Summer at our venues

Wolves in the Walls

12 MAY - 23 JULY

by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean

A puppet-infested production adapted by Toby Olié A Little Angel Theatre, York Theatre & Bristol Old Vic co-production

When Lucy hears noises from behind the walls, she tries to warn her family that there are wolves lurking inside their house. But her family don’t listen. Then one day, the wolves come out, evicting Lucy and her family to live at the bottom of the garden. But it’s not all over. Lucy gathers her courage, as her battle against the wolves is only just beginning. Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s spooky and hilarious tale comes to thrilling theatrical life in this frenzy of puppetry, songs, and shadow-play, directed by Toby Olié and featuring original songs by Adam Pleeth and Carl Grose.

FOR EVERYONE OVER 6

Curriculum Links

English: Reading and Writing, Author study (Neil Gaiman), adventures/scary stories, exploring picture books. PSHE: Confronting fear and bravery, telling lies

Running time: approx 1 hour

Wow! said the Owl

by Tim Hopgood

A Little Angel Theatre production

Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl, who is determined to stay awake and see what daylight brings.

19 MAY - 30 JULY

2 - 5 YEAR OLDS

Curriculum Links

English: Reading picture books Science: Weather and animal habitats Topic – Colours

Running time: approx 35 minutes

From the warm, pink glow of dawn through to a day filled with the bright colours of green leaves, blue sky, white clouds and, finally, a stunning rainbow – ‘WOW!’ But despite the beauty of the daytime world, the little owl decides that the night-time stars are the most beautiful of all.

WOW! Said the Owl, the acclaimed children’s book by award-winning author, Tim Hopgood, is brought to life through a blend of beautiful storytelling, puppetry and music. Directed by Joy Haynes, this show will delight and excite very young audiences.

This production of WOW! Said the Owl is based on the book WOW! Said the Owl © 2009 Tim Hopgood, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers International Ltd.