Midnight in the Toyshop

Midnight in the Toyshop enjoyed a successful run at St Martin's Theatre in the West End over the 2026 Easter holidays, delighting audiences of all ages. This much-loved mini musical invited children and their families into a magical toyshop where the toys sprang to life at the stroke of midnight.

Filled with catchy songs, dazzling dances and heart-warming storytelling, the production celebrated the joy of children playing with real toys, reminding us that technology cannot replace imagination or the magic of true friendship.

© Ellie Kurttz Photography

About the show

Step inside a magical toyshop where toys spring to life as the clock strikes midnight.

But their world is under threat. When tech entrepreneur, Peyton Pixel, plans to tear down the toyshop and replace it with an AI experience centre, the toys must prove that REAL children still want REAL toys.

Harnessing Belle Ballerina's feisty attitude, Rebel Racer's high-octane energy and Grumble the Dinosaur's cake-fuelled courage, the unlikely team set off on an epic adventure to show that technology can't replace the magic of true friendship. But can they outsmart Peyton and save their home before daybreak?

Watch the magic unfold

Get a glimpse of the magic that enchanted audiences at St Martin's Theatre.

Whether you are remembering the joy or seeing it for the first time, this offers a flavour of the unforgettable world of Midnight in the Toyshop.

Listen to our favourite songs from the show

Sing along with some of our favourite songs from Midnight in the Toyshop.

Rebel Racer

Disco Ballerina

Grumble the Dinosaur

Perform Productions West End show reviews

We loved it. It was perfectly pitched for the children. As they knew the story line and some of the songs from their drama sessions they were able to immediately engage with the play. My daughter was singing and dancing to the songs she knew.

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Rudo Madada-Nyakauru

Myself and my 5-year-old-absolutely loved the show!!! He was singing along loudly to all the songs which he knew by heart.

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Razia Ahamed

We absolutely loved it. It was a fantastic introduction to the West End for my son. He has loved telling his friends and family all about it.

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Rebecca Hall

What a fantastic show! Not sure who enjoyed it most, the kids or us.

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Alexandra O'Rourke

We absolutely loved it!! The singing was out of this world, the actors were excellent and captivated us from the moment they set foot on the stage. 45 minutes of brilliant entertainment. Everything a theatre visit should be.

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Vicky Hickman