A Squash and a Squeeze
01 Feb–27 Apr 2025
Aimed at ages 3- 8
Duration: 60 mins approx.
Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage!
Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn’t happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old man’s solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work?
Join us for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and adapted for the stage by Oliver-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.
Age guidance
A Squash and a Squeeze is aimed at ages 3-8. Our shows for this age group have storylines that can be followed and enjoyed by 3-4-year olds, but may also use slightly more complex ideas, humour, dialogue or song lyrics that older children will get more out of. There is nothing really scary in these shows but they can be a bit more dramatic than those for the youngest children, including in their use of sound and lighting, and characters may face some perils.
Please note that A Squash and a Squeeze is a new production which premieres in February. It is still in development and this page will be updated as we know more about the specifics of the show.
This show has standard seating for our studios. There are rows with chairs and soft blocks facing the stage, and some mats on the floor at the front. There will be up to 70 people watching the show (sometimes more if you come when there are school groups).
This isn’t an interactive style of show, but we welcome vocal responses from young audiences. The audience stay in their seats while watching, but you can leave and re-enter the auditorium at any time.
All ages are welcome at our shows and age ranges can only be a rough guide, but please bear in mind that A Squash and a Squeeze was not specially designed for under-threes. The show contains a lot of extra dialogue and song lyrics that are not in the book. A show aimed at two-year olds would have some differences – those shows are carefully made to hold their attention for the duration, and not to be unsettling for them.
The show is based on the book A Squash and a Squeeze, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, but the show contains a lot of extra dialogue and song lyrics that are not in the book. You can buy the book from us here.
A trailer and a visual story will be available soon after the show opens.
Book our workshops
Family Workshops - A Squash and a Squeeze
Aimed at ages 3 - 6
Family Workshops - Overheard in a Tower Block
Aimed at ages 7-11
Schools performances
For EYFS & KS1 / Age 3-8 – see above for notes on age guidance
Our Educational Pack will be available soon.
The visual story will be available soon.
Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for fee-paying schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children who need 1:1 support.
Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 95 people per performance.
Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.
Download our information for undertaking a risk assessment for school visits here.
Accessible Performances
BSL Interpreted Performance: Sunday 30th March at 3.30pm
Click here to book for this BSL performance.
These performances are provided for those who use British Sign Language. The interpreter will be at the front of the stage and lit with a spotlight. They will provide a linguistic and artistic interpretation of the show for people who are D/deaf or for whom BSL is their preferred language.
Relaxed Performance: Saturday 12th April 3.30pm
No online booking for Relaxed Performances – please call 020 7226 1787
Relaxed Performances are provided for people who would benefit from a more relaxed environment, or are uncomfortable with sudden lighting changes or loud noises, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability. Find out more here.
The visual story for A Squash and a Squeeze will be available shortly.
What is a visual story? Find out more here.
If you are interested in arranging a weekday Relaxed Performance for a school group, please contact boxoffice@littleangeltheatre.com
Credits
Adapted by Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane
Directed by Samantha Lane
Music & Sound Design by Barb Jungr
Puppets designed and made by Maia Kirkman Richards
Set Design by Kate Bunce
Lighting Design by Sherry Coenen
This play is based on the original book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Text © Julia Donaldson
Illustrations © Axel Scheffler
Published by Macmillan Children’s Books ©
Image copyright – A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1993 – Macmillan Children’s Books
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Performances
Previews – all tickets £8
Previews – all tickets £8
Previews – all tickets £8
Previews – all tickets £8
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
BSL Interpreted Performance
These performances are provided for those who use British Sign Language. The interpreter will be at the front of the stage and lit with a spotlight. They will provide a linguistic and artistic interpretation of the show for people who are D/deaf or for whom BSL is their preferred language.
These performances are open to all, but if no-one in your party is specifically looking for BSL interpretation, please consider booking at another time to allow these tickets to go to those who would most benefit.
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
All tickets £10 at 4.45pm
Relaxed Performance
Relaxed performances are provided for people who would benefit from a more relaxed environment, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability.
No online booking, please call 020 7226 1787
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form