Really Big Pants Theatre

Really Big Pants Theatre Presenting theatre with serious messages in a playful way. Love Joe & Willow & our really big pants

We'd love to share our 'awesome' shows for children with you at your primary school, theatre, arts centre, library, museum, hospital, lit fest... anywhere!

It’s  .  We are Joe and Willow, proud wearers of really big pants for eleven years, and we believe children’s theatre is...
09/02/2026

It’s . We are Joe and Willow, proud wearers of really big pants for eleven years, and we believe children’s theatre is absolutely vital for . Our interactive shows inspire creativity, help build empathy, offer enrichment, boost mental health and wellbeing, and bring joy. Theatre offers a shared experience like no other to inspire, educate, and entertain - and WE LOVE IT! Get in touch for more info about all our shows and how we can bring them to your school hall or venue.

Today is  , held to raise awareness of cancer and help encourage its prevention.As ever, we wanted to name loved ones he...
04/02/2026

Today is , held to raise awareness of cancer and help encourage its prevention.

As ever, we wanted to name loved ones here - Willow’s mum Norma, and Joe’s friend Banners, who both died much too young. Banners’ four-year-old daughter was partial inspiration for our sensitive new show COMFORT, which was created for bereaved children and their families, where we explore grief with humour and energy to highlight the importance of talking openly and honestly about death.

Please get in touch if you’d like to learn more about this show and where we can perform it.

And check your bits… b***s, poo, the lot.

With love, Joe and Willow xx

We can't wait to return to the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre with another 'awesome' show!  Join us on Sunday 8 March at 2p...
30/01/2026

We can't wait to return to the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre with another 'awesome' show! Join us on Sunday 8 March at 2pm for SUDDENLY...!, a fast, fun quest putting a twist in the tail of traditional tales (and perfect for celebrating ̇nternationalwomensday)! Plus we'll be signing copies of our accompanying illustrated chapter book SUDDENLY...! & OTHER STORIES afterwards, helping continue the fun that week!

See you there! Love Joe and Willow and our really big pants xx

Ages 6+
https://www.riverhousebarn.co.uk/events/143492

Well, if everyone else is posting pics from 2016, here’s one of us under a fabulous display of really big pants!  We’re ...
16/01/2026

Well, if everyone else is posting pics from 2016, here’s one of us under a fabulous display of really big pants! We’re VERY proud to have been a partnership for eleven years and counting!

We're feeling very dramatic today!
13/01/2026

We're feeling very dramatic today!

Get ready for the teddy!Prepare for the bear!Clare and Cory are coming your way -with a glorious story to share!Stay tun...
08/01/2026

Get ready for the teddy!
Prepare for the bear!
Clare and Cory are coming your way -
with a glorious story to share!

Stay tuned for news of where we’ll be performing CLARE & CORY SHARE A (GLORIOUS) STORY this year - a show for ages 3+, packed with puppets and riddled with rhymes!

WHERE’S THE CLASS BEAR?
Let us explain:
Jane shares her train (batteries not included)
Anmol shares his doll (wonky leg; mended several times)
Michael shares his cycle (a trusty three-wheeler)
Willow and Joe both have a go with a yo-yo
BUT
Clare NEVER EVER shares her pear
Until she loses the class bear (uh-oh)
Enter Cory
Can he save the day with a story?

Get in touch if you’d like to help us find the bear in YOUR primary school, theatre, arts centre, or any other community space - including lit fests, as we have an accompanying picture book! Also perfect for and to celebrate 2026’s !

For ages 3+

“Thank you so much for the most creative, wholesome show – we absolutely loved it. One of the best pieces of children’s theatre we’ve ever seen – what a joy!”
Family, Kenneth More Theatre

“Finn’s first theatre show. He LOVED coming up to help, and was bouncing and grinning the whole time”
Finn, age 3, and Louise, godmother, Lyric Hammersmith

“It was so engaging that my little one remained focused for the whole play, even at such a young age. Thank you for making her very first visit to a theatre so special!”
Mum, Courtyard Arts Centre

“Your show was mind-blowingly amazing! All the places you created felt so real. I hope you know how special it will have been for all the spellbound children who got to see it – they were captivated from start to finish. Everyone was absolutely buzzing afterwards and we can’t wait to invite Joe and Willow back again”
Linton Children’s Book Festival

“Excellent – great fun and the grandchildren loved it. They couldn’t wait to buy the book”
Family, Brentwood Theatre

You’ll definitely need a comfort blanket this week… brrrrrrrr!  Keep warm and happy spring term!
06/01/2026

You’ll definitely need a comfort blanket this week… brrrrrrrr! Keep warm and happy spring term!

Wishing everyone a wonderful spring term… plus it’s only two months until  !  We’ve still got some availability that wee...
05/01/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful spring term… plus it’s only two months until ! We’ve still got some availability that week (2-6 March) so get in touch if you’d like an acclaimed interactive theatre show for your primary school or nursery, with accompanying illustrated books to help celebrate the Year of Reading! READ all about our shows on our website reallybigpants.co.uk and BOOK now!

As ever, we wanted to say a really big thank you for all the love and support we’ve had this year - it’s been a tricky o...
31/12/2025

As ever, we wanted to say a really big thank you for all the love and support we’ve had this year - it’s been a tricky one with funding so hard to find. But we are so proud to have premiered our show COMFORT in 2025, created to help support grieving families. And to have turned eleven! Lots to look forward to in 2026… HAPPY NEW YEAR! Love Joe and Willow and our really big pants xx

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!  We’ve been feeling thoroughly merry all month thanks to our festive show HO HO HO which we’ve ...
23/12/2025

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! We’ve been feeling thoroughly merry all month thanks to our festive show HO HO HO which we’ve been performing in primary schools, community centres, and children’s wards in hospitals, but there’s always room for more excitement!

To mark the winter solstice (light the good candles).Illustration by Rosie Alabaster from our book POETRY VERSUS POTTERY...
21/12/2025

To mark the winter solstice (light the good candles).

Illustration by Rosie Alabaster from our book POETRY VERSUS POTTERY.

We love getting crafty - and not just with children after our shows, and making props!  Here’s Willow’s ho ho homemade f...
20/12/2025

We love getting crafty - and not just with children after our shows, and making props! Here’s Willow’s ho ho homemade festive decoration on our HQ Christmas tree, with Joe’s pompom lurking in the background! 🎄

Address

London

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Really Big Pants Theatre posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram