Little Angel Theatre Announces Upcoming Shows Including WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT & More

Michael Rosen and the "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" show

Poet and performer Michael Rosen returns to the Little Angel Theatre for another show for under-sevens. Full of word-play and hilarious action, Michael will have everyone joining in with poems, chants and songs including those great favourites: Boogy Woogy Buggy, Chocolate Cake, Little Rabbit Foo Foo and of course the legendary Bear Hunt.

Michael is a Patron of Little Angel Theatre and will be performing this show to raise funds for the theatre's Education work. Please note that this performance will be filmed. Michael's books will be on sale after each show. The show is half an hour in duration.

All tickets for this special event are by donation. Little Angel Theatre relies on the generous support of individuals, businesses and trusts to maintain our work. Your support will help us to keep our doors open and our puppets working.

Dates & Times: Saturday 17 October, 5pm

Tickets: Suggested donation of £10 per ticket. Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance via the box office (020 7226 1787)

Cindermouse

"The show is a visual delight." Time Out

Travel to the land of mice where hardworking little Cindermouse finds love in the arms of a Prince. Reminiscent of the Cinderella story, this enchanting and humourous tale is a classic Little Angel production brought to life for a whole new set of young theatre-goers. For age 3+.

Dates & Times
Wednesdays - Sundays 19 September - 30 October

Weds/Thurs 10am & 1pm (11am & 2pm in half term)

Fri 1pm & 5pm (11am & 2pm in half term)

Sat/Sun 11am & 2pm

Baby Friendly performances Sunday mornings at 11am

Extra half term shows: Tuesday 27 October 11am & 2pm

Tickets

Adults £10 / Children & Concessions £8

Friday Fives: 5pm Friday performances all tickets £5

Special preview weekend offer: all tickets only £5 on 19 and 20 September!

Coming soon for Christmas...

Petrushka

From 21 November 2009 until 31 January 2010

Inspired by the music of Stravinski and written by the celebrated poet John Agard, this stunning new production will inspire both children and adults. For age 5 to adult.

Splish Splash!

"... an expertly devised and performed show...another little gem" Islington Gazette

From 10 December 2009 - 31 January 2010

A story of a little fish on an unexpected adventure in the big wide world. A revival of this hugely popular show first created in 2006.

For age 2-5.

TAKE PART!

Kids Fun Days (half term)

Wednesday 28 October and Thursday 29 October, 10.30am - 4pm

Age 5-11

Top quality half-term fun. See a performance of Cindermouse in the morning and then create your own puppet in the afternoon, guided by our experienced professional leaders.

Cost: £45 per person / £30 concessions (includes seeing the show)

Crafty Kids

26 September - 21st November (no class 31st October half term)

Crafty Kids is our extremely popular Saturday morning 8 week club for 2-5 year olds and their carers. Members begin the term by watching a performance of a performance of Cindermouse. The following 7 weeks are spent on 'crafty' activities, songs and games linked to the show including some simple puppet making. The children leave each session with something they have made themselves.

Cost: £90 per carer/child pair/£65 concession (includes seeing the show)

Saturday Puppet Club

26 September - 5th December (no class 31st October half term)

Age 5-10

SPC members see a performance of Cindermouse at Little Angel before undertaking a 9 week challenge to create their own puppets and develop a short play for performance. The term culminates in a grand finale for friends and family. SPC is split into to 2 age groups - 5 to 7's and 8 to 10's.

Cost: £80 per person/£55.00 concessions (includes seeing the show)

Puppet Academy

Age 11 - 15 years

Saturday mornings 11.30am - 12.45pm

Four weeks starting Sat 3 October to Sat 24 October

Professional Puppetry Taster sessions

A combination of: learning puppetry performance techniques used by professional puppeteers; the chance to work with some of The Little Angel Theatre's collection of puppets; puppet making and object animation that can take you anywhere! Fantastic preparation for our ‘Puppet Academy Theatre Company' starting after half term, or a stand alone introduction to puppetry!

Cost: £30 per person / £25 conc

Puppet Academy Theatre Company

11-15 years

Saturday mornings 11.30am - 12.45pm

Saturday 7th November - Saturday 27th February (with a break for Christmas holidays)

This is an amazing opportunity to become part of our festivals as both audience members and a performing company. Term begins watching a performance of ‘To Have or Not to Have?' by Dutch company ‘Tam Tam Objektentheatre, an innovative show featuring puppetry and object animation. Inspired by this performance the Puppet Academy Company will work together to plan, design, make and rehearse a show that they will perform as part of our ‘Suspension' festival in March (2nd - 5th March, evening performances - precise performance date TBC).

Cost: £80 / £55 conc (including show tickets)