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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME SPRING - SUMMER 2019
This season features adaptations from two of the UK’s best loved authors, Julia Donaldson and David Walliams, as well as theatre experiences that link in directly with areas of the curriculum. Prince Charming opens up the conversation around feeling worried and taking care of each other - a great starting point for PSHE. The Journey Home is a thought provoking show which introduces ideas of conservation and taking care of the world - relevant for PSHE, geography and science. Suffrajitsu brings history to life via the true story of the Suffragettes who used jujitsu to defend themselves during their struggle for the vote, and Out of This World will take your pupils on a journey into space, to explore the solar system and planets and gaze at the stars! Finally, we’re ending the year with a trip to the seaside in Little Angel By the Sea. Don’t forget all of our wonderful workshops, including a teachers’ CPD session in February linking in with Prince Charming, which will look at how to explore fears and worries with children through the art form of puppetry. Read on to find out more and we hope to see you soon. Sarah Schofield Schools Programme Manager
HOW TO BOOK WORKSHOP BOOKINGS Call our Creative Learning department on 020 3780 5977 or email education@littleangeltheatre.com TICKETS FOR SHOWS Call Box Office on 020 7226 1787 • You may make a provisional reservation, and once the reservation is confirmed we invoice for payment • Tickets are £7 per person, with one free adult for every ten children attending the same performance (this price is available on weekdays only) • Additional free adults are available if children need one-to-one adults SEATING AND ACCESS • Seating in the Theatre is on benches and the capacity per show is approximately 100 (depending on ratio of adults to children) • The Studios is a smaller space – approx. 60 per show depending on production • Let us know your access requirements wheelchair spaces must be booked in advance •Ask the Box Office about booking a Relaxed Performance for your school.
THEATRE
PRINCE CHARMING 8 FEB - 7 APRIL 2019 As well as seeing some traditional fairy tale characters in a whole new light, this show also tackles children’s fears and worries and how they might be affected by them. It also explores helpful and hopeful methods of dealing with worries. This new musical is funny, endearing and suitable for anyone who’s ever felt a bit anxious.
‘Fine today … can’t get out of bed tomorrow. That was three months ago. I’ve been in these pants ever since.’ It’s a lot of pressure being Prince Charming. There’s all those dragons to fight and kingdoms to save, not to mention being charming all the time. It’s enough to make anyone a little worried.
YEAR 2 - YEAR 6
Curriculum Links English: Alternative fairy tales and exploring fairy tale characters. PSHE: Feeling sad, scared, lonely or afraid. Ways of expressing how you feel and dealing with emotions. Running time: 1 hour approx. Holed up in his bed, Prince Charming is making a list of his worries – from being struck by lightning or getting stuck in quicksand to the problem of his unfortunate name. Somebody needs to come to our Prince’s rescue.
THEATRE
THE FLYING BATH Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by David Roberts
1 MARCH - 20 APRIL Julia Donaldson and David Roberts’ playful and adventurous rhyming story splashes into life in this adaptation featuring catchy songs, quirky bath toys and everyday heroes. This fun story is also an excellent introduction to teach pupils how valuable water is to both us and the natural world and the importance of conserving it. When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath!
NURSERY - YEAR 1
Curriculum Links English: Reading and Writing, Author study (Julia Donaldson), adventure stories, rhyming words. Science/Geography/Topic: The Water Cycle, why water is important, saving water. Running time: 45 minutes From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – as long as they’re home for the children’s bath time at the end of the day. This play is based on the original book The Flying Bath (C) Julia Donaldson and David Roberts 2014, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
STUDIOS
OUT OF THIS WORLD 15 MARCH - 4 MAY Come and share in the wonder of the universe, learn about the planets and hear all about plans to travel to the far reaches of space and explore alien territories and unknown galaxies. The Little Angel Space Agency (L.A.S.A) is having a rare Open Day and you’re invited. This TOP SECRET space exploration and communication centre has been set up by local astronomer and space fanatic Astrid. It is an exciting time at L.A.S.A as Astrid and her friends Mercury and Hub have built a space rocket, and their dream of being astronauts is about to come true. But there’s a problem – a little planet in the far reaches of our galaxy has sent out an SOS and desperately needs our help…
YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
Curriculum Links Science: Earth and Space, the solar system and planets, the living world, humans and the environment. Running time: 1hr 20 mins This show uses micro-cinema technology to explore distant planets and rocky terrains. It includes audience interaction and a post-show discussion covering earth, outer space and everything inbetween. A thought provoking and fun experience for children where you can have your say on how we can make our planet, galaxy and universe a better place.
THEATRE
THE JOURNEY HOME Written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon
24 APRIL - 5 MAY The Journey Home, the acclaimed children’s book by award winning author Frann Preston-Gannon, is brought to life through puppetry, lyrical music and transformative design in this popular production which brings home a powerful message of conservation. Join Polar Bear as he sets off in search of a new home when the ice starts melting. Travelling through storms, busy shipping lanes and across oceans, he picks up some exciting friends along the way.
YEAR 1 - YEAR 6
Curriculum Links Science/Topic/Geography: animals and conservation, environmental issues, habitats and environments from around the world. Running time: 45 minutes Meet all the animals on their adventure to find a new home; what else will they encounter on their journey of discovery and friendship? “A really inspiring and clever approach to environmental issues for kids and adults” - Audience Feedback This play is based on the original book The Journey Home (C) Frann Preston-Gannon 2012, first published in the United Kingdom by Pavilion Books.
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THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT Written by David Walliams and Illustrated by Tony Ross
10 MAY - 4 AUGUST What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! One day Sam gets a very big surprise as a tired, hungry, antique-loving, cycling enthusiast elephant turns up on his doorstep. Adopting an elephant at the zoo turned out to be a lot more than he bargained for as he didn’t realise the elephant would actually come to live with him – silly boy!
NURSERY - YEAR 4
Curriculum Links English: Author Study (David Walliams). Running time: 50 minutes Based on the book written by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross, this production brings this cautionary tale by of one of our most popular children’s authors to life. This hilarious story by the comedian and author features ingenious puppetry and lots of laughs. This play is based on the original book The Slightly Annoying Elephant written by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross. Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2013. Licensed by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
THEATRE
SUFFRAJITSU 23 MAY - 13 JULY This accessible historical production is a window into an important movement through the eyes of a young girl. From the cotton mills of the Lancashire hills to the big smoke of London, we follow Annie, a young mill lass as she fights for her right to vote. However, the fight for change is never easy, and young Annie must learn to defend herself and her fellow suffragettes from those that seek to stop them.
Suffrajitsus assemble! Suffrajitsu tells the story of one young girl and how she learns that being small doesn’t mean you can’t change the world.
YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
Curriculum Links History: The Edwardians, the suffragettes, the 1906-1914 Liberal reforms. PSHE: British values, gender equality and democracy. Running time: 1 hour Inspired by the real lives of suffragettes, this is the story of a movement that divided the nation. Suffrajitsus used Jiu Jitsu to protect themselves from arrest and police brutality, and ultimately helped win the fight to give women the vote. Combining original music, puppetry and some graphic novel style ‘Ka-Pows!’ Suffrajitsu shows you that you too can change the world, no matter who you are.
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LITTLE ANGEL BY THE SEA 5 JULY - 11 AUGUST The perfect way to take your class on a trip to the seaside and give them a taste of some of the traditions of the past without leaving London! Windbreakers, brollies and sandcastles! There’s no guarantee of a rain free summer in London, but the sun always shines at our theatre. We’ve given a breath of salty sea air to Punch & Judy… Hang on, someone has stolen all the sausages!! Was it the crocodile with his gnashing jaw? The baby with her butter-wouldn’t-melt smile? Or was it someone else altogether?
NURSERY - YEAR 4
Curriculum Links Topic: Seaside, Victorian entertainment and toys. Design and Technology: Puppet making Running time: 1 hour Little Angel by the Sea is a playful mix of sand play, a puppet show and puppet making workshop. That’s the way to do it! An interactive puppetry experience, where the audience embark on a unique adventure, watching puppetry as well as making their own puppets. Please note, due to the workshop element and the promenade style of this performance we request a minimum of one accompanying adult for every two children (nursery and reception classes) and one adult for every five children (Year 1 - Year 4 classes).
VISITING COMPANIES
STUDIOS
THE BOY AND THE MERMAID
3 LITTLE PIG TAILS
On the farthest edge of a windbattered rock there sits a small fishing town. Sometimes it feels like the town is on the edge of the world. That’s mainly because it is.
‘Let me in little piggie it’s blowing a gale Not by the hairs on my little pink tail’
Presented by Paper Balloon Mon 18 - Tues 19 February For ages 5 - 11 Duration: 50 mins approx Location: STUDIOS
The Boy lives with his Grandma, forbidden from venturing beyond the shore, but the tails of the tall monsters in the deep only whet his appetite - he stares at the ocean and dreams. Can one unlikely friendship save the Town On The Sea from catastrophe? Join three shanty-singing fishermen as they weave a fishy tale of musical merfolk, menacing monsters and spectacularly bad town planning.
Presented by Garlic Theatre Weds 20 - Fri 22 February For ages 3-8 Duration: 45 minutes Location: STUDIOS
A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pligs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs’ tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build? A funny, warmhearted and interactive rustic tale to make you squeal with laughter, bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in. Garlic Theatre will entertain your class with beautifully crafted puppets, music and a garlicky French twist to the tale.
All visiting shows this season take place at Little Angel Studios
VISITING COMPANIES
A NECKLACE OF RAINDROPS
A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA
One Moment in Time’s adaptation of Joan Aiken’s classic book conjures a world of magic, mayhem and moonlit adventures! Journey from the snow covered landscapes of the north to the fiery deserts of the east, encountering brave children, talking camels and one extremely lazy wizard.
Captain Jorgan’s found a message in a bottle - a message for Charlie. Join them on a steampunk voyage to discover the truth.
Presented by One Moment in Time Theatre Weds 8 - Fri 10 May For ages 4 - 11 Duration: 45 minutes Location: STUDIOS Illustration by Jan Pienkowski. Reproduced by kind permission of Joan Aiken’s estate.
STUDIOS
A workshop is also available for your class to learn the art of crankie making and shadow puppetry. This can be delivered in school. Please visit the website or email education@littleangeltheatre.com for more information and pricing.
Presented by Chocolate Teapot Theatre Fri 31 May For ages 6 -11 Duration: 50 minutes Location: STUDIOS
Inspired by a story by Charles Dickens, step into a colourful new world of discovery with some of puppetry’s freshest voices. Are you ready for a puppetry adventure? This production will be performed by students from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. All tickets for this production are £5.
ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS Puppetry is a creative and imaginative way to explore the curriculum. We can come into your school and run a workshop or you can visit us.
Table Top Puppets
Shadow Puppets
Meet the Puppets
These upright people puppets are extremely versatile and can be used to link with English and storytelling, a historical period or around a topic of your choice, just ask! We have a simple version suitable for Year 1 – Year 4 and more complicated models for upper KS2 and KS3. Curriculum links: English (exploring characters or story), History (making puppets from a certain historical period), Topic (making puppets themed around your topic), R.E. (making puppets to tell a religious story), Art and Design, Design and Technology. Time needed: It takes a full day for pupils to make these puppets so we would work with the class for the whole day. Age: This puppet is most suitable for Year 1 - Year 9 Cost: £410+VAT per class per day.
Our shadow puppet making workshops allow children to learn a new puppet making skill, whilst exploring science as they learn about shadow and light. Curriculum links: English (exploring settings and story), Topic (making puppets themed around your topic), Science (exploring shadow and light), Art and Design, Design and Technology. Time needed: We can work with one class for a whole day. For larger schools we also run half day sessions. Age: We recommend these workshops for Years 3-6 but will consider Year 2 classes. Cost: £410+VAT per day. We can work with one class for the whole day or two classes for half a day each. For three form entry schools we can offer 1.5 days (half a day per class) for £620+VAT.
Meet some of our puppets, learn about how they work, what they are made from and how we make them. We can deliver this at school as part of an assembly or you can come to us (can include a tour of the theatre if you are visiting us, subject to availability). Cost: From £85+VAT.
Meet the Puppets and Try Out Puppeteering Meet some of our puppets and learn about how they work, what they are made from and how we make them - then have a go yourselves. Cost: From £200+VAT, minimum time required 1.5 hours. £390+VAT for a full day working with up to three groups.
ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS Nursery and Pre-School Puppet Making We can work in your setting to make a simple puppet linked to a current show or a topic/story of your choice (where suitable). For this age we recommend our team works with small groups in short sessions. Prices start from £270+VAT depending on time/size of group.
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Puppet Making Half Day Workshops We can work with two classes over the course of the day (half a day per class) to help your younger pupils make a puppet linked in with a story or topic you are studying, encouraging them to follow instructions and get creative! You might even want to book a workshop inspired by one of our shows. We have a variety of simple puppet designs that can be adapted to best suit the story or topic of your choice including spoon people, hand/ glove puppets and a variety of rod puppet sea creatures. Curriculum links: English (making story characters), Topic (making puppets themed around your topic), Art and Design, Design and Technology. Time needed: We can work with two classes in one day to make puppets, each class gets half a day. Age: We recommend these workshops for Reception - Year 2. Cost: £410+VAT per day. We work two classes for half a day each within the same day. For three form entry schools we can offer 1.5 days (half a day per class) for £620+VAT
An Introduction to Puppetry Performance A crash course in puppetry performing and the art of becoming a puppeteer for total beginners. We teach the skills needed to bring puppets and objects alive with movement and emotion. A comprehensive introduction to performing puppetry. Time needed: This training can be delivered either as one full day with one group or a condensed version as separate sessions for multiple groups over the course of a day. Age: Young people and adults from Year 7/8 (age 12) onwards. Cost: £380+VAT for one full day
Whether you would like to work with us for one day, a whole academic year or anything in between we can provide a variety of bespoke puppetry workshops and residencies, just ask! To discuss your needs, check availability and get a quote contact education@littleangeltheatre.com
INSET AND CPD We offer training sessions for teachers and educators. These sessions support ideas for both puppet making and performing activities that can be used in the classroom.
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Come and visit us at our Studios for a twilight training session.
We can deliver CPD training in your school to teach puppet making or to explore ways of using puppetry in your classrooms. We offer whole day, half day or twilight sessions and can design a session to suit the needs of your school. Prices start from £270+VAT depending on length of session and size of group.
Monday 4 February: Helping Children Explore Emotions Through Puppetry Working with professional Arts Psychotherapist Dinah Mason, this session will explore using puppetry in group settings and on a 1:1 basis with children to explore emotions and feelings. Inspired by our production of Prince Charming which deals with common childhood emotions of fear and worry, this workshop will give you skills and ideas to help teach PSHE and for Reflection/Circle time. The workshop will be informative and experiential with space to try out ideas during the learning. 4.15pm – 6.30pm £35 (£25 Conc.)
CPD Packages Puppets for EYFS & KS1 This session will teach you a range of simple but impressive puppet makes that younger children can access. Teachers will learn to make a range of puppets including animals, using easy to source materials that they can replicate with pupils in the classroom.
Shadow Puppets Learn the different techniques for making shadow puppets and explore how to use them with your pupils. Table Top Puppets Learn how to make our versatile person puppet that can be linked to story characters or history topics. “The workshop was fab, I had a lot of fun and will definitely be looking for opportunities to try out this puppet template with pupils. I’ve never considered marionette puppets before but can see how much fun they can be to make and use.” - Teacher feedback
Find out more about our INSET and adult training on our website: www. littleangeltheatre. com/creativelearning
DIARY
In our Theatre In our Studios
FEBRUARY FRI 8 WED 13 THU 14 FRI 15
MARCH
Term time shows and dates shown only. To view the full diary visit www.littleangeltheatre.com
FRI 1 MON 4 WED 6 THU 7 FRI 8 MON 11 TUE 12 WED 13 THU 14 FRI 15 MON 18 TUES 19 WED 20 THURS 21 FRI 22 MON 25 TUE 26 WED 27 THU 28 FRI 29
APRIL MON 1 TUE 2 WED 3 THU 4 FRI 5 WED 24 THU 25 FRI 26
Charming 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 1.00 Bath 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Bath 10.30 Charming 1.00 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 Bath 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Bath 10.30 Charming 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 Bath 1.00 World 10.00 / 1.00 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 Bath 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Charming 10.30 Bath 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Journey 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Journey 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Journey 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15
MAY WED 1 THU 2 FRI 3 WED 8 THU 9 FRI 10 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 THU 23 FRI 24
JUNE
MON 3 TUE 4 WED 5 THU 6 FRI 7 MON 10 TUE 11 WED 12 THU 13 FRI 14 MON 17 TUE 18 WED 19 THU 20 FRI 21 MON 24 TUE 25 WED 26 THU 27 FRI 28
JULY
MON 1 TUE 2 WED 3 THU 4 FRI 5 MON 8 TUE 9 WED 10 THU 11 FRI 12 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19
World 10.15 / 1.15 Journey 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Journey 10.30 / 1.00 World 10.15 / 1.15 Raindrops 10.30 / 1.00 Raindrops 10.30 / 1.00 Raindrops 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.15 Elephant 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.15 Suffra 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.15 Elephant 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.15 Suffra 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Suffra 10.15 Elephant 1.00 Sea 10.30 / 1.15 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Sea 10.15 / 1.15 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Sea 10.15 / 1.15 Suffra 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.15 Suffra 1.00 Sea 10.30 / 1.15 Sea 10.30 / 1.00 Sea 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Elephant 10.30 / 1.00 Sea 10.15 / 1.15 Sea 10.30 / 1.15 Elephant 1.00
Key: Charming Prince Charming Bath The Flying Bath Journey The Journey Home Elephant The Slightly Annoying Elephant Suffra Suffrajitsu Sea Little Angel by the Sea Raindrops A Necklace of Raindrops
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STUDIOS
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