This April, Midnight in the Toyshop arrives in the West End for a limited run of magical fun for families. As midnight strikes, the toyshop bursts into life and an unforgettable adventure unfolds.
Whether your child attends Perform or not, this enchanting mini-musical is a must-see treat for anyone looking for a joyful and imaginative family day out.
As this is a new production, images are illustrative only.
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?
Packed with catchy songs, dazzling dances and heart-warming storytelling, Midnight in the Toyshop is a delightful musical the whole family will adore.
Tuesday 7th April - 11am
Wednesday 8th April - 11.30am & 2pm
Thursday 9th April - 11am
Friday 10th April - 11.30am & 2pm
Saturday 11th April - 11am
Sunday 12th April - 11am, 2pm & 4pm
To book 10 or more tickets call 020 7255 9120 and receive our 10% group booking discount.
Run time: 1 hour
Suitable for ages 3+
St. Martin's Theatre
West Street
London
WC2H 9NZ
Please note that this production contains the use of theatrical haze, smoke effects, flashing lights and pyrotechnics. These effects are used throughout the performance and may not be suitable for those with respiratory conditions or sensitivities.
Belle Ballerina
Originally from France, Joy Brenugat is a versatile actor, singer and dancer with experience performing both in the UK and internationally. She has appeared in leading resorts abroad and is no stranger to the tribute scene, having performed as part of acclaimed Little Mix and Spice Girls tribute productions.
Joy has also embodied Chaka Khan in a soul show, bringing powerhouse vocals and stage presence to audiences around the UK. After performing in Magical Merlin in October 2025, she is excited to return to the St Martin's Theatre for Midnight in the Toyshop.
Training: Double major in Vocal Performance and Theatre and her MFA in Acting with distinction from East 15 Acting School.
Stage credits: Michelina recently made her West End debut as Princess Guinevere and is pleased to be returning with Perform. Michelina is also appearing in a feature film as a supporting actor and vocalist alongside national award-winning actors.
Magical Man/Sergeant Snap/Peyton Pixel
Training: Guildford School of Acting and The BRIT School.
Stage credits: Ensemble in FOLLIES (Dir. Rob Ashford); Dancer / Cover Fleshcreep in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (Castle Theatre); Prince Charming in CINDERELLA (Castle Theatre); Samuel / Cover Pirate King in PIRATES OF PENZANCE (UK Tour); Prince in SLEEPING BEAUTY (Towngate Theatre), THE BURNT PART BOYS; THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE.
Television credits: Kingsley in PLAYTIME TOWERS (CBeebies), MATERNAL (ITV), ENTERPRICE (BBC, Series 2 as Ray), THE BI-SEXUAL (Channel 4, series regular Will), CHIVALRY (Channel 4), DOCTORS (BBC1), HAPLESS (Netflix), CALL THE MIDWIFE (BBC), THE JEWISH ENQUIRER (Amazon), APPLE TREE HOUSE (CBeebies), THE ROOK (Lionsgate), TURN UP CHARLIE (Netflix), GAMEFACE (E4), JUSTIN'S HOUSE(BBC), Reggie in GIGGLEBIZ (BBC), VIP (Running Bare Productions for C4), and FLASH PRANK (Splash Media for MTV).
Film credits: Goatman (short film). STARRED UP
Stage credits: Mouse in CINDERELLA (CBeebies), Paul in DEAD AIR (Riverside Studios), Ikooko in SLEEPING BEAUTY (Hackney Empire), HOME (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Galahad in LONELY LONDONERS(National Theatre Studio), Pete inCLOCKWORK (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Croke in RED RIDING HOOD (Theatre Royal Stratford East), and Genie IN ALADDIN, King Triton in PETER PAN(Kenneth More Theatre).
Reece is a Presenter, Creative and two-time BroadwayWorld nominated actor for his portrayal of Adam/Felicia in Priscilla The Party (West End), and Best Understudy as Spongebob Squarepants and Squidward in The SpongeBob Musical (UK Tour).
Other notable credits include The Book of Mormon (West End), Top Hat (Regional), Shrek the Musical (UK Tour), Peter Pan with Boy George (Arena Tour), Elf the Musical (Arena Tour) Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical (London) and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (Film).
Alongside being a performer, Reece is also a writer specialising in children's theatre.
Diamond/Mrs Tuppence
Training: Sophie trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where she was awarded the Peter Akerman award for Comedy.
Stage credits: Yvonne de Galais in Radio 4's 'Le Grand Meulnes'; Miss Jessel in 'The Turn of the Screw' Bristol Old Vic Theatre and Portia in 'Big Bruvva The Musical' Upstairs at the Gatehouse and Edinburgh Fringe, Marina 'Mermaids and Pirates' Titania and Hippolyta in 'The Dream' at Perform in the Park Children's Theatre Festival at Coram's Fields, London. This is Sophie's second stint at the St Martin's Theatre having played Morgan Le Fay in Magical Merlin in October 2025.
Television credits: includes Monique in Jo - a crime thriller series in the USA; Edna in 'Just in Time' (Short film) Samantha Christian in Silent Witness; Miss Westways in Bear Behaving Badly; Courtenay in Living It; Amy in Eastenders; Charisma Sundance in Doctors, Cathy in Doctors and Ivy in Call the Midwife - all for the BBC and Cara in Channel 4's Hullraisers.
Sophie has twice been nominated in the category of Best Villain at the Great British Pantomime Awards and has been the resident 'Baddie' at the Towngate Theatre for 20 years.
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Stardust
Training: Joshua completed his performance training at Sheridan College and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He is currently pursuing a PhD studying musical theatre performance and training at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Stage credits: Matilda (International Tour), Road Show (Union Theatre), Hello Again (Hope Theatre); Film: Cuttputlli (Pooja Entertainment); Voiceover: 101 Dalmatian Street (Disney), Sadie Sparks (Disney), Hey Duggee! (CBeebies).
Training: Bird College of Dance, Music & Theatre Performance
Stage credits: Swing/Cover Ali in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre, London); Lead Vocalist in Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Thursford Collection); The Light Princess in The Light Princess (UK Tour); Onstage Swing/Cover Head Fairy in Sleeping Beauty: A Fairy's Tale (Theatre Royal, Norwich).
Writer & Director
Will co-founded Perform in 2000 and has since written over 50 original musicals for young people, including Cinderella Rocks, Hercules Beat, The Dream and The Magical Island.
In 2022, he brought Jungle Rumble and Magical Merlin to the Fortune Theatre and in 2023 directed Mermaids & Pirates and The Dream for Perform in the Park. 2025 saw the return of Magical Merlin to St Martin's Theatre. Will is passionate about creating magical, imaginative theatre for families.
Hollie Duncan is a musical theatre performer and emerging choreographer who trained at Bird College (2015-2018). Alongside performing, she has spent many years creating choreography for productions and young performers across the UK and Canada, and she is currently completing a degree in Professional Arts Practice at Middlesex University.
Performing credits include: Ensemble and Dance Captain - Sleeping Beauty, Towngate Theatre (2025), Ensemble - Cinderella, Alban Arena (2024), Rehearsal Fairy Godmother - Cinderella, Northampton Royal and Derngate (2024), La Bougie - Beauty and the Beast, Sheffield Lyceum (2023), Ensemble and Dance Captain - Jack and the Benastalk, Alban Arena (2022), Ensemble - Cinderella, Hawth Theatre (2021), Ensemble - Snow White, Alban Arena (2021) Ensemble and Dance Captain - Cinderella, The Riverfront Thetare (2019) and Ensemble - Sleeping Beauty, The Riverfront Theatre (2018).
Musical Director
Originally from Swansea, Annemarie is an accomplished MD, cabaret pianist and a published composer/lyricist. MD credits include the first reimagined production of Rent outside of Broadway, the No 1 tour of Annie, and more recently, Billie The Kid (West End), 4 productions for Shakespeare in the Squares, and a series of cabarets at Crazy Coqs in the West End. She's just finished working on Shrek (Wycombe Swan), having previously MD'ed Oliver and The Wizard of Oz for them.
As a composer/lyricist her work includes the award-winning short film musical, J (winner of 12 film festival laurels), 3 pantos for the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, and 4 musicals for YMT:UK. Her shows Oh My, Nellie Bly, Dangerous Daughters and Around The World In 80 Days are all published by Concord. Most recently she composed the music for The Interview, a short film.
From 2009 - 2022 she was Principal/CEO of the multi-award winning drama college, The MTA. In addition to her theatre work, Annemarie is also a qualified counsellor. She is thrilled to work with Perform again, having previously MD'ed Elephant and Piggie's We Are In A Play (Perform in the Park) and Magical Merlin.
Libby Watson is a set and costume designer based in London, working across theatre and dance.
Libby holds a First Class Honours BA from Wimbledon School of Art and trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, has over 25 years of experience working in the UK and internationally. Her expertise spans drama, opera, and musicals, where she has made her mark as a set and costume designer. Additionally, Libby's portfolio includes work in commercials, live music venue design, documentary dramas, and independent short films.
Sound Designer
Recent Sound Design credits include; Jesus Christ Superstar (Watermill Theatre), Dear Evan Hansen (UK Tour) The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (UK Tour), Sister Act (London International & UK Tour), A Chorus Line (UK Tour).
Prior to this, Tom was a mixer and associate Sound Designer for countless West End and international productions. He has acted as 'Front of House' engineer for numerous live music artists and still regularly mixes concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
Credits include: Noel and Gertie (Mayflower),Once (First National Tour), Tony! Tony Blair the Rock Opera (Harry Hill and Stephen Brown), Sizwe Banzi is Dead (Mast Mayflower Made); The Standard Short Long Drop (nominated for Offie Best Lighting Design- The Vanguard, Camden); Ken (Terry Johnson and Hampstead), House and Garden (Watermill Theatre) Clybourne Park (First National Tour), Return to the Forbidden Planet (25th Anniversary Tour), Don't Look Now (nominated for Offie Best Lighting Design - Queen's Theatre); Betty Blue Eyes (First National Tour); Michael Morpurgo's Butterfly Lion (Kenwright); Dell Computers Gala (Buenos Aires); The Full Monty, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Oliver!,(Bermuda City Hall); working with Willy Russell on Educating Rita, Breezeblock Park(Liverpool Playhouse) Shirley Valentine (Royal Court Liverpool); Pride and Prejudice, Farm Boy, The Hired Man, Kissing Sid James (New York E59) and numerous pantomimes for Evolution including winner of best pantomime 2025 - Snow White at Sheffield Lyceum.
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Associate Sound Designer
Paul has a career in live sound spanning 20 years, taking him to venues and productions across the UK, Europe and internationally.
Paul's career has seen him working on numerous musicals in both London's West End and musical theatre tours, such as Motown (Original West End), Rock of Ages (Original West End), Mamma Mia (West End), Priscilla - Queen of the Desert (Original West End) and Singin' In The Rain (2013/14 UK and Ireland Tour).
His other Associate Sound Designer credits are for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 25/26 UK and Ireland Tour and Saving Mozart at The Other Palace.
