tales, adventures, and stories that come to life
The programme is entirely dedicated to children's theatre: classics of children's literature, revisited fairy tales, and original stories told with puppets, music, play, and a lot of imagination. Each show is chosen to speak to children in a direct and engaging language, yet capable of making adults smile too. The themes range from friendship to healthy eating, from great adventures to journeys into the world of imagination.
Organization and the Lagrù Association
The review is curated by the Lagrù Cultural Association of Fermo, a reference point in the Marche region for theatre aimed at younger generations, in collaboration with the Municipality of Pollenza. The guest companies come from the Italian children's theatre scene and present well-crafted productions, with colourful sets and actors who know how to connect with the young audience.
When and where
The shows take place on Sunday afternoons, starting at 5:30 PM, with the ticket office opening at 4:30 PM. The review is part of the rich cultural programme of the Verdi Theatre in Pollenza, which also offers drama, dialect theatre, and school-themed theatre during the season. For families in the area, it has become a pleasant habit: an afternoon together, away from screens, discovering the magic of the stage.
A theatre for growing up
In addition to entertainment, What a show, kids! has an educational value: it introduces children to live theatre, stimulates their imagination, and offers the opportunity for a first experience as spectators. With affordable prices and a season ticket option, the review is designed to be accessible to all families in the municipality of Pollenza and nearby towns.
What a show, kids! — edition 2026
The What a show, kids! 2026 review presented three shows at the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi in Pollenza, always on Sundays at 5:30 PM. The programme combined theatre and themes dear to the little ones, from healthy eating to the great classics of children's literature.
The shows, organized by the Lagrù Cultural Association in collaboration with the Municipality of Pollenza, confirmed the successful formula of the review: accessible and quality theatre afternoons for families in the Macerata area.
Programme What a show, kids! 2026
Sunday, January 26 — "The Fairy Tale Eater, Stories in the Kitchen"
- 5:30 PM — A show dedicated to healthy eating: a chef and his clumsy assistant must prepare an important gala dinner with few ingredients but lots of imagination, in a story where food mixes with tales.
Sunday, February 8 — "Peter Pan"
- 5:30 PM — J. M. Barrie's famous classic brought to the stage for the little ones, featuring Neverland, imagination, and the dream of never growing up.
Sunday, March 1 — "My Friend Cipì"
- 5:30 PM — A show inspired by the famous Cipì, the little bird protagonist of a story about discovering the world and friendship.
Ticket office open from 4:30 PM. Bookings on 334 7045739 or liveticket.it.
Highlights What a show, kids! 2026
- Three Sunday shows for children and families
- "The Fairy Tale Eater", "Peter Pan", and "My Friend Cipì"
- Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi, in the historic centre of Pollenza
Prices What a show, kids! 2026
Practical information — What a show, kids!
Where
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi, Piazza della Libertà 25, Pollenza (MC).
Times
Shows start at 5:30 PM, ticket office open from 4:30 PM.
Tickets
Single ticket 6 euros; season ticket for the entire review at a reduced rate. Bookings on 334 7045739 or online at liveticket.it.
How to get there
Pollenza can be reached by car from the SS77 Val di Chienti dual carriageway (Pollenza-Tolentino exit); the historic centre is a few minutes away. The nearest train stations are Tolentino and Macerata.
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Where does it take place — What a show, kids!
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi
Piazza della Libertà 25, 62010 Pollenza