Around the school summer holidays, many of you will be taking some much-needed time off and, with children enjoying a full six weeks (or more!) away from school, finding entertainment is a must.

Luckily, some brilliant theatre just for kids is coming to London to make you laugh, or leave you awe-struck.

Here's our guide to what shows are on in west London during the summer season specifically for children, right until the end of the holidays!

July

Bugsy Malone - Running until September 5, 7.30pm daily

This April, Fat Sam's Grand Slam comes to Hammersmith to celebrate the reopening of the Lyric Theatre after a multi-million pound redevelopment. Join Bugsy, Blousey and Tallulah for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Tickets cost from £15.

Lyric Theatre, King Street, Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QL - 020 8741 6850

Annie - Monday July 27 to Wednesday July 29

Everyone's favourite red-head is coming to The Questor's Theatre this summer! Watch a brilliant shortened student production of this entertaining family musical.

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8 for concessions.

The Questor's Theatre, 12 Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5BQ - 020 8567 0011

Oliver! - Wednesday July 29 to Saturday August 1

Oliver! is one of the most beloved and well known British musicals, bringing to life Dicken's story of the boy who asked for more. starring your favourite characters, Oliver, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes and The Artful Dodger.

Tickets cost from £12 to £16.

Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ - 01923 225671

The Three Pigs and The Wolf - Saturday July 25 to Sunday August 9

Watch the classic tale of The Three Pigs and The Wolf come to life with amazing puppets, brought to you by the famous Puppet Theatre Barge.

£12 for adults, £10 for concessions and £8.50 for children

Buccleuch Gardens, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UT - 020 7249 6876

August

Gorilla - Running until Sunday August 16

It's the night before Hannah's birthday and something amazing is about to happen... Her toy gorilla comes to life! Based on the award-winning picture book by Anthony Browne.

Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and £10 for concessions.

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB - 020 8543 4888

The Wind in the Willows - Wednesday August 12, 7pm and Thursday August 13, 2pm

Who didn't fall in love with Wind in the Willows as a child? A quintessentially English tale which is full of high jinks, adventure and camaraderie, as well as unforgettable characters.

Tickets cost £11 for adults and £8.80 for concessions.

The Paul Robeson Theatre, Treaty Centre, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1ES - 0845 456 2796

Aliens Love Underpants - Saturday August 1 to Saturday September 5

This zany, hilarious tale based on the best-selling children's book is brought to life on stage for the very first time. Be prepared to laugh your pants off!

Tickets cost from £16.25.

Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Soho, W1T 7AQ - 020 7927 0900

Fowl Play - Wednesday August 12 to Sunday September 27

A puppet foal is born, causing much excitement in this farmyard adventure! Featuring carved puppets with exciting lighting and soundscape by Puppet Theatre Barge.

Tickets cost £12 for adults, £8.50 for children and £10 for concessions

Buccleuch Gardens, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UT - 020 7249 6876

September

Pinocchio - Saturday September 12

Pinocchio comes to life on stage, a retelling of the classic tale with puppetry, shadows, illusion and specially composed music. A story with a big heart. This play is part of the "Little Lyric" autumn/winter children's season at The Lyric Theatre.

All tickets cost £8.

Lyric Theatre, King Street, Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QL - 020 8741 6850

Looking to go away with the kids this summer? Check out our guide to campsites within a two-hour drive of London.