SEPTEMBER 2018–JANUARY 2019
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Opening hours 9am–5pm*
* Box office opens at 10am if there is no morning performance and closes 4pm at weekends if there is no later performance. See website for more variations.
TICKET INFO • Concessions available to: children under 16, full-time students, people over 60, and those in receipt of unemployment or disability benefits. Free companion tickets are available for adults who require someone to accompany them. • All children aged one or over on the day of the performance need their own tickets. • 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 £7 (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. See show pages for dates of weekend Relaxed Performances. Contact box office to arrange a weekday Relaxed Performance for a school. DISCOUNTS AND MEMBERSHIP • 10% off bookings for 10 or more tickets (full price performances only). • Membership benefits include priority booking and 25% off tickets (limits apply). See centre spread for details.
The last few months have been very busy at Little Angel Theatre. We were thrilled to win an Offie for Zerrafa Girraffa, our co-production with Omnibus Theatre, and are hugely proud to have won a Hoop award, for Best Live Performance & Family Theatre. This season we are excited to bring to life another Julia Donaldson classic – The Everywhere Bear, in a co-production with Polka Theatre and Royal & Derngate. This follows the enormous success of The Singing Mermaid last season, who will return for a limited time only in January, before taking her circus family on a UK-wide tour. The Adventures of Curious Ganz will also be bursting onto our stage in October – an exciting production for anyone with an enquiring mind, looking to explore life’s big questions. We are getting nostalgic for our Christmas season, welcoming back our highly acclaimed production of Angelo, based on the book by Quentin Blake. We also continue our new interactive strand of work at our studios space with Finding Santa, where the audience decides how the story unfolds. And let’s not forget that Owly will also be flying in this Christmas, continuing her adventures, but this time at night. WOW! It’s Night-time is a glorious, gentle adventure for our younger audience members. We are excited to be offering a new strand of membership to show our appreciation to our regular audience members – this includes early booking and discounts on show tickets. We have also streamlined our philanthropic patron schemes – for every £2 we receive from box office income we need to earn another £1 to continue our vital community work. Turn to the centre spread to see how you can support us. Our learning programmes are as dynamic and broad as ever, with holiday classes and after school clubs as well as more advanced adult learning opportunities. Don’t forget us when you are planning your office away day or Christmas events – we offer a unique puppetry themed team building experience and our spaces are available for evening hire. And finally, put the date in your diaries for our annual party and open house event on the 9 September.
Samantha Lane Artistic Director
Photo: Anton Artemenkov
We are really excited about this new season of work and can’t wait to welcome you into our buildings to share our magical world.
THE EVERYWHERE BEAR
THEATRE
13 SEPTEMBER– 11 NOVEMBER 2018
FOR AGE 3–8
Written by Julia Donaldson & illustrated by Rebecca Cobb
Tickets £13.50 / £11.50 children & concessions All tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays
Adapted by Peter Glanville
Running time 45 minutes
A Little Angel Theatre, Polka Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
Show dates See diary at back for times
The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He’s washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a fishing boat, loaded onto a lorry, carried off by a seagull… how will he ever make it back to Class One? This captivating and beautiful story from best-selling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb springs to life with rhyme, original music and delightfully expressive puppets in this fun and exciting stage adaptation. Credits Performed by Amy Tweed and Daniel Harlock Adapted by Peter Glanville Directed by Peter Glanville Designed by Laura McEwen Puppets by Jan Zalud Music & Lyrics by Julian Butler Lighting Designers David Duffy and Clancy Flynn Production Manager David Duffy Stage Manager Olly Jacques Illustrations by Rebecca Cobb
This play is based on the book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. © Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, 2017, Macmillan Children’s Books.
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Relaxed Performance Saturday 3 November 3.30pm See front of brochure for more info on Relaxed Performances
Illustration Amberin Huq
THE ADVENTURES OF CURIOUS GANZ 5–21 OCTOBER 2018
A Little Angel Theatre & Silent Tide co-production A story of science and alchemy A scientist is born! From the very beginning our hero Ganz is Curious. He investigates everything. From the caterpillar to the stars Ganz wants to observe and understand it all – is the earth flat or round? Does the sun travel around the earth or earth around sun? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? How does electricity travel? No stone is left unturned. His investigations and inventions bring him to the attention of Queen Lizzy the First, a fellow adventurer, if only she could escape her skirts… The Adventures of Curious Ganz is a fictitious story based on the true life of 16th century copper smelter Joachim Ganz. It is a celebration of the new, the strange, the brave and the curious! Told through design, table-top puppetry, music and a few words, all wildly based on the principles of alchemy.
Credits Performed by Liz Walker, Avye Leventis/Nix Wood, Ailsa Dalling Directed by Sarah Wright Assistant director/Movement by Avye Leventis Puppets & set by Sarah Wright, Lyndie Wright, Liz Walker, Alice King, Mae Voogd, Katie Williams & Luke Wood Music by Adam Pleeth Words by Anna Maria Murphy Lighting Design by Marty Langthorne
THEATRE
FOR AGE 7–ADULT Tickets £14 / £12 children & concessions All tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays Running time 50 minutes Show dates See diary at back for times OCTOBER 5 6 7 8 9
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If you are booking for a drama school or college, contact info@littleangeltheatre.com to enquire about a Q&A or tour.
Illustration Amberin Huq
Praise for Santa’s Little Workshop (2017) ‘...Santa’s Little Workshop invites its audience to directly immerse themselves in the magic.’ Children’s Theatre Reviews
FINDING SANTA 16 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER 2018 A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE AT OUR STUDIOS Written by Sean Taylor A Little Angel Theatre production Following on from the hugely popular Santa’s Little Workshop, Little Angel Theatre once again brings to life magical puppetry in this brand new interactive Christmas adventure for all the family. Ever wondered how letters for Santa Claus get to the North Pole? What if something went wrong along the way? And how will santa’s elves make sure his mail is delivered on time? A comical adventure full of quirky characters, where the audience will help decide how the story unfolds. Credits Written by Sean Taylor Directed by Samantha Lane
STUDIOS
FOR AGE 3–8 Tickets £13.50 / £11.50 children & concessions All tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays Running time 45 minutes Show dates See diary at back for times DECEMBER
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Relaxed Performance Saturday 15 December, 3.30pm See front of brochure for more info on Relaxed Performances
‘…an enchanting show which demonstrates the virtues of the art of puppeteering at its best…a source of endless wonder’ Time Out (2005 run)
Family Gala Saturday 8 December 5.15pm Tickets £25 Join us for a special performance, meet the puppets and have a backstage tour at Little Angel Theatre.
ANGELO
22 NOVEMBER – 30 DECEMBER 2018 Written and Illustrated by Quentin Blake A Little Angel Theatre production Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks: Angelo can even dance on a rope! So when he meets Angelina, who is sad and lonely and trapped in her mean uncle’s house, Angelo knows just how to help... Designed by Lyndie Wright and directed by Sarah Wright, this magical production is a Little Angel classic. First performed to packed audiences in 1974, Angelo has remained one of the company’s most popular productions. Quentin Blake’s witty and energetic drawings are delightfully interpreted as table-top puppets manipulated by some of the UK’s finest puppeteers.
Supported by
THEATRE
FOR AGE 5–11 Tickets £15 / £13 children & concessions Family Ticket Offer: £52 for 1 adult + 3 children or 2 adults + 2 children All tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays Running time 90 minutes approx. including an interval Show dates See diary at back for times NOVEMBER
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Relaxed Performance Saturday 29 December, 2.15pm See front of brochure for more info on Relaxed Performances
The production uses a sophisticated ‘black box’ technique to magically create the acrobatic tricks and amazing stunts of Angelo and his family. Let us welcome you to the Little Angel this Christmas with a show full of fun and heart! Credits Performed by Ronnie LeDrew, Rachel Leonard, Stan Middleton, Iestyn Evans, Nix Wood, Ailsa Dalling and Sara Celeghin. Directed by Sarah Wright Originally directed by John Wright Designed by Lyndie Wright Puppets and props by Lyndie Wright, Geraldine Spiller, Colleen Magennis Lighting design by John Roberts
Generously supported by Jane Tyson-Eve & the Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation We would not be able to offer the wide variety of performances, classes, courses and community activities that we do without the invaluable support of our donors and volunteers. Turn to the centre page for more information about how you could support us. Text and Illustrations copyright Quentin Blake 1970. Published by Red Fox (Random House).
Praise for WOW! Said the Owl ‘this show charms young and old alike’ WestEndWilma
‘...sparkling one-woman show floods the stage with colour and a thousand magical flourishes’ The Guardian
Family Gala Saturday 5 January, 3.30pm Tickets £25 Join us for a special performance, meet the puppets and go backstage at Little Angel Theatre.
WOW! IT’S NIGHT-TIME 7 DECEMBER 2018– 27 JANUARY 2019
Written & illustrated by Tim Hopgood A Little Angel Theatre production 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 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.
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THEATRE
FOR AGE 2–5 Tickets £13.50/£11.50 children and concessions Previews 7–9 December £8 / £7 children and concessions All tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays Running time 35 minutes approx. Show dates See diary at back for times DECEMBER
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Relaxed Performance Saturday 19 January,3.30pm See front of brochure for more info on Relaxed Performances
Credits Performed by Lizzie Wort Directed by Joy Haynes Designed by Fiammetta Horvat Puppets by Keith Jury Music by Dominic Sales Lighting Designer Sherry Coenen
Atticus & Gilda, a local, premium brand of children’s nightwear and accessories, have created a limited edition owl sleep mask, available in our shop.
Photo: Ellie Kurttz
This play is based on the original book Wow! It’s Night-time. Text © Tim Hopgood 2017. Illustrations © Tim Hopgood 2017. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
‘A lovely little show that makes a big splash’ The Times
THE SINGING MERMAID
STUDIOS
9–27 JANUARY 2019
Written by Julia Donaldson & illustrated by Lydia Monks A Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production Following a hugely successful run at Little Angel Theatre last year, The Singing Mermaid is back, for a limited time only before heading out on tour – book now to avoid disappointment! 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.
FOR AGE 3–8 Tickets £13.50 / £11.50 children & concessions All tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays Running time 55 minutes Show dates See diary at back for times JANUARY
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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), this show brings Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’s enormously popular story, The Singing Mermaid, to life.
Photo: Ellie Kurttz
Credits Adapted by Samantha Lane and Barb Jungr Music and Lyrics by Barb Jungr Directed by Samantha Lane Design by Laura McEwen Lighting Designer Sherry Coenen Puppets by Lyndie Wright This play is based on the original book The Singing Mermaid Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks Text © Julia Donaldson 2013. Illustrations © Lydia Monk 2013 Published by Macmillan Children’s Books
BE PART OF LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE Little Angel Theatre has been creating and sharing inspiring stories since 1961. Last financial year we performed to almost 90,000 people at our theatres and on tour in 48 towns and cities across the country. We produced 9 in-house productions, welcomed 31 visiting companies and delivered 206 workshops in schools, community centres and other settings. We need your help to support our artistic and community programmes, remain accessible to all and look after our cherished buildings.
BECOME A MEMBER If you are a regular booker why not sign up to our new membership scheme? Call box office or join online. Membership £48 a year (£4 a month): • 25% off show tickets in priority booking (limits apply) • 10% off refreshments and merchandise Membership Plus £72 a year (£6 a month): • Priority booking • 25% off show tickets (limits apply) • 10% off refreshments and merchandise • Opportunities to meet the casts of selected productions
BECOME A PATRON By becoming a Patron and giving a regular donation either
MAKE A ONE OFF DONATION Last year we raised over £21,000 in donations with purchases,
online and through our annual ‘Big Give’ Christmas appeal. If you can please do consider making a donation in this way, however small – it really does all add up.
Photo: Ellie Kurttz
annually or monthly, you will be helping us to plan ahead. Your commitment will help us ensure that the theatre can continue to thrive and grow. For further details please email ruth@littleangeltheatre.com.
SHARE YOUR LITTLE ANGEL MEMORIES Many of our audience members have been coming to Little
Angel Theatre for a number of years as children, as parents and as grandparents. We would love to capture your stories and experiences of the theatre. If you have a memory you’d like to share please email development@littleangeltheatre.com. This year’s Christmas production Angelo is sponsored by Jane Tyson-Eve. Jane has a long-standing relationship with the theatre and even gave the company its first gift of £100 in 1959, helping to purchase the old temperance hall which is now Little Angel Theatre. ‘I have been involved with LAT since it opened 57 years ago and it never ceases to amaze me what a unique venue it is and what quality of work it produces.’ Jane Tyson-Eve
FUNDRAISE FOR US Little Angel Theatre celebrates creativity and
imagination; from sponsored walks to bake sales and beyond. We would love to hear about your ideas to help support our work. You can still join the Little Angel team as they take on a sponsored swim at the Serpentine on 22 September. For further details email development@littleangeltheatre.com.
VOLUNTEER FOR US
Volunteers are vitally important to keeping to the theatre running smoothly. There are many opportunities to get involved. Please contact beth@littleangeltheatre.com if you have expertise to offer, or skills you wish to develop.
REMEMBER LITTLE ANGEL IN YOUR WILL Leaving a gift to Little Angel Theatre in your Will is a special way
of ensuring that the theatre you love continues to thrive for generations to come. A gift to Little Angel Theatre, however big or small, will help the theatre to continue to be an important part of the Islington community, as well as reaching out to the whole of London and to the world stage.
VISITING COMPANIES
STUDIOS
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS
APPLE ’N’ SPICE
The makers of the smash hit Dogs Don’t Do Ballet bring the universally popular song Five Little Monkeys to life. Packed with bold, engaging puppets and music from dub reggae and funky rapping to classical ballet.
This charming new fairy-tale tells the story of two stepmothers: one from the East and one from the West, the plot thickens as their stories entwine.
Presented by Baby Panda Wednesday 3 – Sunday 7 October FF See diary at back for times For age 2-6 Duration: 35 mins
Join Sue the Zoo Keeper as she struggles to get mischievous Little Monkey to bed and discovers that numbers are all around us. Keep an eye out as unexpected household objects transform into the doctor, warning “NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED!”
Presented by Sanskruti Dance Friday 12 – Sunday 14 October FF See diary at back for times For age 3-8 Duration: 45 minutes
Created by professional classical dancer Krishna Zivraj-Nair and featuring virtuosic dance performers the show combines contemporary and classical Indian dance with original music and shadow puppetry. Join the cast on stage for an Indian party to remember.
Learn to love counting during a riot of music, numbers and clowning in a madcap monkey puppet zoo!
All visiting shows this season take place at Little Angel Studios Tickets for all visiting shows: £13 / £11 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows
PHOENIX AND TURTLE
By Stewart Melton, inspired by the poem by William Shakespeare, directed by Ian Nicholson Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 October See diary at back for times For age 4-8 Duration: 30 minutes Turtle is a homebody. Has never left the pond. Rarely out of her shell. She prefers to take things slow. Enter Phoenix. Wild, fiery, a thousand years young, Phoenix is Turtle’s new neighbour. Will such opposites fight – or catch alight? A story of friendship and freedom, inspired by the poem by William Shakespeare.
INVISIBLE ME
Presented by House of Stray Cats Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 October See diary at back for times For age 5-11 Duration: 50 minutes Bo is bored of the ordinary. He wants to stay up late, eat biscuits and conquer the world. One rainy afternoon, an invisible friend comes bursting into his life, turning Bo’s ordinary world upside down. Wherever Bo goes, his imaginary friend follows… he is there at breakfast time, he’s there when Bo is trying to do his homework, he’s even there when Bo goes to the toilet! But where has this friend come from? And will he ever leave?
MIMI AND THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON
Presented by Skewbald Theatre Wednesday 2 - Sunday 6 January See diary at back for times For age 4-8 Duration: 50 minutes
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE
Presented by Goblin Theatre Thursday 25 October – Sunday 28 October See diary at back for times For age 3-8 Duration: 45 minutes When the full moon shines bright there’s magic in the air, and all the animals come out to play. Stay up late with flying cows, jazzy cats and runaway crockery and as we jump and jive to the music in a brilliant new take on the classic nursery rhyme. Ever wondered how a cow jumped over the moon? Or why the dish ran away with the spoon? With original songs played live on stage, brilliant puppetry and lots of laughter, this new show is a wild and musical celebration about the importance of imagination.
The award winning company Skewbald Theatre bring Michael Morpurgo’s atmospheric tale of Mimi and the Mountain Dragon magically to life. High up in the snowy mountains of Switzerland the villagers of Dorta bang drums, blow horns and make a noisy racket to keep the fearsome Mountain Dragon away. But this year is different. One snowy morning Mimi discovers something extraordinary – a baby dragon sleeping in her woodshed! The little creature is lost and frightened but how did he get there and what if his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to help the little dragon find his way home.
All visiting shows this season take place at Little Angel Studios Tickets for all visiting shows: £13 / £11 children and concessions Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays — look for FF symbol on shows
RISE AND FALL
Presented by Page One Theatre Wednesday 30 January – Sunday 3 February See diary at back for times FF For age 3-6 Duration: 40 minutes (plus 15 minutes stay and play) Come and explore an ecosystem of balloons: universes in miniature. In Rise And Fall you’ll meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, balloons are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away. Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go.
THE SELFISH GIANT
Presented by Soap Soup Theatre and Tessa Bide Productions Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 February See diary at back for times FF For age 3-8 Duration: 55 minutes Grinter the giant shuts herself away in her cold house, surrounded by huge snowy gardens, enclosed by high, frost-covered walls. Outside, the children discover a chink in the giant’s wall, changing the course of their lives forever. Powerful storytelling, captivating puppetry, beautiful design, enchanting music and a sprinkling of magic sums up this very special show.
KIDS ACTIVITIES Kids only! Children will be supervised by our experienced staff throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch for full day workshops.
Summer Party Parade Age 5–11 Sunday 9 September 10am–1.30pm (followed by the summer party parade at 3pm in St Mary’s gardens) Come and spend the morning of Little Angel Theatre’s annual Summer Party with us, making your own puppet to feature in our summer party parade in the afternoon. More information on the website. £30/£20 concessions
OCTOBER HOLIDAY FUN DAYS
Happy Halloween Age 6–11 Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24, Thursday 25, Friday 26 October 10am–4pm Spend the day with us making spooky, creepy and putrid puppets, and then scare your friends and family with your Halloween themed creations. You can join the crew on individual days, or come along for all four for the ultimate scary puppet experience. Each day culminates in a short puppet presentation at 3.45pm. 1 day £45/£30 concessions 2 days £80/£55 concessions 3 days £117/£78 concessions 4 days £150/£100 concessions
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PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY HOLIDAY FUN DAYS
Magical Mini Worlds Age 6–11 Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21, Friday 22 February 10am–4pm Join us for a week of exploring size and scale through different types of puppetry. We will make insect puppets and look at the worlds they live in; we will dip into the story of The Borrowers and make mini puppets and a room for them to live in. We will even explore the land of the Giants! Come and make different puppets each day. You can join the crew on individual days, or come along for all four new mini world experiences. Each day culminates in a short puppet presentation at 3.45pm. 1 day £45/£30 concessions 2 days £80/£55 concessions 3 days £117/£78 concessions 4 days £150/£100 concessions
WEEKLY CLUBS FOR CREATIVE KIDS
Photo: Pawel Gawronski
Looking for something a little more regular than just the school holidays? Try our weekly clubs.
TINY TOTS
Age 4 months to 3 years with a parent or carer Thursdays 10.30–11.30am Autumn Term: 20 September–29 November Spring term: 17 January–28 March Tiny Tots is Little Angel Theatre’s regular playtime for our tiniest followers. The aim of the club is to create a regular and quality play time for carer and child in a safe, fun and creative environment. Take part in a fun morning of singing, games and craft activities. Make music, make friends and have crafty fun. Tea and biscuits provided. No sessions on 25 October or 21 February. £65 per term for 1 child + 1 adult £40 for 1 extra sibling
SATURDAY PUPPET CLUB
Age 8–11: Saturdays 9.45–11am Age 5–7: Saturdays 11.45am–1pm Make puppets inspired by one of our shows and develop a short play for performance at the end of term. Autumn Term 22 September–1 December Term inspired by the Quentin Blake story Angelo and includes show visit on 1 December at 10.15 am (instead of usual class). Half term break 27 October. Performance by children on 24 November. Spring Term 19 January–30 March Term inspired by Prince Charming and includes show visit (time tbc). Half term break 23 February. Performance by children on 30 March. £120 per term/£80 concessions
YOUTH THEATRE
LITTLE ANGEL YOUTH THEATRE
Age 11–18 Wednesdays 6–8pm Working with professional puppetry directors and makers, youth theatre members make puppets, learn puppetry performance skills and make a show which is performed at the end of the spring term. Autumn Term 19 September–28 November Show visit to The Adventures of Curious Ganz on Saturday 13 October at 4.30pm. Half term break 24 October. Spring Term 16 January–13 March + Production week 18–24 March Half term break 20 February. £120 per term/£80 concessions
SPECTRUM YOUTH THEATRE
Aimed at high-functioning teens on the autistic spectrum Age 11-18 Saturdays 2-4pm Working with professional puppetry directors and makers, youth theatre members make puppets, learn puppetry performance skills and make a show which is performed at the end of the spring term. Please speak to the Creative Learning team if you are interested in joining. Email education@littleangeltheatre.com. Autumn Term 22 September–1 December Show visit to The Adventures of Curious Ganz on Saturday 13 October at 4.30pm. Half term break 27 October. Spring Term 19 January–16 March + Production week 18–24 March Half term break 23 February £120 per term/£80 concessions
ADULT TERMLY COURSES
Short courses also run throughout the year. Visit our website for a full list of courses for adults, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals: littleangeltheatre.com/ creativelearning.
PUPPETRY FOUNDATION COURSE
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Autumn Term: 18 September–27 November Spring Term: 15 January–26 March Designed for absolute beginners, and 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. Please note the same course is repeated each term.
LIP SYNC / MOVING MOUTH PUPPETS
Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm 20 September–29 November Work with accomplished puppet maker, puppeteer and director Tinka Slavicek to create a moving mouth puppet that can talk, sing, chew, or even swallow things! This type of puppet is great for creating a relationship between the puppet and puppeteer and actor as a playmate/ companion. Puppet making techniques will include pattern making, foam rubber modelling (for the puppet head) and covering the head and body parts with stretchy fabrics by gluing and sewing. In the final week of the course we will look at manipulation, finding the puppet’s voice and making the talking look natural.
DESIGNING AND MAKING A ‘THEATRE FOR ONE’
Thursdays 7.30–9.30pm 17 January–28 March Inspired by her visit to Charleville International Puppetry Festival, puppet maker Judith Hope has created her own unique small transportable theatre which is perfect for festival performances as well as street/busking performances. You will work with Judith to make your own mini puppet theatre show in a box, complete with a peephole and soundtrack for your audience of one person (at a time) to experience a special performance for their eyes only. Create a cast of miniature puppets and changing sets and backdrops. Storytelling, presentation, staging and soundtrack guidance complete this exciting and unique course. All these courses run for 10 sessions (half term breaks in weeks starting 22 October and 18 February) and include a show visit. £195 per term /£135 concessions
SPECIAL EVENTS
SUMMER PARTY
Sunday 9 September Roll up! Our spectacular annual Summer Party is on 9 September and we will be celebrating all our shows coming up this season. As usual, there will be a puppet parade plus activities including puppetry demonstrations, face-painting, outdoor theatre, craft activities and, of course, delicious food. See also Kids Activities page for details of the Summer Party Parade workshop. Children can spend the morning with us making a puppet that will feature in the afternoon parade.
CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
Thursday 13 December 5.30–7.30pm A Fundraiser for our Community Engagement Programme With Barb Jungr Join the festivities at Little Angel Theatre for a magical evening of carolling, supported by the puppets and casts from Angelo, Wow! It’s Night-time, and Finding Santa. Tickets include a free drink, plus mince pies and plenty of Christmas cheer! Adult Ticket £25 / Child Ticket £12.50
PUPPET SPACE
Puppet Space is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new friends and discuss all things puppetry related. The networking event runs four times a year in our Studios and is presented in association with Puppeteers UK. You will meet core members of the Little Angel team as well as other artists, producers and performers with an interest in puppetry and animation. Keep an eye on our website and social media posts for dates.
MORE FROM LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE 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 18 October 2018 and 4 February 2019. Please contact us to book an INSET session in school or find out more about our in house training.
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SCHOOLS / TEACHERS / EDUCATORS / YOUTH WORKERS / THERAPISTS
PUPPET HIRE
We deliver a broad range of engagement programmes, working to ensure that we reach the diverse community that we are a part of, and that our doors are open to everyone. Examples of our work include a young parents group, community crafternoons and bespoke projects partnering with local organisations — get in touch to find out more.
Did you know you could hire puppets from our archive? With a range including shadow puppets, pelham puppets and marionettes do get in touch to see if we can help with your project. If we don’t have what you are looking for in our collection, we may be able to help with commissioning bespoke puppets. Whilst our storage is limited we are always happy to consider donations to our archive, and look to demonstrate the finest examples of puppet making through our collection.
CORPORATE TRAINING
SPACE HIRE
COMMUNITY
Drawing on our extensive puppetry training programmes, we offer tailor-made, puppetry focused courses for business. Participants will discover the essential skills needed to bring puppets and objects alive, improving communication, team building and getting to know your colleagues in a whole new way. Delivered over half or full days; hosted at the theatre or brought to your door, this is something a bit different for your next team building session or away day. Let Little Angel inject a bit of puppetry magic to your office!
Our original theatre on Dagmar Passage can accommodate 85 people and is the perfect venue for intimate events including performances, presentations and book signings. We also have a further three studio spaces available for hire, with capacities ranging from 33 to 100. Please get in touch for information on availability, prices or to arrange a viewing. Please email info@littleangeltheatre.com or call 020 7359 8581 to speak to a member of the team for more details on any of the above.
DIARY SEPTEMBER 2018 SUN 9 THU 13 FRI 14 SAT 15 SUN 16 WED 19 THU 20 FRI 21 SAT 22 SUN 23 WED 26 THU 27 FRI 28 SAT 29 SUN 30
Bear 1pm Bear 1pm / 5pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Bear 11am / 2pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 1pm / 5pm Sleepy 10.30am / 1.15pm / 5pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Sleepy 11am / 2.30pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 1pm / 5pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm
OCTOBER 2018 WED 3 THU 4 FRI 5 SAT 6
Monkeys 10.30am / 1pm Monkeys 10.30am / 1pm Ganz 5pm / 7.30pm Monkeys 1pm / 5pm Ganz 11.30am Bear 2pm / 3.45pm Monkeys 10.30am / 12pm / 2.30pm
SUN 7
Bear 10am / 11.45am Ganz 2pm / 4pm Monkeys 10.30am / 12pm / 2.30pm
MON 8 TUE 9 WED 10 THU 11 FRI 12
Ganz 10.30am / 1pm Ganz 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Ganz 5pm / 7.30pm Apple ’n’ Spice 10.15am / 1.15pm / 5pm
SAT 13
Bear 10am / 11.45am / 2pm Ganz 4.30pm / 7.30pm Apple ’n’ Spice 11am / 2.30pm
SUN 14 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19 SAT 20
SUN 21
Summer Party
Bear 10am / 11.45am Ganz 2pm / 4pm Phoenix & Turtle 11am / 2.30pm
MON 22 TUE 23 WED 24 THU 25 FRI 26 SAT 27 SUN 28 WED 31
Invisible Me 11am / 2pm Invisible Me 11am / 2pm Bear 11am / 2pm Invisible Me 11.30am / 2.30pm Bear 11am / 2pm Diddle 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Bear 11am / 2pm Diddle 11.30am / 2.30pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Diddle 11am / 2pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm Diddle 11am / 2pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm
NOVEMBER 2018 THU 1 FRI 2 SAT 3 SUN 4 WED 7 THU 8 FRI 9 SAT 10 SUN 11 FRI 16 SAT 17 SUN 18 WED 21 THU 22 FRI 23 SAT 24 SUN 25 WED 28 THU 29 FRI 30
Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm / 5pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm R Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm / 5pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Bear 10.30am / 1.30pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Angelo 1pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Angelo 1pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm / 5pm Angelo 2pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Angelo 11am / 2pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Angelo 10.15am / 1pm Angelo 10.15am / 1pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Angelo 1pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm / 5pm
Bear 10am / 11.45am Ganz 2pm / 4pm
DECEMBER 2018
Apple ’n’ Spice 11am / 2.30pm
SAT 1
Ganz 10.30am / 1pm Ganz 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Bear 10.30am / 1pm Ganz 5pm / 7.30pm Bear 10am / 11.45am / 2pm Ganz 4.30pm / 7.30pm Phoenix & Turtle 11am / 2.30pm
Angelo 10.15am / 1pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
SUN 2 WED 5 THU 6 FRI 7 SAT 8
Angelo 11am / 2pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Wow! 1pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm / 5pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm FG Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
Black text indicates shows in the Theatre Green text indicates shows in the Studios SUN 9
Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
TUE 11 WED 12 THU 13
Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Angelo 10.15am/ 1pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Angelo 10.15am/ 1pm Carol Concert 5.30pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm
FRI 14
Wow! 10.15am Angelo 1pm / 5pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm / 5pm
SAT 15
Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm R
SUN 16
Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
MON 17 TUE 18 WED 19 THU 20 FRI 21
Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Angelo 10.15am/ 1pm Angelo 10.15am/ 1pm Santa 10.30am / 1.15pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm
SUN 23
Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
MON 24 WED 26 THU 27 FRI 28 SAT 29 SUN 30 MON 31
Wow! 11am / 2pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Angelo 2pm / 5pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm R / 5.15pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am / Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Wow! 10am / 11.45am / 3pm
JANUARY 2019 WED 2 THU 3 FRI 4
Wow! 10.30am /1.30pm / 3.30pm Mimi 11am / 2pm
Wow! 11am / 2pm Mimi 11.15am / 2.15pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm Wow! 1pm / 5pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm / 5pm Wow! 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Mermaid 11am / 2pm / 4pm Wow! 10.30am / 1.30pm Mermaid 11am / 2pm / 4pm
SUN 20 WED 23 THU 24 FRI 25 SAT 26
Wow! 10.30am / 1.30pm Mermaid 11am / 2pm / 4pm
SUN 27 WED 30 THU 31
Wow! 10.30am / 1.30pm Mermaid 11am / 2pm / 4pm
Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm Wow! 1pm / 5pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm / 5pm Wow! 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm R Mermaid 11am / 2pm / 4pm
Wow! 10am / 11.45am Angelo 2.15pm / 5.15pm Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
Wow! 10.30am /1.30pm / 3.30pm FG Mimi 11am / 2pm
SUN 13 WED 16 THU 17 FRI 18 SAT 19
Wow! 10.30am / 1pm
Santa 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
SAT 22
SAT 5 SUN 6 WED 9 THU 10 FRI 11 SAT 12
Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm Wow! 10.30am / 1pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm Wow! 1pm / 5pm Mermaid 10.15am / 1.15pm / 5pm Wow! 10.30am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm Mermaid 11am / 2pm / 4pm Rise & Fall 10.30am / 1pm Rise & Fall 10.30am / 1pm
FEBRUARY 2019 FRI 1 SAT 2 SUN 3 WED 6 THU 7 FRI 8 SAT 9 SUN 10
Rise & Fall 1.15pm / 5pm Rise & Fall 11.30am / 2.30pm Rise & Fall 11.30am / 2.30pm The Selfish Giant 10.15am / 1.15pm The Selfish Giant 10.15am / 1.15pm The Selfish Giant 1.15pm / 5pm The Selfish Giant 11.30pm / 2.30pm The Selfish Giant 11.30pm / 2.30pm
Wow! 10.30am /1.30pm / 3.30pm Mimi 11am / 2pm Wow! 10.30am /1.30pm / 3.30pm Mimi 11am / 2pm
Abbreviated show titles Bear The Everywhere Bear / Sleepy Sleepyhead Ganz The Adventures of Curious Ganz / Monkeys Five Little Monkeys Mimi Mimi and the Mountain Dragon / Diddle Hey Diddle Diddle Santa Finding Santa / Wow! Wow! It’s Night-time / Mermaid The Singing Mermaid R Relaxed Performance – see p2 for details / FG Family Gala – see show pages for details
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