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Over the years Little Angel Theatre has toured extensively, taking many of our productions to venues around the UK and overseas. Please find more information below on some of the shows that we have toured.
A Little Angel Theatre and Kneehigh co-production
The world’s been sad since Tuesday, the child has a fever and is hotter than a fish on a spit.
The dog chases its tail, Mother dreams of a new broom and Father gazes out to sea. The whole village is on the brink.
Then the sky gets frisky, the sea rears up and, in a bolt of lightning, a very old man with enormous wings crashes to earth in a flurry of feathers. Nothing will ever be the same again!
Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s story this is a startling world of ruined beauty and magic reality where everyone dreams of their five minutes of fame and riches, and the extraordinary takes flight.
Toured to: Battersea Arts Centre, The Curve Theatre (Leicester), Salisbury Playhouse
Based on the book written by Anna Kemp and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.
Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes.
You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina…
The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life by Little Angel Theatre using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.
Toured to: Polka Theatre, Jacksons Lane, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Written by Dan Rebellato.
“That’s beautiful. Sparks in the air. Like glitter hanging in the sky.”
Emily wakes up one bright autumn morning to find that her feet can’t touch the ground, and no one can understand why. To everyone’s surprise Emily keeps rising higher and higher.
From sleeping upside-down on her ceiling and flying above her school playground, to soaring over a starry-skied London, Emily’s adventure is just beginning. Emily discovers a world that looks completely different.
She’s not scared at all – it’s fun being high up. But she’s not coming down…
Toured to: Arena Theatre, Theatr Clwyd, Jacksons Lane as part of our strategic touring project Take Flight.
Adapted from the book by Eileen Browne.
When Handa and her friend Akeyo go looking for Grandma’s black hen Mondi, they find two fluttery butterflies round the hen house, three stripy mice under the grain store, four little lizards behind the pots… But where is Mondi?
Based on the book by Eileen Browne, this beautiful and engaging show features 55 stunning puppets all created by hand. Join in with Handa and Akeyo as they sing and dance in search of Mondi, meeting a host of colourful animals and birds as they go.
Toured to: The Boo Theatre, Half Moon Theatre, Cambridge Junction
Adapted from the book by Eileen Browne.
Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise – but seven different animals have seven very different ideas… could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passionfruit?
A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation.
Toured to: The Lyric Hammersmith, The Unicorn Theatre, The Edge Theatre
Based on the book by Emma Dodd.
The world is a very big place, especially for a tiny baby penguin who is just finding his feet. The shimmering stars and glistening snow spin around our little hero, while the mountains tower high and the wind rushes to and fro. And although baby penguin may be small his family know he’s the biggest thing of all.
This early years favourite is a lovely and touching story about a parent and their love for their child by much loved children’s author Emma Dodd.
Toured to: Midlands Arts Centre, Omnibus Theatre, HighTide Festival
Time for bed. Tuck yourself in. This is where Robyn’s story begins.
How can they expect her to sleep at a time like this?
She takes a book and starts to read. But she can’t relate to Red Riding Hood, sugar and spice and all things nice. There are two sides to every tale, and that is not how this one goes!
What if the Big Bad Wolf wasn’t big or bad at all? What if they got it wrong?
Robyn wants to tell you what really happened through a world of homemade make-believe.
And here is where our story starts.
A gentle wolf with a broken heart…
The Wolf is isn’t big or bad, in fact he’s rather shy.
He won’t gobble up your Grandma, he’s an all-round nice guy.
Enjoy a new spin on this classic story – about two misfits who just want to fit in.
Toured to: Hull Truck Theatre, The Key Theatre, Stratford Circus Arts Centre
A long time ago, one disgruntled fairy cast a spell that sent the whole world into a spin…
This adaptation of the story of Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm, conjures a dreamlike fantasy of palaces and forests, ogres and fairies, princes and babes. It tells the story of a King and Queen desperate for a child, and a fairy who grants their wish. But when the fairy is not invited to their new baby Rose’s christening she casts a different kind of spell – that on her 16th birthday, the young princess will prick her finger and everyone in the kingdom will fall asleep for 100 years. Only the arrival of a prince from the Far East brings hope of an awakening.
This bold production uses puppetry, imaginative video projections, automata and live music to weave an irresistibly magical storytelling experience.
Toured to: Kiln Theatre, Royal Albert Hall, Jacksons Lane
It’s been a long day for Dad and he can hardly keep his eyes open. All he wants is for Baby to go to sleep so he can catch up on a little shut-eye too.
Dad’s usually got some tricks up his sleeve to help send Baby off to the Land of Nod. But tonight, Baby has other ideas…
As soon as Dad’s out of the way, Baby gets his hands on the magic top hat, and when his friend Rabbit shows up the fun and games really begin!
Mix in some magic, a pinch of circus and a large dollop of silliness and you have the recipe for a little adventure with a lot of laughs!
Toured to: Brighton Dome, Bristol Old Vic, Royal Exchange Theatre
When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – as long as they’re home for the children’s bath time at the end of the day.
Julia Donaldson and David Roberts’ playful and adventurous story splashes into life in this adaptation featuring catchy songs, quirky bath toys and everyday heroes.
Toured to: Arena Theatre, The Broadway Theatre and Touchstones Rochdale as part of our strategic touring project Take Flight.
Based on the book written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon.
Join Polar Bear as he sets off in search of a new home when the ice starts melting. Travelling through storms, busy shipping lanes and across oceans, he picks up some exciting friends along the way. Meet all the animals on their adventure to find a new home; what else will they encounter on their journey of discovery and friendship?
The Journey Home, the acclaimed children’s book by award winning author Frann Preston-Gannon, is brought to life through puppetry, lyrical music and transformative design in this new production by Little Angel Theatre.
Toured to: China Millennium Monument Premiere Theatre, Beijing
A Little Angel Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company co-production
Inspired by Shakespeare’s story of The Tempest, Little Angel Theatre bring their trademark blend of puppetry and song to this captivating story of the adventures of a young girl on a magical faraway island. Join Miranda’s daughter as she discovers for herself Ariel, Caliban and the wonders of the ‘isle full of noises’, just like her Mum did many years ago. Written by former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen and directed by Artistic Director Peter Glanville, The Magician’s Daughter is a gentle and humorous story suitable for children aged 3+.
Toured to: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The Lyric Hammersmith, Royal Albert Hall
A Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
Based on the book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Did you ever go to Silversands
On a sunny summer’s day?
Then perhaps you saw the mermaid
Who sang in the deep blue bay.
One day, the singing mermaid is tempted away from all of her sea creature friends and her peaceful home at Silversands to join a travelling circus. The audiences love to hear her sing, but the poor mermaid was tricked! Instead of the swimming pool she was promised, she is kept in a small tank by the wicked circus master Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea.
Will she ever escape? And who will help her along the way?
Through beautiful puppetry and performance, and with music by Barb Jungr (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt), Little Angel Theatre collaborate once again with Royal & Derngate (Moominsummer Madness, 2014), to bring Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’s enormously popular story, The Singing Mermaid, to life.
Toured to: Southbank Centre, Bristol Old Vic, Sheffield Theatres
A Little Angel Theatre and Royal Exchange Theatre co-production
Adapted from the book written by Carol Ann Duffy.
Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears?
‘Your tears are the most precious tears of all. They are worth more than diamonds.’
A heart-warming modern fairy tale of a magical world perfectly brought to life by stunning puppetry, with beautiful music played live and recorded narration by Juliet Stevenson CBE.
Toured to: Royal Exchange Theatre, The Unicorn Theatre, The Egg
Based on the book by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
We’re going on a bear hunt.
We’re going to catch a big one.
What a beautiful day!
We’re not scared.
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singer-songwriter Barb Jungr.
Toured to: Polka Theatre, Jacksons Lane, Greenwich Theatre
Based on the book written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood.
The curious little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of night-time, from the big, bright moon to the bats in the sky and the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you’ll soon see…
Little Angel’s production of WOW! Said the Owl enthralled our young audiences both at our own venue and on tour throughout the country and we are delighted to present this stunning adaptation of Tim Hopgood’s nocturnal sequel.
Toured to: Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Belgrade Theatre, Norwich Puppet Theatre, The Lowry.
Based on the book written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood.
Explore the wow-world of colours with this curious little owl who is determined to stay awake to see what day light brings.
From the warm pink glow of dawn through to a day filled with the bright colours of green leaves, blue sky, grey clouds and, finally, a stunning rainbow — ‘WOW!’. But despite the beauty of the daytime world, the little owl decides that the night-time stars are the most beautiful of all.
Toured to: HOME, Harrogate Theatre, Brighton Dome