Based on the well-loved book by Michael Rosen, this adaptation by Barb Jungr and Peter is brought to life in a brand new puppetry production with extraordinary music and lyrics by renowned singer/songwriter Barb Jungr and puppet design by Lyndie Wright. Peter Glanville directs and the set design is by Simon Plumridge.
Little Angel sees in 2013 a wide range of visiting companies. Companies presenting work for children include Norwich Puppet Theatre (THE TINDERBOX / PIED PIPER), Horse + Bamboo (THE NIGHTINGALE) and Folded Feather (NICE). For adults, we welcome Flabbergast Theatre's anarchic BORIS AND SERGEY straight from their Soho Theatre run, and the successful Edinburgh hits by Theatre Témoin (THE FANTASIST) and The Wrong Crowd (THE GIRL WITH THE IRON CLAWS). The season starts with Santé Theatre's PASSING ON written by Mike Kenny.
THE TEAR THIEF, adapted from the book written by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, opens at Little Angel Theatre in London. Produced in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, the show runs at Little Angel from tonight, 22 September to 4 November with its press showing on 29 September at 3.30pm. It is suitable for age 3 and up.
THE TEAR THIEF, adapted from the book written by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, opens at Little Angel Theatre in London. Produced in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, the show runs at Little Angel from 22 September to 4 November with its press showing on 29 September at 3.30pm. It is suitable for age 3 and up.
THE UGLY DUCKLING for ages 3+ is a classic Little Angel production and an all-time audience favourite. Directed by Christopher Leith, the set and puppets are designed by Lyndie Wright and music is by Sarah Goldfarb. THE UGLY DUCKLING plays from 19 May to 8 July 2012 and the press showing is at 2 pm on 26 May.
The 50th anniversary year for Little Angel Theatre was crowned when Lyndie Wright received the MBE in the New Year's Honours for services to the craft of puppetry.
Little Angel Theatre closes its extraordinary 50th anniversary year with a unique Christmas treat, inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez's famous short story A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS.
The Action for Children's Arts J.M. Barrie Award is given annually to a children's arts practitioner or organisation whose work, in the view of the ACA, will stand the test of time.
To introduce 3-6 year olds to Shakespeare, former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has written THE MAGICIAN'S DAUGHTER. This gentle 40 minute play is directed by Peter Glanville and is produced in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It runs from 28 May to 10 July with its press showing on 4 June at 3.30pm
To introduce 3-6 year olds to Shakespeare, former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has written THE MAGICIAN'S DAUGHTER. This gentle 40 minute play is directed by Peter Glanville and is produced in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It runs from 28 May to 10 July with its press showing on 4 June at 3.30pm
Following their hugely successful collaboration on Shakespeare's VENUS AND ADONIS in 2004 and 2007, Little Angel Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company are co-presenting THE TEMPEST for audiences aged 7 and up. This shortened version has been edited by Peter Glanville and Phil Porter.
Following their hugely successful collaboration on Shakespeare's VENUS AND ADONIS in 2004 and 2007, Little Angel Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company are co-presenting THE TEMPEST for audiences aged 7 and up. This shortened version has been edited by Peter Glanville and Phil Porter.
2011 sees The Little Angel Theatre reach its 50th anniversary. The small building, always bursting at the seams with its many activities, sits in a beautiful and secluded spot and is often described as Islington's 'hidden gem.' Founded by John and Lyndie Wright, the theatre has never deviated from its aim of providing puppetry of the highest artistic calibre and as a result a third generation of Little Angel audiences are now bringing their grandchildren to the shows.
The Guthrie Theater continues its exciting 2009-10 season with Kneehigh Theatre's groundbreaking production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Kneehigh Artistic Director Emma Rice.
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE The Home of British Puppetry presents PETRUSHKA. Directed by Steve Tiplady & Lyndie Wright, Written by John Agard 21 November 2009 - 31 January 2010
The Guthrie Theater continues its exciting 2009-10 season with Kneehigh Theatre's groundbreaking production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Kneehigh Artistic Director Emma Rice.
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE The Home of British Puppetry presents PETRUSHKA. Directed by Steve Tiplady & Lyndie Wright, Written by John Agard 21 November 2009 - 31 January 2010
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE The Home of British Puppetry presents PETRUSHKA. Directed by Steve Tiplady & Lyndie Wright, Written by John Agard 21 November 2009 - 31 January 2010
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the U.S. premiere of the groundbreaking production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter has been extended by popular demand through Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Ollie is treated to a puppet delight at the Little Angel Theatre.
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