Three epic shows. One amazing summer.

Whether you’re after belly laughs, brilliant storytelling or edge-of-your-seat entertainment, Nimax Kids have the whole family covered this Summer, with The Gruffalo at the Lyric, Horrible Histories at the Apollo and Brainiac Live! at the Garrick Theatre.

Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. Tickets from £10. Age guidance: 3+.

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits is the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Tickets from £19.50. Age guidance: 5 to 105!

Following its 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show, science’s greatest and most volatile live show – BRAINIAC LIVE! - is returning to the West End, more mischievous than ever. Tickets from £19.50. Age guidance: 5+.

With stories that stay with you long after the curtain falls, come and make some memories for the whole family to enjoy.

THE PRIZE

Three winners will each receive four tickets to see the show of their choice.

For more information, and to book your tickets for a family day out to remember this summer, check out Nimax Kids.

For your chance to win tickets to one of these fantastic family shows, enter your details below before the closing date of 11:59 PM on 9 August. Good luck!

Terms & conditions: Entrants must be over 18 years of age and a UK mainland resident. Three winners will each receive four tickets to one of the following productions, valid for all performances within the dates specified, subject to availability: The Gruffalo at the Lyric Theatre – 17 July to 6 September 2026. Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits at the Apollo Theatre – 30 July to 31 August 2026. Brainiac Live! at the Garrick Theatre – 26 July to 30 August 2026. No cash or date alternatives available. Travel not included. Any additional expenses incurred are the responsibility of the prize winner. Please see our full terms and conditions.