Spring Visitors Children 2010

January — April 2010 at

Little Angel Theatre

SPRING SEASON 2010 For Children & Families

Book tickets on 020 7226 1787

This spring Little Angel Theatre welcomes a host of wonderful visiting companies. And you can take part as well – budding puppeteers shouldn’t miss our Kids Fun Day, Easter Holiday Puppet Club or Saturday morning clubs. There’s something for everyone at “the Home of British Puppetry”.

Friday Fives Watch out for our best value shows – all tickets for Friday 5pm shows are only £5! This season we have Friday Fives for Old Mother Hubbard, The Selfish Giant, Princess and the Pea and Who’s Been Sitting in my Chair?

All other performances are priced at £8/£6 concessions

Old Mother Hubbard

Garlic Theatre, age 3-6

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare… Or was it?

A dotty old woman takes you on a nursery rhyme journey as she clatters about in her kitchen and her dancing dog sniffs out trouble in the most unlikely places.

Garlic Theatre delight children and adults alike with a spicy blend of slapstick and folk humour in this fresh and funny adaptation, with well crafted glove puppets, singing teapots and a feast of musical treats.

DATES AND TIMES Wednesday 10–Sunday 14 February Wednesday/Thursday 10am/1pm Friday 1pm/5pm Saturday/Sunday 11am/2pm Baby Friendly shows Thursday 10am/Sunday 11am

Oshima and the Big Sea

Angel Heart Theatre, age 3+ Every day Oshima goes fishing in his little tub boat. He hopes he will catch a really big fish… But he never does.

Maybe it is because Oshima’s pet frog, Ito, is always playing tricks!

Or maybe Oshima is just too busy day-dreaming about what it must be like under the Big Sea… One day Oshima has a big adventure and gets the chance to find out!

The Selfish Giant PuppetCraft, age 4+ “The Selfish Giant built a high wall all round his lovely garden to keep the children out… But it also kept Spring away, so that it was always Winter in the garden, and the North Wind and the Frost and the Snow danced about the trees. One morning the Giant looked out and saw a most wonderful sight…“ This much loved fairy tale is brought to life using beautiful puppets and original music. The story is adapted to broaden its appeal, while keeping the charm of Oscar Wilde’s story. “…what a wonderful show…catch this show if you can” Steve Newton, Animations Magazine

DATES AND TIMES Wednesday 17–Sunday 21 February Wednesday/Thursday 11am/2pm Friday 2pm/5pm Saturday/Sunday 11am/2pm Baby Friendly shows Thursday/Sunday 11am

A tale about kindness, trusting the unknown and dancing with turtles!

Full of amazing sea creatures, shadow puppetry and live sound-songs of the ocean. Dive in!

DATES AND TIMES Saturday 6 March 11am/2pm

The Gingerbread Man The Rainbow Collectors, age 5+ Come and join in with The Rainbow Collectors as they retell the popular story of The Gingerbread Man. Directed by Steve Tiplady (Indefinite Articles) and using puppetry, live cooking, kitchen utensils and a sprinkle of imagination, watch him run as fast as he can. Will you be the one to catch the Gingerbread Man? DATES AND TIMES Sunday 7 March 11am/2pm

Princess and the Pea Banyan Theatre Company presents the Polka Theatre production, age 2–5

Once upon a stormy night, while the wind and the rain were howling outside, the Royals were all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenly there came a knock at the door and a very wet, The Puppetellers, age 2–5 very untidy girl was brought inside.

This quirky and inventive adaptation After last spring’s sell-out performances of Hans Andersen’s bedtime tale is this much loved Slovenian children’s played out among sheets and blankets story by Fran Levstik returns to Little with puppets, objects and dreamlike Angel. Videk is a small boy who is projections. very friendly with all the animals in the countryside. One day the wind DATES AND TIMES blows away his raggedy shirt. Videk is Wednesday 10–Sunday 14 March cold – who can help him? An intimate Wednesday/Thursday 10am/1pm interactive piece involving storytelling, Friday 1pm/5pm song, live music and lots and lots of Saturday/Sunday 11am/2pm joining in!

Baby Friendly shows 10am Thursday/ 11am Sunday DATES AND TIMES Sunday 21 March/Sunday 28 March/ Saturday 3 April/Monday 5 April/ Saturday 17 April/Sunday 25 April 10am/11.30am/1.30pm daily Baby Friendly shows Sunday 21 March/Sunday 28 March/Monday 5 April/Sunday 25 April 10am

Videk’s Shirt

Who’s Been Sitting in my Chair?

Freehand Theatre, age 3–7

A delightful and playful interpretation of a well-known tale – with porridge and bears and one-two-three chairs. A tale that’s not too BIG and not too small but just right. Mind you, telling this story is not so easy when it’s wintertime and the bears won’t wake up – zzzzzzzzz – what do bears dream about? But spring in the air puts a spring in all our steps and one little girl with golden hair is always a step ahead. And when Small Bear gets lost, we all have to go on a bear hunt! With original music, this play is for everyone who can count to three.

“Freehand Theatre’s superb creations are a joy to see. They provide real and effective theatre” Times Educational Supplement

DATES AND TIMES Wednesday 7–Sunday 11 April Wednesday/Thurs 11am/2pm, Friday 2pm/5pm, Saturday/Sunday 11am/2pm Baby Friendly shows Thursday/Sunday 11am

Coming TAKE Next PART! The Fabulous Flutterbys

KIDS FUN DAY, age 5-11

Following a performance of The Selfish Giant, children are guided by our experienced professional puppet Little Angel Theatre presents The leaders to make their own puppet Fabulous Flutterbys by Barb Jungr, inspired by the show and create a from 1st May 2010 simple sharing of their work at the end of the day.

This brand new production follows Dates, Times & Tickets the adventures of two very different Wednesday 17 February caterpillars who eat their way to 10.30am–4pm success! On their journey in search £45/£30 concession (includes of their missing friend they encounter, seeing the show) among others, a blues-singing EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET CLUB, slow worm and a patch of mean Age 5-11 strawberries – all before becoming Make the most of your Easter holidays beautiful flutterbys. by creating your own puppets. Guided Main booking opens Monday 22 by our professional workshop leaders, February 2010. Suitable for age 3+. children can take part for just one day or all five days. Make a different puppet each day!

Dates & Times Monday 12–Friday 16 April 10am–4pm each day See www.littleangeltheatre.com for full details of fun days and holiday clubs.

TERMLY CLUBS SATURDAY PUPPET CLUB, AGE 5–10

Our most popular club. See a performance of Petrushka before undertaking a 9 week challenge to create your own puppets and develop a short play. The term ends with a show for friends and family. SPC is split into two age groups – 5 to 7s and 8 to 10s.

Dates, Times & Tickets 16 January–27 March Saturday mornings 9.45am–11.00am (5–7s/8-10s) or 11.30am–12.45pm (5–7s only) £80 per person/£55 concessions (includes seeing the show) Note: in week one all groups watch the 11am performance of Petrushka.

CRAFTY KIDS, AGE 2–5

Our popular Saturday morning 8 week club for 2-5 year olds and their carers. See a performance of Splish Splash! before the following 7 weeks are spent on ‘crafty’ activities, songs and games linked to the show, including some simple puppet making.

The children must be accompanied by an adult carer and will leave each session with something they have made themselves.

Dates, Times and Tickets 23 January–20 March Saturday mornings 9.45am–11.00am or 11.30am–12.45pm £90 per carer/child pair/£65 concession (includes seeing the show) Note: in week one all groups watch the 10am performance of Splish Splash!

FOR SCHOOLS, NURSERIES & EDUCATORS

What better way to inspire children than by visiting the Home of British Puppetry! Why not book tickets to see the shows (£5 per ticket – free adult with every 10 children)?

As the only building based puppet theatre in London we are unique in our ability to work across learning objectives, linking to National Curriculum requirements. We run a range of activities: – Tour the theatre and meet the puppets – INSET for teachers, teaching assistants and workshop leaders (£25 per person) – In-school puppetry workshops, making and performing with puppets – Post-show chats (where available) – Puppet Power in-school residencies – Resources such as education packs and puppetry/literacy scheme of work

ADULT ANGEL

Little Angel Theatre isn’t just for the kids. We also present puppetry performances and provide participation classes and professional training for adults. If you’d like to find out about our programme of work for older audiences please pick up one of our adult brochures or see www.littleangeltheatre.com.

YOUR SUPPORT

As a charity Little Angel Theatre relies on the generosity of our supporters to make sure we keep our doors open and our puppets in work!

Without our friends and supporters we simply couldn’t put on our productions or run the vast range of educational, participative and professional development activities that we do.

There are various ways you can help: – make a donation, either regularly each month or as a one off gift – join our Company of Angels (details below) Our next INSET at the theatre is – come to one of our gala performances Wednesday 3 February 4–6pm – leave a bequest – join our Corporate Membership scheme For details of our educational work see the website or sponsor a production or email education@littleangeltheatre.com

BECOME AN ANGEL!

Want to be part of everything that goes on at Little Angel Theatre? Then join our Company of Angels to get exclusive benefits for you and your family, such as free tickets, priority booking and invitations to special events, as well as supporting the theatre’s work in a sustainable way. To find out how to join see www.littleangeltheatre. com or call the box office and ask for an application form.

BOOKING INFORMATION HOW TO BOOK

The box office phone line is open 10am–6pm week days and 10am–4pm at weekends. Book tickets on 020 7226 1787.

We always recommend advance booking as we cannot guarantee availability on the door.

AGE POLICY Our shows are designed for specific age groups. Babies and children under the stated age will not be allowed into the auditorium – this is theatre policy. Baby Friendly shows are suitable for babes in arms to attend and are designed so that parents can bring their older age children even if they have babies – the show is not modified in any way to appeal to children under the normal age range of the show.

DIARY January S 16

S 23

SATURDAY PUPPET CLUB STARTS CRAFTY KIDS STARTS

February W 10

old mother hubbard 10am & 1pm

F 12

old mother hubbard 1pm & 5pm

T 11 S 13 S 14

W 17 T 18

F 19 S 20 S 21

old mother hubbard 10am & 1pm old mother hubbard 11am & 2pm old mother hubbard 11am & 2pm

The Selfish Giant 11am & 2pm KFD The Selfish Giant 11am & 2pm The Selfish Giant 2pm & 5pm

The Selfish Giant 11am & 2pm The Selfish Giant 11am & 2pm

March

KFD KIDS FUN DAY 10.30am–4pm

S6

Oshima and the big sea 11am & 2pm

W 10

Princess and the Pea 10am & 1pm

S7

T 11

F 12 S 13 S 14

S 21

S 28

the gingerbread man 11am & 2pm Princess and the Pea 10am & 1pm Princess and the Pea 1pm & 5pm

Princess and the Pea 11am & 2pm

Princess and the Pea 11am & 2pm

Videk’s Shirt 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm Videk’s Shirt 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm

April S3

Videk’s Shirt 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm

W7

WHO’S BEEN...? 11am & 2pm

M5 T8

F9

S 10 S 11

M 12 T 13

W 14 T 15

F 16 S 17

S 25

Videk’s Shirt 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm WHO’S BEEN...? 11am & 2pm WHO’S BEEN...? 2pm & 5pm

WHO’S BEEN...? 11am & 2pm WHO’S BEEN...? 11am & 2pm

EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET CLUB

EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET CLUB

EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET CLUB

EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET CLUB

EASTER HOLIDAY PUPPET CLUB

Videk’s Shirt 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm Videk’s Shirt 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm

GETTING TO LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE

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TICKET INFORMATION

Book Tickets on 020 7226 1787 For further information about Little Angel Theatre go to www.littleangeltheatre.com.

Babies and children under the stated age will not be allowed into the auditorium. Under 2s go free (Baby Friendly performances only) The Little Angel Theatre is supported by Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation, The Garfield Weston Foundation, The 1970 Trust, The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts, The Royal Victoria Hall Foundation, The 29 May 1961 Charitable Trust, The Bridge House Trust, The Goldsmiths’ Company, Old Possum’s Practical Trust, The Golsoncott Foundation, Help a London Child, The Richard Reeves Foundation, The Mercers Company, The Cripplegate Foundation, The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust, The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The Worshipful Company of Curriers, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Arts Council England, The Foyle Foundation The Little Angel would like to thank all members of our ‘Company of Angels’ scheme for their generous and sustained support.

‘Wonderful work that celebrates the possibilities of theatre’ The Guardian

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

A £1.50 credit/debit card booking fee will be added to each purchase.

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.