Little Angel Theatre | Feb - Aug 2017

FEB–AUG 2017

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TICKET INFO • Concessions available to: children under 16, full-time students, people over 60, and those in receipt of unemployment or disability benefits.

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• Unless otherwise stated, all children aged one or over on the day of the performance need their own tickets.

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• Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

• Seating is unallocated but we ask audiences to help ushers ensure children have a good view.

SCHOOLS • Call box office to book for educational groups. Tickets £6 (weekdays only).

ACCESS • Call box office for disability concessions and companion tickets, to book a wheelchair space or to reserve seats which are more accessible for you.

• Relaxed Performances – 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. Not available online, call box office to book.

• Captioned Performances – captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss with access to live performance.

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Welcome to Little Angel Theatre.

This season is full of puppetry shows and activities perfect for you and your family.

We have two fantastic Little Angel Theatre productions for you to enjoy, a revival of the much loved and critically acclaimed Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, by Anna Kemp for ages 2-7, and Red Riding Hood and the Wolf by Jon Barton, a brand new show for everyone over 5 years old (that includes you!). Red Riding Hood and the Wolf is an innovative spin on a classic fairy story where the villain isn’t quite who you thought.

Bringing the best of the UK’s puppetry right to your doorstep, we have invited a vibrant selection of theatre companies to perform at our theatre and studios. As well as that, there will be three shows for babies – Sponge, Aleena’s Garden and Twinkle Twinkle. You can even enjoy our brand new morning sessions for parents and their babies, called Tiny Tots.

I do hope to see you at the theatre soon – whatever you are coming to see, you will be in for a treat.

Samantha Lane Artistic Director

“The beauty and calm of Dagmar Passage beats the madness of the West End any day.”

N. Frederick, Audience member

Illustration Sara Ogilvie

“a rollicking romp of a show” Time Out

DOGS DON’T DO BALLET 22 APRIL– 16 JULY 2017

A Little Angel Theatre production 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 using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling theatrical comedy by Little Angel Theatre.

Credits Produced by Little Angel Theatre Directed by David Duffy Puppet & costume design by Keith Frederick Set & prop design by Tim Sykes Adapted by David Duffy and Andrea Sadler

This play is based on the original book Dogs Don’t Do Ballet © 2010 text by Anna Kemp, illustrations

by Sara Ogilvie. First published in the United Kingdom by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd.

THEATRE

FOR AGE 2–7 Tickets £12 / £10 children & concessions Running time 45 minutes Show dates See diary at back for times APRIL

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Relaxed performance Saturday 6 May, 11.30am See front of brochure for more info on Relaxed Performances

£1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members)

Illustration Amberin Huq

RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF 27 APRIL– 16 JULY 2017

By Jon Barton A Little Angel Theatre production Here is where our story starts A gentle wolf with a broken heart…

You may think you know the story of Red Riding Hood, sugar and spice and all things nice. But there are two sides to every story, so let’s hear it from the Wolf himself! Here’s the story never heard of a kind and hungry wolf who strayed from the path and lost his friends.

This wolf isn’t big or even bad, in fact he’s rather shy. He won’t gobble up your grandma or tell you lies. He’s polite and very gentle, he’s an all-round nice guy.

So before you make up your mind about the wolf you think you know so well, enjoy a whole new spin on this fairy tale and remember to never judge anyone by how they look.

Credits Produced by Little Angel Theatre Written by Jon Barton

Story written by Jon Barton

THEATRE

FOR AGE 5–ADULT Tickets £12.50 / £10.50 children & concessions Half-price preview weekend Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 April Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays Running time 1 hour approx Show dates See diary at back for times APRIL

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Relaxed performance Saturday 17 June, 4pm See front of brochure for more info on Relaxed Performances

£1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members)

VISITING COMPANIES 3 Bears

3 BEARS

Dinosaur Detectives

The Lost Forest

Presented by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Wednesday 8 & Friday 10– Sunday 12 February Times vary (see Diary at back) For age 3–7 Duration 50 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Do you like porridge? The 3 BEARS love it and have it every day, until one day, a rather sticky Goldilicks comes to visit. Steve Smart of Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre is a Master Storyteller who works with Objects, Porridge Oats and Sticky Golden Syrup to bring you a wonderful and happy conclusion to this much loved tale.

DINOSAUR DETECTIVES

Presented by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 February Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 5–11 Duration 60 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Follow the Dinosaur Detectives as they search for clues about the past.

The Dinosaur Detectives follow a fascinating journey of discovery, fun and conflict surrounding the first fossil finds of Mary Anning, William Buckland and Gideon Mantell. A show with puppetry combined with projection and shadow theatre create their fascinating world.

THE LOST FOREST

Presented by Indigo Moon Theatre Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 February 11am / 2pm For age 5–11 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE One of Indigo Moon Theatre’s most popular and longest running shows and timelessly relevant.

There’s magic and mayhem in the rainforest!

Animals’ homes are at risk as bulldozers and diggers crash their way through trees and foliage. Who will come to the rescue and fight the evil Endorro? Can we save the rainforest? “ Excellent, full of magic and wonder, very cleverly presented and extremely entertaining”

The Girl and the Giraffe

The Story of Mr B

THE STORY OF MR B THE GIRL AND THE GIRAFFE

Presented by Half Moon A Floods of Ink Production Wednesday 15–Friday 17 February Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 3–7 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

Presented by Shake Shake Theatre Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 February 11am / 2pm For age 5–11 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE “The Story of Mr B lifts its audience into its heart and holds them there.” ***** The List This surprise-filled puppet show, set in a giant pop-up book, follows a grumbling character on a colourful journey through the seasons. Played with tenderness and humour.

One day whilst Girl is playing in her garden, she spots something peculiar on the other side of the fence. Taking a closer look, she is surprised when she comes face to face with... Giraffe!

Charming puppetry and beautiful storytelling combine in this uplifting and sensitive show about wellbeing and friendship.

Tickets for all visiting shows: £10 / £8 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows £1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members) for all shows

Meet Fred

© Jonathan Dunn

Jack and the Beans Talk

MEET FRED JACK AND THE BEANS TALK

Presented by Garlic Theatre Wednesday 22 – Sunday 26 February Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 3–7 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Jack lives on a small farm with his mum and very little to eat Imagine his surprise when he swops his cow for some magic beans and starts to hear a whispering in the breeze and a giant rumble in the sky ...

Charming and inventive with plenty of interaction.

Presented by Hijinx Wednesday 1 – Sunday 5 March Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 14–Adult Duration 80 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE When threatened with losing his Puppetry Living Allowance, Fred’s life begins to spiral out of his control. A sell-out show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016, expect it to be ‘Sharp, funny and vastly entertaining’ (Lyn Gardner, The Guardian). Contains strong language and puppet nudity. ***** “The humour here is brilliantly black with mordant social and political relevance” The Herald We are delighted to announce that all performances of Meet Fred will be captioned, see front of brochure for more information on captioned performances.

How to Hide a Lion

Illustration © Helen Stephens

Five Little Monkeys

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS Presented by Baby Panda Wednesday 1 – Sunday 5 March Times vary (see Diary at back) For age 2–5 Duration 35 minutes LOCATION: STUDIOS Welcome to the Counting Zoo. Join zookeeper Sue and mischievous Little Monkey, and discover numbers are all around us. Packed with bold, engaging puppets and a musical mash-up, the makers of Dogs Don’t Do Ballet bring the universally popular song to life.

Learn to love counting during a riot of music, numbers and clowning. “the level of engagement was exceptional… the performance was pitched perfectly for this young audience” Deputy Headteacher, Stoneydown Park Primary School

HOW TO HIDE A LION

A Polka Theatre and Oxford Playhouse co-production Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 & Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 March Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 3–7 Duration 40 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE ‘Comes to life with a roar’ The Guardian Join Iris on a mission to squeeze and squash her furry new friend into a variety of sneaky spots. Helen Stephens’ rip-roaring story comes to life with playful humour, dazzling puppetry and original songs in a new stage adaptation by Peter Glanville (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and The Paper Dolls).

Based on the book by Helen Stephens Adapted by Peter Glanville Music by Barb Jungr

“The theatre is a joy. So original and beautiful... really feel you are part of a theatre community. We love coming here!”

J. Alderson, Audience member Tickets for all visiting shows: £10 / £8 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows £1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members) for all shows

The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio

© Pete Jones

The Magic Lamp

Presented by Indefinite Articles Wednesday 22 – Sunday 26 March Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 5–11 Duration 50 minutes LOCATION: STUDIOS

© Alex Brenner

THE MAGIC LAMP

The Explorer

“Mesmerizing” ***** Time Out Using an ancient Middle Eastern version of the text of Aladdin, Indefinite Articles will take your imagination on a walk to Baghdad and back. The story of a blessed and beautiful boy, who ends up with a genie at his disposal, is told using music, paper, water and oil in this bewitching shadow puppet show.

THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES THE EXPLORER OF PINOCCHIO Presented by Lyngo Theatre Wednesday 29 March – Sunday 2 April Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 5–11 Duration 60 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

Crickets, cats, foxes and of course the world-famous puppet will spring out of our collection of dusty old magic books while Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true and original story of Pinocchio, no lie!

Presented by Lori Hopkins Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 April 10.30am / 12pm / 3pm For age 3–7 Duration 20 minutes + 20 minute Q&A LOCATION: STUDIOS A delightful new marionette show performed by puppeteer, Lori Hopkins.

After crash landing on an unusual island, the brave Explorer encounters wild beasts, rough seas and futuristic technologies.

With original music, stunning visuals and a whole host of surprises this performance will make imaginations soar.

Ugly Duckling

UGLY DUCKLING

The Carnival of Animals

Peter and the Wolf

Presented by Finger and Thumb Monday 3 April at 11am / 2pm Tuesday 4 April at 11am For age 5–11 Duration 50 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE What would you do if you hatched out of an egg only to discover you looked nothing like your family? This is the story of a little bird who sets off on an adventure to find out who he is; is he just a different duckling, or maybe something else?

THE CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS

Presented by Finger and Thumb Tuesday 4 April at 2pm Wednesday 5 April at 11am / 2pm For age 4–9 Duration 40 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Camille Saint-Saëns imagined what animals would sound like if they were made into music – he wrote the music down on paper and – voila, The Carnival of the Animals!

Finger and Thumb’s performance of the piece features hand shadow animals accompanying the live piano score with humour and simple light magic.

PETER AND THE WOLF Presented by On the Other Hand Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 April 10.30am / 1pm / 3pm For age 4–9 Duration 30 minutes + 15 minute puppet making demonstration LOCATION: THEATRE

This musical story by Prokofiev of a mischievous boy who lives with his grandfather. Against his grandfather’s wishes, Peter wanders out into the meadow to play with his animal friends.

His grandfather has warned him of a wolf in the nearby forest, and not heeding his advice, he finds himself in peril.

Tickets for all visiting shows: £10 / £8 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows £1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members) for all shows

The Homeless Panda

THE HOMELESS PANDA

Chester Tuffnut

Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom

Presented by Hodge Podge Theatre Sunday 9 & Monday 10 April 11am / 2pm For age 3–7 Duration 55 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

The Homeless Panda is family adventure, following Xióngmao the Panda’s journey through the Min Mountains of China, in search of a new home. Xióngmao meets a variety of animals including Monkeys, Red Pandas, a Porcupine and a Pangolin, all brought to life by dazzling puppets and physical theatre!

“An enjoyable romp for all the family...

What could be better?” John Christopher Wood, Theatre Bath

CHESTER TUFFNUT

Presented by Gomito Theatre and Polka Theatre Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 April, 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm For age 2–6 Duration 50 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Chester Tuffnut isn’t your ordinary treemole – he is one of a kind! Chester likes wearing jumpers and sitting in his armchair, but most of all he loves adventure!

The curious creatures in Woodland have gone so long without excitement, they’ve forgotten how to have fun. Luckily, Chester is on hand to bring happiness and laughter back to his Woodland friends. You can also have your very own adventure – meet the puppets after the show.

RAPUNZEL AND THE TOWER OF DOOM

Presented by Theatre of Whiddershins Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 April 11am / 2pm For age 4–9 Duration 60 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE It’s bad enough having a bad hair day but pity Rapunzel spending her life in a tower with some strange woman using her captive’s locks as a step ladder! Theatre of Widdershins take this traditional tale back to its roots, tease out the tangles and style it into a beautifully coiffured hair piece. This enchanting show promises plenty of body, volume and loads of highlights.

Videk’s Shirt

Wind in the Willows

VIDEK’S SHIRT

WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Videk’s Shirt is an intimate, interactive piece of theatre, involving puppets, storytelling, live music and lots of joining in. Videk is a small boy very friendly with all the animals in the countryside. One day the wind blows away his raggedy shirt. Videk is cold - who can help him? Come with Videk and his animal friends and learn how the sheep’s wool is made into a lovely new warm shirt.

From the peaceful river bank to the Wild Wood, join Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures, along with Badger and Toad. A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic, featuring handmade puppets, props and costume, and a charming original score.

Presented by The Puppetellers Monday 17 April 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm For age 2–5 Duration 40 minutes LOCATION: STUDIOS

Presented by Box Tale Soup Wednesday 19 – Sunday 23 July Times vary (see Diary at back) FF For age 5 – 11 Duration 60 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

“They are wonderful.” The Times Originally commissioned by the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.

DON'T MISS OUR LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS More info at front of brochure

RED RIDING HOOD AND THE WOLF 27 APRIL– 16 JULY 2017

DOGS DON’T DO BALLET 22 APRIL– 16 JULY 2017

Tickets for all visiting shows: £10 / £8 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows £1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members) for all shows

Christopher Nibble

Troll

A Strange New Space

CHRISTOPHER NIBBLE Presented by Topsy Turvy Theatre Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 July 11am / 2pm For age 2–6 Duration 60 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

The guinea pigs of Dandeville love munching dandelion leaves so much that slowly but surely dandelions are disappearing from all over town.

Christopher Nibble knows that crunch time has come when there is just one dandelion left – but will this plucky little guinea pig have the flower power to save the day?

TROLL A STRANGE NEW SPACE Presented by Tessa Bide Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 July 11am / 2pm For age 4–9 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

Join the life changing adventure of space obsessed Amira as she searches for a safe new space. Leaving her home, Amira’s imagination catapults her across galaxies on an intergalactic voyage, matching her real-life journey as a refugee. A non-verbal, physical show for the whole family with puppetry and original music.

Produced and created by Iceland’s Handbendi Brúðuleikhús in association with Old Saw Monday 31 July – Thursday 3 August 11am / 2pm For age 4–9 Duration 55 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE “I believe in Truntum Runtum and my troll’s in the rocks.”

For 17 million years, give or take a century or two, trolls have had the island all to themselves. They’ve dug canyons and made themselves cozy caves. But now everything is different. The humans have come. Building houses. Laying roads.

Making noise... Lots, and lots of noise.

Will these very different beings be able to live together?

Journey of Turtle

Bobbin

Presented by Lempen Puppet Theatre Friday 4 – Sunday 6 August 11am / 2pm For age 5–11 Duration 50 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Turtles are old, as old as dinosaurs, as old as some hills. Go to Turtle Hill and experience an imaginative journey through the evolution of fascinating and ancient creature.

Much Ado About Puffin

In the beginning turtle was shiny and fast, always impatient, always in a hurry, but then one day he had a terrible accident…

A beautiful story about following your dreams.

BOBBIN

Presented by Tea Break Theatre Monday 7 – Thursday 10 August 11am / 2pm For age 2–6 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE Everyone knows what happens when you leave the room… things come to life!

Meet Bobbin, the mischievous spirit of a shoemaker’s workshop, who is always ready to explore, discover and make new friends.

An interactive, wordless show for young children. Step inside the workshop for a miniature, magical adventure!

MUCH ADO ABOUT PUFFIN Presented by Open Attic Company Friday 11 – Sunday 13 August 11am / 2pm For age 4–9 Duration 45 minutes LOCATION: THEATRE

Join Open Attic as they traverse stormy seas and reckless tides to bring you this funny tale about a man all alone, a friendly puffin, and a whole lot of fuss over nothing.

Much Ado About Puffin is about old habits, new friendships, and stepping out into the unknown!

Tickets for all visiting shows: £10 / £8 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows £1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions (except members) for all shows

© Nick Arthur Daniel

JOURNEY OF TURTLE

SHOWS & ACTIVITIES FOR YOU & YOUR BABY

ALEENA’S GARDEN PRESENTED BY COLOUR THE CLOUDS, DEVELOPED WITH THE LOWRY THURSDAY 15 JUNE, 1PM AND 3PM FRIDAY 16 JUNE, 10.30AM, 1PM AND 3PM FOR AGES 4 MONTHS-3 YEARS LOCATION: STUDIOS Colour The Clouds Theatre Company are delighted to present Aleena’s Garden; an interactive sensory adventure for very little children and their grown-ups. Join Aleena in her beautiful garden, help bring the seeds to life, meet the animals that live there, watch the flowers and trees bloom and the seasons change.

© IPawel Gawronski

Tickets: £10 / £8 babies, children and concessions (babies need a ticket from 4 months) Duration: 45 minutes

TINY TOTS EVERY FRIDAY FROM 10.30-11.30AM 27 JANUARY-24 MARCH

Come and take part in a fun morning of singing, games and craft activities. Tea, biscuits and snacks provided.

Tickets: £65 per child/sibling discount available

SPONGE PRESENTED BY THE SPARK ARTS, BIG IMAGINATIONS AND TURNED ON ITS HEAD THURSDAY 8 JUNE, 11.30AM AND 2PM FOR AGES 4 MONTHS-3 YEARS LOCATION: STUDIOS

TWINKLE TWINKLE PRESENTED BY TOUCHEDTHEATRE FRIDAY 7 AND SATURDAY 8 JULY 10AM, 11.30AM AND 2PM FOR AGES 18 MONTHS-3 YEARS LOCATION: STUDIOS A new early years adventure from TouchedTheatre, inspired by the classic nursery rhyme. Join us on a magical journey to discover the wonders of melody, colour and light.

‘The comment I heard most afterwards was, “Amazing, did you see how attentive the children were?”’ Animations on Me & the Sea Tickets: £10 / £8 children and concessions (children need a ticket from 12 months) Duration: 40 minutes

Tickets: £10 / £8 babies, children and concessions (babies need a ticket from 4 months) Duration: 45–50 minutes

© Ellie Kurttz

Roll, squeeze and pop yourself through the squishiest, squashiest show for little ones and their grown-ups! Sponge is a soft, bouncy adventure with a funky 1970s soundtrack. Follow a dad and daughter on a journey through springy environments. You’ll also meet the leggy character Splegs, who needs a bit of help walking.

YOUTH THEATRE & ADULT COMPANY SHOWCASES NUTSHELL LITTLE ANGEL YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY THURSDAY 23 MARCH 7PM FRIDAY 24 MARCH 6PM AND 7.30PM FOR AGES: 8-ADULT

Imagine if you could eradicate a part of life, squeezing it into a nutshell and throwing it away….

Little Angel Youth Theatre present their own unique interpretation of this traditional tale, exploring a fantastical world between the cracks of London town.

Following their acclaimed productions of Jabberwocky in 2015 and Frankenstein in 2016 Little Angel Youth Theatre returns with a fusion of installation, object theatre and puppetry.

TALKING DOORS LITTLE DEVILS: LITTLE ANGEL ADULT THEATRE COMPANY FRIDAY 14 JULY 7.30PM SATURDAY 15 JULY 3PM AND 7.30PM FOR AGE 12-ADULT

Open doors to reveal snippets of life, intimate tales of the ordinary, captured in unexpected places.

Talking Doors is a collection of site specific monologues, brought to life by life size puppets which have been conceived, designed and made by the company.

‘Little Devils’ is Little Angel Theatre’s adult puppet company aimed at amateurs who want to work in a professional setting to create new and exciting puppet theatre.

Working with professional artist and puppet maker Polly Beestone, the young company have devised, designed and made the puppets in this original production.

Working with professional artist and puppet maker Polly Beestone the company have worked together to devise, design and make the puppets in their original production.

“The puppetry throughout is of top quality, as might be expected form young people learning theatre-making in this building.”

Total Theatre on Jabberwocky

Tickets £5/£3 children and concessions Duration: 40 minutes approx

Tickets: £5/£3 children and concessions Duration: 40 minutes approx

Photos Ellie Kurttz

CRAFTY ACTIVITIES & HOLIDAY FUN

CURIOUS CREATURES FUNDAYS! AGES 5-11 MONDAY 13, TUESDAY 14, WEDNESDAY 15, THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY, 10AM-4PM

Let your imagination run wild this week as we explore the dominion of mythical creatures and make a different puppet every day. Choose to come for just the one day, two days, three days or four, on this magical adventure.

Kids only! Children will be supervised by our experienced staff throughout the day.

Please bring a packed lunch.

1 day £45/£30 concessions 2 days £80/£55 concessions 3 days £117/£78 concessions 4 days £150/£100 concessions

EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET PASSPORT AGE 5-11 MONDAY 3, TUESDAY 4, WEDNESDAY 6, THURSDAY 7 APRIL, 10AM-4PM

You will be transported around the world of international puppetry, finding out about the puppet styles they have there and then… making your own! Choose to come for just the one day, two days, three days OR… Make it a holiday of a lifetime and visit a world of puppetry for all 4 days.

Kids only! Children will be supervised by our experienced staff throughout the day.

Please bring a packed lunch.

1 day £45/£30 concessions 2 days £80/£55 concessions 3 days £117/£78 concessions 4 days £150/£100 concessions

© IPawel Gawronski

HALF TERM PUPPETRY ADVENTURE AGES 5-11 TUESDAY 30 MAY - FRIDAY 2 JUNE, 10AM-4PM

Make your own imaginary animal inspired

by CS Lewis’ famous nonsense poem, The Hunting of The Snark. Over four days you will explore the poem, enjoy a performance of the story, build your own mind-bending puppets and show off your new skills with an end of week sharing.

4 days £150/£100 concessions

SUMMER SCHOOL: MAKE A PLAY IN A WEEK TWO AGE GROUPS: 7-11 AND 11-17 MONDAY 24-FRIDAY 28 JULY, 10AM-4PM

Do you love drama, puppet making, spoken word and storytelling? Come and work with us for 5 days and make a play – with a difference! Design and make puppets, explore and rehearse performing, and get involved in all aspects of making a piece of puppet theatre. The two age groups will work side by side and together on occasion and will perform together at the end of the week. £165/£110 concessions

LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE SUMMER PARTY PARADE PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP AGES 6-11 SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 10AM-1.30PM (FOLLOWED BY PARADE)

Come and spend the morning of our annual Summer Party with us making your own parade puppet that will feature in our summer party parade in the afternoon! More information on the website.

Little Angel Studios £30/£20 Concessions

WEEKLY CLUBS FOR CREATIVE KIDS Looking for something a little more regular than just the school holidays?

Try our weekly clubs. All clubs involve making puppets inspired by one of our shows, followed by developing a short play for performance at the end of term using these puppets.

SATURDAY PUPPET CLUB AGES 5-7 AND 8-11

Spring Term 14 January – 25 March (no class 18 February) Term inspired by A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings and includes a show visit on 21 January at 3pm Summer Term 29 April – 8 July (no class 3 June) Term inspired by Red Riding Hood and the Wolf and includes show visit on 29 April, 4pm 8-11s: 9.45–11am 5-7s: 11.45am–1pm

AFTER SCHOOL PUPPET CLUB AGES 6-11

Wednesdays after school, 4.15-5.30pm Spring Term 11 January – 22 March (no class 15th February) Term inspired by A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings and includes a show visit on Saturday 21 January at 3pm Summer Term 3 May – 12 July (no class 31 May) Term inspired by Red Riding Hood and the Wolf and includes show visit on Wednesday 3 May, 5pm

LITTLE ANGEL YOUTH THEATRE AGES 11-17

Saturdays 4.30–6.30pm Spring Term Saturday 14 January– 25 March (no class 18 February) Developing and performing a production of Nutshell. Production/performance week evenings 20–25 March.

Summer Term 29 April–8 July (no class 3 June) Designing and Making a Suitcase Theatre Show

SPECTRUM YOUTH THEATRE FOR HIGH-FUNCTIONING TEENS ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM AGES 11-17

Working with professional puppetry directors and makers, youth theatre members make puppets and learn puppetry performance skills.

Saturdays 2–3.45pm 14 January–28 March (no class 18 February) Perform 26 March 3pm and 5.30pm Please speak to the Creative Learning team if you are interested in joining this company as places are limited. Email slavka@ littleangeltheatre.com.

All clubs cost £120 per person per term/ £80 concessions and include a show visit

ADULT TERMLY COURSES

PUPPETRY FOUNDATION COURSE

Designed for absolute beginners, it is open to all those who have always wanted to have a go at puppetry but never had the opportunity to do so. Explore a variety of different puppet forms and learn the basics of puppet manipulation and making over 10 weeks.

Tuesday evenings 7.30–9.30 pm 10 January – 21 March (no class 14 February) £195 per person per term/£135 concessions Includes a show ticket

PUPPETRY INTERMEDIATE COURSE

Perfect for all those who have undertaken first steps in learning basic puppetry performance or attended the Puppetry Foundation Course at Little Angel Theatre.

During this course you will build on your basic knowledge and experience and explore puppetry performance and making in more depth.

Tuesday evenings 7.30–9.30 pm 2 May–11 July (no class 30 May) £195 per person per term/£135 concessions Includes a show ticket

MAKE YOUR OWN STORYTELLING SHOW WITH PUPPETS!

Work with accomplished puppet maker and storyteller Bronia Evers, to create a cast of mini felted puppets and an environment for them to perform from, for example an apron, or a tablecloth landscape. Learn puppetry skills to bring your creations to life and present your own mini storytelling performance at the end of this 10 week course.

Thursday evenings 7.30–9.30pm 12 January – 23 March 2017 (no class 16 February) £195 per person per term/£135 concessions Includes a show ticket

Photo Ellie Kurttz

LITTLE ANGEL ADULT PUPPET COMPANY

Our adult puppet company aimed at amateurs who want to work in a professional setting to create new and exciting puppet theatre. Working with puppetry director Polly Beestone the company will work over 2 terms to create curious puppet characters for a promenade performance exploring the Little Angel Studios. This production will open the new festival for emerging artists at Little Angel taking place in July 2017.

Wednesday evenings 7.30–9.30pm Spring Term: 11 January–15 March (no class 15 February) Summer Term: 3 May–15 July (no class 31 May) Production week: 12 & 13 July rehearse in evenings + 14 (eve) & 15 (day and eve) July £195 per person per term / £135 concessions Includes a show ticket You will need to book for both terms

PERSONALITY PUPPETS! DESIGNING AND MAKING A HUMAN FORM FABRIC PUPPET

You will work with professional puppet maker Tinka Slavicek to create a puppet based on the style of her ‘Videk’ character from the Puppetellers popular show Videk’s Shirt (www.thepuppetellers.co.uk for example pictures).

This course is perfect for all those who are interested in developing puppetry making skills. You will be guided in designing and making a glove/table top puppet in a human form, approximately 40cm high, using fabric and basic sewing/stitching techniques.

Thursday evenings 7.30–9.30 pm 4 May–13 July 2017 (no class 1 June) £195 per person per term/£135 concessions Includes a show ticket

SCHOOLS / TEACHERS / EDUCATORS / YOUTH WORKERS / THERAPISTS

We can run in-school training for your team on the use of puppetry in educational settings, including making, performing and storytelling. We also run training sessions at the theatre, our next workshops for teachers are 26 January and 11 May 2017.

Please contact us to book an INSET session in school or find out more about our in house training, creativelearning@ littleangeltheatre.com.

Not found what you’re looking for?

Visit our website for a full list of courses tailored just for adults from absolute beginner to seasoned professional. www.littleangeltheatre.com/ creativelearning

18 JANUARY 20 FEBRUARY 14 MARCH

Uncover the origins of our theatre, narrated and brought lovingly to life by expert puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew. Then delve into the theatre with a spellbinding tour and a glass of wine before heading into the night, keeping a little bit of that magic just for yourself. £20 – includes a glass of wine or soft drink

Photo Mike Twigg

LONDON’S HIDDEN GEM

Slip through an enchanting lane away from the clamour of everyday life and find yourself in front of Little Angel Theatre, a slice of magic tucked inside a hidden pocket of London. Step through the doors and discover a world full of handcrafted make-believe that has been inspiring children and their families for over 55 years.

DIARY

Access R Relaxed Performance C Captioned Performace see front of brochure for more info

FEBRUARY 2017

THU 23 FRI 24 SAT 25 SUN 26 WED 29 THU 30 FRI 31

WED 8 THU 9 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12 MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 WED 22 THU 23 FRI 24 SAT 25 SUN 26

3 Bears 10.30am / 1pm Dinosaur Detectives 10am / 1pm 3 Bears 1pm Dinosaur Detectives 5pm 3 Bears 11am / 1pm Dinosaur Detectives 4pm 3 Bears 11am Dinosaur Detectives 2.30pm Lost Forest 11am / 2pm The Girl and the Giraffe 11am / 2pm The Girl and the Giraffe 11am / 2pm The Girl and the Giraffe 11am / 2pm / 5pm The Story of Mr B 11am / 2pm The Story of Mr B 11am / 2pm Jack and the Beans Talk 10.30am / 1pm Jack and the Beans Talk 10.30am / 1pm Jack and the Beans Talk 1pm / 5pm Jack and the Beans Talk 11am / 2pm Jack and the Beans Talk 11am / 2pm

Fred 1pm C / 7.30pm C Monkeys 10am / 11.30am Fred 1pm C / 7.30pm C Monkeys 10am / 11.30am Fred 1pm C / 5pm C / 7.30pm C Monkeys 10am / 11.30am

SAT 4

Fred 1pm C / 4pm C / 7.30pm C Monkeys 10am / 11.30am / 2pm

SUN 5

Fred 11am C / 1.30pm C Monkeys 10am / 11.30am / 2pm

WED 8 THU 9 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 WED 22

Lamp 10.30 / 1pm / 5pm Nutshell 6pm / 7.30pm Lamp 11am / 2pm Lamp 11am / 2pm Pinocchio 10.30am / 1pm Pinocchio 10.30am / 1pm Pinocchio 1pm / 5pm

Lost Forest 11am / 2pm

MARCH 2017 WED 1 THU 2 FRI 3

Lamp 10.30 / 1pm Nutshell 7pm

Lion 10.30am / 1pm Lion 10.30am / 1pm Lion 1pm / 5pm

APRIL 2017 SAT 1 SUN 2 MON 3 TUE 4 WED 5 THU 6 FRI 7 SAT 8 SUN 9 MON 10 TUE 11 WED 12 THU 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 MON 17 FRI 21 SAT 22 SUN 23 THU 27 FRI 28 SAT 29 SUN 30

Pinocchio 11am / 2pm Explorer 10.30am / 12pm / 3pm Pinocchio 11am / 2pm Explorer 10.30am / 12pm / 3pm Ugly Duckling 11am / 2pm Ugly Duckling 11am Carnival 2pm Carnival 11am / 2pm Wolf 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm Wolf 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm Wolf 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm Homeless Panda 11am /2pm Homeless Panda 11am /2pm Chester Tuffnut 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm Chester Tuffnut 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm Rapunzel 11am /2pm Rapunzel 11am /2pm Rapunzel 11am /2pm Videk’s Shirt 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm Dogs 1pm / 5pm Dogs 10.30am / 2pm Dogs 10.30am / 2pm Red 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 4pm

Lion 11am / 2pm Lion 11am / 2pm Lion 10.30am / 1pm Lion 10.30am / 1pm Lion 1pm / 5pm Lion 11am / 2pm Lion 11am / 2pm Lamp 10.30 / 1pm

MAY 2017 MON 1 TUE 2 WED 3 THU 4 FRI 5

Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 1pm / 5pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm

Abbreviated show titles Fred Meet Fred / Monkeys Five Little Monkeys / Lion How to Hide a Lion / Lamp The Magic Lamp / Carnival Carnival of the Animals / Wolf Peter and the Wolf / Rapunzel Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom / Dogs Dogs Don’t Do Ballet / Red Red Riding Hood and the Wolf / Twinkle Twinkle Twinkle SAT 6 SUN 7 MON 8 TUE 9 WED 10 THU 11 FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19 SAT 20 SUN 21 MON 22 TUE 23 WED 24 THU 25 FRI 26 SAT 27 SUN 28 MON 29 TUE 30 WED 31

Dogs 10am / 11.30am R Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm

Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Aleena’s Garden 1pm / 3pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Aleena’s Garden 10.30am / 1pm / 3pm

SAT 17 SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20 WED 21 THU 22 FRI 23 SAT 24 SUN 25 MON 26 TUE 27 WED 28 THU 29 FRI 30

Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm R Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm

Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 11am / 2pm Dogs 11am / 2pm Red 11am / 2pm

JUNE 2017 THU 1 FRI 2 SAT 3 SUN 4 MON 5 TUE 6 WED 7 THU 8 FRI 9 SAT 10 SUN 11 MON 12

TUE 13 WED 14 THU 15 FRI 16

JULY 2017 SAT 1 SUN 2 MON 3 TUE 4 WED 5 THU 6 FRI 7

Red 11am / 2pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Sponge 11.30am / 2pm

Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Red 2pm / 4pm Twinkle 10am / 11.30am / 2pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Red 10.30am / 1pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Talking Doors 7.30pm

SAT 15

Red 10am /12pm Dogs 2pm / 3.30pm Dogs 10.30am / 1pm

Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm

Twinkle 10am / 11.30am / 2pm

SAT 8 SUN 9 MON 10 TUE 11 WED 12 THU 13 FRI 14

Dogs 10.30am / 1pm Red 5pm Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm

Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm

Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm Talking Doors 3pm / 7.30pm

SUN 16

Dogs 10am / 11.30am Red 2pm / 4pm

Wind in the Willows 10.30am / 1pm Wind in the Willows 10.30am / 1pm Wind in the Willows 1pm / 5pm Wind in the Willows 11am / 2pm Wind in the Willows 11am / 2pm A Strange New Space 11am / 2pm A Strange New Space 11am / 2pm A Strange New Space 11am / 2pm Christopher Nibble 11am / 2pm Christopher Nibble 11am / 2pm Christopher Nibble 11am / 2pm Christopher Nibble 11am / 2pm Troll 11am / 2pm

AUGUST 2017 TUE 1 WED 2 THU 3 FRI 4 SAT 5 SUN 6 MON 7 TUE 8 WED 9 THU 10 FRI 11 SAT 12 SUN 13

Troll 11am / 2pm Troll 11am / 2pm Troll 11am / 2pm Journey of Turtle 11am / 2pm Journey of Turtle 11am / 2pm Journey of Turtle 11am / 2pm Bobbin 11am / 2pm Bobbin 11am / 2pm Bobbin 11am / 2pm Bobbin 11am / 2pm Much Ado About Puffin 11am / 2pm Much Ado About Puffin 11am / 2pm Much Ado About Puffin 11am / 2pm

SEPTEMBER 2017 SUN 3

Little Angel Summer Party

Photo Ellie Kurttz

WED 19 THU 20 FRI 21 SAT 22 SUN 23 MON 24 TUE 25 WED 26 THU 27 FRI 28 SAT 29 SUN 30 MON 31

Photo Ellie Kurttz

PLAYDATES

Photo: Ellie Kurttz

Mondays 10.30–11.30am 18 January–22 March For Nannies, Aupairs, Childminders.

Come and hang out with other carers.

Craft & play activities for children.

Coffee & cake for grown-ups! £65 per child per term Sibling discount available.

CREATIVE LEARNING FOR BUSINESSES After something different for your next team building day? We now offer puppetry focussed courses for businesses of all kinds, tailored to your needs, over a full or half day.

See website or email miranda@ littleangeltheatre.com for details.

FIND US THEATRE

Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage Off Cross Street London N1 2DN

STUDIOS

STUDIOS Little Angel Studios Sebbon Street Community Centre Sebbon Street London N1 2EH T. 020 7226 1787 www.littleangeltheatre.com

THEATRE

SUPPORT US Little Angel Theatre is supported by a wide range of individuals and organisations. Join them and help us continue to make great work and enable our community outreach and training programmes to reach a diverse range of people. Contact Miranda Pitcher, Head of Development: miranda@littleangeltheatre.com

J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust

The Monument Trust

VAT Registration No: 233867152 Registered Charity No: 232488 Company No: 668339

Design: Hyperkit Photo: Lynette Shanbury