Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.

Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.

His fanatical following of little and not so little fans has grown immeasurably over the last couple of years due to the phenomenal success of the CBeebies show ‘Nick Cope’s Popcast’.

 Nick has a magical way of reaching into people’s hearts, igniting children’s imagination in an organic, unpatronizing, educational and fun way.

With his charming songs and humour Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations. 

 Nick’s live performances are legendary. If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before, come along and find out what you’ve been missing.

Running Time :60 Mins

Advisory Age 3+

“..the Poptimistic Pied Piper, of discerningly musical toddlers.” The Guardian  

“.. In the pantheon of British songwriters, he’s become the Ray Davies for the pre-teen generation…If you’re going to trust your child’s musical education to anyone, make it Nick Cope.”  Steve Lamacq BBC Radio 6 Music

"Nick Cope is the indie-surrealist kids' entertainer Robyn Hitchcock and Syd Barrett, foolishly distracted by cult status, never were.'  Stewart Lee

Nick Cope’s songs may be built for children, but the craft, charm and occasional existential zing mean they hit everyone just right……I’VE LOST MY BOBBLE HAT! delivers all of the best elements of the Popcast and more while giving everyone surprisingly raucous reminder that great live music can still be innocent, silly and completely brilliant. Parents News UK 2025

Nick Cope’s vibrant live show, I’VE LOST MY BOBBLE HAT! is a polished, thoughtful, and musically rich experience that confirms his standing as one of the UK’s most respected musical family entertainers…. Nick Cope continues to set the highest standard for live children’s performance, accessible, inventive, and genuinely enjoyable for all ages.  ★★★★★ Broadway world UK 2025

‘Charming musical fun for children and parents alike from a musician with real song writing pedigree.’  ★★★★★ Radio Times

“Funny, profound, educational, our children have talked about everything from gravity to grieving thanks to Nick Cope’s songs. Our family’s favourite singer /songwriter” Lucy Porter

“Nick is a natural entertainer, clearly loves performing for children …. a brilliant show” ★★★★★  Edinburgh Reporter

*Please note that tickets cannot be refunded. 
Full seating information can be found by visiting THEATRE INFO on our website. 
Tickets booked after 1st April 2025 will include a small restoration levy of £1.50 to support ongoing maintenance and significant restoration projects at the Playhouse theatre.